I've been making zippy bags galore of late, as you can see from my photo above. I think my favorites are the little eyeglass cases! I have also made cosmetics bags in two sizes, large and small. What great gifts these will make! Wouldn't a set of all three bags make a nice presentation? If one purchases coordinating fabrics, it is easy to mix and match the prints and get all sorts of fun combinations that all work together. I have been playing around with embellishments: rick rack, buttons and yo yos. I find the yo yos a bit tedious to make, but gosh, they sure are cute.
Thanks for all your comments, cautionary tales and sharing on the subject of being too revealing of personal information on a blog. Honestly, I think I have heard enough warnings about the dangers of posting photos of children and personal information to deter me from ever doing so on my blog again!
My blog started out as a format for me to share my (not so interesting) life with my friends and family. When I first started this blog five years ago, I knew I wanted to blog about quilting, decorating, books, entertaining, and family . In the begining, the main people who read my blog were friends and family. I did make new acquaintences through blogging, primarily women who also had quilting or decorating blogs, and I felt that over time, some became friends. It has been my feeling that a few of you have become very good friends indeed. The intention of the blog was to be a personal journal of the things that were important to me, and a record keeping system, if you will, of my projects and activities.
What I never thought all that much about was how many people came to read my blog as time went on. I get a fair number of "hits" and obviously have only become acquainted with those of you who take the time to comment. With very few exceptions since 2007 when I started this blog, I have enjoyed positive, friendly, and informational comments from readers. It is so easy to fall into the euphoric (but not so realistic) feeling that everyone is friendly and means well, since that is predominantly the feedback I get.
The thing that I hadn't really considered is the number of people who may be regular, sporadic, or random readers who never comment and may not at all fit into the category of "friend". Several people pointed out that when you put something on the internet it can stay "out there" forever. Also (and I don't know if this is true or not), I was told that some cameras have GPS information programed into them, and if a person knew how to decifer it, the actual location of where the photo was taken could be revealed! One woman emailed me that information she shared on her personal blog was used by someone from a family member's past, whose current intentions were destructive.
So, after much consideration of all the interesting comments I got on this subject, I think it will be my practice in the future to be somewhat less revealing about my family members. Not only does that seem prudent, it is their preference.
Don't worry though. I will still be prattling on about my sewing (or lack of it) and continue to expound on many other subjects! Thanks again for your candid comments on this subject.
60 responses to “Zippy Bag Bonanza”
The old adage, “Better safe than sorry” still rings true. I will continue your blog none the less. Love your little zippy bags!
The old adage, “Better safe than sorry” still rings true. I will continue your blog none the less. Love your little zippy bags!
I am so sorry you feel you need to withdraw a bit. I have totally enjoyed all you have shared. I love to see all the creative things you do. And of course I have wondered how Grandpa is. But, I will be thankful for whatever beautiful things you do choose to blog about. Be safe.
I am so sorry you feel you need to withdraw a bit. I have totally enjoyed all you have shared. I love to see all the creative things you do. And of course I have wondered how Grandpa is. But, I will be thankful for whatever beautiful things you do choose to blog about. Be safe.
Love the jazzy zippy bags! You’re certainly on a happy creative roll and that’s a delight for you and for us.
We’ll be content to hear stories of your family but as has been said, I’ll miss seeing the happy faces. Still, you cannot be too careful, as sad as that is.
How is Grandpa? I’ve wondered the same thing.
Hugs!
Love the jazzy zippy bags! You’re certainly on a happy creative roll and that’s a delight for you and for us.
We’ll be content to hear stories of your family but as has been said, I’ll miss seeing the happy faces. Still, you cannot be too careful, as sad as that is.
How is Grandpa? I’ve wondered the same thing.
Hugs!
I agree with Wendy – Better safe than sorry! But I will enjoy your projects and quilty news. Do what makes you feel comfortable!
I agree with Wendy – Better safe than sorry! But I will enjoy your projects and quilty news. Do what makes you feel comfortable!
Wow I love your zippy bags!! I’ve yet to try a zippered bag, but I think I am going to give it a try. I made my own eyeglass case a couple of years ago, but how cool to have a matching set.
Great insights concerning your blog. I think most of us started our blogs with the same intentions. It’s been lovely to get to know so many people from all over the world through blogging.
Wow I love your zippy bags!! I’ve yet to try a zippered bag, but I think I am going to give it a try. I made my own eyeglass case a couple of years ago, but how cool to have a matching set.
Great insights concerning your blog. I think most of us started our blogs with the same intentions. It’s been lovely to get to know so many people from all over the world through blogging.
Nicole, this is a link we received on how photos can be tracked but most importantly how to disable the tracking on smart phones. Watch to the end for this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2vARzvWxwY
Hope this helps. Love reading your blog, DGD is growing beautifully and yes, how is Grandpa going these days?
Nicole, this is a link we received on how photos can be tracked but most importantly how to disable the tracking on smart phones. Watch to the end for this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2vARzvWxwY
Hope this helps. Love reading your blog, DGD is growing beautifully and yes, how is Grandpa going these days?
I found your blog a few years back and love reading it, you have inspired me to do more quilting and I seem to enjoy it more. The information you have shared has been invaluable to me. I have purchased tools because you recommend them, made zippy bags for everyone for Christmas last year, when my son got married I made zippy bags for the wedding party, etc. I missed reading your stories when you took your leave of absence. You seemed to have a way with words and I have really enjoyed you sharing your stories. I thought the pictures of your grandbaby were so adorable, and loved how you shared the story of your son falling in love with his irish gal. I never really thought too much about the dangers that you being so kind in sharing with us might bring to your family. Yesterday because of your post, I questioned my daughter and will no longer be posting pics of my grandchild on my facebook page (I don’t have a blog). So once again, sharing your stories have benefited me as well as many I am sure. Thanks for sharing and I will look foward to continuing reading your blog and understand your wishes to protect your family.
I found your blog a few years back and love reading it, you have inspired me to do more quilting and I seem to enjoy it more. The information you have shared has been invaluable to me. I have purchased tools because you recommend them, made zippy bags for everyone for Christmas last year, when my son got married I made zippy bags for the wedding party, etc. I missed reading your stories when you took your leave of absence. You seemed to have a way with words and I have really enjoyed you sharing your stories. I thought the pictures of your grandbaby were so adorable, and loved how you shared the story of your son falling in love with his irish gal. I never really thought too much about the dangers that you being so kind in sharing with us might bring to your family. Yesterday because of your post, I questioned my daughter and will no longer be posting pics of my grandchild on my facebook page (I don’t have a blog). So once again, sharing your stories have benefited me as well as many I am sure. Thanks for sharing and I will look foward to continuing reading your blog and understand your wishes to protect your family.
The coordinating sets are such a fun idea! Love the buttons, yo yo’s and rick rack! Guess I know what I’ll be doing in my sewing room next!! Thanks for the inspiration!
The coordinating sets are such a fun idea! Love the buttons, yo yo’s and rick rack! Guess I know what I’ll be doing in my sewing room next!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Zippy bags are awesome. I don’t know how to sew anything like this and gosh I’d love to know. You’re right – what great gifts. As to the other topic, I really don’t have much to share that hasn’t already been said so I’ll just acknowledge your words of wisdom and say have a good day. *karendianne.
Zippy bags are awesome. I don’t know how to sew anything like this and gosh I’d love to know. You’re right – what great gifts. As to the other topic, I really don’t have much to share that hasn’t already been said so I’ll just acknowledge your words of wisdom and say have a good day. *karendianne.
Love your little bags…and now you have a gift ready if you need one quickly. Love the color combination of that line of fabric. I am making some little wool roses that also would be cute on the bags. I will take a picture and send it to you tomorrow. I am glad you decided to keep your blog but maybe with a different format, better safe than sorry. Keep up the informative posting about sewing and fabric and fun times.
Love your little bags…and now you have a gift ready if you need one quickly. Love the color combination of that line of fabric. I am making some little wool roses that also would be cute on the bags. I will take a picture and send it to you tomorrow. I am glad you decided to keep your blog but maybe with a different format, better safe than sorry. Keep up the informative posting about sewing and fabric and fun times.
I love the bags! I actually pulled out those patterns last night to get my supply list together!
I love the bags and want to try my hand at them.
I really makes me sad to read about all the dangers in posting anything about your family. Kind of disheartening that this is what our world has come to. I like to think that things aren’t that bad, but I guess that isn’t realistic. I will always read your blog as you inspire me to create, and for that I thank you.
I love the bags! I actually pulled out those patterns last night to get my supply list together!
I love the bags and want to try my hand at them.
I really makes me sad to read about all the dangers in posting anything about your family. Kind of disheartening that this is what our world has come to. I like to think that things aren’t that bad, but I guess that isn’t realistic. I will always read your blog as you inspire me to create, and for that I thank you.
Wow – you’ve really made that fabric line shine, Nicole! And thank you for your most thoughtful and well-written posts over the years! You’ve sparked a lot of good conversation and I’m happy to say I love visiting here every day!
Cheers!
Wow – you’ve really made that fabric line shine, Nicole! And thank you for your most thoughtful and well-written posts over the years! You’ve sparked a lot of good conversation and I’m happy to say I love visiting here every day!
Cheers!
Scary times, indeed. We just lost our computer AGAIN to cyber attacks. My anxiety about the world wide web increases daily. It’s probably just my age, but our dependence on computers is concerning, not to mention all the wireless energy waves floating in the air and into our brains. Yikes – I need a chill pill or some new quilt photos!
Karen L.
Scary times, indeed. We just lost our computer AGAIN to cyber attacks. My anxiety about the world wide web increases daily. It’s probably just my age, but our dependence on computers is concerning, not to mention all the wireless energy waves floating in the air and into our brains. Yikes – I need a chill pill or some new quilt photos!
Karen L.
I have never commented on your blog before but I am an avid follower. Over here in the UK quilting is very rare, im a relatively young quilter at 29, but i love it! Your blog is very inspiring and motivating!
I have never commented on your blog before but I am an avid follower. Over here in the UK quilting is very rare, im a relatively young quilter at 29, but i love it! Your blog is very inspiring and motivating!
It’s so sad that you have to pull back on the info/pictures, but I understand why – love your blog. Please tell me the pattern for your bags, would love to make some!
It’s so sad that you have to pull back on the info/pictures, but I understand why – love your blog. Please tell me the pattern for your bags, would love to make some!
You did such a great job on the bags! I found my pattern! And you inspired me to get going! Thanks for the zipper tutorial on your blog, too! I totally understand why you made the decision to not post about your family. Thank you for sharing with us. You are a wise grandma and I will definitely tuck this advice of yours away for future for myself. I have been praying and hoping Grandpa is feeling better each day and can come home soon. Bless you, Nicole – I enjoy reading your blog!
You did such a great job on the bags! I found my pattern! And you inspired me to get going! Thanks for the zipper tutorial on your blog, too! I totally understand why you made the decision to not post about your family. Thank you for sharing with us. You are a wise grandma and I will definitely tuck this advice of yours away for future for myself. I have been praying and hoping Grandpa is feeling better each day and can come home soon. Bless you, Nicole – I enjoy reading your blog!
I have enjoyed your blog so much and hate that you have to curtail info about your family, but that is the way of the world now. Thanks for taking the time of posting so regularly on your blog. I do enjoy “visiting” with you.
And I love the Zippy Bags!
I have enjoyed your blog so much and hate that you have to curtail info about your family, but that is the way of the world now. Thanks for taking the time of posting so regularly on your blog. I do enjoy “visiting” with you.
And I love the Zippy Bags!
I am with Wendy, I will miss snippets about your family. How else would we know that Grandpa Larry needed to be sent cards? Yours is one of my favorite blogs to read, thank you.
I am with Wendy, I will miss snippets about your family. How else would we know that Grandpa Larry needed to be sent cards? Yours is one of my favorite blogs to read, thank you.
Love your zippy bags! I have to agree with the others about safety first~ I had no idea cameras had GPS! 😮
Love your zippy bags! I have to agree with the others about safety first~ I had no idea cameras had GPS! 😮
I will certainly miss photos of that cute bébé… But it is your blog and your life. As long as you keep posting your sewing projects! With my own wee one, I am seeing vicariously through you.
I will certainly miss photos of that cute bébé… But it is your blog and your life. As long as you keep posting your sewing projects! With my own wee one, I am seeing vicariously through you.
I have been reading your blog for a long time and have enjoyed getting acquainted with your family. However, your decision seems a wise one to me, and especially if your family prefer it that way. I will continue to read. I enjoy your projects and your comments.
I have been reading your blog for a long time and have enjoyed getting acquainted with your family. However, your decision seems a wise one to me, and especially if your family prefer it that way. I will continue to read. I enjoy your projects and your comments.
So sorry you must be so careful what you can write about. These things make us feel closer. Another price we must all pay today! I will miss the pictures and friendly info.
So sorry you must be so careful what you can write about. These things make us feel closer. Another price we must all pay today! I will miss the pictures and friendly info.
I love, love all your zippy bags!! I keep making them as well. Great colors you are using.
I love, love all your zippy bags!! I keep making them as well. Great colors you are using.
You sure have been busy making all of those bags…I love your blog…always so inspirational…good points you brought up today, though.
You sure have been busy making all of those bags…I love your blog…always so inspirational…good points you brought up today, though.
I totally understand all your concerns about the photos, etc. But I will really miss seeing the photos of your beautiful little granddaughter.
Love, love all your little creations – you continue to inspire me. I just wish I had more time for quilting!
I totally understand all your concerns about the photos, etc. But I will really miss seeing the photos of your beautiful little granddaughter.
Love, love all your little creations – you continue to inspire me. I just wish I had more time for quilting!
I don’t comment very often but I will miss the photos of granddaughter and other family member comments. I try to read your blog everyday or at least catch up when I do have time.
Gloria
I don’t comment very often but I will miss the photos of granddaughter and other family member comments. I try to read your blog everyday or at least catch up when I do have time.
Gloria
Zippy bags are lovely I love my one I understand why you have to be carefull of what you say on the internet there are some scary people out there.
Hugs Mary.
Zippy bags are lovely I love my one I understand why you have to be carefull of what you say on the internet there are some scary people out there.
Hugs Mary.
A wise decision. I didn’t know about the GPS thing. With so many savvy computer users, I can see where it could spell trouble. I enjoy your blog. You always seem to have a million projects going.
A wise decision. I didn’t know about the GPS thing. With so many savvy computer users, I can see where it could spell trouble. I enjoy your blog. You always seem to have a million projects going.
I can understand your need to pull back a bit. I’ve always wanted to post pictures of my grandchildren on my blog and on the Delphi forum I frequent, but my kids objected. As time goes by, I think they’re right to be so cautious. No one knows who is looking at that stuff.
Don’t worry–you have plenty of other things to say that are well worth reading!
I can understand your need to pull back a bit. I’ve always wanted to post pictures of my grandchildren on my blog and on the Delphi forum I frequent, but my kids objected. As time goes by, I think they’re right to be so cautious. No one knows who is looking at that stuff.
Don’t worry–you have plenty of other things to say that are well worth reading!