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Sunday, February 10, 2013

6/52 Year of Happy






Four things/moments from my week that made me happy.

1. Making progress on my star stitch blanket, the end is in sight!
2. Choosing colours for an exciting yarny endeavour, I can't wait to tell you what's going on!
3. Finding a heap of dried broadbeans in the garden and adding them to my little store of saved seeds.
4.  Spending a day turning my box of apricots into jam.  It's probably a bit runny, I have trouble telling when to take it off the heat.


I hope you had happy moments in your week too! 
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  1. Old Magnolia TreeFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Oh that jam looks very yummy. I find that when I'm making jam to use both a thermometer and the cold saucer method. That I am sure to take it off at the right time.
    Rosie xx

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:58 PM

      Thanks for the advice Rosie, I tried the cold saucer method, but I think I am a bit impatient! I didn't think to use a thermometer, I do have one so will give that a go next time. J xx

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  2. Annie CholewaFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    The colours in your blanket are soooooo pretty, and I agree with Rosie about the jam. And shade cards ... what's not to love!

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  3. ChrisFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    love your blanket and jam especially cherry jam and apricotjam makes me happy I also make jam at home Good job!!

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:01 PM

      Thanks Chris, I've never made cherry jam, but I do like to see all the little jars lined up on the shelf, so I'll be making more I'm sure! J xx

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    I love apricot jam runny or not :)

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

      Me too!! (although trying to cut down on the sugar intake, so might have to save it for weekends!) J xx

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  5. GrannyTaughtMeToCrochetFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    We are going to buy an apricot tree! Hope I get as many pots of jam as you. X

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:03 PM

      Yum! Fresh apricots, you can't go wrong! Have a great week, J xx

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  6. Between Me and YouFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Your blanket is beautiful and I can't wait to see what the enigmatic project is going to be. Your jam looks fab - great over ice cream. I use a jam thermometer and the cold saucer method - makes all the difference and if it still doesn't come up to setting point, halved lime or lemon added to the mix usually works a treat, rather than adding more sugar. Thanks for a lovely colourful post.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:06 PM

      Thanks for the jam tips, Nana Go-Go, I've got a lemon tree, so will give that a try if it doesn't work next time. Stay tuned for my new 'project', it's going to be good! thanks for stopping by, J xx

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  7. DagmarFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Hi Jules,
    Great to see your beautiful blanket progressing so well, seems as you are having a wonderful weekend!
    Xo

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:07 PM

      Hi Dagmar, Thanks for the lovely comment, I am happy with how the blanket is coming along too! Have a great day, J xx

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  8. julie kingFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    loving the colors in your crocheted blanket -- so happy and bright. homemade apricot jam is the best. my mom and i made a big patch last year and gave some of it away as gifts. i'm still hoarding one jar in my fridge. lol

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:09 PM

      Thanks Julie, I think I will be hoarding a bit of this jam too, it always tastes better than the shop stuff, have a great day, J x

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  9. AngelineFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    your blanket has beuatiful colors!Love it!


    gfreats
    Angeline
    www.mijnplekkie.tk

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  10. mari pazFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I love you blanket have colors very lively, the jam apricot I see her delicious.
    I was making a dessert of carnival typical here in Spain is carnival these days.
    I have got fruit kiwis and make jam is delicious also, now I haven´t apricot we are in winter.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:12 PM

      Hi mari, I'll have to give kiwi fruit jam a go, sounds delicious! Have a great time at the Carnival, it must be a fun time in Spain at the moment! J xx

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  11. sweetpea familyFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Can't wait to hear about your project love the shade cards - since finding your blog I have become addicted to blankets, just finished my 6th in a variety of sizes, 5 crochet and 1 knitted - I love them :)

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM

      Sorry about the addiction, Sweetpea, :) I can't help myself either, I always find room for another blanket, they are so fun to make!! Blanket making is a bit like crochet itself, completely addictive I think! Have a great day, thanks for stopping by, J xx

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  12. ClaireFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Hey Julie, more wonderful moments from your week....the colour charts look wonderful.
    You'll be spoilt for choice there......
    Homemade apricot jam, runny or not would be delicious.
    Lovely moments from your week......wishing you many more this week,

    Claire :}

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  13. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Your blanket is so pretty! I really love the colour combo :-)
    And I'm definitely interested to hear about your new venture!

    Have a lovely week!
    Sarah x

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  14. HindustankaFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Hi, Jules!
    Loved your happy moments, all are so homely! I think that our home has to always make us happy :)The jam is tasty, no doubt! I like its amber color.
    Have a fab week and looking forward to seeing your finished blanket ;)
    Anna

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  15. wendyFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful blanket making and love the look of the jam too. Interested in those colour cards too.
    I keep adding to my wips in knit/crochet/sew so a big problem lol.

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  16. Taci simmonsFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Beautiful blanket and I love the magazine review.. Now I have o go try to find one for me :)
    Love your blog.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Dear Jules,

    Just now I became number 1708 of your followers. Waooh! Almost 2000! Unbelievable!
    I started a blog myself a month ago and it would make me very happy to have more than 20 members. No luck so far.

    Brigitte, writing a 'happy home-blog 'called:

    http://homeiswherethedachshundis.blogspot.be/


    (few dachshunds, lots of cats)

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