Sunday 2 April 2017

Kindness...























 ...this week... 
my snapshots have shouted out one resounding word
'kindness' of which I've definitely been the most lucky recipient x
 My beautiful girls making sure I had the perfect Mother's day
...flowers...perfume...champagne...the best cake (ever!)...
.....whisking away the worries of a difficult week...
 An unexpected parcel arriving in the post from Alison of 
(maker of beautiful tiny wooden buttons which decorate my little bear jackets and shoes)
I now have my very own custom made needle gauge...
...such a surprise!...
Thank you so much Alison x
(and it now holds pride of place on my work room shelf)

Thank you too blog friends 
for taking the time to visit my corner here
and for all the kind comments ...especially recently over those little bear jackets! ;-)
...I do love this creative world we all inhabit x

...and then...by chance yesterday...
on my Instagram travels I came across this quote 
which summed up my thoughts this week...

'Kindness - that simple word. 
To be kind - it covers everything, to my mind. 
If you're kind that's it.'

Roald Dahl


Happy New Week All

x x x x x x

...P.S.... Happy April!...


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32 comments:

  1. So many beautiful things (love that little needle gauge) and all well deserved too.....sorry your week was difficult, hoping things will be much better this week! I only 'know' you online (which is a shame) but I can tell you're a very kind lady! :)
    V xxx

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    1. ...definitely a compliment coming from such a lovely lady! ♥ ;-) ...xxxxx

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  2. Lovely pictures as always. Love the needle gauge. Happy April to you too. Kim W

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  3. Oh my, that is so neat having a needle gauge with your name on it! Also love the dolls with in their knit skirts and sweaters.

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    1. Thank you Lori...and I use my needle gauge all the time...especially for my dpns...it's definitely going to be put to good use! ♥ :-) xx

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  4. Beautiful pictures here....all so lovely. I'm so sorry you had a week of worries dear Susan and hope next week will be much better. You deserve plenty of kindness yourself, my kind friend! Sending love and a big hug.
    Helen xox

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    1. Oh thank you so much lovely Helen...it's always a treat to visit you...(...see you on Instagram ;-) ) ♥ xx

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  5. Lovely post. Love that pretty needle gauge, it gorgeous. I woud like to repeat Greenrabbits, I too only know you only but you are a lovely lady. The cake looks absolutely yummy.

    Julie xxxxxxxxxx

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    1. Ooh, thank you Julie ♥...and yes, the cake was delicious (and didn't stay around for long! :-D ) ...xx

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  6. So many beautiful, really beautiful, pictures and things!
    I love these dolls!
    Happy April to you too!
    Ulica :)

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    1. ...and Happy April to you lovely Ulica...wishing you a happy week ahead ♥ xx

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    2. Adoro tus muΓ±ecas, ojalΓ‘ pronto publiques los patrones en espaΓ±ol, maravilloso trabajo!Feliz mes de mayo ya que pronto comienza <3

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  7. So many beautiful gifts and well deserved, I'm sure. Just love your blog posts, the photographs are always so pretty. I can't wait to knit some of the little jackets, will you be publishing soon?

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  8. Happy Sunday Susan....

    I am so glad that you have received those thoughtful and beautiful gifts! A simple act of kindness is such a wonderful thing that can bring smiles for a long time after. Your blog is such a beautiful place to visit...I love your bears, dolls and bunnies so much...and the little jackets just make me smile every time I see them! Even though I only am acquainted with you online you bring smiles and kindness to my little corner so very often...and I think of you often because I was the lucky recipient of one of your giveaways...another act of kindness...smiles...I hope you have a better week filled with all the things that bring you joy! Hugs!

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  9. Thank you so much ~ xxx ~
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  10. Im so sorry you had a difficult week Susan,you bring so much joy to my wee corner of the world.I would only wish the same for you.Loving your blog as always,the wee cardis look as lovely on the dolls as they do on the bears.😁 Im watching for the pattern as always.lol Hope this week is better for you. Take care lovely lady.xx❤xx

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  11. Sorry to hear that it has been a tough week, dear Susan. A little kindness goes a long way...I'm glad you have been spoilt by your girls. Our blogging community does always give us some cheer even during the most difficult of times. Loving all your photos and your sweet dolls. Take care, hugs xxx

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  12. I love love this blog and your work and photos--you always add a bit of beauty to my day when I see your blog--
    I really want to knit one of these dolls, or bears, or rabbits--I just don't don't know where to start--I do have lots of knitting needles--but really am not sure what kind of yarn to buy?? and is one of the body patterns simpler that another for starting???
    I love kindness and I always try to be kind to everyone I meet--
    enjoy the moments, diane

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  13. Thank you so much for all and Happy April ~ you are loved ~

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  14. Happy April to you, too, Susan! And I love your quote.. kindness really is what we should all strive for. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  15. Sounds like a lovely Mother's Day. I love that quote too xx

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  16. Sorry you had s difficult week , hoping that improves. Lovely photos as always . And your own needle gauge !

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  17. There is a bit of accumulated evidence that what some folks forecast about this Fire Rooster year in the lunar calendar might have some basis.

    All the more reason to remember the importance of kindness! I am so glad to be able to visit with you both here and over on IG. xo

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  18. What a candy filled post, love the little dolls cardigan's will you be selling the pattern soon ?
    Sorry about your difficult week, I think we all get them from time to time.
    Always look forward, bad weeks never last.
    Kindness is a wonderful word , I always try and make someones day by just saying something nice to them.
    I love to give , you get so much back when you give , spread kindness and your life will be filled with love.

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    1. Thank you and it's so very true x ... The little jacket pattern is complete but my dad has sadly been very unwell...I'm hoping to have a little more time and list the pattern at the end of this week ♥ xx

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  19. Dearest Susan, kindness is the best daily medicine, nourishment, garment and gift we could ever give away. How LOVELY are your photos that are gentle (they speak to me too!) and the gifts from your friend. I too received two darling tokens of kindness in the mail this week. Enjoy your APRIL!

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  20. Kindness is a wonderful thing isn't it and it is so simple. Just a little word or hug, or kindness, makes such a difference. Glad for you that life has been kind to you!

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  21. `so crafty.I am sure the fabric exchange has so many choices of fabric for this kind of project.

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  22. Such a lovely quote. I think we often don't realize how much the tiniest kindness might mean to someone else. I hope you have continued to be filled with it.

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  23. Ooh thank you so very much everyone ♥ xx

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  24. Great news!!! πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ™

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