Wednesday 4 February 2015

Whoosh...


...and it's February....
now how did that happen?
Unlike many...it would seem...
...I do love the month of January...
...a whole new year stretching out ahead...
...soooo many possibilities...a time to make plans...
and it always flies by too quickly



...and I'm definitely loving bringing home 
pots of pretty winter flowering bulbs
to brighten up the new shelves in my workroom
(lots of reorganising going on at the moment too ;) )
The snow on the roof just a few days ago created a 
soft, luminous light which was just beautiful in here 



...and as you can see at the top there
for anyone who has asked about the doll kits...
the Doll Kit Shop is open again....hurrah!
lots of lovely yarn adorning the shelves




The only doll not available at the moment 
is Molly (top right) as two of her shades have completely sold out
but her kit should be ready again in the next week or so
and I'll update the page when that happens...

(Update...'Molly' Doll Kits are now available again here)


I hope you've had a great start to 2015
It's definitely lovely to 'open the doors' here again 

A big thank you to everyone who visits

I've lots of blog reading to catch up on 
(I'm feeling more than a little bit like the 'White Rabbit ;) )
so definitely looking forward to putting my feet up and visiting friends
.....see you very shortly... x

I 'll also be back soon with knitting news
and more.....Ah, yes......


Until then

  Take care  

oXoXoXo







50 comments:

  1. I agree with you Susan on January, I don't mind it at all, as you say the whole year stretches out in in front of you and it's a time to tidy and plan! I would like time to slow down a bit now though so we can enjoy the next few months, sometimes it all goes way too quickly!
    Lovely to see all your little dolls again and I'm looking forward to your knitting news! :)
    V x

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    1. Thank you Vivienne...Wouldn't it be great if we could slow time down?....Even just a little bit would be most welcome! (coming to visit you now :) )...xx

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  2. Hello dear Susan, it's great to see your cheerful post here today. I can't believe how quickly January flashed by! Your dolls are just the sweetest.....no wonder the kits sell out. Keep snug and keep knitting xx

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    1. Thank you Jane....I love making dolls (....and I'm coming to see what you've been up to very shortly! ;) )...xx

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  3. Good to see you back with another lovely post. So much to look forward to in January, i do so agree with you! It's good to take time to savour each new month as it comes, isn't it, and to plan a new year of lovely things............
    Keep warm,
    Lynda.

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    1. Thank you Lynda...hope you've had a good start to 2015...xx

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  4. Good morning susan!!! Your pretty spring flowers here are a warm welcome on this cold snowy day. There are new possibilities now in 2015, and I wish you the best of them. Your page is as gorgeous as always my friend! Anita

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  5. Lovely photos. I must admit I'm looking forward to March arriving. x

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    1. I'm definitely looking forward to those longer days, Joanne! :)...xx

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  6. Such a lovely post Susan - so much to look at and so much to fall in love with. Have a great week, Kate xx

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    1. Thank you Kate...hope you've had a lovely start to 2015!...x

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  7. As soon as I comment I am going to check out your kits.. could I possibly have the skills to make one? Oh I wish! Your yarn is so organized.. what an inspiration! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Thank you lovely Teresa...I'm coming to catch up shortly! ;)..xx

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  8. Beautiful flowers. Chrystal is my favourite doll, such pretty colours. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

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    1. Thank you Tracy...and yes, I love Chrystal's shades too x

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  9. How I love your colorful world, Susan! And though I am not posting for the time being, I am still present and enjoying my visits to my favorite blogs. YOU ARE ONE OF THEM! I will be back one day, and hopefully, with a book that I am working on.

    Have a cozy day with a cup of tea at your side as you create such beauty! Anita

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    1. Thank you Anita....your book is sure to be wonderful (and you have the luckiest students ;) )... You will be missed dearly until you return!...xx

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  10. Ahh, you've chosen a good word in Whoosh to describe the speed of January! The New Year can bring us renewed energy and enthusiam...and that renewal can easily fill our days. Isn't it grand that the daylight's increased hours are becoming apparent?

    xo

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    1. It is indeed....I'm loving those precious extra minutes each day Frances! ♥....xx

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  11. I am not a knitter (at least not in the real sense), but I so enjoy your lovely dolls and I'm amazed that you can think these up and write out the pattern. That must be quite a feat. At least in my mind :) I've always worked in crochet and used to crochet dolls and animals as well as doilies, and children's sweaters, which I created one of my own for children at one time. But now on to different things at the moment. Anyway, I really do love what you create, and always enjoy coming by and seeing your posts.

    Hugs,
    Marianne

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  12. Thank you dear Marianne....I'd like to create a crochet doll some time in the future....Hope you've had a wonderful start to 2015!...xx

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  13. Once again a lovely post...I bought your Belle in Harrogate, I haven't started yet, but to own a real Susan kit is a pleasure.
    Hugs from a very cold Amsterdam
    Erna x

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    1. Oh how lovely Erna!!!....I remember you saying that you were going to the Harrogate show and I'm thrilled that you purchased a Belle kit ♥ Keep warm in beautiful Amsterdam! xx

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  14. No idea where January went! I am trying to hold on to February though! xx

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    1. Yes, hold on tight Amy....we need to make it last! :-) xx

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    1. Thank you so much Jayne....hope you've had a lovely start to 2015 ♥..xx

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    2. And thank you so much for putting me on your blog roll - I am honoured! I am working away on my little mice, so hopefully will have some pics up soon. Thanks again!

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  16. I too rather like January ... it's the very hot summer months that I fill me with dread.

    Your doll kits are just delightful.

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    1. I'll join you about very hot summers Annie....definitely not for me either! ;-) ...xx (and thank you!)

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  17. Looking at your photos, I feel like diving in a dream Susan...Exquisite!
    Happy weekend!
    Olympia

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    1. Ooh, thank you so much Olympia and have a wonderful weekend! ♥..xx

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  18. Ooh I love to come here so much. Love the sweet dolls you make and the first photo makes me smile.
    Hugs, Ingrid.

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    1. Thank you Ingrid ;)....hope you have a lovely weekend...x

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  19. Dear Susan, so much lovelieness in your post! The little fresh flowers, so precious in Feb.. and your supercute dolls! Have a bright and happy midweek! Cozy wool, tea, knitting - or - in my case, painting ... this way, we can enjoy the rest of winter ;) xx

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    1. Thank you Martina....winter flowers are definitely brightening up the craftroom at the moment...hope you're having a great week! :-) x

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  20. Such a gorgeous post, Susan! Yes, where did January go to?? and now where is February going to as well?? Your Tearoom Dolls are absolutely gorgeous, and I love seeing your pictures of them.
    Happy week!
    Helen xox

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    1. Yes, now February is flying by too Helen!...I can't believe we're more than half way through the month (although a few extra minutes of light each day is definitely more than welcome!)....x

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  21. Hello dear Susan! February is almost ending... January it's my birth month and I love all about it , including delicate violets my favourite flower. I'm studying the knitting symbols equivalence to start my doll. I already have chosen everything to make it! I love your adorable dolls! Beautiful photos and pretty little flowers too.
    Have a fabulous day and rest of week!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you dear Ana...I hope you enjoy your doll making (and don't hesitate to ask at any time if needed ;) ) x
      Have a wonderful rest of the week!...♥

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  22. Love the flowers! They are so pretty!

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    1. Thank you!...(a little bit of an addiction at the moment...they are all around the craftroom! ♥)

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  23. Those dolls are just so sweet, I would have loved them as a child!

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  24. Dear Susan,
    I just wanted to say how I enjoy a visit to your site, I love the photos and how you put it all together, visually lovely.
    I only follow two blogs and they are both knitters and I don't even knit but your little toys are so sweet, thank you.
    Glenis

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  25. I love! I love I love! .... and I share on FB !!!

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