Our relationship began just before last Christmas. It started small, a bit at a time and I wasn’t sure what the outcome would be. Really it was just an idea to begin with, but somehow things grew and grew and before I knew it the whole thing seemed to have taken on a life of its own. Things did get rather hot over the summer and sharing a bed simply wasn’t an option. But, finally, last night it felt right.
The morning after
And so, for the first time, I snuggled down to sleep under the Masterpiece*. And very cosy it was too. I foresee many warm and happy nights thanks to my friends from around the world.
Very snuggly (and Max agrees)
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* If you haven’t met the Masterpiece before (I know I’ve had a flush of new readers recently), the story starts here.
The Snail of Happiness 
Mrs P
/ October 8, 2014See the colder weather does have it’d benefits 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 8, 2014It does indeed… I can’t believe, though, that it took until 7 October for it to be cold enough!
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thecontentedcrafter
/ October 8, 2014Isn’t that the most wonderful thing! I loved your lead in too – knowing Mr Snail is working away all kinds of shenanigans might be going on 🙂 You will have such a cosy and snuggly winter all wrapped up in your international blanket!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 8, 2014Wrapped up in love!
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katechiconi
/ October 8, 2014…and when Mr SoH gets home, there’ll be three in the bed! Seriously though, was it comfy or a tiny bit heavy?
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 8, 2014Because I was careful about the weight of the yarn used to join it and about distributing the really heavy squares, it’s great. It’s on top of quite a light duvet and the combination is just right for me on my own, although I suspect that with current temperatures it might be too warm at weekends.
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KerryCan
/ October 8, 2014May you have a long, happy relationship!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 8, 2014I’m sure we will!
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Witchy
/ October 8, 2014It’s lovely, congratulations.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 8, 2014Thank you… I think we’re going to be very happy together over the winter!
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Elizabeth
/ October 8, 2014I love this! I took a look at your page that shows each story. I will be investigating that Bavarian crochet – it’s lovely!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 8, 2014I’m planning to transfer all the stories etc to Pinerest as the ‘Masterpiece’ page has got a bit out of hand! There are already pictures on Pinterest, but not all the text… I do wish there were more hours in the day!
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writinghouse
/ October 8, 2014I go away for 5/7ths of the week and look what happens!!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 8, 2014Usurped by a blanket!
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Karen B
/ October 8, 2014What a happy little post. Thank you for making us all feel warm cosy and included.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 8, 2014I am, indeed, very happy… if I can’t have Mr Snail, then a snuggly blanket is the next best thing!
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narf77
/ October 8, 2014And what dreams you will have under that glorious world wide example of the power of blogging Ms Snail 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 8, 2014I will be dreaming of all my lovely bloggy friends and the new squares I might get for the ‘latecomers lap blanket’!
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gentlestitches
/ October 9, 2014I ALWAYS bigafy and then play “spot my square” Huge fun! 😀
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 9, 2014You are not the only one!
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thegrangerange.wordpress.com
/ October 9, 2014I love your blanket, such a lovely thought that the squares have all been made by people who have chosen to support you in some way. It gives a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘security blanket’.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 9, 2014So true… I’m very taken with the idea of making connections with people in this way. If we all felt cared for by other people around the world, perhaps we’d be nicer to each other.
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youngatfifty
/ October 10, 2014Ha ha !! How I envy you ! To be wrapped by my warmth and the warmth of so many other contributor’s from around the world 🙂 We will keep you warm forever I am sure 😀
I always wondered, what use this masterpiece might be put to use for once finished heeee heee 😉
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The Twisted Yarn
/ October 11, 2014Oh that’s lovely. 🙂 (I can see my square! I hope it kept you warm!) All those little gestures of knitted and crocheted friendship to keep you snug and safe at night.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ October 12, 2014I know how many contributors look for their own square in the photos, so I’m trying to take pictures from a variety of angles so no one feels left out!
The blanket is lovely and warm and also makes me feel emotionally warm and fuzzy!!
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