... with the customer response. Below you will find comments which have been made by customers who have placed commissions and also the general public and I just want to say I am truly 'tickled pink' by the response.

Thank you all, it means so much...

"Looking at your work is like looking at an herbaceous border; the colours are stunning"

Anon, Springhead Trust

"Thank you so much for your efforts in making this years xmas special"

Mrs D., Shaftesbury - 30 Knitted Chickens taken to Wisconsin, USA

"We are so pleased with the aprons (clever girl). The owners of 'La Chara' Restaurant in Spain could not wait to wear them. Well done Carol, so glad that we found you; everything turned out perfect."

Valerie & Geoff, Iwerne Minster

"Thank you, such excellent pressies for my College friends..."

Dot, Sturminster Newton - 5 Fairies & 5 Ballerinas

"Carol, thank you so much. Everyone was over the moon with the little bags. A huge kiss goes to you... You saved the day!"

Serena, London - 4 tiny Fairy Bags, made for a birthday party

"Received the bunting yesterday and its just perfect. It will be a lovely addition to our little boys 'Digger' themed bedroom. He is just as excited as his mum and it will look fantastic. Again thank you so much, Lucy X".

Lucy, Eastleigh - Custom-made Bunting

"So pretty. Great for my work friends at Christmas. Thank you Carol!"

Maureen, Sturminster Newton - 3 Fairies & 3 Ballerinas

"Claire was thrilled with the apron! Thank you for making it for me".

Margaret, Caithness, Scotland

"Thank you... ...for my wonderful birthday gift! It is AMAZING!"

message from Claire regarding the apron, pictured above

"Hoorah - at last I can say a huge thankyou for the fabby spotty apron I bought from you as a secret Christmas present before Christmas!! It went down brilliantly and will be well worn and loved! Folks - I can highly recommend this very friendly and talented Facebooky person :-) Thankyou again!"

message from Emma G., Belfast, via Facebook

"Once again 'Simpy Me' has come up with the perfect customised Christmas gift! Oven gloves to match the apron bought for a birthday present. Thank you."

Margaret, Caithness, Scotland

"Have received the small Spotty Dotty Tea Cosy and it is absolutely gorgeous! And great quality too..."

Robyn W., St Albans

"What can I say? Fantastic. Winter mouse is adorable. The peggy's are so sweet and the wee bag is perfect. My grand daughter is going to be thrilled to find these goodies in her Xmas stocking. Thank you."

Jackie N., Kilmacolm, Scotland

"Thank you so much for my little mouse- he's gorgeous- love his cute little face and spotty ears! He's beautifully made too."

Emma H., Birmingham