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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Autumn arrives...


Hello!
Well, it is the start of another season already!  I love Autumn, the weather is mild and generally calm, and I am looking forward to some lovely crisp mornings and clear blue skies.  A bit scary though, March has come around a little too quickly for my liking, I have a lot of plans for this year and already I feel that I am getting behind.  My biggest hurdle is to stop procrastinating!!  Very much a work in progress.


This week has flown by in a bit of a blur, I had a lovely morning meet up with some other ladies who are doing the "Blog with Pip' e-course, it was so nice to meet in the flesh!!  Often blogging is such a remote activity, I have never met anyone in real life from the internet before, so it was lovely to get together and have a bit of a chat and share the bloggy love.  They were great girls too!
( Hello Annette, Julie, Michelle,and Sarah!!)


I have decide to make another diamond blanket, this time in more Autumnal colours, so I have had a nice time playing with wool and trying to decide on a bit of a scheme.  What do you think of these colours?  They are a bit more muted and have more orange/browns than I usually use, but I think it will look quite good when it is finished. I am thinking a bit country, a bit Nanny McPhee, something a little more grown up than my usually palette?  Although I might add another plummy shade as it looks a little dull in real life. There are a few other Merino Magic 8ply shades that I think could work in nicely too. Hmmm, where to stop is the hard part!


 I have also been experimenting with a new little pattern, well it's not really a pattern as such, more like a new way for me to achieve a certain look, it is working out quite well, and I am getting enthused!  More on that another time though.

We are off to a trivia night tonight, they are alway a fun time!  
I'll have to keep myself nice so my answers don't become ridiculous later in the night! 
I am also psyching myself up to making a few changes on this blog, tomorrow is the day!!  
I think a nice new banner and a few other bit of housekeeping will freshen up this little blog, ready for lots of crochet crafty action!

Ok that's probably enough from me now.

What have you got going on this weekend? 
Having fun? Chilling out? Making something fabulous?


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38 comments:

  1. anitaMarch 1, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Wel hello there,
    love your cute soft yarn on the pics,lovely colours,hope making your diamond blanket makes you happy!
    I wish you a happy weekend too,hope to see you someday at my blog?

    greetings Anita
    http://zeeuwsdna.blogspot.nl/

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:16 PM

      Hi Anita, thanks for visiting, I'll be popping over to your blog to say hello soon! J xx

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  2. sweetpea familyMarch 1, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    You have got a busy weekend planned - good luck at your trivia evening. I've read and re- read your diamond pattern and even printed out your tutorial but haven't been brave enough to have a go yet. I'm looking forward to seeing your new header - Sue x

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:19 PM

      I'm glad you are going to have a go at the diamond pattern Sue, don't be scared, it is not really too hard! Thanks for visiting, have a lovely week, J xx

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  3. Taci simmonsMarch 1, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Beautiful pallets. I love warm colors. I'm excited to see what you are working on. Have. Fun weekend :)

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:20 PM

      Thanks Taciana, I'm enjoying working this palette out, I think I usually go for cooler shades, so it is nice to do something out of my comfort zone for a change. Have a lovely day, J xx

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  4. Janine @ Rainbow HareMarch 1, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    The colours you've chosen are beautiful. I'll look forward to seeing them turn into a blanket :)

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:21 PM

      So will I Janine! I hope it turns out like I imagine, fingers crossed! Thanks for stopping by, J xx

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  5. justpootlingMarch 1, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Morning Jules
    LOVING the new palette of colours. Isn't planning a new project such a lovely buzzy time, when your head is full to bursting with lots and lots of ideas ? Very intrigued about your new pattern, looking forward to more posts to follow...
    Have fun tweeking your blog page. Just can't tell you how much I love your blog Jules, its right there at the top of my list !
    Hope you managed to 'keep yourself nice' ( brilliant way of putting it !! )at the Trivia evening,
    Sending a big hug from the Uk
    Kate x

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:26 PM

      Oh Kate, you are so lovely!! Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm so glad I have lovely readers like yourself! :)
      I agree, I love the planning stages of a project, my problem is maintaining the enthusiasm for the whole process, but I am getting better at this! And yes, I didn't disgrace myself at the trivia night you'll be glad to hear, kept myself very nice and had a great night! Thanks so much for visiting,a nd have a lovely week, Jules xx

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  6. UnknownMarch 1, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    I think I love looking at intriguing rows of yarn almost as ooooing and ahhhhing over finished projects! There is such promise with a range of skeins, all waiting their turn in a new design...can't wait to see what you get up to with these beautiful shades! We're off to a quiz night tonight, perhaps it's the weekend to exercise our brains a bit, eh? Chrissie x

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:28 PM

      Hope you had a good time at your quiz night Chrissie, we did at ours! And yes I had a lot of fun playing with the yarn in these photos, so much crafty potential! have a lovely week and thanks for stopping by, Julie xx

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  7. RedSetterMarch 1, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    These are lovely colours and I'm looking forward to seeing the outcome. Enjoy your night out and whatever changes you make to your blog.

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:30 PM

      Thanks Redsetter, I hope it all comes together in the end, sometimes you get a nice surprise when things just work out well! Thanks for visiting, and have a great day, J xx

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  8. JennyMarch 1, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Happy first day of autumn-my favourite season too. I LOVE your colour palette-looking good:)

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:31 PM

      Thanks Jenny, hope you had an awesome first day of Autumn too! Thanks for stopping by, J xx

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  9. LornaMarch 2, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Spring is on it's way here in UK - well I hope it is we have had a few nice dry days. Your yarn colours are beautiful, can't wait to see the blanket.

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:33 PM

      Hi Lorna, Glad you have had a few dry days, I have heard it has been a very wet winter in the UK! Thanks for visiting and have a lovely day, J xx

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  10. Creative DesignMarch 2, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    Lovely colors for fall. We are heading into Spring here in the USA and these colors would be just a beautiful this time of year.
    Sheila
    http://sheilazachariae.blogspot.com/2014/02/cath-kidstongreengate-inspired-bakeware.html

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:35 PM

      Hi Sheila, I agree these shades would be lovely for a Spring project too, I haven't made anything in these shade before so am looking forward to it! Thanks for visiting and have a lovely week, J xx

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  11. HannapatMarch 2, 2014 at 3:31 AM

    Such an exciting time with the change of seasons. I love the colours you chose and so very autumnal. My fave in autumn was mustard so needless to say my eye was drawn to it. I am honestly not quite ready to give up on it either as Spring knocks on my door xoxo

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:41 PM

      I love the change of seasons to Hannapat, and the mustard is one colour that I thought was very autumnal, deep and warm. Enjoy your Spring to, it must be nice to see some sun after a cold winter. thanks for visiting and have a lovely day, J xx

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  12. AngelaMarch 2, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    Lovely array of autumn colors, can't wait to see it, and the new pattern. I did one in autumn colors awhile ago in small granny squares and just love it, I use it on the porch swing, for those crisp evenings. Weekend plans, involve a movie and the youngest plans for a prom dress. Happy weekend!

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:44 PM

      Thanks Angela, I am thinking a mini granny square blanket is on my to do list for this year, they look so great! Hope you had a lovely weekend and sorted out a dress for the prom! Thanks for visiting and have a great week, J xx

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  13. GeraldineMarch 2, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    Congratulations on your article & pattern in Simply Crochet mag supplement, love your blankets & other things you make, such an inspiration, Thank you x

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:47 PM

      Ohh Geraldine, I can't believe I'm in that mag, I guess I can tell everyone about it now! I probably won't see it for a while though as it is quite delayed getting out here to Australia. So glad you saw it though! Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely week, J xx

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  14. yarnandpencilMarch 2, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Lovely colours :-) A happy autumn to you as we move in to our spring.
    Tracey xxx
    http://yarnandpencil.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:48 PM

      Thanks Tracy! And a happy Spring to you too! Have a great day, J xx

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  15. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Wow, I really love that color palate! Can't wait to see what the finished project looks like with those colors :)

    I'm going to be catching up on wip's this weekend...lots of them.

    -Jess
    http://wordsinajar.com

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:49 PM

      Thanks Jess, I hope you made some progress with your wips, I didn't get as much done as I had hoped! Thanks for visiting, have a great day, J xx

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  16. DinkyflowerpotsMarch 2, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    We have been out for a woodland walk in the sunshine today. It was so nice to be out in the fresh air and listen to the birds. I have my first ever crocheted blanket on the go, using some acrylic yarn that I have dyed myself just recently. Its a bit of a learning curve on both sides but I am enjoying it immensely.
    You choice of colours is excellent. They are not dull at all and will suit the season completely. I look forward to seeing how they turn out!
    B x

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:53 PM

      A woodland walk sounds wonderful B, we do lovely long beach walks around here that are very enjoyable too. Good on you for getting into crochet, it is so much fun isn't it! And dyeing your own wool -fantastic!! Good luck with the rest of your blanket I'm sure it will be beautiful! Have a lovely day and thanks for stopping by, J xx

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  17. Jac CalvertMarch 2, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    I love your photos, the colours are so beautiful and vibrant. The blanket will be lovely whichever colour combination you decide on. I'm keen to see how your blog changes! Jacqui x

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:55 PM

      Thanks Jacqui, I am going to make it a bit more streamlined, all the talk on 'blog with pip' about templates and designs has me thinking I should have a bit of a change. Have great week, J xx

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  18. JeanetteMarch 3, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    I wish I lived in Australia so I could have had lunch with my fellow Pipsters. Looking forward to your new blanket and blog freshening, even though I love it as it is.

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 10:59 PM

      Hi Jeanette, yes it would be lovely to meet you in the flesh! I am really enjoying getting to know some of the lovely Pipsters, if you are ever in Australia we will have to catch up! Thanks for your kind words and have a great week, J xx

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  19. LunaMarch 3, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Fab new blog header :)
    Also, just received my copy of Simply Crochet - congratulations on your pattern! The supplement looks fab x x x

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    1. littlewoollieMarch 3, 2014 at 11:02 PM

      Thanks Lisa, I was trying to go simpler with the header, but it has ended up pretty busy and colourful! Oh well, I'll leave it for a while and then have another go at it! So happy you saw my pattern in Simply Crochet, I was quite excited to be asked to contribute! Can't wait to check it out myself, hope I don't look like too much of a dill! :)nnThanks for stopping by, Julie xx

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