I've so enjoyed reading all of your comments over the last week. It's wonderful that so many people find happiness in life's small and simple things and something I count myself incredibly lucky to share in. Anyway, thanks for the smiles that your comments gave me and for all of the very kind compliments about Gracie.
I've put the numbers into the random number generator
and the one that came up was:
"Hi Julie, Today what has made me happy is a peaceful day at work, the dishwasher repair man being on the doorstep when I got home, my niece having a baby, finding the perfect shirt to buy, all my shopping at Waitrose being on offer, selling a painting and a sunny walk with the dogs - why can't every day be like today!I just love the little pocket-rabbit - I'd be happy with just that!!"Caroline xPosted by: Caroline B | September 10, 2009 at 04:02 PM
I hope you like her Caroline.
I'm sorry there can only be one winner, but I do hope to have more giveaways in future - maybe I'll have one in time for christmas. Thanks again to everyone who commented and took the time to share their happies. I'm off to join my knitting bag for a little happy time!
Congratulations Caroline. After reading your comments I realise that you really did deserve to win Gracie. A day like that sounded like it needed a cherry on top. Or at least a pair of cherry shoes! Congratulations...I wish it was me! Oh and Julie....you're very kind to give away your work. I hope everyone who commented appreciates that!
Posted by: Jenny | September 17, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Julie, just wanted to say thanks for letting us even have a chance! Lucky Caroline!! :-) Even the pictures you post are just gorgeous!! Just to let you know that Lotta and her teeny pocket rabbit are doing very well and are looking forward to Christmas very much!!They have lots of knitted friends to play with!! :-)
Posted by: Georgina Wise | September 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Well Done to the winner! I love that picture of your very full knitting bag, it really is a lovely image :O)
Posted by: Jackie | September 17, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Congratulations Caroline! :o)
You sound like a very kind and sweet person so I think you'll take great care of Gracie and her little pocket friend. ;o)
Thank you Julie for yor wonderful giveaway. :o)
Posted by: Cristina | September 17, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Aaaahhh congratulations Caroline, well done you.
What a sweet knitting bag, I magine them all getting up & getting up to things when you aren't looking!
Love
Alison
x
Posted by: Alison | September 17, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Oh lucky Caroline. Well-deserved and bet you can't wait for her to arrive. Julie thanks so much again for your wonderful blog - did you see how many 'happy' comments you received?!?!? Your work basket does look wonderful - maybe you could just keep photographing that and sharing it with us - it certainly makes for a warm glow. Thanks for your generosity and gorgeous creativity. Jenny.
Posted by: jenny.h. | September 17, 2009 at 11:43 AM
OK, that's adorable. Is that your wip bag? I would want to knit all day long if that's what my wips looked like! (-= I especially love that little white mouse. What a sweet face she has. Congratulations to Caroline. I can't even remember if I left a happy thought to enter or not. Lazy me. But I do enjoy reading your blog, Julie!
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 17, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Congratulations to Caroline - I'm sure Gracie is going to a very happy home!
Posted by: dottycookie | September 17, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Well done Caroline, I am sure Gracie will bring you much happiness. Thanks Julie for sharing your thoughts and beautiful pictures with us.
Jx
Posted by: Judy Jones | September 17, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Congrats Caroline!! That is an adorable bag of lovliness you have there in that pic!
http://www.minivanlife.wordpress.com
Posted by: brandy | September 17, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Thank you Julie! I came home from work having had the worst day ever to find out that I'd won Gracie, so that has cheered me up no end. You know she will have a good home with me, I promise I won't let the dogs commandeer her (as if!!!) or my daughter either for that matter!
I'm quite amazed to have won this seeing how many entries there were - must be my lucky day, I'd better go and buy a lottery ticket too! Thanks again,
Caroline x
Posted by: Caroline B | September 17, 2009 at 01:13 PM
congratulations Caroline!
love the piccie of the basket!
Posted by: susetheslowknitta | September 17, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Congratulations Caroline!
Julie, I love your talent!
Posted by: Rachel Rubow | September 17, 2009 at 02:57 PM
Hooray Caroline- that really is the best sort of surprise!
On another note- I feel like I won too because you posted a pic of your knitting bag... :)
Great idea Julie- it was a joy to read through all those happy comments.
Posted by: Jenni Martin | September 17, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Many congratulations to Caroline, what a sweet surprise to win and from your comments we know you'll give Gracie a happy home!
Posted by: peggysue | September 17, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Erika | September 17, 2009 at 04:42 PM
that bag looks to be full of lovely toys in progress. Congratulations on your win Caroline and Julie, enjoy the rest of your day!
Posted by: Esther Bultitude | September 17, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Yes many congratulations. What a treat for you. I think the random number generator is a great way of distributing the gorgeous little toys. Could you think about using it Julie even when you are selling them? It would make me hope that we could all be in with a chance of one day sharing our lives with one of our very own.
Posted by: Philippa | September 17, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Congratulations Caroline. you are very very lucky.
I just love the look of that knitting bag, all those little bits waiting to be put together, fabulous.
Posted by: Clare | September 17, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Aww...look at all the cute stuff peeking out of that knitting bag! Your Christmas jerseys get more and more beautiful every year!
Posted by: Madison | September 17, 2009 at 07:07 PM
Huge congratulations to Caroline! Another thing to make her very very VERY happy!!!!
Lucy xx
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | September 17, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Well done Caroline!
I feel happy just looking at your knitting bag - that has to be the best knitting bag EVER!!
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | September 17, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Congratulations, Caroline! Lucky you! I agree that your knitting bag is the happiest one in the world, Julie!
Posted by: Willow | September 18, 2009 at 01:01 AM
Good Morning!
I´m from Portugal and when I see your work, I have been enchanted. Your knitted toys are really beautiffull. when you have a little of time, try to see my blog,(soniamarta.blogspot.com), hope see you soon. Congratulations to Caroline!
kisses Sónia
Posted by: Sónia Valente | September 18, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Oh so close (I was no. 87) but so far! But I am very happy for Caroline whose list of things that make her happy show that she is a very worthy winner.
Thanks again Julie for your generosity and the chance to win one of your darling bunnies. As for the contents of your knitting bag ...! Sigh.
Mary
Posted by: Mary | September 18, 2009 at 02:22 PM
congrats to Caroline -- it definately looks like Gracie made her day -- I love peeping in your knitting bag too :-)
Posted by: periwinkle | September 18, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Ooooh, and I am happy to see what's inside your bag! Can I be a kid again and pretend I'm opening up a Christmas present? :) So fun, Julie! I love your creations!
Posted by: Kristen | September 19, 2009 at 02:44 AM
Congratulations to the lucky winner! And what a scrumptious looking lot of knitting you have there
Posted by: Emily | September 19, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Much happiness to Caroline! The little white mousling at the front of the bag is so precious! He has the sweetest face! :)
Posted by: samm | September 19, 2009 at 10:54 PM
"Little Cotton Rabbits" has been included in this weeks A Sunday Drive. I hope this helps to attract even more new visitors (not to mention customers!) here.
http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2009/09/sunday-drive_20.html
Posted by: FishHawk | September 20, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Congratulations Caroline
Hugs Jackie x
Posted by: Jackie | September 22, 2009 at 07:52 PM
Congrats to the winnder Carolne.
I have found this adorable little blog via many pathes. Mostly, Lucy in the Attic. I am so glad to join in and follow along.
This is the first time I've noticed the tag to Autism. I have a nephew who is 16 and autistic. My brother is actually the CEO of Autism Speaks here in the States. Our whole family is very active in the work being done. I don't know how you have the time to do what you do and keep up with this. But, I'm guessing this is a nice release for you.
Hope you don't mind if I follow along on your journey.
Hugs, The Garden Bell - Kate
Posted by: The Garden Bell - Kate | September 26, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Congratulations Caroline...
Julie: Have you thought about making a miniature sweater pattern for all of us to knit and hang on our Christmas tree? I am on my 5th of your miniature christmas stocking pattern and I was thinking it would be sooo perfect if you could share with us how to knit sweaters and hang it on our tree with the stockings I am making from your pattern... Give it some thought, would you please!!!
Posted by: MarvDeb | October 02, 2009 at 07:47 PM
would like to get the patterns to the mini christmas hats. i can not find it any where could someone please help me?
Posted by: joan craig | October 21, 2009 at 10:46 PM