First of all, this is not my Christmas tree, not my mantel, not my house. Pretty picture though, huh? Thought I hadn't better reveal too much about my personal situation. My husband said to me at dinner yesterday,
"Say, you don't get too personal in your blog do you? I mean, you don't talk about us, do you?" He would freak out if he knew what I told you guys.
Yesterday I told the world that Sara was getting 10 presents and every one else in the family was getting 2 gifts each and that I needed to go shopping and get some gifts for the other members of the family. Is that what you mean by too personal? Lord, I hope I am not embarrassing myself by talking about such things.
Honestly, my blog is my personal life's journal, right? I have to talk about what I am doing, don't I? We all know life is about things outside of quilting. How boring would it be if I had the sort of blog where I just showed "I made this, and I made this, and I made this." (OK, that could be of interest–annoying though). "Oh, and I bought this, and I bought that, and I am planning to buy that…" Seriously. I cannot abide blogs that are all about what someone bought, in particular. Hello, are you ever going to actually MAKE something with that $6000 worth of fabric you are always telling us you have purchased?
I don't mean to be controversial, but really, come on now, what are these gals thinking when they just post on what they buy? How interesting or creative is that? Show me what you made, show me how you store it (!), show me at least some ideas you have as to what you think COULD be done with it. Heck, tell me what you do for a living that lets you buy all that stuff.
What do you all think? What sorts of blogs appeal to you? Do you get tired of the ultimate bragging consumer type of post, as I do? Do you like to feel as if you are getting to know the blogger and what her life is about, outside of what she buys? Or, do you like to know that you have arrived at a quilting blog and that the blogger is going to stay on topic, gol darn it, come hell or high water?
154 responses to “What Sort of Blog Do You Like?”
Well Nicole, I’ll lead off on the comments. I enjoy a “newsy” blog such as yours. While we don’t need to know all of the details of your personal life it is nice to know a bit about the person we visit with almost every day. As far as I am concerned you hit it just right – talking about your quilting for the most part but also giving us some insight into yourself. As you know there are tons of blogs out there on any matter of subjects. I visit three categories, quilting, what I call “life style” and cooking and if I find that they are getting a tat too “consumeristic” (my own word) or too “preachy” then it comes off my bookmarks. After all that – please keep on doing what you are doing – it works for me.
Well Nicole, I’ll lead off on the comments. I enjoy a “newsy” blog such as yours. While we don’t need to know all of the details of your personal life it is nice to know a bit about the person we visit with almost every day. As far as I am concerned you hit it just right – talking about your quilting for the most part but also giving us some insight into yourself. As you know there are tons of blogs out there on any matter of subjects. I visit three categories, quilting, what I call “life style” and cooking and if I find that they are getting a tat too “consumeristic” (my own word) or too “preachy” then it comes off my bookmarks. After all that – please keep on doing what you are doing – it works for me.
I love to read your blog. I like blogs that post often- if they don’t I delete them. I love pictures and of course mostly quilts, but it’s fun to see the pictures you have of California too- quite different from my midwest roots, and that’s about the only way I travel. I like to see your decorating touches too.
I love to read your blog. I like blogs that post often- if they don’t I delete them. I love pictures and of course mostly quilts, but it’s fun to see the pictures you have of California too- quite different from my midwest roots, and that’s about the only way I travel. I like to see your decorating touches too.
First of all, I want to live in that house you pictured! Wow, that is beautiful!
Now…I like blogs that are multi-focused. If it’s all one subject, such as all cooking, or all technical quilting, or all travel, down to the MPG they get, then I delete. I think you have the proper balance, and I love your blog. I sometimes think I over do one subject before I move on to another. This week it’s been the blizzard! And in two weeks it will be more travel as we are heading to Arizona!
But, don’t change your blog…..I love it!
First of all, I want to live in that house you pictured! Wow, that is beautiful!
Now…I like blogs that are multi-focused. If it’s all one subject, such as all cooking, or all technical quilting, or all travel, down to the MPG they get, then I delete. I think you have the proper balance, and I love your blog. I sometimes think I over do one subject before I move on to another. This week it’s been the blizzard! And in two weeks it will be more travel as we are heading to Arizona!
But, don’t change your blog…..I love it!
Nicole,
I feel like your blog fits “my” perfect mark. I am never bored when seeing what you are talking about each time you post. I love quilting blogs..seeing what you are making, new projects..all these things are inspirational to others..I like the little peek into your personal side..love to see and hear about the dogs. I delete a blog from my reading list as soon as it goes commerical..I don’t like the ones that are always “giving a way” something..and I’m not into those ME, ME, Me ones either..I guess my life is pretty simple, but I enjoy reading your blog because it is all about the things that are important to me….quilting..books..dogs and something good to eat now and then..Keep doing what you are doing.. And if you get too personal we won’t tell your husband..;)
Nicole,
I feel like your blog fits “my” perfect mark. I am never bored when seeing what you are talking about each time you post. I love quilting blogs..seeing what you are making, new projects..all these things are inspirational to others..I like the little peek into your personal side..love to see and hear about the dogs. I delete a blog from my reading list as soon as it goes commerical..I don’t like the ones that are always “giving a way” something..and I’m not into those ME, ME, Me ones either..I guess my life is pretty simple, but I enjoy reading your blog because it is all about the things that are important to me….quilting..books..dogs and something good to eat now and then..Keep doing what you are doing.. And if you get too personal we won’t tell your husband..;)
Hi Nicole,
I enjoy your blog so very much! I check into yours and Bonnie Hunters every morning evening and sometimes inbetween. I enjoy all the quilting you do and envy the beautiful quilts you post. I am mostly a scrappy person (unless I can buy a kit with all the fabric color coordinated) and have been doing Bonnie’s mystery quilts. I also enjoy your decorating (if only I had the touch)! and your recipes and news about your family are always a plus. Thanks for sharing,
Julie Rito
Union City, Ca
Hi Nicole,
I enjoy your blog so very much! I check into yours and Bonnie Hunters every morning evening and sometimes inbetween. I enjoy all the quilting you do and envy the beautiful quilts you post. I am mostly a scrappy person (unless I can buy a kit with all the fabric color coordinated) and have been doing Bonnie’s mystery quilts. I also enjoy your decorating (if only I had the touch)! and your recipes and news about your family are always a plus. Thanks for sharing,
Julie Rito
Union City, Ca
Like Carla and Betty said! I like your blog like it is. The other type blogs I enjoy are similar in content to your – a friendly chat – but are about quilts, decorating, cooking, or poems. Any combination will do nicely, thank you!
Love the picture!! That would be an enchanting room in which to spend the day sewing binding on a quilt (which I will be doing) while it is snowing outside (90% chance of that here today).
Oh! I learned yesterday that Swirly Girls patterns and fabrics by Michael Miller are designed by friends here!! How about that?!
Hugs!
Like Carla and Betty said! I like your blog like it is. The other type blogs I enjoy are similar in content to your – a friendly chat – but are about quilts, decorating, cooking, or poems. Any combination will do nicely, thank you!
Love the picture!! That would be an enchanting room in which to spend the day sewing binding on a quilt (which I will be doing) while it is snowing outside (90% chance of that here today).
Oh! I learned yesterday that Swirly Girls patterns and fabrics by Michael Miller are designed by friends here!! How about that?!
Hugs!
Love,love your blog, don’t change a thing. Your blog is the first I check when I set down to spend a few minutes reading blogs. You inspire me to piece and quilt more. The dog blogs are priceless.
Keep on doing what you have been doing.
Love,love your blog, don’t change a thing. Your blog is the first I check when I set down to spend a few minutes reading blogs. You inspire me to piece and quilt more. The dog blogs are priceless.
Keep on doing what you have been doing.
I check in with your blog each day to see what’s going on. Love the adventures with Sophie & Ozzie and the everyday news that happens in all families! I especially enjoy the ‘stunt sewing’ and quilt-alongs with other bloggers. We’re from the same generation and it’s always fun to see something ‘old’ that’s been rediscovered! (Poor Pitiful Pearl specifically)!! Your demonstrations have insprired…I now have my own Christmas gift sewing project happening with the cosmetic bag/zipper tutorial…those things are addictive!!! Keep doing what you’re doing! There’s always something fun going on in your blog!
I check in with your blog each day to see what’s going on. Love the adventures with Sophie & Ozzie and the everyday news that happens in all families! I especially enjoy the ‘stunt sewing’ and quilt-alongs with other bloggers. We’re from the same generation and it’s always fun to see something ‘old’ that’s been rediscovered! (Poor Pitiful Pearl specifically)!! Your demonstrations have insprired…I now have my own Christmas gift sewing project happening with the cosmetic bag/zipper tutorial…those things are addictive!!! Keep doing what you’re doing! There’s always something fun going on in your blog!
Just as our lived are multi-layered, so should our blogs be… We are all more than just our quilting…or sewing…I love to visit blogs where we know just enough about you to feel we could drop in and have a casual conversation…that said..I have met some wonderful friends on line that I would never have known otherwise and treasure them…
I also like to find inspiration from other bloggers…
Keep up the good work…and really “we promise not to tell the hubby”…
Just as our lived are multi-layered, so should our blogs be… We are all more than just our quilting…or sewing…I love to visit blogs where we know just enough about you to feel we could drop in and have a casual conversation…that said..I have met some wonderful friends on line that I would never have known otherwise and treasure them…
I also like to find inspiration from other bloggers…
Keep up the good work…and really “we promise not to tell the hubby”…
Nicole – your blog is always so much fun to read! I think people who have a life outside of quilting and fabric are a lot more relate-able (is that a word?). Keep on keepin’ on!
Nicole – your blog is always so much fun to read! I think people who have a life outside of quilting and fabric are a lot more relate-able (is that a word?). Keep on keepin’ on!
My favorite blogs are ones that I feel I have found a friend…someone to chat with, catch up on their news, see what’s going on in their life, etc. Like sitting in someone’s kitchen for a chat. I like a mixture of things on the blog, sometimes I learn something new, sometimes I just say, “Oh, I do that, too!” I like blogs that are personal to a point…which leads me to yours…it has just the right mix of everything! And as a bonus, lots of style! That photo above may not be your tree, etc. but when I saw it I felt like it COULD VERY WELL BE…it just screams you! Thanks for blogging…always a nice visit when I come.
My favorite blogs are ones that I feel I have found a friend…someone to chat with, catch up on their news, see what’s going on in their life, etc. Like sitting in someone’s kitchen for a chat. I like a mixture of things on the blog, sometimes I learn something new, sometimes I just say, “Oh, I do that, too!” I like blogs that are personal to a point…which leads me to yours…it has just the right mix of everything! And as a bonus, lots of style! That photo above may not be your tree, etc. but when I saw it I felt like it COULD VERY WELL BE…it just screams you! Thanks for blogging…always a nice visit when I come.
I want to be inspired by a blog. I want to see pictures and more pictures of quilts from patterns I’ve never seen before. I love to see recipes, crafts, tutorials, examples of machine quilting and just a general sharing of what others are making and doing. That’s what keeps me coming back to your blog Nicole. There is a sincerity that shines through your words. I bring my cup of coffee to the computer every morning and feel like we are sitting down for a nice chat….and the hubbys aren’t even listening!
I want to be inspired by a blog. I want to see pictures and more pictures of quilts from patterns I’ve never seen before. I love to see recipes, crafts, tutorials, examples of machine quilting and just a general sharing of what others are making and doing. That’s what keeps me coming back to your blog Nicole. There is a sincerity that shines through your words. I bring my cup of coffee to the computer every morning and feel like we are sitting down for a nice chat….and the hubbys aren’t even listening!
I think you’ve hit a nice balance – mostly about quilting, some cooking/dog/hobby things, and enough snippets of your personal life that you know there’s a person on ‘the other end of the line’ – but you don’t post so much personal stuff that it’s overwhelming or unsafe for you and yours.
I don’t care for the “look what I bought!” blogs. Maybe I’ve over sensitive in my own financial situation, but sometimes it feels like people are just rubbing it in that they can buy $200-$300 of fabric a week at the drop of a hat. I also don’t like the ones where it’s all about them and what they’re kids are doing. I do like to read about quilting first and foremost – and a smattering of the other things!
I think you’ve hit a nice balance – mostly about quilting, some cooking/dog/hobby things, and enough snippets of your personal life that you know there’s a person on ‘the other end of the line’ – but you don’t post so much personal stuff that it’s overwhelming or unsafe for you and yours.
I don’t care for the “look what I bought!” blogs. Maybe I’ve over sensitive in my own financial situation, but sometimes it feels like people are just rubbing it in that they can buy $200-$300 of fabric a week at the drop of a hat. I also don’t like the ones where it’s all about them and what they’re kids are doing. I do like to read about quilting first and foremost – and a smattering of the other things!
I agree with the others! I like your blog because you have a nice mix of quilty news and life stories. I don’t think you get too personal – as the others have said, it’s like you are sitting chatting with us – like a group of friends sitting in a living room. This cyber world has joined us together – women (and men) who love sewing and creating – it’s natural for us to chat about our lives too. Keep doing what you’ve been doing! BTW – Merry Christmas 🙂
I agree with the others! I like your blog because you have a nice mix of quilty news and life stories. I don’t think you get too personal – as the others have said, it’s like you are sitting chatting with us – like a group of friends sitting in a living room. This cyber world has joined us together – women (and men) who love sewing and creating – it’s natural for us to chat about our lives too. Keep doing what you’ve been doing! BTW – Merry Christmas 🙂
Your blog gives me enjoyment to read because it covers many areas; quilting, everyday life, life in California and pets. As a busy working mom, I sometimes feel I have lost out on all aspects of life that don’t involve my job or my kids. When I read your blog with my first cup of coffee it makes me feel alive and excited about possibly finding the time or money to make a quilt. I know that my busy life with kids will end soon, and instead of dreading the empty nest days, when I read your blog I feel that there is a good life to be had when the kids are gone. Thank you for giving me that hope.
Your blog gives me enjoyment to read because it covers many areas; quilting, everyday life, life in California and pets. As a busy working mom, I sometimes feel I have lost out on all aspects of life that don’t involve my job or my kids. When I read your blog with my first cup of coffee it makes me feel alive and excited about possibly finding the time or money to make a quilt. I know that my busy life with kids will end soon, and instead of dreading the empty nest days, when I read your blog I feel that there is a good life to be had when the kids are gone. Thank you for giving me that hope.
I like lots of pictures…talk about the process of quilting…and a little about the blogger’s personal life and thoughts.
It’s the balance that’s important, I think.
I’ve only just started visiting your blog, but I like what I see so far.
I like lots of pictures…talk about the process of quilting…and a little about the blogger’s personal life and thoughts.
It’s the balance that’s important, I think.
I’ve only just started visiting your blog, but I like what I see so far.
Well, here I sit with my morning coffee, checking in to see what Nicole is up to? Guess that says it all…must like your blog just the way it is. I wouldn’t feel like I’m checking in on a friend every day if you didn’t share your life with us.
Well, here I sit with my morning coffee, checking in to see what Nicole is up to? Guess that says it all…must like your blog just the way it is. I wouldn’t feel like I’m checking in on a friend every day if you didn’t share your life with us.
Your blog is great, and it seems to portray who you are, which is one of the things I love. I like the personal side to it. Life is all about our different personalities.
I wouldn’t change a thing.
Your blog is great, and it seems to portray who you are, which is one of the things I love. I like the personal side to it. Life is all about our different personalities.
I wouldn’t change a thing.
Your blog is the first one I look forward to visiting each morning. Like the others have said above a good mix of quilting, personal, family, and work life balance. I’m also inspired by what you do and your other quilty friends and have been quilting more because of what you share. So keep it up and don’t change a thing!
Laura T
Your blog is the first one I look forward to visiting each morning. Like the others have said above a good mix of quilting, personal, family, and work life balance. I’m also inspired by what you do and your other quilty friends and have been quilting more because of what you share. So keep it up and don’t change a thing!
Laura T
Oh, I’ve got to comment on your post since I’ve been thinking about what blogs I like and which ones I’ve been deleting with wild abandon from Reader. First off…my hat is off the anyone that finds the time and inclination to write a blog…whether it’s something I’m interested in or not. A blog does show the personality of the maker.. and like meeting them in person, some people you ‘click’ with others not. My pet peeve with blogs are threefold: 1. lots of post selling patterns, handwork, etc—just not interested in always reading about what they’re selling (or giving away)…delete!!2. blogs that seem to go ‘off topic’ for many posts–I don’t mind reading about cooking, knitting, etc…but some folks seem to go off on tangents for many posts, do they totally stop quilting?…delete!!3. Any blog with cats and quilts that talk about their cats ad naseum…delete!!(sorry, I’m a dog person) I read your blog because I like what you write about, whether it’s quilting or not…and I don’t think your husband should worry that you’ve ‘revealed’ too much…seems you have a great balance here, keep it up.
Oh, I’ve got to comment on your post since I’ve been thinking about what blogs I like and which ones I’ve been deleting with wild abandon from Reader. First off…my hat is off the anyone that finds the time and inclination to write a blog…whether it’s something I’m interested in or not. A blog does show the personality of the maker.. and like meeting them in person, some people you ‘click’ with others not. My pet peeve with blogs are threefold: 1. lots of post selling patterns, handwork, etc—just not interested in always reading about what they’re selling (or giving away)…delete!!2. blogs that seem to go ‘off topic’ for many posts–I don’t mind reading about cooking, knitting, etc…but some folks seem to go off on tangents for many posts, do they totally stop quilting?…delete!!3. Any blog with cats and quilts that talk about their cats ad naseum…delete!!(sorry, I’m a dog person) I read your blog because I like what you write about, whether it’s quilting or not…and I don’t think your husband should worry that you’ve ‘revealed’ too much…seems you have a great balance here, keep it up.
Ditto – to all of the comments!!!
One thing I really enjoy about reading blogs is when the blogger shares a bit about where they live. I live in southern Louisiana – very different than Calif, or Japan, or Minn, or Arizona, or NC, or well….anywhere else in the world! Quilting is what connects us and even with that there are different things going on in different places and blogging helps us share and unite.
Keep up the good work – you are on the top of my blog list!!!!
Ditto – to all of the comments!!!
One thing I really enjoy about reading blogs is when the blogger shares a bit about where they live. I live in southern Louisiana – very different than Calif, or Japan, or Minn, or Arizona, or NC, or well….anywhere else in the world! Quilting is what connects us and even with that there are different things going on in different places and blogging helps us share and unite.
Keep up the good work – you are on the top of my blog list!!!!
What a great topic, Nicole! I love quilting blogs…but do love when other facets of life are added in…because that’s the way life is! I love when a blogger shares a great idea with us about any topic related to quilting…and I love beautiful photos from around the world. I personally don’t share very much personal info on my blog…but probably should share a bit more of that!
What a great topic, Nicole! I love quilting blogs…but do love when other facets of life are added in…because that’s the way life is! I love when a blogger shares a great idea with us about any topic related to quilting…and I love beautiful photos from around the world. I personally don’t share very much personal info on my blog…but probably should share a bit more of that!
I like a friendly, chatty, caring blog. Your blog is in my “Google Reader” and I love visiting it each day. I feel like I am catching up with a friend. You talk about your life, family, job and , of course, our shared passion of quilting! I am not interested in all the stuff you have, unless it is special to you and you share the back story. I get mushy when you write about your son and his Irish lass, I get inspired when you share your latest quilt. As I said, I feel it is a visit between friends, and I love it that way!
I like a friendly, chatty, caring blog. Your blog is in my “Google Reader” and I love visiting it each day. I feel like I am catching up with a friend. You talk about your life, family, job and , of course, our shared passion of quilting! I am not interested in all the stuff you have, unless it is special to you and you share the back story. I get mushy when you write about your son and his Irish lass, I get inspired when you share your latest quilt. As I said, I feel it is a visit between friends, and I love it that way!
I find your blog to be nicely balanced; I too, get bored very quickly when the only thing a person posts is how much they’ve purchased without ever following up to show us what they have made. You should write your blog the way you want to; anybody who doesn’t like it simply doesn’t have to read. For me, blogs provide a community of quilting friends. I don’t have any quilt buddies in my own community but feel I have a wonderful circle of quilting sisters through the blogs I keep up on. And as a last note, I just want to say I really enjoy the way you share your quilting ideas, your decorating photos, and the ideas for recipes and such. Merry Christmas to you!
I find your blog to be nicely balanced; I too, get bored very quickly when the only thing a person posts is how much they’ve purchased without ever following up to show us what they have made. You should write your blog the way you want to; anybody who doesn’t like it simply doesn’t have to read. For me, blogs provide a community of quilting friends. I don’t have any quilt buddies in my own community but feel I have a wonderful circle of quilting sisters through the blogs I keep up on. And as a last note, I just want to say I really enjoy the way you share your quilting ideas, your decorating photos, and the ideas for recipes and such. Merry Christmas to you!
I’ve been checking in every morning for over a year now just to see what you’re up to. I’ve even got my mom hooked. When we talk its as if we really know you….”so, did you see what Nicole posted today?”….So, I’d say you have a great balance of personal and quilting life! keep it up:)
I’ve been checking in every morning for over a year now just to see what you’re up to. I’ve even got my mom hooked. When we talk its as if we really know you….”so, did you see what Nicole posted today?”….So, I’d say you have a great balance of personal and quilting life! keep it up:)
Nicole I love your blog – I find it inspiring to see what you are making and think you put in just the right amount of you! I also don’t mind seeing the odd thing that people have bought – but can’t bear the type of blogs where people show you 72 photos of what they found at the goodwill. As a fellow blogger I can only say that I think we need to give a little of ourselves – feelings, what’s going on….that’s what gives a blog its personality. I try not to put in too much about my family, but if they have done something funny then without naming names I will include it.
Keep doing what you do so well – it’s perfect!
Nicole I love your blog – I find it inspiring to see what you are making and think you put in just the right amount of you! I also don’t mind seeing the odd thing that people have bought – but can’t bear the type of blogs where people show you 72 photos of what they found at the goodwill. As a fellow blogger I can only say that I think we need to give a little of ourselves – feelings, what’s going on….that’s what gives a blog its personality. I try not to put in too much about my family, but if they have done something funny then without naming names I will include it.
Keep doing what you do so well – it’s perfect!
Yep, everyone else says it all. You’re balanced, witty, interesting, caring, interested. You post often. You have the right amount of pictures. You’re proud of your family and want to highlight their good sides. You share some of the low moments as you would with a friend over coffee. You write as if I were a new neighbor you invited in for a visit. And then I leave feeling like we’re friends!!!
Your life is not all about quilting…it just isn’t. So when it’s not about quilting, you want to share what is going on at that time. It’s Christmas shopping, it’s a wedding at the beach, it’s a visit to Sara’s. It’s about Ahren’s sweet friend. And it’s about the dogs because, well, sometimes life in the home IS about the dogs.
Single subject blogs are okay but one needs to understand that. I do find them a bit less interesting.
Keep it up…I don’t think you should change a thing.
Yep, everyone else says it all. You’re balanced, witty, interesting, caring, interested. You post often. You have the right amount of pictures. You’re proud of your family and want to highlight their good sides. You share some of the low moments as you would with a friend over coffee. You write as if I were a new neighbor you invited in for a visit. And then I leave feeling like we’re friends!!!
Your life is not all about quilting…it just isn’t. So when it’s not about quilting, you want to share what is going on at that time. It’s Christmas shopping, it’s a wedding at the beach, it’s a visit to Sara’s. It’s about Ahren’s sweet friend. And it’s about the dogs because, well, sometimes life in the home IS about the dogs.
Single subject blogs are okay but one needs to understand that. I do find them a bit less interesting.
Keep it up…I don’t think you should change a thing.
Nicole, we have never met but I feel like I know you. If I lived near you I think we would be friends. I consider you a friend even if it is just a blog friend. I look forward to your post every day and really enjoy what you write. It is a good mix of everything, quilting, decorating, books, family and pets. I like that you talk about the area where you live. I live in KY so it is nice to hear about CA. Keep up the good work. I agree with the others blogs that are just give aways or selling or rambling and have no personal touch are no fun. You have so many interest your blog is never boring. Enjoy your Christmas and family over the holidays.
Nicole, we have never met but I feel like I know you. If I lived near you I think we would be friends. I consider you a friend even if it is just a blog friend. I look forward to your post every day and really enjoy what you write. It is a good mix of everything, quilting, decorating, books, family and pets. I like that you talk about the area where you live. I live in KY so it is nice to hear about CA. Keep up the good work. I agree with the others blogs that are just give aways or selling or rambling and have no personal touch are no fun. You have so many interest your blog is never boring. Enjoy your Christmas and family over the holidays.
I agree with what has already been said. I like to ‘know’ the person that’s writing the blog. I love the crafty posts, quilting, knitting or sewing but I also love hearing about animals, where a person lives, especially if I will never visit there.
At present I’m writing about my husband who has been I’ll but I will try hard not to bore people stupid with it but it is what has affected me over the last 2 weeks.
Keep up the fine work as I would really miss you if you stopped blogging.
I agree with what has already been said. I like to ‘know’ the person that’s writing the blog. I love the crafty posts, quilting, knitting or sewing but I also love hearing about animals, where a person lives, especially if I will never visit there.
At present I’m writing about my husband who has been I’ll but I will try hard not to bore people stupid with it but it is what has affected me over the last 2 weeks.
Keep up the fine work as I would really miss you if you stopped blogging.
Nicole
I think we are all on the same page here. Your blog is not going into a black hole somewhere so not to worry!! We love you and you are like a good book we can’t put down. Like the Gabaldon series we are waiting for the next chapter cause we have gotten to know and feel comfortable with you. So stay who you are it is a nice balance. Georgeann
Nicole
I think we are all on the same page here. Your blog is not going into a black hole somewhere so not to worry!! We love you and you are like a good book we can’t put down. Like the Gabaldon series we are waiting for the next chapter cause we have gotten to know and feel comfortable with you. So stay who you are it is a nice balance. Georgeann
Nicole, even though I have many links on my side bar, I don’t always have time to check in with all of them. I have my dozen or so that I have to check every day. These are my blog friends who I now consider my real friends. The ones who I care about. The ones who write about things I like in a way that appeals to me. No bragging, just life. Since the time I found your blog, you have been on the top of my list. You are inspirational to me with your quilting and you are real with your life without going overboard. So just keep on keeping on like you have.
Nicole, even though I have many links on my side bar, I don’t always have time to check in with all of them. I have my dozen or so that I have to check every day. These are my blog friends who I now consider my real friends. The ones who I care about. The ones who write about things I like in a way that appeals to me. No bragging, just life. Since the time I found your blog, you have been on the top of my list. You are inspirational to me with your quilting and you are real with your life without going overboard. So just keep on keeping on like you have.
I love seeing pictures and projects that inspire me on blogs. I enjoy your blog, it is a nice mixture of projects and life.
Happy holidays!
I love seeing pictures and projects that inspire me on blogs. I enjoy your blog, it is a nice mixture of projects and life.
Happy holidays!
I think your blog is just right! I like blogs that have some personal info. I mean it’s your blog and you’re posting about your life! And honestly I want to know you as a person not as a quilt machine! I don’t like when people just post what they buy. I do enjoy how you show the raw pile of fabric and the steps along the way to a completed quilt. Now I have to learn to be a better and more dedicated blogger!
I think your blog is just right! I like blogs that have some personal info. I mean it’s your blog and you’re posting about your life! And honestly I want to know you as a person not as a quilt machine! I don’t like when people just post what they buy. I do enjoy how you show the raw pile of fabric and the steps along the way to a completed quilt. Now I have to learn to be a better and more dedicated blogger!
Hi Nicole….I don’t comment very often but I have to agree with the others that your’s is the first blog I check into every day. I love to hear about your quilts and sigh with envy every time you show one. You have a colour sense that I long for. I really like to hear about your area of California as it is so different from where I live on Vancouver Island. I like to hear how your family is and thru your blog I have visited some wonderful others. Thank you for giving me wonderful moments every day. Karen
Hi Nicole….I don’t comment very often but I have to agree with the others that your’s is the first blog I check into every day. I love to hear about your quilts and sigh with envy every time you show one. You have a colour sense that I long for. I really like to hear about your area of California as it is so different from where I live on Vancouver Island. I like to hear how your family is and thru your blog I have visited some wonderful others. Thank you for giving me wonderful moments every day. Karen
Ohhh a lot of interesting comments here. Good topic. I love your blog. Nice mix of stuff and of course you ‘keep it real’. I like blogs with lots of photos. I’m always in awe of people who accomplish so much.
I’m also very sensitive about the shopping..some people do shop a lot! Do you think blogs are on the way out? I feel like after all the time I’ve blogged myself I’m just out of interesting things to say. I don’t want to bore people.
Anyway, thanks for bringing this up. You always inspire me to do more. Sadly I’m lazy to it’s easier to just sit here and watch you do more. xo
Ohhh a lot of interesting comments here. Good topic. I love your blog. Nice mix of stuff and of course you ‘keep it real’. I like blogs with lots of photos. I’m always in awe of people who accomplish so much.
I’m also very sensitive about the shopping..some people do shop a lot! Do you think blogs are on the way out? I feel like after all the time I’ve blogged myself I’m just out of interesting things to say. I don’t want to bore people.
Anyway, thanks for bringing this up. You always inspire me to do more. Sadly I’m lazy to it’s easier to just sit here and watch you do more. xo
Love your blog, it’s like sitting down and chatting with a friend over a cup of tea! And your husband sounds a bit like mine, too – he wonders what I’m up to on the computer all the time!
Love your blog, it’s like sitting down and chatting with a friend over a cup of tea! And your husband sounds a bit like mine, too – he wonders what I’m up to on the computer all the time!
I like blogs that have variety–talk of quilting, travel, cooking, family, pets, etc, with a reader in mind. If it is too personal I get a bit squeamish! Obviously a blog is a journal so “real life” needs to be included. We all have ups and downs and sharing those things is what makes connections. Also, I like funny writers!
I like blogs that have variety–talk of quilting, travel, cooking, family, pets, etc, with a reader in mind. If it is too personal I get a bit squeamish! Obviously a blog is a journal so “real life” needs to be included. We all have ups and downs and sharing those things is what makes connections. Also, I like funny writers!
I think your blog is just right. Plenty of quilty stuff, some helpful hints and tips, a little dose of family life, pets, house decor and such. I definitely avoid the blogs that seem to flaunt the blogger’s possessions such as the fanciest house and the gigantic sewing studio filled with the newest fabrics. I also avoid blogs that go a little overboard in the religion category. Of course, I gravitate to the blogs that share my taste for scrap quilts and CW fabrics but I read several that have a different style and taste than I have. Humor is a big draw for me, too. Lots of pictures and posting often keep the blog on my favorites list.
I think your blog is just right. Plenty of quilty stuff, some helpful hints and tips, a little dose of family life, pets, house decor and such. I definitely avoid the blogs that seem to flaunt the blogger’s possessions such as the fanciest house and the gigantic sewing studio filled with the newest fabrics. I also avoid blogs that go a little overboard in the religion category. Of course, I gravitate to the blogs that share my taste for scrap quilts and CW fabrics but I read several that have a different style and taste than I have. Humor is a big draw for me, too. Lots of pictures and posting often keep the blog on my favorites list.
I like to be inspired by a blog, but I also like a little bit of a personal touch. I like to know who you are. There are some blogs that I often wonder if it is a fictional person that is being used to sell us things. You are real and it shows, keep it up!
I like to be inspired by a blog, but I also like a little bit of a personal touch. I like to know who you are. There are some blogs that I often wonder if it is a fictional person that is being used to sell us things. You are real and it shows, keep it up!
As a blogger, I like reading ones that are consistant. I fall off the wagon ALL the time 😉 But I like blogs that are mainly quilting, as that is my primary interest in life. But to throw in some home dec photos, showing how you display a quilt or two, holiday decking out the house or even a beautiful table setting. that’s good too. I also like a few shots of peoples yards once in a while. These are all things that inspire quilters, so they are a nice addition. And yes, I do post purhcases, (not many) but they usually have a story to go with them. It’s hard to not be a bit personal with posts, we are writing about our lives through quilting.
As a blogger, I like reading ones that are consistant. I fall off the wagon ALL the time 😉 But I like blogs that are mainly quilting, as that is my primary interest in life. But to throw in some home dec photos, showing how you display a quilt or two, holiday decking out the house or even a beautiful table setting. that’s good too. I also like a few shots of peoples yards once in a while. These are all things that inspire quilters, so they are a nice addition. And yes, I do post purhcases, (not many) but they usually have a story to go with them. It’s hard to not be a bit personal with posts, we are writing about our lives through quilting.
Pretty much all my thoughts have already been said by all these lovely people before me…. what a “parade of friends” you have here today! My preference for blogs is just what everyone else has stated here, that you feel like you are chatting with a friend over a cup of coffee or piece of pie. You seem to have the right balance of quilting, family, dogs, trips, and other little slices of life. It is always enjoyable to read your entries and I look forward to them every day.
Pretty much all my thoughts have already been said by all these lovely people before me…. what a “parade of friends” you have here today! My preference for blogs is just what everyone else has stated here, that you feel like you are chatting with a friend over a cup of coffee or piece of pie. You seem to have the right balance of quilting, family, dogs, trips, and other little slices of life. It is always enjoyable to read your entries and I look forward to them every day.
Just thought I would tell you how much I’ve always enjoyed your blog. You share the perfect mix of quilting, your dogs (which is the first thing I really kept coming back for!)with just a touch of personal life and decorating. Don’t overthink – you have got a great thing going!
Just thought I would tell you how much I’ve always enjoyed your blog. You share the perfect mix of quilting, your dogs (which is the first thing I really kept coming back for!)with just a touch of personal life and decorating. Don’t overthink – you have got a great thing going!
I like to read blogs that are a blend of 1)fabric they found and love 2) what they made with it and 3) how they juggle the rest of their life.
By sharing your life with your readers you have become a human being that I can identify with and feel empathy for. To me, you are a real person.
That’s the kind of blog I like to follow and only a few meet that criteria.
You are one of the most prolific quilters I follow. The other one is in Utah.
Unbelievable how much you and this woman produce. Will you adopt me? I could be your long lost cousin from Idaho. ;0
I like to read blogs that are a blend of 1)fabric they found and love 2) what they made with it and 3) how they juggle the rest of their life.
By sharing your life with your readers you have become a human being that I can identify with and feel empathy for. To me, you are a real person.
That’s the kind of blog I like to follow and only a few meet that criteria.
You are one of the most prolific quilters I follow. The other one is in Utah.
Unbelievable how much you and this woman produce. Will you adopt me? I could be your long lost cousin from Idaho. ;0
Yes, I like blogs with a little bit of humanity to them. I HATE blogs that are just “here’s what I made and you can buy it in my store.” Give me a break! I’ve always thought blogs were like online diaries. Why they should be for marketing, I don’t know.
Your blog is a great mix of what you’re making, your thoughts and decisions on making them, and family.
Yes, I like blogs with a little bit of humanity to them. I HATE blogs that are just “here’s what I made and you can buy it in my store.” Give me a break! I’ve always thought blogs were like online diaries. Why they should be for marketing, I don’t know.
Your blog is a great mix of what you’re making, your thoughts and decisions on making them, and family.
I like your blog! Very fun, interesting, and “real”. Please keep blogging.
BTW, how are your dogs? Miss seeing them.
I like your blog! Very fun, interesting, and “real”. Please keep blogging.
BTW, how are your dogs? Miss seeing them.
Hmm… definitely regular posts, pictures, mainly crafty, but interspersed every few posts with a bit of variety – news and things to make me think. I like a pleasant up-beat feel – something that makes me feel better for reading it.
Hmm… definitely regular posts, pictures, mainly crafty, but interspersed every few posts with a bit of variety – news and things to make me think. I like a pleasant up-beat feel – something that makes me feel better for reading it.
I, too am a big fan of your blog. It is the first one I check in the morning to see what is new in your world. I love the mix of quilts, dogs, “real life”! I feel like we could be friends if I lived in CA instead of MI. Keep up the good work and don’t change a thing. Your blog is a reflection of you and you alone.
I, too am a big fan of your blog. It is the first one I check in the morning to see what is new in your world. I love the mix of quilts, dogs, “real life”! I feel like we could be friends if I lived in CA instead of MI. Keep up the good work and don’t change a thing. Your blog is a reflection of you and you alone.
How funny and perfect timing on your post….my time is short when it comes to reading blogs so I’ve really pared down who I do follow, and for those that I’ve kept I read what they have to say, good, bad or indifferent…DH and I were just talking about following blogs and my thing is, I read blogs to that “suck” me in and it doesn’t matter if it’s too personal or not personal at all, if I like they way someone writes then I keep reading…which is why I like yours…it feels like your write like you talk…
How funny and perfect timing on your post….my time is short when it comes to reading blogs so I’ve really pared down who I do follow, and for those that I’ve kept I read what they have to say, good, bad or indifferent…DH and I were just talking about following blogs and my thing is, I read blogs to that “suck” me in and it doesn’t matter if it’s too personal or not personal at all, if I like they way someone writes then I keep reading…which is why I like yours…it feels like your write like you talk…
I’m with you, I like blogs to be a little newsy about quilting and life in general. I’ve backed away from my blog because it seems that those that get all the hits are the ones that are sponsored and have constant giveaways and are always using the newest, best thing, gadget, fabric, whatever. Seems like those of us who have been blogging for ages aren’t quite as commercial as the newer ones. I do plan to start blogging more regularly once the crush of the holidays is over. Keep your blog as it is…it’s very inviting and I love to visit!
I’m with you, I like blogs to be a little newsy about quilting and life in general. I’ve backed away from my blog because it seems that those that get all the hits are the ones that are sponsored and have constant giveaways and are always using the newest, best thing, gadget, fabric, whatever. Seems like those of us who have been blogging for ages aren’t quite as commercial as the newer ones. I do plan to start blogging more regularly once the crush of the holidays is over. Keep your blog as it is…it’s very inviting and I love to visit!
I like blogs that mix it up. I do LOVE to see what others are buying because then I get a true sense of what the fabric looks like, scale, color, how it plays with other fabrics I hadn’t thought of. I love to see what everyone is making and I do like to hear about families and such too.
“Your” decorated living room looks beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and yours and tell your hubby to chillax on the bloggin’ 😉
I like blogs that mix it up. I do LOVE to see what others are buying because then I get a true sense of what the fabric looks like, scale, color, how it plays with other fabrics I hadn’t thought of. I love to see what everyone is making and I do like to hear about families and such too.
“Your” decorated living room looks beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and yours and tell your hubby to chillax on the bloggin’ 😉
I agree with all the others too… Blogs about quilting that reveal some bits about the person behind the quilts, with a little fun added in makes an interesting read…I don’t post as much as you do…But love that you do… love the visiting… Keep up the great blogging… and my hubby has asked the same question… I’m just glad he’s dislexic and can’t find my blog.. he he
Hugs Dawn x x x
I agree with all the others too… Blogs about quilting that reveal some bits about the person behind the quilts, with a little fun added in makes an interesting read…I don’t post as much as you do…But love that you do… love the visiting… Keep up the great blogging… and my hubby has asked the same question… I’m just glad he’s dislexic and can’t find my blog.. he he
Hugs Dawn x x x
The blogs I love are mostly quilting or crafty blogs with a few decorating ones thrown in the mix. The decorating ones I like are ones that use old and new and repurposed so it looks collected instead of all bought in one store and expensive.
As for personal, I like getting some personal information so you feel like you know the person on some level. Don’t need to know all the details but I like feeling that I would love to have coffe with thie person. I have always enjoyed your blog.
The blogs I love are mostly quilting or crafty blogs with a few decorating ones thrown in the mix. The decorating ones I like are ones that use old and new and repurposed so it looks collected instead of all bought in one store and expensive.
As for personal, I like getting some personal information so you feel like you know the person on some level. Don’t need to know all the details but I like feeling that I would love to have coffe with thie person. I have always enjoyed your blog.
Your blog is one of the first ones I check each day – just the right amount of personal stuff and quilting, some cooking, some scenery, some doggy tales, and did I mention quilting?. And I also am not impressed about just pictures of purchased fabric.
I tend to skip over those that don’t post often, or that tend to focus too much on their pets or kids (10 or so pictures of the latest puppy or baby – I’ve seen that in blogs) – I want to see quilts. I love to see how sewing spaces are set up, what others stashes looks like, how they’ve interpreted a quilt pattern. Seeing how others enjoy this hobby validates my interest in it. I think you have a good mix of things of interest.
Your blog is one of the first ones I check each day – just the right amount of personal stuff and quilting, some cooking, some scenery, some doggy tales, and did I mention quilting?. And I also am not impressed about just pictures of purchased fabric.
I tend to skip over those that don’t post often, or that tend to focus too much on their pets or kids (10 or so pictures of the latest puppy or baby – I’ve seen that in blogs) – I want to see quilts. I love to see how sewing spaces are set up, what others stashes looks like, how they’ve interpreted a quilt pattern. Seeing how others enjoy this hobby validates my interest in it. I think you have a good mix of things of interest.
I think a mixture is good; you’ve got that working well. I like to mix quilty posts with garden and food posts, though I do find quilt stuff gets more views/comments…
I think a mixture is good; you’ve got that working well. I like to mix quilty posts with garden and food posts, though I do find quilt stuff gets more views/comments…
I enjoy seeing what people are making or what is going on in their area. I do not have money to always go shopping and do sometimes feel some of the bloggers are a lot richer than I am. More power to them if they are but the finished items interest me most.
I enjoy seeing what people are making or what is going on in their area. I do not have money to always go shopping and do sometimes feel some of the bloggers are a lot richer than I am. More power to them if they are but the finished items interest me most.
I like your blog, your pictures of quilts, decorating, etc. It’s a good mix.
I like your blog, your pictures of quilts, decorating, etc. It’s a good mix.
I like real life. There are blogs full of perfect this and I bought that, but in the real world? We all might get 2 or 4 quilts done in a year, sew a couple outfits for someone, be “working on” several projects for several years, and have life happen. You are doing just fine.
I like real life. There are blogs full of perfect this and I bought that, but in the real world? We all might get 2 or 4 quilts done in a year, sew a couple outfits for someone, be “working on” several projects for several years, and have life happen. You are doing just fine.
Hi Nicole, I read every quilting blog I can find every morning and yours is my favourite. I love the quilts of course, but I also LOVE all the other stuff. I have gone back to read your archives and some of your posts have left me laughing out loud. Particularly, a few of the “grooming” episodes! You are such a gifted writer. Oh, and spelling is one of my pet peeves. Thank Goodness you are a good speller. I don’t enjoy the “ART QUILTERS” Give me a break! How full of themselves could some of them possibly be? I am a mother too, and enjoy the stories about your children. I hope you get another daughter soon. We had two weddings 15 months apart, and now we have two new sons and the most precious Grandaughter! If I could ask for more on your blog, I would love to see more of your lovely home and how you decorate. And where you sew. And your kitchen. I live far away in London Ontario Canada. We have some wonderful quilt shops not too far away, but not the same as you. Your blog is an inspiration.
Hi Nicole, I read every quilting blog I can find every morning and yours is my favourite. I love the quilts of course, but I also LOVE all the other stuff. I have gone back to read your archives and some of your posts have left me laughing out loud. Particularly, a few of the “grooming” episodes! You are such a gifted writer. Oh, and spelling is one of my pet peeves. Thank Goodness you are a good speller. I don’t enjoy the “ART QUILTERS” Give me a break! How full of themselves could some of them possibly be? I am a mother too, and enjoy the stories about your children. I hope you get another daughter soon. We had two weddings 15 months apart, and now we have two new sons and the most precious Grandaughter! If I could ask for more on your blog, I would love to see more of your lovely home and how you decorate. And where you sew. And your kitchen. I live far away in London Ontario Canada. We have some wonderful quilt shops not too far away, but not the same as you. Your blog is an inspiration.
I came because you are a quilting blog but I stay because I feel I’ve gotten to know you through your posts. Because you tell us enough to reveal your own personality but not so much that your family needs to be concerned or embarrassed! So please keep on being you.
I came because you are a quilting blog but I stay because I feel I’ve gotten to know you through your posts. Because you tell us enough to reveal your own personality but not so much that your family needs to be concerned or embarrassed! So please keep on being you.
I have to agree with you about the showing of fabric every time someone shops. Books are the same way. I hate to admit it, but I’d like to know if they pay their visa bill every month! LOL you brought the cattiness out in me! I don’t mind seeing some purchases if it relates to a special trip or for a special quilt.
I like your blog and love seeing what the dogs are up to!!
I have to agree with you about the showing of fabric every time someone shops. Books are the same way. I hate to admit it, but I’d like to know if they pay their visa bill every month! LOL you brought the cattiness out in me! I don’t mind seeing some purchases if it relates to a special trip or for a special quilt.
I like your blog and love seeing what the dogs are up to!!
Your blog is my favorite! It’s the first one I always check. I love seeing your quilting projects, but also really enjoy all the other things you write about.
Your blog is my favorite! It’s the first one I always check. I love seeing your quilting projects, but also really enjoy all the other things you write about.
It ain’t broke, Nicole. So don’t fix it. Sheesh.
It ain’t broke, Nicole. So don’t fix it. Sheesh.
What I like: quilting (ideas, process, completion), organization (storage, mess, scraps, etc.), and enough personal to allow me to feel like the blogger is at least an acquaintance if not a friend.
What I don’t like: constant attempt to sell stuff (their stuff, other’s stuff), giveaways that require lots of steps and/or giveaways that are only done to get more followers (not necessarily the same as regular readers), and whiners.
Your blog must fall into the former. 😉
What I like: quilting (ideas, process, completion), organization (storage, mess, scraps, etc.), and enough personal to allow me to feel like the blogger is at least an acquaintance if not a friend.
What I don’t like: constant attempt to sell stuff (their stuff, other’s stuff), giveaways that require lots of steps and/or giveaways that are only done to get more followers (not necessarily the same as regular readers), and whiners.
Your blog must fall into the former. 😉
I love your blog just the way it is. I love seeing the quilts you’re making and getting ideas from them. Also seeing fabric that I don’t see in my area. I also enjoy the bits of you and your dogs life. ( Haven’t seen much of Ozzie lately). I check your blog every day. I agree with other posters about deleting blogs that don’t post very often. Actually, I pretty much feel like I know you and we would be good friends. Look forward to 2011 with you.
I love your blog just the way it is. I love seeing the quilts you’re making and getting ideas from them. Also seeing fabric that I don’t see in my area. I also enjoy the bits of you and your dogs life. ( Haven’t seen much of Ozzie lately). I check your blog every day. I agree with other posters about deleting blogs that don’t post very often. Actually, I pretty much feel like I know you and we would be good friends. Look forward to 2011 with you.
Love your blog and you have a great balance.
I read blogs that share who they are and not just the business part. I like knowing that I’m not the only one going through hard times. Life is full of ups and downs and even tho I don’t blog I love blogs that are real. Keep up the good work!! Happy Holidays-Hugs, Marietta
Love your blog and you have a great balance.
I read blogs that share who they are and not just the business part. I like knowing that I’m not the only one going through hard times. Life is full of ups and downs and even tho I don’t blog I love blogs that are real. Keep up the good work!! Happy Holidays-Hugs, Marietta
From the above comments, I think you have found your answer, Nicole. Congratulations!!!! I would say your blog is near perfect in its balance. Always interesting, inspiring, great photography, and a friendly chat. Men think differently and I sometimes think they are more sensitive than us females.
From the above comments, I think you have found your answer, Nicole. Congratulations!!!! I would say your blog is near perfect in its balance. Always interesting, inspiring, great photography, and a friendly chat. Men think differently and I sometimes think they are more sensitive than us females.
You have a wonderful blog! It is the highlight of my morning.
You have a wonderful blog! It is the highlight of my morning.
Okay, I am a complete stranger who reads your blog. I came here via some of my friend’s blogs that also read your blog. Sometimes I don’t read, I just look at the pictures 🙂 My husband would freak if he knew the things I write about too…I think that must be thier jobs…to freak out over things we do or say. Anyway, keep it up. Your blog is one of my favs.
Okay, I am a complete stranger who reads your blog. I came here via some of my friend’s blogs that also read your blog. Sometimes I don’t read, I just look at the pictures 🙂 My husband would freak if he knew the things I write about too…I think that must be thier jobs…to freak out over things we do or say. Anyway, keep it up. Your blog is one of my favs.
I think your blog should be whatever you want it to be.
I think your blog should be whatever you want it to be.
Love your blog, feel like I’m visiting a friend, someone who loves quilting but has a life, too. I’d hate it if you had nothing but quilting or nothing but your life. You strike the perfect balance. Please keep it up, Nicole, and Merry Christmas!
Love your blog, feel like I’m visiting a friend, someone who loves quilting but has a life, too. I’d hate it if you had nothing but quilting or nothing but your life. You strike the perfect balance. Please keep it up, Nicole, and Merry Christmas!
You share good stuff. I enjoy knowing a bit about the creative folks I read, and love the inspiring pictures of accomplishments. I’m with you, share it all; it’s what makes a person want to come back.
You share good stuff. I enjoy knowing a bit about the creative folks I read, and love the inspiring pictures of accomplishments. I’m with you, share it all; it’s what makes a person want to come back.
Since I am obsessed with quilting that is what I want to read about most of the time. I agree that someone’s purchases are not that interesting, I have enough of that going on in my house! I like to read blogs that inspire me to try something I haven’t done before, that tell the reader what worked for them and what didn’t. If the blogger doesn’t admit to mistakes, it seems a bit fake, we all make mistakes! But I think snippets of the quilter’s life add interest to the blog. Adventures with pets and their creative ways to distract us from our quilting are always fun also.
Since I am obsessed with quilting that is what I want to read about most of the time. I agree that someone’s purchases are not that interesting, I have enough of that going on in my house! I like to read blogs that inspire me to try something I haven’t done before, that tell the reader what worked for them and what didn’t. If the blogger doesn’t admit to mistakes, it seems a bit fake, we all make mistakes! But I think snippets of the quilter’s life add interest to the blog. Adventures with pets and their creative ways to distract us from our quilting are always fun also.
Nicole – How lucky you are! What a wonderful thing to know how many people you touch and influence (me most of all!). Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful (and productive) New Year!
Karen L.
Nicole – How lucky you are! What a wonderful thing to know how many people you touch and influence (me most of all!). Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful (and productive) New Year!
Karen L.
This one made me laugh, does your husband not have you in his favourites so he can check up on you? lol. I love the blogs where I feel like I’m getting to know the person through what they do and are interested in.
This one made me laugh, does your husband not have you in his favourites so he can check up on you? lol. I love the blogs where I feel like I’m getting to know the person through what they do and are interested in.
Your blog is just right…a nice mix…I like blogs where I get to know the author and would love to meet her( or him…not so many of those around)!
Your blog is just right…a nice mix…I like blogs where I get to know the author and would love to meet her( or him…not so many of those around)!
it’s nice blog….. i like it..
pleased to meet your blog…
COME VISIT ME…OK…thank you very much
it’s nice blog….. i like it..
pleased to meet your blog…
COME VISIT ME…OK…thank you very much
Well, of course, no one is reading this bloggy “personal journal” of yours anyway, right? So don’t worry about it–talk about whatever you’d like because we’re not really here–we’re just a figment of your imagination. Yep. Really.
So what did you tell your husband?
Well, of course, no one is reading this bloggy “personal journal” of yours anyway, right? So don’t worry about it–talk about whatever you’d like because we’re not really here–we’re just a figment of your imagination. Yep. Really.
So what did you tell your husband?