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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Yarn Along


Hello there!

Firstly, I'd like to thank you all so much for your wonderful comments on my last post, what a brilliant supportive community there is out there in blogland!!  I have really felt great today, with all your lovely encouraging, enthusiasm and good wishes, I guess that is what blogging lets into your life, the chance to connect with so many great people!  So, this little yarn shop is going ahead, 
and I feel really good about it!  ( and yes, I will be sending yarn to all corners of the world,
 just checking out the postage situation at the moment!)  
You guys are fab!  

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Onto today's post, I am joining in with Ginny's Yarn Along again, I have just finished 
 'The Book Thief ' by Markus Zusak, and what a read!!   I know I'm a bit late to the party with this one, but better late than never. This book really sucked me in, I couldn't put it down and read it in a day and a half.  Moving, thought provoking, amusing, sad, horrifying and original all at the same time, no wonder it has been so popular.  I was sorry to finish it just because I don't have something as interesting to go on with now.  
And on the crafty front, I have been continuing on with the star stripe blanket #3, I have about 10 rows to go and then an edge to do and it will be finished. Yay!  Maybe next week I'll have a finished blanket to show!

Have you read anything good lately?
What are you making today?
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29 comments:

  1. Claire DavenportFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Ah, what a fab book. It is still my point of reference for 'a good book'. I compare pretty much everything I read to this still and I read it about five years ago!

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

      Yeah, I don't know why it took me so long to get around to reading it, but I am very glad ! have! Thanks for popping by here Claire, hope you have a great week, J xx

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  2. Ginx CraftFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    I read that book a few years ago, and was surprised when my son brought it home as his school reader. Seems only yesterday we were reading Dr Seuss. I just have to accept that he is growing up.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      Hi Ginx, it is a pretty confronting book, I can imagine there would be plenty to analysis for an English class at school. We still have some Dr Seuss around here somewhere! Thanks for stopping by, J xx

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  3. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Snap!!! I have just finished The Book Thief too ... and snap I loved it as well!!! xx

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Haaa, what are you reading next Mellie Moo? I have to find something new to read now...... xxx J

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  4. VäxthusmadamFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    I have to read that book! I´m in a "book-flow" right now!
    I wish you all the best with your netshop, it´s so inspiering with all the people in the blogworld that start a business, wether it´s "real" or on internet! I hope you ship all over the world, I live in Sweden!
    All the best to you and your little yarnshop!
    Växthusmadam

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      Thanks Vaxthusmadam!! I hope it goes well too, and I am happy to send wool all over the world, so Sweden will be fine! Best wishes, J xx

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  5. Deborah HamiltonFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    I have also read that book. It is amazing! I regret that I gave it away because I'd like to read it again. Your blanket is very pretty, and best wishes with your yarn shop.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      It is great isn't it? I think I might have to read it again as well, maybe in a month or two. Thanks for stopping by Deborah, have a great day, xxx J

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  6. Jill@NorthStarYarnsFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    I absolutely loved that book. I just finished Room by Emma Donoghue, it was amazing but deprived me of sleep because I just couldn't put it down.

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      Thanks for the recommendation Jill, I think I'll go and look that one up! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by here! J xx

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  7. CaseyFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    I haven't read this one yet, I'll get to it someday :) I'm reading The Comfort of Lies by Randy Susan Meyers right now, it's really good!

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:10 PM

      I think I'll look that one up too, it's always nice to have a few recommendations to follow up! Thanks for stopping by here Casey, have a great day, J xx

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  8. Ladybird DiariesFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Your crochet looks lovely. I have read that book also, it was fantastic.
    M xxx

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  9. KirstenFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    I'm sure your yarn shop will be a great succes :) I haven't read The book thief myself, but my mother did and she indeed tol me it was a great book. At the moment, I'm still busy in the 5th book of 'A song of ice and fire', otherwise known as Game of thrones. If you like fantasy/medieval worlds it's definetely recommended! (and if you don't like reading them but do like looking at filmings, there's the series on ABC ;) )

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:13 PM

      Hi Kirsten, I have read the Game of Thrones series and absolutely adored it!! I can't wait for him to write the next one, such an amazing world! The TV series is good too, but I do prefer the books, Thanks for popping in here, have a lovely day, J xx

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  10. Dr Christine CrawleyFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I was interested in what you said about the book as I got a copy free on World Book Night last year. Have you read The Island by Victoria Hislop? It's about a Leper Colony in Greece - sounds awful but I couldn't put it down.

    Lovely blanket too:)

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      Thanks Daffy Suburbia, I will go and check out The Island, sounds intriguing! Have a great day, J xx

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Two things i must say, firstly, it is always nice to get a good recommendation on a book, i love reading and was uming and arhing about this one. so i will def get this one in the future.

    secondly, i love the colours of your stripey blanket from the wool from austrailia. i def would buy that yarn from you, please can you let me know when you open your shop as i feel like i need that yarn now like yesterday. :-) Devinder

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:17 PM

      Thanks Devinder! I will be opening the shop in the next few days and will definitely be posting about it over here, so stay tuned, thanks so much for your lovely comment, J xx

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  12. l.wilks11February 21, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Good luck with your Yarn shop hope it goes well. I would love to have some of that Australian wool you have used to make that stripey blanket.
    On the subject of books I have just finished a one called "Thursdays in the park" which to me was a good read. Your book sounds exciting so i will put it on my must read pile......xx

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:19 PM

      My must read pile is growing quite quickly! :) I will be stocking the wool I used for the stripey blankets, so I might be able to help you there! :)
      thanks for stopping by here, I hope you have alovely day, J xx

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  13. Angela at Knit LuckFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Oh wow! Your blog was such a fresh breath of air for me. The colors you're using are breathtaking. OMG if I was stuck in the snow it would cheer me up. The cover for the Book Thief is very intriguing. I might have to pick it up! Also, I'm not usually a big fan of crochet, but you may have just converted me ;)

    Keep on writing!!!

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    1. littlewoollieFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:56 PM

      Thanks so much Angela, I'm glad you like my blog, give 'The Book Thief' a go, it really is a good read! All the best, J xxx

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    I loved the Book Thief too and I have just finished The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Moving and enthral long. I am going to tab those other good book reads on my Amazon Wish List which makes such a good reminder spot of books I want to read.

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  15. Airin HeartMadeFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    I will read this boook!

    //Airin

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  16. Pink MilkFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Oh. Em. Gee!!! I've just read your last post and am thrilled to bits - you selling yarn online is just perfect! I also love somebody else's idea about you perhaps putting together packs so that we might all emulate your beautiful makes. Go for it! Heather x

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