Me and Licky have just popped in to say hello and to wish you a Jolly new year.
I lost my blogging voice there for a while and I'd like to thank everybody who asked after me and for anybody still checking in on my poor sorry blog.
I've had a weird year - will that do as an excuse ?
: )
back soon and I've missed you.
So have a much better Year 2010!
Posted by: méri | January 07, 2010 at 11:11 PM
and thanks for your wishes :))
Posted by: méri | January 07, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Oh how exciting! you're back! heres to a less weird 2010.
Posted by: sara | January 07, 2010 at 11:32 PM
My 2009 was bleh, in fact a bit worse than bleh. I hope 2010 is great.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | January 07, 2010 at 11:39 PM
Good Heavens above. You're back!
Nice to see you post again.
Hope 2010 is 'weird free' for you.
Posted by: Emma | January 07, 2010 at 11:40 PM
How I've missed you - are you really back? So happy.
Posted by: Ali | January 07, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Glad to see you back, here's to a better year.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 07, 2010 at 11:43 PM
missed you so!
Posted by: gena | January 08, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Oh, oh, you've been so missed! Hope "weird" doesn't mean bad, I'm looking forward to hearing from you again. Happy 2010 to you and yours, so glad to see Licky pop up in my Reader.
Posted by: greetingarts | January 08, 2010 at 12:18 AM
That's as good an excuse as any - but, please don't go away again. We want to hear from you! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you've got your blog mojo back!!!
Posted by: Sandy Shirley | January 08, 2010 at 12:23 AM
I am so glad that you are back. I don't know if I have ever commented,(shame on me..I am a bit shy) but I have missed you SO MUCH and have been terribly worried that you were run over, or some other damned tragedy. I just think that I felt as if I were not important enough to email you and ask you if you were well. Double shame on me. Praise the Heavens! Up the Empire and keep the olives out of my martini as they take up too much room.
Isn't is amazing that a person can worry so much about another whom they have never met and feel such affection for them? I feel that for you. HOORAY...I'd have a sherry if I had any ...I will head over to the gin.
Posted by: ellen | January 08, 2010 at 12:33 AM
you're back! yay! happy new year:)
Posted by: erin | January 08, 2010 at 12:38 AM
well, HELLO! missed you too. now get back here.
Posted by: larissa | January 08, 2010 at 12:57 AM
oh, finally! Once in a while I'd check for news...
You know, you're such an inspiration to me! So I must say I'm thrilled that you're coming back :)
May you have a sweet, blessed 2010!
Posted by: sara f | January 08, 2010 at 01:03 AM
Hooray! So glad you're back and I cant wait to see what you have in store for us! You make the sweetest things! For my daughter's first sewing project we made a mama chicken with a baby chick pocket. It came out great! So excited to see you posting again!
Posted by: Joni | January 08, 2010 at 01:10 AM
There has been a fair bit of weirdness around last year. Glad to know you are "still with us" Hope 2010 brings all you need and wish for ...
Posted by: Liz | January 08, 2010 at 01:58 AM
Happy New Year! I've missed you. Hope 2010 is non-weird and full of good things.
Posted by: suzy | January 08, 2010 at 01:59 AM
I still check in on you! I love your creations and sence of color. I miss you and hope you post more in 2010!
Posted by: Marcia | January 08, 2010 at 02:32 AM
So good to hear from you again!
Posted by: Kim | January 08, 2010 at 02:35 AM
Nice to see you back.
Posted by: Doris | January 08, 2010 at 02:38 AM
Yay! Welcome back! Licky is so cute!
Posted by: jenny b harris | January 08, 2010 at 02:46 AM
glad you are back. 09 was not a particularly good year for me either, but it beats the alternative!
Posted by: susaninfrance/texas | January 08, 2010 at 03:07 AM
Just the other day I read your old posts - I missed you so much!
2009 wasn't particularly superior - I'm counting on 2010, it's got to be awesome.
Posted by: Mari | January 08, 2010 at 03:09 AM
Happy New Year to you too! You were missed : )
Posted by: autum | January 08, 2010 at 04:04 AM
Welcome Back! I've had you linked on my blog favorites in my sidebar since last you posted - so I wouldn't miss your return! Can't wait to see what 2010 holds for you.
Visit Brynwood when you get time. I'll be glad to get to know you better.
xoxo
Donna
Posted by: Donna Liljegren | January 08, 2010 at 04:33 AM
Welcome back, and happy new year to you! Here's to a less weird 2010!
Posted by: Evelyn | January 08, 2010 at 04:38 AM
Yay! It actually took my breath away when I saw a new post! I kept checking back! So happy to see one of your cute little creations again! Hope all is well!
Posted by: momof8 | January 08, 2010 at 05:48 AM
Yay!!! I was beginning to think you'd given up blogging altogether. My folks had a revolting year too - my Dad called it Annus Horribulus.
Last week my 5 year old came running to me and said "Mummy! Come and see my room; I've done it just like the girl on the computer" and when I went to look she had all of her toys arranged on her bed with cushions and blankies etc just like the post of your daughter's room! How cute that a child half a world away can get my daughter to clean her room while I can't!?!
Happy New Year! May it be full of crafty goodness!
Posted by: Nell Ward | January 08, 2010 at 06:11 AM
Hooray - nice to have you back! Hope 2010 is better for all of us.
Posted by: Caroline B | January 08, 2010 at 06:49 AM
And also a jolly new year to you, a less more weird year.
So glad to have you back.
I have your blog in my postmail for blogs and was so happy and curious when i saw your blogname appearing in bold today, Yeah a new post from Mollychicken.
Posted by: Ilse | January 08, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Such a thrill to see you posting again 8-) Hope you are back for good, I miss your posts. Hope the year was weird in a good way and if it wasn't, at least it's over 8-)
Posted by: Donna | January 08, 2010 at 06:52 AM
Yayay! Welcome back (.)(.)
Posted by: nicole | January 08, 2010 at 07:49 AM
What a cute one to welcome you back.
Posted by: Siew | January 08, 2010 at 07:54 AM
Happy New Year to you too! Licky looks very cute!
Posted by: Di | January 08, 2010 at 07:54 AM
Nice to see you again! Happy 2010!
Posted by: mariarrosa | January 08, 2010 at 08:08 AM
Welcome back, I am pleased at your return. Thought that I would never have the opportunity to read anymore of your commical posts. Look forward to more.
Posted by: louise | January 08, 2010 at 08:14 AM
We missed you too!! I wish you a happy new year!
Posted by: fleur | January 08, 2010 at 08:31 AM
Me too! I really missed your beautiful posts and am very glad to see you back! Hope 2010 is better for you :)
Posted by: Mousy Brown | January 08, 2010 at 08:56 AM
Best wishes for 2010. It's good to see you back... yours was the first blog I ever read and got me into blogging!
Posted by: Gina | January 08, 2010 at 09:06 AM
Good to see you back. I think 2009 was a weird year for so many people and let's hope that 2010 is better in all respects. Once we get rid of this white stuff and can get on with real life!
Jane
Posted by: marigold jam | January 08, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Hurrah!! you are back. THis is great news!
Posted by: fiona | January 08, 2010 at 10:35 AM
there you are! glad you're back.
Posted by: eireann | January 08, 2010 at 11:32 AM
So glad you are okay! I was getting worried and sending messages all over the place!
Happy 2010!
P.S. Licky is such a good name ;)
Posted by: Kristy | January 08, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Happy New Year to you! I love the name Licky. :)s
Posted by: stephanie | January 08, 2010 at 02:31 PM
Love that little guy. I kept checking to see if you were back and to my surprise there you are! Yeah I love your blog I think I have been following since 95? Hope this year is a better one.
Posted by: Melissa | January 08, 2010 at 02:37 PM
HAPPY NEW YEARRRR!!
Gosh, I was just thinking of you the other day when I was rearranging Piper & Pepper on my shelves! :D
Posted by: Kitty Jimjams | January 08, 2010 at 02:55 PM
Glad to see that you are back - I have missed you.I hope 2010 is less weird!
Posted by: mathea | January 08, 2010 at 04:19 PM
Welcome back! HAve visited everyday waiting for your return... hope the new year is much less crazy for you!
And what a darling little character to share with us on your first day - Licky! He's absolutely wonderful!!!!
Posted by: louisa | January 08, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Yes, that excuse will do very well. =o)
Here's to a less weird 2010 for you. You've been missed.
Posted by: roz | January 08, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Welcome back I have missed your blog updates!! I pray you have a better year !! I look forward to your latest project !!
Posted by: Robin | January 08, 2010 at 06:34 PM
Hi there!....I ran across your blog just by chance. And what an adorable little Licky. Sounds as though you've had some down blog time, which could be a good thing. Probably helped to clear out the cobwebs and make you happier to return. I'll look forward to your next posting.
Candi
Posted by: Candi | January 08, 2010 at 09:28 PM
Missed you! Glad you're back. Here's to 2010 being a lot less weird..xxx
Posted by: Manda McGrory | January 08, 2010 at 10:57 PM
oohh! aahh!! you are back ,so wonderful that is. Hope 2010 is a fab one for you. Just love that little Licky lots......
Posted by: norma | January 09, 2010 at 03:55 AM
Yea! Welcome back. You were missed.
Posted by: Betsy in California | January 09, 2010 at 07:45 AM
Yay! welcome back, you have been missed x
Posted by: dee | January 09, 2010 at 12:46 PM
I have missed you and wish you also a GREAT (more normal =)) 2010!
X MAureen
Posted by: maureen | January 09, 2010 at 01:21 PM
So pleased you are back! I have been worrying about you ...
Looking forward to seeing all the things you must have been making (sure you must have been making some things even during a weird time!) xx
Posted by: Jo | January 09, 2010 at 02:57 PM
Happy New Year to you too, nice teddy!
Crystal xx
Posted by: Crystal Jigsaw | January 09, 2010 at 07:39 PM
Thanks for coming back. Simone
Posted by: simone | January 09, 2010 at 08:54 PM
Glad you are back. Hope 2010 is a better year.
Posted by: mary | January 10, 2010 at 12:34 AM
oh yay!!! welcome back :)
Posted by: wendy | January 10, 2010 at 03:20 AM
glad your back we've missed you x
Posted by: teeny tiny house | January 10, 2010 at 07:13 AM
Really hope to hear from you soon - your work is fantastic and I'm so pleased you've shared so much with us all already - but I'm greedy and would love to see more LOL.
Posted by: Sarah Jayne | January 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Oh, hello! So glad you're back to blogging. (Well, soonish.) I thought the worst when I didn't see any updated posts for the longest time. Hope that 2010 treats you better. :)
Posted by: Kristin | January 10, 2010 at 12:58 PM
good to hear from you again - here's wishing you a less weird year in 2010!
Posted by: Julie | January 10, 2010 at 03:41 PM
So glad you're back! Sorry 2009 was weird; I hope that 2010 is much better. And that you're enjoying the snow.
Licky is adorable.
Posted by: helen | January 10, 2010 at 05:08 PM
Hi, just found your blog and I LOVE it! Looks like I timed it well too - looking forward to reading more posts in 2010. xx
Posted by: Jo Middleton | January 10, 2010 at 05:39 PM
welcome back! hope 2010 is good for you. xxx
Posted by: tracey dawkins | January 11, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Hi Lynn!!! I'm from Brazil and I don't speak english. Then, I will be short. I love your posts. I love your creations, that so inspire me. I´m so happy to see you here again. I wish you a wonderful new year!!! A abrace for you!!!
Posted by: Priscila Candeloro Herminio | January 11, 2010 at 02:02 PM
I am also missing your posts. Hope you'll be back soon.
Posted by: Marta Silva | January 11, 2010 at 02:27 PM
I am also missing your posts. Hope you'll be back soon.
Posted by: Marta Silva | January 11, 2010 at 02:27 PM
I'm so glad you're back! I wish you a much better 2010.
Posted by: Paula L. | January 11, 2010 at 04:16 PM
SO delighted to find you back again! Here's to putting a weird year behind you and getting on with a really wonderful year filled with all that's best for you!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 11, 2010 at 05:35 PM
Welcome back. Best wishes for 2010. I hope weird wasn't terrible.
Posted by: UK lass in US | January 11, 2010 at 05:53 PM
yay! I thought you were neeeeeever coming back! so happy to see you and Licky. Happy new year! welcome back.
Posted by: charlotte | January 11, 2010 at 06:23 PM
Oh welcome back - I hope you are OK - you've been much missed. Happy New Year
Posted by: Hilary | January 11, 2010 at 07:32 PM
happy new year! i hope it brings you a good adventure...nice to see you back in this space! Xx
Posted by: kelly | January 11, 2010 at 08:52 PM
I am soooo glad you are back, I was worried that something was quite wrong... so i am very happy that all is okay and look forward to hearing more from you! Happy new year, too!
Posted by: audrey | January 11, 2010 at 10:37 PM
Glad to see you back! Happy New Year. I hope it's a better one for you! Teresa x
Posted by: Teresa | January 12, 2010 at 01:25 PM
Oh my Gosh-we missed you too!!! Apparently I am so pathetic and without a real life that I have never given up on your blog!...and now I'm glad that I didn't!
Hope this new year is better to you(and to ALL of us!)...blog soon!
Tricia
Posted by: Tricia | January 12, 2010 at 04:03 PM
I am so glad to see you are back. you have been greatly missed!!!!
Is this too early to ask if you could possibly do a tutorial of your beautiful log cabbin cushion?? I absolutely love it and would love to have a go at making my own xxxx
missed you x
Posted by: Stroma | January 12, 2010 at 04:51 PM
Happy New Year to you too!!! Glad you are back!!
Posted by: Silvia | January 12, 2010 at 05:56 PM
You're back!! I've missed you so! And I had no one to discuss David's final Dr Who with!
Posted by: Gemma | January 12, 2010 at 08:24 PM
So happy you've surfaced, and soooo happy to see you're still making the best little creatures.
Happy New Year to you too!
Posted by: joanie | January 13, 2010 at 06:16 PM
I kept checking and was always sad to see the same pink log cabin pattern...until I checked today!! I'm so glad to see you back at it! :)
Posted by: Sandy Wilson | January 14, 2010 at 02:44 AM
Glad to see you're back. Happy new year!
Posted by: amigurumigirl | January 14, 2010 at 03:28 AM
Glad to see your back..I've checked ever day(well almost) Hope 2010 is your year...Val
Posted by: val | January 14, 2010 at 06:20 AM
aaahh there you are....now i can get my fix of creative genius again :)
%*_*% rosey
Posted by: ittybittyandpretty | January 14, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Glad to see you're back. Your blog really brightens my day.
Dawnx
Posted by: Dawn Thom | January 14, 2010 at 02:46 PM
I love, love, love your bears. Could you tell me what type of mohair you use? Where do you get it? Thanks so much!
Posted by: momof8 | January 14, 2010 at 04:06 PM
Yay! So lovely to have you back.
Hope 2010 is a better year for you.
Posted by: Suzanne | January 14, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Oh, just wonderful to find you're back. Doesn't it feel good to know you were so badly missed? Wishing you a very happy new year.... and hope this one's not weird....
Martina x
Posted by: Martina Tierney | January 15, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Whoopee !! Wow !! You're back xx
Sometimes life is just no fun,we all understand totally. So good to see you,have a fab 2010 xx
Posted by: Sarah Ley | January 15, 2010 at 08:25 PM
yay - as much as i love that log cabin cushion (and you know how much!) i wasn't sure i could see it one more time! and here you are - new post for the new year- welcome back!!
Posted by: louise | January 15, 2010 at 08:38 PM
I whole heartedly agree that large swags of 2009 bit the big one. However....a new year is dawning with a fresh set of possibilities, challenges and rewards. The glass is half full right?! Missed you too!
Posted by: Jenny | January 16, 2010 at 07:01 AM
I'm thrilled to see your back - I don't need your excuses, just to see you here and clicking is fine for me.
and YES ! I also know that "weird" feeling .... it can only better from now on !
Take it steady - we're all here for you ...... no rush. X
Posted by: Cathy | January 16, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Oh wonderful Mollychicken - thank you for being back. I regularly check to see if you have resurfaced and was starting to think the worst.... Here's to a creative and happy 2010.
Posted by: Helen | January 16, 2010 at 05:59 PM
Glad to hear that you are doing well. You have certainly been missed! I check regularly in hopes of seeing more wonderfulness here. I hope you find your voice again if that would make you happy. Happy 2010!
~Emily
Posted by: ravenhill | January 16, 2010 at 08:02 PM
I think you are such a fabulously creative person and I love your posts--so funny and irreverent. I am so glad you are back and hope you will continue to show us your charming creations.
Posted by: Nancy | January 16, 2010 at 10:29 PM
SOOO glad you're back!!!
Posted by: Abby | January 17, 2010 at 04:23 AM