Well, another school break has come and gone. This was quite a good one for us as I took the children to stay with my Mum and Dad. We really enjoyed the change of scenery and Amy loved playing with her cousins. It was really great to have a bit of warmer, drier weather which meant lots of fun trips to the park for Toby. He made the most of being able to run around outside again after a long winter of being cooped up!
Talking of being cooped up the chickens are doing well and are still poohing mountains! We've had to buy a second compost bin to cope with the amount they produce - all good for the veggies that we'll be planting soon. They're laying really well too - we're now getting at least 2 eggs a day and they're getting bigger too.
To celebrate the egg fest (and with Easter not far around the corner) I've been making a few egg cosies again. I've not made any since 2007 (and this one here belongs to the Tobster) but I'm having fun tweaking the pattern again and hope to have some available to buy soon(ish!)
Lastly, thanks so much to everyone who entered Trash's lovely raffle to raise funds for the Red Cross Bushfire appeal. Altogether she raised $2,040! I'm really pleased to be sending Annabelle off to her new owner Kelly and it seems very apt that she's in Australia.
Glad you had a good break :) That egg cozy is just the cutest! So glad that so much funds have been raised, that's excellent!
Posted by: Sinta | February 24, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Hi Julie! Your break sounded so nice! I cant wait for mine.... only a few weeks till it comes!
The egg cozie is so cute, I bet Toby loves it. :)
I am having a small giveaway at my blog... take a peek when you have any time and see if you want to enter! :)
Kendall
http://color-eye-see.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kendall Micayla | February 24, 2009 at 12:49 PM
That is v.sweet. I love how he has chicken legs - a bunny chicken, the perfect Easter creature!
Thank you again and very very publicly for your generous donation to the first Trash Raffle for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. I am sure the presence of Annabelle as both a prize and a poster girl contributed greatly to achieving such a fabulous sum :-)
Posted by: trashalou | February 24, 2009 at 12:52 PM
That picture of the bunny with chicken legs and flip flops made me laugh out loud.
You just made my day.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 24, 2009 at 01:17 PM
i, like jennifer above, am giggling at the bunny with chicken legs. thank you for starting my day with a smile!
Posted by: allison | February 24, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Glad you had a lovely vacation. I can see why Toby love the egg cozy, he's just adorable! I also think it's great that so much money was raised for the Bushfire Appeal.
Posted by: Maggie | February 24, 2009 at 02:28 PM
those eggs look wonderful!
you'll be able to plant some veg seeds as the weather gets a bit milder, & you might want to make gardening rabbits!
Posted by: susetheslowknitta | February 24, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Julie, the ehhs and the little rabbit to keep them warm are wonderful! Many congratulations to Kelly for winning your pin up girl too!
Posted by: Emma | February 24, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Wow, those eggs look amazing! And the knitted cozies are adorable...
Posted by: lisa | February 24, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Hi,
such an adorable, cute eggwarmerrabbit. Love the combo og bunny above, wearing a little (bunny)boys sweater, having the legs of a spring hen and flip flops as if it were already summer.
How about the stamp on the eggs?
Posted by: Marijke | February 24, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Yay! The chickens are proving their worth! All is good in the world, especially when such lovely egg warmers cover our food
xxx
Posted by: Rhiannon | February 24, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Great to see you back again.Glad you had a good half term.Pleased to see you are back in the knitting mode
Posted by: barbara | February 24, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Wow! How cute is that egg cosy?! I think I'll be having some of them off you, you must let us know when they're in the shop :D
Posted by: Vonnie | February 24, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Ooh what a wonderful egg cozy. How super cute is he. Those homelaid eggs look wonderful. Sometimes I wish my dad still had chickens.
Posted by: sue | February 24, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Hi, Glad you had a great week! I love your egg cosie :) xx
Posted by: Alex Mason | February 25, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Hey Julie,
That's great that your bushfire bunny is going to live in Australia! What a great amount to be donated to Red Cross! As for that egg cozy. That's the coziest cozy I've ever seen! If I was Toby I'd be wanting an egg every morning!
Posted by: jenny | February 25, 2009 at 01:46 AM
Oh that little bunny is killing me with cuteness!!!!
Posted by: lina | February 25, 2009 at 02:00 AM
You are amazing! I just love that egg cover!
Posted by: Leah | February 25, 2009 at 07:35 AM
the amount of money raised is amazing - what fantastic and generous things were donated to the cause - you all deserve a very big gold star x
as usual your bunnies fills me with utter joy and make me smile :)
t x
Posted by: tracy | February 25, 2009 at 01:16 PM
I have nominated you for the kreativ blogger award! I love your blog:)
Posted by: Domiesmom | February 25, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Oh Julie! That egg cosy is just adorable!!! Sign me up -- I'm unzipping my wallet to buy that pattern just in time for Easter -- you're a sweetie!!!
And um ... do those eggs come popping out with the stamps already on them ROFLOL????
Posted by: Thimbleanna | February 25, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Your egg cozy is adorable ...however do you do it! You know what? I would love to see a storybook series for children featuring your delightful little bunnies in illustrations. (Are you up to writing a book? =))Wouldn't that be lovely? Sort of like Winnie the Poo...what's not to love!
Posted by: Maggie Ann | February 25, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Well done with the chooks! I love the egg cosy - what a great modification of a bunny. Glad you had a good break. X
Posted by: Gemma | February 25, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Glad you've had a good half term Julie. That must be the cutest egg cosy I've ever seen!
Posted by: Gina | February 25, 2009 at 08:17 PM
My son plays with the two egg cosies I purchased from you in 2007. The egg cosies are the babies, the (pirate) rabbit is Mommy, the monkey is Daddy and the panda wearing the tutu is (for some reason) Grandpa. He's a toddler now, and he loves them all!
Posted by: Melissa J. Lee | February 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM
hello julie, I'm italian, I really like your blog. Your little rabbits are so lovely! I don't knitting, but I do other things. If you want, you can visit me on my blog :)
Posted by: eli | February 26, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Oh my goodness! That is the cutest little thing!
Posted by: Dianne | February 26, 2009 at 06:39 PM
That's the cutest thing I've ever seen!
Posted by: Binny | February 26, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Hi Julie,
I LOVE your cute egg cosy! So sweet.
Marie x
Posted by: marie | February 26, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Hi Julie, love your blog and bunnies. I crochet animals in between house, husband and 3 children duties. I especially love your colours. Can you tell me the type of wool you use - I'm trying to build a nice (non-acrylic) stash!!! Keep up the good work. Also, I think a book of your patterns and lovely photos would be a big seller now that the world is cottoning on to our lifestyle....!
Posted by: Emma Bryan | February 27, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Julie- Sounds like you and the children had a wonderful break and I am glad you were able to get away! It's always nice to have a change of scenery and atmosphere, think I am needing one myself! =] The egg cozy is absolutely adorable as always...hope Toby is enjoying him!! Take Care!
Posted by: juliebogacz | February 27, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Oh my stars =) Mr Bunny eggwarmer is divine! I'd end up eating half a dozen boiled eggs a day just so I could use the cosy, hee hee
Posted by: Emily | February 28, 2009 at 12:01 PM
The egg cosy is fab!
I would like some chickens, but need to get basic things in the garden sorted first *sigh*
Posted by: dottyspots | February 28, 2009 at 08:18 PM
I love the little egg cosy, very cute. The donations for the fire appeal have been amazing. People from all over the country and the world have rallied around these poor families and communities. It's just wonderful. Still the death toll rises, 210 today, expected to reach 240 with 30 people still missing. The fires rage on with thousand of hectares of land lost and new homes yesterday. I'm so glad to see March and the hope of some rain. Thank you Julie for your lovely donation, the money will go to a greatful family.
Posted by: Maddy | February 28, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Love the egg cosy - looks very weird with those skinny chicken legs.
Posted by: Tania | March 01, 2009 at 02:37 AM
I love all your knitted critters they are sooooo! cute.
Posted by: Joanne | March 02, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Easter for us bunnie lovers is just so exciting! Can't wait to see the new pattern - I have no doubt you won't fail to impress us!
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | March 02, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Second egg post I have stumbled apon today. Great pictures. Love the egg cozy, what a splended idea. So cute. Spring!
Posted by: molly | March 02, 2009 at 08:48 PM
What a lovely website. So beautifully put together. Your graphics and photography work is wonderful.
I am just learning how to knit, wish I could be as good as you one of these days.
Posted by: Veronica | March 02, 2009 at 09:26 PM
That is such an adorable egg cozy!
Posted by: Stephany | March 03, 2009 at 04:06 AM
Your egg cozy is so cute, i did giggle at bunny sitting on top of the legs. Great amount for the bushfire appeal (i've been busy raising money too) Jane x
Posted by: Jane | March 03, 2009 at 06:18 PM
so pleased you had a good break, the weather is so much better now and it makes such a difference to the children and nice to for you to have a change of location. Oh those eggs looks so good. As for your little eggy bunny super cute... will watch out for these as I am sure many people will too. Take care and get those needles clicking. All those eggs should be giving you eggstra energy... (the old ones are always the best...moan moan)
Posted by: Suzie sews | March 04, 2009 at 04:13 PM
My next door neighbours got chickens last week!!! I was so amazed when he told me they were laying eggs already!!! He has 6, all sort of pale, light beige colour, and very VERY fluffy feet!!!
Posted by: Helena | March 05, 2009 at 11:19 PM
I Love your Blog! The Bunnies, the Chickens, the Big-heartedness. You are someone that understands Autism too. I have an autistic daughter (21) and my sister has an autistc son (12). Toby is lucky to have you for a Mum. I have not known your blog for very long, I am very much looking forward to reading more.
love
Sumea x
Posted by: sumea | March 09, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Perfect! I laughed out loud.
Posted by: Karen | March 11, 2009 at 03:18 AM
How perfect, gorgeous and lovely is this bunny eggwarmer!! Love it!!
Posted by: handmaidliset | March 14, 2009 at 10:52 AM