Great excitement here in woolly land. Three of the Flutterby flock are packing their bags and preparing to go blog-trotting.
Chalky is using a little woolly hat to carry his travelling essentials.
Charcoal has his things in a red and white knitted hankie tied to a stick,
and Lilac is kindly lending Rose her lurex bag. Lilac isn't travelling with the others, she prefers to remain at home and guard the flowers (especially the yellow ones).
Blogland is a huge place, but the woolly threesome seem undaunted by the trip. Looking at the map most places seem to be just a hop, skip and jump away.
Their first visit will be to America where fabulous Fred with his beautiful curly coat is waiting to greet them at Ivory Blush Roses. Rose the sheep is looking forward to seeing the lovely crazy quilting done by Fred's creator Lisa. Do take a look at these little works of art whilst you are visiting.
What fun! Where will be next?
* Don't forget, if you knit a little sheep using my pattern and picture it on your blog let me know as soon as you can. The Flutterby flock plan to visit just 10 blogs before coming home and would love to drop by and see their woolly cousins during their tour.
Until next time,
Eli
These little darlings are just so very cute. (Haven't had any tulips breaking there necks so to speak, yours must have been magnifiently large)
Posted by: carolyn | 15 May 2009 at 04:47 PM
Eli, my little lamb is on the blog.
Posted by: Jenny | 16 May 2009 at 07:07 AM
Dear Eli,
These little sheep are just darling!! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern! As soon as I've got one knitted up, I'll let you know.
I also have a question - I fell in love with the doll in your header the minute I saw her! Is there a pattern available for her as well, by any chance?
Posted by: Meike | 16 May 2009 at 08:27 AM
Hi Eli, your little flock is just adorable, I am going to take the pattern along to my 'knit get together' in a couple of weeks time and have a go at one. We are surrounded in sheep and lambs at the moment and I really don't like to think of eating them until I think roast lamb and mint sauce and I just have to tuck in. Your garden is stunning mine needs attention the buttercups are taking over at the moment but give me a day and it will be back under control.
Hope you are not having this persistant wind it is knocking the flowers over which is such a shame.
Bye for now
Jan
Posted by: Redwood House | 16 May 2009 at 12:39 PM
Hi Eli
Your globetrotting sheep brought a smile to my face. They are so sweet!Is it okay if I mention your blog next week one day? I think lots of other bloggers would like to visit, so I'd like to tell the ones who visit me.
Hugs, Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | 17 May 2009 at 01:30 AM
Hi Eli,
Thank you for the cute pattern. My little sheep is now posing on my blog with his new friend Miss Kitty.
Maria
Posted by: Maria in NC | 19 May 2009 at 03:48 PM
Oh Eli,
How delightful! You never cease to amaze me with your talents and creativity!!! I love your sweet story and all your little sheep and their accessories!!! You put such a smile on my face and joy in my heart!
Love, Paula
P.S. I love your new header... so sweet and charming!
Posted by: Paula | 21 May 2009 at 01:16 AM
Hello from Melbourne Eli,
My friend sent me a link to your pretty blog. My daughter loves it.
Now we have two little sheep - they have been exploring our yard.
Thanks for the pattern. It was fun.
Ann.
Posted by: Ann | 21 May 2009 at 04:59 AM
Hello,
I'd love to have your critters visit me here in Upstate New York and I'd love to feature them and you on my blog. Here is my blog address:
http://www.fairiemoon.typepad.com/fairiemoon/
You can reach me at [email protected]
Posted by: Erin | 22 May 2009 at 02:42 AM
What cutie sweeties your little sheep are. I LOVE them. I am sure they would like to visit us here in Ireland weecutetreasures.blogspot.com where they have thousands upon thousands of cousins!!!
Great blog. Super fun and fab work. Carol :)
Posted by: Carol (Wee Cute Treasures) | 23 May 2009 at 01:43 PM
Hi Eli! Come over and visit my blog any time please! I am from Canberra, Australia's capital. Love your sheep - such beautiful faces!
Posted by: Jess | 27 May 2009 at 06:47 AM