Whenever I'm worried about something I find sinking my needles into a large ball of wool to be the best way of keeping my mind off the worrying thing. So this last week, what with Mum in hospital, there has been a lot of knitting going on!!
I'm finishing off some toys for Mahar Drygoods, a batch for my own shop and a the rose jumper is for a big bunny that I'm hoping to auction off to raise money for a special little girl who needs some specialised treatment in America - more of that by the end of the week.
I love this photo! The rose jumper is absolutely gorgeous. The finished bunny will be very lucky to wear that. I agree that knitting is an excellent way to de-stress. Best wishes to your Mum.
Posted by: Amy | October 17, 2007 at 09:56 AM
I love to see all that knitted stuff! I hope your mum will do better every day. Knitting can be like yoga, it takes away the stress!
The rose jumper is absolutely fabulous!
Posted by: nicolette | October 17, 2007 at 10:08 AM
Ohhh ahhhh, ohhh ahhhh....I see about 10 things I want to buy in that photo!
Can't wait for the next shop sale and you can bet I will be bidding on the charity auction!
Thanks for the advance notice, I was about to go out shopping today, instead I will save my money to try and help a little girl.
Posted by: Shawn Mary | October 17, 2007 at 10:55 AM
oooh, those things are so adorable, and so tiny! Can't wait to see what goes in the shop. Hope your mum is feeling better, and making a good recovery.
Posted by: driftwood | October 17, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Oh what gorgeous knitting !
I hope your Mum is getting better and better.
xxx
Posted by: lyn | October 17, 2007 at 11:20 AM
All those little knitted items look so gorgeous just like that - but then they'll be made into even more gorgeous little characters! You are so clever! Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | October 17, 2007 at 11:39 AM
Wow! Just glanced into the shop too. What a star! Make sure you relax. Knitting is a big help at times of worry. Big hug!
Posted by: jill | October 17, 2007 at 11:42 AM
I love to see the way you work...I imagine you sat there, like a little machine, knitting, sewing and stuffing...bringing the pieces to life into the most exquisite creatures, i wonder if I'll ever get the chance to purchase one of them? I know one has to be VERY quick on the draw on the day of sale!
Posted by: Marianne | October 17, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Wow you have been busy! It's so good having a creative outlet when the stress builds up. I hope all is going well with your Mum's recovery.
I loved your magazine piece by the way. Happy knitting, sewing and stuffing xxx
Posted by: Lesley | October 17, 2007 at 02:12 PM
Julie - beautiful work as always. :) Hope your Mum is improving - just sent you an email to "catch up". x
Posted by: Zoe | October 17, 2007 at 02:19 PM
Oh my .....! All that gorgeous knitted stuff!! And the rose jumper is beautiful :)
Posted by: Monkee Maker | October 17, 2007 at 02:56 PM
WOW what a lovely stash.
You have been so busy.
We used to have dutch auctions where everyone put their money a pound at a time into a pot and when the predecided total had been reached then that person won. I don't quite know how this would work online though. Best wishes
Sara
Posted by: SARA | October 17, 2007 at 03:06 PM
Wow! A whole lot of knitting. I love those little winter sweaters.
Posted by: Anina | October 17, 2007 at 03:19 PM
Look forward to hearing about the auction, I bought knit it today and it was a great piece.
Posted by: ruth | October 17, 2007 at 03:44 PM
What a great photo of your productivity! It is impressive how much you've gotten done. That represents a lot of worrying. I certainly hope your Mom is doing well. Cindy
Posted by: Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage | October 17, 2007 at 04:16 PM
wow Julie, great work as usual. put a smile to my face after a bad day's work :)
i hope u'd be able to put up pictures of the toys before they actually go on sale, so no one bursts his / her brains when the buying frenzy begins!
Posted by: Cheryl | October 17, 2007 at 04:50 PM
Speedy recovery wishes and big (but careful) hugs to your mum, I hope she is feeling better every minute. All those gorgeous little pets just waiting to be born and go to their new homes. Can I buy the job lot? ;-) Have you thought about doing accessories (jumpers etc) for bunnies/foxes/pandas/bears and monkies that have already flown your nest? Can't wait for the auction, count me in ! If you listen very carefully you can hear my purse opening right now!
Posted by: Kirstlah | October 17, 2007 at 04:59 PM
Wow Julie! I am impressed at how much you get done - the rose sweater is gorgeous, I'd like one of those for me!
Posted by: Caroline B | October 17, 2007 at 05:03 PM
Love your WIP photographs, all those little bunny parts are jsut so adorable.
Posted by: carlyn | October 17, 2007 at 05:12 PM
Knitting, great therapy. Love your little creations and look forward to reading more of your life stories.Glad your mum is on the mend.
Posted by: cmoon | October 17, 2007 at 08:15 PM
Fabulous WiPs. Glad your Mam is on the mend. Best wishes xx
Posted by: Craftydramaqueen | October 17, 2007 at 08:34 PM
OOOOH you are just too clever Julie !!
Posted by: clare | October 17, 2007 at 08:53 PM
They all look so cute and wonderful. The rose jumper looks beautiful, I cant wait to see the end result. You knit so quickly too.
Posted by: Sue | October 17, 2007 at 10:26 PM
What a wonderful thing...to turn your worry into something so incredibly positive. I hope your Mum is doing alright, and that your sweet rosey bunny raises lots of funds for that little girl. You're my hero!
Posted by: Stacey | October 18, 2007 at 04:33 PM
I love them all:-)
Posted by: Martine | October 19, 2007 at 08:09 AM
Stress relief= knitting. Makes perfect sense to me. The litle jumpers look lovely, too.
Posted by: Angel Jem | October 22, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Woaw! What a collection of bunnies and clothes.
Posted by: Anne Marie | November 07, 2007 at 10:53 PM