Colour is such an important influence on mood and since this winter has been pretty dull and there's not much colour out in the garden just yet I thought I'd gather up some of the yarn I'm currently knitting in and stick it in my lovely new basket from Snapdragon (they have some gorgeous things and Jane has a lovely blog). Although it's making me feel cheery, H is not all that impressed with my spring yarn display - he says it makes the living room look like a wool shop - yep, good isn't it?! Sadly for him he remains unseduced by appeal of yarn and doesn't understand that you can never have too much of it!
I hope there's some sunshine in your weekend!
As a new knitter I have to work on building up my stash don't I?!
Lovley selection of colours, just the right tones mixed together, waiting to come to life.
Posted by: French Knots | February 08, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Those colours are so fresh and pretty! I happen to think they would make a very lovely 'ornament' in any home :)
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | February 08, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Those colours are absolutely gorgeous!! - They look like sorbet! You are extremely talented - I have heaps of knitting books in my store - but nothing compares to your little creatures! - I want to learn to knit just to make something like your little rabbits
Posted by: Tania | February 08, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Those balls of wool look absolutely gorgeous - like a basket of Easter eggs! Don't put them away!!!! Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | February 08, 2008 at 12:27 PM
So pretty! My husband says the same thing about our living room. And I do try to keep the yarn in its baskets... but yarn has a mind of its own! :-)
Posted by: Jennifer | February 08, 2008 at 12:58 PM
I have a partner who is the same. He asks everytime why i need more yarn ( i,m off to get some belaited birthday yarn on monday and a day out with my precious little ones) when i have 50,000 sheep up stairs in the cupboard. Men do not understand and they like to egsaterate i really have only 49,000 sheep.
So julie you have as much yarn as possible as without that yarn those poor bunnies will not be made. and desperate people will not be able to have the love of your bunnies, monkies, pigs and pandas.
Your work is fantastic and the yarn is a must.
lots of love Nicci xxxxxx
Posted by: nicci kirkham | February 08, 2008 at 01:04 PM
You, dear Julie, have put the sunshine in my weekend!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | February 08, 2008 at 01:44 PM
oh, look at all those pre-bunnies! those are beautiful photos. i think i'll need to come back and look at them again later.
Posted by: kirsten | February 08, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Yummy yarn! ;o) The yarn display is such a cute & fun idea. Looking forward to seeing the new yummy-yarn-bunnies...Happy knitting ;o)
~ Nicole
Posted by: magicrainbowdreamings | February 08, 2008 at 02:47 PM
What a lovely display of ice cream colours.
My husband has learned to make appreciative noises when I show him my wool. And not to ask how much it cost!
Posted by: Patti | February 08, 2008 at 03:20 PM
I'd like to get my hands on that lot! Lovely colours together.
Posted by: Caroline B | February 08, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Spring colours indeed, lovely.
Posted by: cd&m | February 08, 2008 at 05:56 PM
A basket full of spring colours. I love it !!
Posted by: Annelies | February 08, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Julie, I feel like I have a twin across the globe! Last week I put out Easter colored candles on my table and then a lovely fresh spring (really Easter) runner under it! It just made me feel better during this rainy cold season. Reading your blog and other info on your site, I am amazed how much we have in common. Enjoy your very pretty and cheery nook that you made!
Posted by: Leslie in Texas | February 08, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Wonderful colours in your yarn basket - and it's a beautiful basket too. Can't wait to see it knitted up. x
Posted by: Kitty | February 08, 2008 at 08:08 PM
They look like easter eggs in a basket - beautiful
Posted by: alison | February 08, 2008 at 09:20 PM
oh my god those colours are gorgeous julie! very much my shades love kat
Posted by: Kat | February 08, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Lovely colors and the basket is quite nice too.
Posted by: sue | February 08, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Oh that basket of yarn looks beautiful, and so like a basket full of easter eggs :-) love the pastel colors. We are definitely getting the sunshine here this weekend. Today was 80 degrees and it's gonna be nice and sunny all weekend - gotta love Texas (I'm originally from England but don't miss the winter at all)!!
Posted by: Denise | February 09, 2008 at 01:40 AM
What lovely soft colors- Spring seems very far away in my neck of the woods, but those colors could make a person dream!
Posted by: mimi k | February 09, 2008 at 03:01 AM
a beautiful sight x
Posted by: tracy x | February 09, 2008 at 04:04 PM
These colours are always something of a promiss to me. Love them! Today I did enjoy sitting in the garden, in the lovely sunshine we had today.
Stash, I don't try to explain it anymore to husband and children;-) Just need it, al these colours!
Posted by: Martine | February 09, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Those colours are gorgeous Julie!
Posted by: Binny | February 09, 2008 at 05:15 PM
The balls of yarn look so pretty in the lovely basket. I get the same comments about my stash and wip projects from my husband too.
Posted by: Zoe | February 09, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Lovely coloured wools also made me think of Easter eggs.It was so lovely we went for a walk on the sea front this morning. Jane x
Posted by: Jane | February 09, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Your wool looks absolutely delicious. I love the pastel colours of spring!
Posted by: dottycookie | February 09, 2008 at 07:20 PM
thank goodness we are having plenty of sunshine this weekend. i can't live without the sun....it's my south of the equator spirit. i'm ready to see green and wear pastels. ready for spring and sunshine all the time! i have enjoyed our winter, but am ready for a seasonal change!!!!! hope you have sunshine your way too!
Posted by: nathalie | February 09, 2008 at 08:26 PM
Mmmmm those colours are yummy, they remind me of mini eggs! Scrumptious!
love Alison x
Posted by: Alison | February 10, 2008 at 03:26 PM
The colours are nice Julie - here it is snowing, and snowing, and snowing... so white is pretty much the fashion these days! There will be no hint of real colour until mid-March at the earliers. Enjoy!
Lyne Marie
(Montreal, Canada)
Posted by: Lyne Marie | February 10, 2008 at 09:45 PM
These colours are so gorgeous, so spring! Your blog and work is amazing, if I weren't so busy I'd be tempted to try knitting your easter eggs. I've linked to them in my blog, crediting you as the wonderful creator. Thank you.
Posted by: Jacqui | February 11, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Isn't it funny what makes us happy.... I could quite happily admire that basket of gorgeous wool for hours...
It made me smile out loud! x
Posted by: thevintagemagpie | February 11, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Your rabbits are sooo sweet! What a talent you have. Glad I stopped by. A feast for the eyes.
Carol x
Posted by: Clover Yard | February 11, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Those colours are beautiful! They look fab even to a non knitter :o)
Posted by: Kitschy | February 11, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Oh these colours are just so lovely and really put a smile and a "spring" in your step - pardon the pun.
I came across a lovely site the other day for yarn www.whichcrafts.co.uk
They too put a spring in my step and cheered my day up no end, the parcel was lovely to open and especially sweet when out popped 2 lollipops. Some people are just so thoughtful.
I hope I can carry on being just half as creative as you are.
Posted by: Sally | February 12, 2008 at 09:23 AM
It can't just be me that wanted to shove their hands into that basket and smoosh that yarn right up.... can it??
It made my palms itch just thinking about diving in there, it's looks so yummy! LOL
I think I might have a yarn fetish! Yikes.
xMx
Posted by: Marie | February 12, 2008 at 01:48 PM
I know you have more than enough to do, but I've given you the 'You make my day award' - see my blog for details. Don't feel obliged to carry it on!
Posted by: Caroline B | February 12, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Hi,
What a wonderful blog. I have fallen in Love with the knitted toys, do you sell them or patterns?
Sylvia
Australia
Posted by: SYLVIA | February 13, 2008 at 03:50 AM
I love your work!
I made a shortcut to my blog, so I am going to visit you more. Absolutely fabulous bunnies! They make people smile.
Posted by: lilleriin | February 13, 2008 at 09:10 AM
What a lovely "egg" basket! You can feel springtime just looking at the picture :-)
Hugs from sunny (but cold) Italy
Gallinavecchia
Posted by: Gallinavecchia | February 13, 2008 at 11:51 AM
it's gorgeous. Don't listen to him.
Posted by: monica | February 13, 2008 at 12:28 PM
I think the filled basket looks lovely and so springish :)
Posted by: tamara | February 14, 2008 at 04:49 AM
Happy Valentine's Day!
Love,
Jill xo
Posted by: Jill | February 14, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Lovely yarn! I wish I had it all and could crochet of it :)
Posted by: veronika | February 24, 2008 at 07:22 PM