Despite having other things on my mind in the past week, I have found some time to work on construction of the Masterpiece. Not only that, but today has offered a rare opportunity to photograph my progress outdoors:
so far, so good
If your square isn’t there, it means it’s in the pile that I either haven’t bordered yet, or haven’t sewn in! I’ve had some lovely contributions recently (check out the Masterpiece page) and I know that there are squares coming soon from Canada, Australia, Ludlow and Aberystwyth… it sure is a cosmopolitan creation!
I’m also working on a Pinterest board for the project, which you can check out here; but remember, it is a work in progress.
The Snail of Happiness 
The Twisted Yarn
/ March 8, 2014It’s beautiful. And the idea is genius. I’m planning to contribute a square if that’s OK. Please warn us when the deadline is approaching, as I might not be able to do much for a few more weeks. (Pesky all-consuming planet-sized afghan….)
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 8, 2014I’m planning to accept contributions until about Easter… hopefully you will have beaten the afghan into submission by then!
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katechiconi
/ March 8, 2014It’s looking amazing, and I’ve been taking a look at the Pinterest board as well. You’re going to need a ‘map’ of the Masterpiece when it’s done, to explain the ideas, sources, materials, etc.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 8, 2014I was going to put a whole load of stuff on Pinterest yesterday, but was unable to access it because of some technical issue and then today I got focused on sewing!
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katechiconi
/ March 8, 2014To some effect, I might say!
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Nanette
/ March 8, 2014It’s looking wonderful, and all those very different squares are playing very nicely together. Good to know Easter is the deadline, but since it’s rainy here today I think I’ll sit and embellish the already-knitted square I’ve done so I can get it away to you before the last minute.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 8, 2014Oooh, lovely – thank you!
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davidprosser
/ March 8, 2014Stunning. Congratulations on getting to Pinterest.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 8, 2014I’m still not sure how to make the most of Pinterest, but I like the fact that I can use it to store ideas.
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youngatfifty
/ March 8, 2014That is already stunning. I can see some gorgeous squares there ..apples and flowers. It is coming together beautifully.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 9, 2014It was good to be able to photograph it on the washing line and not get rained on… there should be more progress today (including your square)
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anne54
/ March 8, 2014WOW! This is truely a labour of love, mostly from you, of course, but also from so many other people. 🙂 how big will it be when you have finished?
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 9, 2014I keep getting offers of squares, so I think that in the end it will be 9 rows by 7 columns (it’s currently 7 by 5) which would make it about 160x125cm before I’ve done the final border… but it may be bigger because I already have lots of squares that are not stitched in yet and I know of quite a few more on the way.
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anne54
/ March 10, 2014At this rate it will be big enough to cover your house!
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wscottling
/ March 9, 2014It’s looking good!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 9, 2014Thank you – I edged your squares just last night.
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wscottling
/ March 9, 2014I can’t wait to see the finished product. 🙂
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gentlestitches
/ March 9, 2014Oh I am enjoying your project. I love seeing the different squares. Tell your friend Linda her square is perfect!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 9, 2014I will direct Linda to this comment!
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Karen B
/ March 9, 2014Amazing!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 16, 2014Thank you!
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havenofinspiration
/ March 10, 2014Reblogged this on Haven of Inspiration.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 16, 2014Thanks for sharing… nice to be inspiring!
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claidig
/ March 11, 2014Wonderful!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ March 16, 2014and getting wonderfuller!
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