February 12 was the anniversary of my very first blog post. A kind reader, Pam, pointed it out to me and I thought at first that she must be wrong. No, it could not be possible that I have been blogging for that long. Maybe ten years, but certainly not….And then I checked, and sure enough friends, Sister's Choice Quilts was launched on February 12, 2007.
I started this blog for several reasons, mainly because I love to write, and second because I wanted a record of my quilting journey, and third, because I was in the hope of meeting more like minded people with whom I could share my love of quilting.
The quilt pictured above was featured in my very first post. It was made on a quilting retreat and I named it Blogging Friendship. It was my first and last Mystery Quilt! I featured the quilt in a giveaway in 2008, and Susan from Blackberry Creek Home Arts was the winner. Susan is still blogging as well, so you should go say hi. I know she'd love that.
So many things have changed since that first post twelve years ago. Blogging was in it's heyday back then, and I had been inspired by several bloggers who unfortunately, no longer post. I had several cyber friends with whom I would exchange long quilt/fabric related emails. We provided mutual support and also joked that we were "enablers" who caused one another to buy way more fabric than was necessary. We even met up in person on several occasions! That was such fun. People do Instagram more now I guess, and blogs seem to be out of fashion. Quilt shops and quilt shop hops were a big deal in those days as well, and there were many opportunities to shop in person and even get together at shops and sew with friends. Now quilt shops seem to be few and far between, victims of the economy and the ease of internet shopping. The shop that sponsored the retreat where I made the Mystery Quilt is no longer in business.
When I introduced myself in that first post, I explained that I had named my blog Sister's Choice Quilts in honor of my four sisters. Now, sadly, I only have three sisters. I also said in my first post that I hoped to meet more quilters and make some new friends. That goal has been met in a way that has far exceeded my expectations. People have come and gone over the years, but I still get comments and appreciate every single one of them. The greatest blessing in this twelve year adventure has been the interaction I have had with lovely, quilt loving women.
Whether you are a long time follower of this blog, or if you just discovered me by accident recently, I thank you with all my heart for visiting and giving me a chance to express myself.
153 responses to “Twelve Years”
Congratulations on twelve years of blogging. I certainly hope you continue on for many more years. Yours is the first blog I read every morning. I enjoy seeing the projects you make, and also the photos of them on display in your home. Your taste in decorating is similar to mine, and your photos are an inspiration to me. Thanks for all the pleasure you have brought me over the years.
Congratulations on twelve years of blogging. I certainly hope you continue on for many more years. Yours is the first blog I read every morning. I enjoy seeing the projects you make, and also the photos of them on display in your home. Your taste in decorating is similar to mine, and your photos are an inspiration to me. Thanks for all the pleasure you have brought me over the years.
Congratulations on twelve years of blogging. I certainly hope you continue on for many more years. Yours is the first blog I read every morning. I enjoy seeing the projects you make, and also the photos of them on display in your home. Your taste in decorating is similar to mine, and your photos are an inspiration to me. Thanks for all the pleasure you have brought me over the years.
Congratulations Nicole, that is an amazing accomplishment, blogging 12 years. You made me think about my blog, I would have guessed that I have been blogging for 8 years so I checked,, August will be my 10th year of blogging! I’ll need to celebrate. Remember how back in the day blogs were just quilters sharing their quilting lives, now it seems to be all business with sites selling patterns or fabric or covered in flashing annoying advertising, lol, don’t I sound like an old grumpy quilter. Thanks for the time you’ve committed almost every day to your blog and sharing you life, I have enjoyed every word, every project, every post. Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations Nicole, that is an amazing accomplishment, blogging 12 years. You made me think about my blog, I would have guessed that I have been blogging for 8 years so I checked,, August will be my 10th year of blogging! I’ll need to celebrate. Remember how back in the day blogs were just quilters sharing their quilting lives, now it seems to be all business with sites selling patterns or fabric or covered in flashing annoying advertising, lol, don’t I sound like an old grumpy quilter. Thanks for the time you’ve committed almost every day to your blog and sharing you life, I have enjoyed every word, every project, every post. Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations Nicole, that is an amazing accomplishment, blogging 12 years. You made me think about my blog, I would have guessed that I have been blogging for 8 years so I checked,, August will be my 10th year of blogging! I’ll need to celebrate. Remember how back in the day blogs were just quilters sharing their quilting lives, now it seems to be all business with sites selling patterns or fabric or covered in flashing annoying advertising, lol, don’t I sound like an old grumpy quilter. Thanks for the time you’ve committed almost every day to your blog and sharing you life, I have enjoyed every word, every project, every post. Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations on your blogging anniversary. I’ve enjoyed reading and seeing your pictures for several years now.
Congratulations on your blogging anniversary. I’ve enjoyed reading and seeing your pictures for several years now.
Congratulations on your blogging anniversary. I’ve enjoyed reading and seeing your pictures for several years now.
Congratulations on your 12th blogging anniversary! I would guess I “found” you @ 6 months ago, even though I had been aware of your blog through the years through your Parade of Schnibbles posts. When I did actually “find” you, I went back to that very first post and read them all (in a week), and have been enjoying every post since. Hope to continue to be able to do so for many more!
Congratulations on your 12th blogging anniversary! I would guess I “found” you @ 6 months ago, even though I had been aware of your blog through the years through your Parade of Schnibbles posts. When I did actually “find” you, I went back to that very first post and read them all (in a week), and have been enjoying every post since. Hope to continue to be able to do so for many more!
Congratulations on your 12th blogging anniversary! I would guess I “found” you @ 6 months ago, even though I had been aware of your blog through the years through your Parade of Schnibbles posts. When I did actually “find” you, I went back to that very first post and read them all (in a week), and have been enjoying every post since. Hope to continue to be able to do so for many more!
I’ve loved your blog since I found you years ago. I had the neat&tidy blog, and we corresponded a few times. Your Buggy Barn sunflower quilt was inspired by the one I featured on my blog. I no longer blog, but I love that you do and find so much inspiration. Thank you for continuing to blog and it’s also ad free! Another plus. Blessings to you and your family.
I’ve loved your blog since I found you years ago. I had the neat&tidy blog, and we corresponded a few times. Your Buggy Barn sunflower quilt was inspired by the one I featured on my blog. I no longer blog, but I love that you do and find so much inspiration. Thank you for continuing to blog and it’s also ad free! Another plus. Blessings to you and your family.
I’ve loved your blog since I found you years ago. I had the neat&tidy blog, and we corresponded a few times. Your Buggy Barn sunflower quilt was inspired by the one I featured on my blog. I no longer blog, but I love that you do and find so much inspiration. Thank you for continuing to blog and it’s also ad free! Another plus. Blessings to you and your family.
Congratulations my blog friend Nicole. What a wonderful story to read today. You have no idea how much I enjoy your blog. Hope it continues for many years to come!
Mary
Congratulations my blog friend Nicole. What a wonderful story to read today. You have no idea how much I enjoy your blog. Hope it continues for many years to come!
Mary
Congratulations my blog friend Nicole. What a wonderful story to read today. You have no idea how much I enjoy your blog. Hope it continues for many years to come!
Mary
Nicole – Thank you for continuing to share with us. Your blog is the first one I go to in the morning and I love how positive and creative you are.
Karen
Nicole – Thank you for continuing to share with us. Your blog is the first one I go to in the morning and I love how positive and creative you are.
Karen
Nicole – Thank you for continuing to share with us. Your blog is the first one I go to in the morning and I love how positive and creative you are.
Karen
I’m so glad to have met you along the way! And not for just your quilts, but also the many books that I have now read because of your book reviews! I would have missed out on so many books if it weren’t for you! Tomorrow we head south out of this deep freeze that we seem to be stuck in for far too long now. It will be hard coming back to the cold!! Take care.
I’m so glad to have met you along the way! And not for just your quilts, but also the many books that I have now read because of your book reviews! I would have missed out on so many books if it weren’t for you! Tomorrow we head south out of this deep freeze that we seem to be stuck in for far too long now. It will be hard coming back to the cold!! Take care.
I’m so glad to have met you along the way! And not for just your quilts, but also the many books that I have now read because of your book reviews! I would have missed out on so many books if it weren’t for you! Tomorrow we head south out of this deep freeze that we seem to be stuck in for far too long now. It will be hard coming back to the cold!! Take care.
Congratulations! Twelve years is a significant amount of time and energy to put into any project, let alone one as pretty as your blog. Here’s to many more years of quilting and quilty friendships.
Congratulations! Twelve years is a significant amount of time and energy to put into any project, let alone one as pretty as your blog. Here’s to many more years of quilting and quilty friendships.
Congratulations! Twelve years is a significant amount of time and energy to put into any project, let alone one as pretty as your blog. Here’s to many more years of quilting and quilty friendships.
I do not tweet, Instagram, Facebook or personally blog. But I do check every morning to see what is happening in the blog world. Thank you for taking the time to share and looking forward to many more years
I do not tweet, Instagram, Facebook or personally blog. But I do check every morning to see what is happening in the blog world. Thank you for taking the time to share and looking forward to many more years
I do not tweet, Instagram, Facebook or personally blog. But I do check every morning to see what is happening in the blog world. Thank you for taking the time to share and looking forward to many more years
Congratulations! Twelve years of creating and sharing your quilts and I’ve enjoyed every one! I’m one that let my blog go when I started working full time, my health took a dive and I didn’t have much to share. I often think of going back to it because when I was creating for content I did get so much done, but at this season of my life I don’t see where I would find the energy. I do hope you will keep blogging, I do love seeing your beautiful quilts and connecting with you, my friend!
Congratulations! Twelve years of creating and sharing your quilts and I’ve enjoyed every one! I’m one that let my blog go when I started working full time, my health took a dive and I didn’t have much to share. I often think of going back to it because when I was creating for content I did get so much done, but at this season of my life I don’t see where I would find the energy. I do hope you will keep blogging, I do love seeing your beautiful quilts and connecting with you, my friend!
Congratulations! Twelve years of creating and sharing your quilts and I’ve enjoyed every one! I’m one that let my blog go when I started working full time, my health took a dive and I didn’t have much to share. I often think of going back to it because when I was creating for content I did get so much done, but at this season of my life I don’t see where I would find the energy. I do hope you will keep blogging, I do love seeing your beautiful quilts and connecting with you, my friend!
Happy Anniversary!!! Still one of my all time favorite blogs! You’re an amazing writer and so inspiring with every quilt you make. Love reading. I think blogging has taken a hit with many leaving, but I’m hoping more return to it. I’m trying. I hope you go for another 12 years of writing…at least! Thanks so much, Nicole!!
Happy Anniversary!!! Still one of my all time favorite blogs! You’re an amazing writer and so inspiring with every quilt you make. Love reading. I think blogging has taken a hit with many leaving, but I’m hoping more return to it. I’m trying. I hope you go for another 12 years of writing…at least! Thanks so much, Nicole!!
Happy Anniversary!!! Still one of my all time favorite blogs! You’re an amazing writer and so inspiring with every quilt you make. Love reading. I think blogging has taken a hit with many leaving, but I’m hoping more return to it. I’m trying. I hope you go for another 12 years of writing…at least! Thanks so much, Nicole!!
Again, congratulations. Please continue blogging. I may have given it up for the most part, but only because I now do the website and blog for our guild. I love seeing your quilts, and your granddaughter growing up.
Again, congratulations. Please continue blogging. I may have given it up for the most part, but only because I now do the website and blog for our guild. I love seeing your quilts, and your granddaughter growing up.
Again, congratulations. Please continue blogging. I may have given it up for the most part, but only because I now do the website and blog for our guild. I love seeing your quilts, and your granddaughter growing up.
I have had your blog on my feed for at least 10 years and I have always enjoyed how you are able to weave your family and quilting into your posts. Keep up the good work, thank you for sharing yourself with us!
I have had your blog on my feed for at least 10 years and I have always enjoyed how you are able to weave your family and quilting into your posts. Keep up the good work, thank you for sharing yourself with us!
I have had your blog on my feed for at least 10 years and I have always enjoyed how you are able to weave your family and quilting into your posts. Keep up the good work, thank you for sharing yourself with us!
What a lovely post and I add my congratulations to the others!
You write so very well and your tutorials are wonderfully accuate that the eye canddy of the many quilts you’ve made is the cherry on top!
Thanks for everything and I’ll be hanging around until my computer gives up the ghost!Hugs!
What a lovely post and I add my congratulations to the others!
You write so very well and your tutorials are wonderfully accuate that the eye canddy of the many quilts you’ve made is the cherry on top!
Thanks for everything and I’ll be hanging around until my computer gives up the ghost!Hugs!
What a lovely post and I add my congratulations to the others!
You write so very well and your tutorials are wonderfully accuate that the eye canddy of the many quilts you’ve made is the cherry on top!
Thanks for everything and I’ll be hanging around until my computer gives up the ghost!Hugs!
Congratulations and thank you for your posts. I enjoy reading about your quilting adventures.
Congratulations and thank you for your posts. I enjoy reading about your quilting adventures.
Congratulations and thank you for your posts. I enjoy reading about your quilting adventures.
Congratulations Nicole! Thank you for sharing. Your blog is still my favorite. You are such an inspiration! Here’s to another 12!
Congratulations Nicole! Thank you for sharing. Your blog is still my favorite. You are such an inspiration! Here’s to another 12!
Congratulations Nicole! Thank you for sharing. Your blog is still my favorite. You are such an inspiration! Here’s to another 12!
Congratulations on your 12th Anniversary Nicole and a HUUUUGE THANK YOU for continuing your blog in the wake of what is currently happening with blogs. I check your blog daily, even when I have been on vacation (and overseas too!). I love your down-to-earth explanation of quilting, books, recipes, decorating, recommended products and anything else that life brings us… it feels like I am having a conversation with a girlfriend! I hope you feel the love today and the appreciation from those of us that continue to follow you loyally, knowing it takes a great deal of thought, planning, and work to put together a blog. I am not certain we inspire you but you certainly inspire us!! Happy Anniversary (and an early Happy Valentine’s Day!)
Congratulations on your 12th Anniversary Nicole and a HUUUUGE THANK YOU for continuing your blog in the wake of what is currently happening with blogs. I check your blog daily, even when I have been on vacation (and overseas too!). I love your down-to-earth explanation of quilting, books, recipes, decorating, recommended products and anything else that life brings us… it feels like I am having a conversation with a girlfriend! I hope you feel the love today and the appreciation from those of us that continue to follow you loyally, knowing it takes a great deal of thought, planning, and work to put together a blog. I am not certain we inspire you but you certainly inspire us!! Happy Anniversary (and an early Happy Valentine’s Day!)
Congratulations on your 12th Anniversary Nicole and a HUUUUGE THANK YOU for continuing your blog in the wake of what is currently happening with blogs. I check your blog daily, even when I have been on vacation (and overseas too!). I love your down-to-earth explanation of quilting, books, recipes, decorating, recommended products and anything else that life brings us… it feels like I am having a conversation with a girlfriend! I hope you feel the love today and the appreciation from those of us that continue to follow you loyally, knowing it takes a great deal of thought, planning, and work to put together a blog. I am not certain we inspire you but you certainly inspire us!! Happy Anniversary (and an early Happy Valentine’s Day!)
Happy blogging anniversary! I join the others in saying I read your’s first each day. Your writing style & detailed descriptions of how you do a specific technique are really helpful! Thanks, too, for sharing a bit of family & Ozzie! Someone mentioned above that you haven’t succumbed to ads on your blog & that’s much appreciated! Hope you keep blogging for a long time!❤️
Happy blogging anniversary! I join the others in saying I read your’s first each day. Your writing style & detailed descriptions of how you do a specific technique are really helpful! Thanks, too, for sharing a bit of family & Ozzie! Someone mentioned above that you haven’t succumbed to ads on your blog & that’s much appreciated! Hope you keep blogging for a long time!❤️
Happy blogging anniversary! I join the others in saying I read your’s first each day. Your writing style & detailed descriptions of how you do a specific technique are really helpful! Thanks, too, for sharing a bit of family & Ozzie! Someone mentioned above that you haven’t succumbed to ads on your blog & that’s much appreciated! Hope you keep blogging for a long time!❤️
Happy Anniversary! I’ve not been a reader for 12 years but have been for quite a few years now. I know there are fewer bloggers but I still like the story. All of you have your own journey that I think we as readers enjoy. Instagram and Facebook are not the same. Keep up the great work and making beautiful quilts!
Happy Anniversary! I’ve not been a reader for 12 years but have been for quite a few years now. I know there are fewer bloggers but I still like the story. All of you have your own journey that I think we as readers enjoy. Instagram and Facebook are not the same. Keep up the great work and making beautiful quilts!
Happy Anniversary! I’ve not been a reader for 12 years but have been for quite a few years now. I know there are fewer bloggers but I still like the story. All of you have your own journey that I think we as readers enjoy. Instagram and Facebook are not the same. Keep up the great work and making beautiful quilts!
Happy Anniversary! I am glad you are still blogging – you are a wonderful writer, and of course make such beautiful quilts. I’m so glad we met through blogging and our mutual love of Miss Rosie Quilts. I really miss our get togethers. We had so much fun.
Happy Anniversary! I am glad you are still blogging – you are a wonderful writer, and of course make such beautiful quilts. I’m so glad we met through blogging and our mutual love of Miss Rosie Quilts. I really miss our get togethers. We had so much fun.
Happy Anniversary! I am glad you are still blogging – you are a wonderful writer, and of course make such beautiful quilts. I’m so glad we met through blogging and our mutual love of Miss Rosie Quilts. I really miss our get togethers. We had so much fun.
Happy Anniversary 12 years of blogging is amazing!
while I love instagram I somehow miss all the great blogs which were there a few years ago. It’s great that you and a few others are still blogging and I love to read all of your posts.
Thanks so much for sharing:-)
Happy Anniversary 12 years of blogging is amazing!
while I love instagram I somehow miss all the great blogs which were there a few years ago. It’s great that you and a few others are still blogging and I love to read all of your posts.
Thanks so much for sharing:-)
Happy Anniversary 12 years of blogging is amazing!
while I love instagram I somehow miss all the great blogs which were there a few years ago. It’s great that you and a few others are still blogging and I love to read all of your posts.
Thanks so much for sharing:-)
I look forward to reading your blog everyday! So glad you are continuing to blog!
And how is Ozzie? He is adorable!
I look forward to reading your blog everyday! So glad you are continuing to blog!
And how is Ozzie? He is adorable!
I look forward to reading your blog everyday! So glad you are continuing to blog!
And how is Ozzie? He is adorable!
Happy Blogiversary! I’m so glad you continue to blog regularly; I enjoy each and every post!
Happy Blogiversary! I’m so glad you continue to blog regularly; I enjoy each and every post!
Happy Blogiversary! I’m so glad you continue to blog regularly; I enjoy each and every post!
Wow, 12 years! You’ve shared so much and I continue to enjoy following your journey. I think blogging might be coming back into fashion, slowly. We can control the content here,and when we post, followers can see it. With the algorithms of FB and IG, I’m seeing a few more quilters posting on their blog again. Keep up the great posts!
Wow, 12 years! You’ve shared so much and I continue to enjoy following your journey. I think blogging might be coming back into fashion, slowly. We can control the content here,and when we post, followers can see it. With the algorithms of FB and IG, I’m seeing a few more quilters posting on their blog again. Keep up the great posts!
Wow, 12 years! You’ve shared so much and I continue to enjoy following your journey. I think blogging might be coming back into fashion, slowly. We can control the content here,and when we post, followers can see it. With the algorithms of FB and IG, I’m seeing a few more quilters posting on their blog again. Keep up the great posts!
Nicole, Congradulation on 12 wonderful blogging years! I love reading your blog and seeing the beautiful quilts you have made or are working. Thanks for sharing your Art with us. Jane
Nicole, Congradulation on 12 wonderful blogging years! I love reading your blog and seeing the beautiful quilts you have made or are working. Thanks for sharing your Art with us. Jane
Nicole, Congradulation on 12 wonderful blogging years! I love reading your blog and seeing the beautiful quilts you have made or are working. Thanks for sharing your Art with us. Jane
Love your blog and start every morning with you and a cup of coffee. Thank you for sharing.
Marge
Love your blog and start every morning with you and a cup of coffee. Thank you for sharing.
Marge
Love your blog and start every morning with you and a cup of coffee. Thank you for sharing.
Marge
Nicole, my 10 year anniversary is coming up in just a few days. I don’t know how you found me, but you were the first to comment on my blog! You are a beautiful quilter, and a kind blogger. I’m so happy that you are still blogging, as you have said so many that we started out with no longer are on the blogging scene. I have IG, but still enjoy writing my blog and reading all the other lovely quilting ladies (and some gents) that have filled the clouds, many from great distance that we would never have met otherwise. Congratulations on persevering and a job well done.
Nicole, my 10 year anniversary is coming up in just a few days. I don’t know how you found me, but you were the first to comment on my blog! You are a beautiful quilter, and a kind blogger. I’m so happy that you are still blogging, as you have said so many that we started out with no longer are on the blogging scene. I have IG, but still enjoy writing my blog and reading all the other lovely quilting ladies (and some gents) that have filled the clouds, many from great distance that we would never have met otherwise. Congratulations on persevering and a job well done.
Nicole, my 10 year anniversary is coming up in just a few days. I don’t know how you found me, but you were the first to comment on my blog! You are a beautiful quilter, and a kind blogger. I’m so happy that you are still blogging, as you have said so many that we started out with no longer are on the blogging scene. I have IG, but still enjoy writing my blog and reading all the other lovely quilting ladies (and some gents) that have filled the clouds, many from great distance that we would never have met otherwise. Congratulations on persevering and a job well done.
Congratulations on 12 years. Keep the blog posts coming.
Congratulations on 12 years. Keep the blog posts coming.
Congratulations on 12 years. Keep the blog posts coming.
Congratulations, Nicole. We, your readers and fellow quilters, thank you heartily for taking the time to share so thoughtfully and generously. Your posts are an important part of my day, and your quilts inspire me. Thank you!
Congratulations, Nicole. We, your readers and fellow quilters, thank you heartily for taking the time to share so thoughtfully and generously. Your posts are an important part of my day, and your quilts inspire me. Thank you!
Congratulations, Nicole. We, your readers and fellow quilters, thank you heartily for taking the time to share so thoughtfully and generously. Your posts are an important part of my day, and your quilts inspire me. Thank you!
I discovered your blog in 2008 and have been a big fan. You are on my toolbar favorites and you inspire me with every post
I discovered your blog in 2008 and have been a big fan. You are on my toolbar favorites and you inspire me with every post
I discovered your blog in 2008 and have been a big fan. You are on my toolbar favorites and you inspire me with every post
I have been reading your blog for about 10 years and really enjoy it although I rarely comment. I appreciate the variety of interests, your family, your non political posts, and of course the expertise you provide in quilting. I have learned several things from you and I thank you too for your efforts.
I have been reading your blog for about 10 years and really enjoy it although I rarely comment. I appreciate the variety of interests, your family, your non political posts, and of course the expertise you provide in quilting. I have learned several things from you and I thank you too for your efforts.
I have been reading your blog for about 10 years and really enjoy it although I rarely comment. I appreciate the variety of interests, your family, your non political posts, and of course the expertise you provide in quilting. I have learned several things from you and I thank you too for your efforts.
Congratulations and keep up the wonderful blogging. I can honestly say that your blog is the first one I check out on a regular basis. I love the quilt patterns you choose, the fabrics, and enjoy the variety of topics you cover.
Here’s to many more years of blogging…
Congratulations and keep up the wonderful blogging. I can honestly say that your blog is the first one I check out on a regular basis. I love the quilt patterns you choose, the fabrics, and enjoy the variety of topics you cover.
Here’s to many more years of blogging…
Congratulations and keep up the wonderful blogging. I can honestly say that your blog is the first one I check out on a regular basis. I love the quilt patterns you choose, the fabrics, and enjoy the variety of topics you cover.
Here’s to many more years of blogging…
Glad you are still blogging I love what you do am laying in bed reading a few of my favourites as I do most mornings.
Glad you are still blogging I love what you do am laying in bed reading a few of my favourites as I do most mornings.
Glad you are still blogging I love what you do am laying in bed reading a few of my favourites as I do most mornings.
I would miss your blog so much if you stopped! Even though we have never met, you have inspired me to try new projects, books, even recipes. Thank-you so much for taking the time to share your journey with us!
I would miss your blog so much if you stopped! Even though we have never met, you have inspired me to try new projects, books, even recipes. Thank-you so much for taking the time to share your journey with us!
I would miss your blog so much if you stopped! Even though we have never met, you have inspired me to try new projects, books, even recipes. Thank-you so much for taking the time to share your journey with us!
It has been a delight to visit your blog over the years. Congratulations on your longevity in the blog world. I wish you many many more.
It has been a delight to visit your blog over the years. Congratulations on your longevity in the blog world. I wish you many many more.
It has been a delight to visit your blog over the years. Congratulations on your longevity in the blog world. I wish you many many more.
Congratulations on 12 years and please keep it up as I so enjoy “visiting” you this way!
Congratulations on 12 years and please keep it up as I so enjoy “visiting” you this way!
Congratulations on 12 years and please keep it up as I so enjoy “visiting” you this way!
I think I found your blog very early in its life, and have continued to enjoy it all this time. Thanks for sharing!
I think I found your blog very early in its life, and have continued to enjoy it all this time. Thanks for sharing!
I think I found your blog very early in its life, and have continued to enjoy it all this time. Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations for all these years. I appreciate that you are still blogging. I miss quite a few folks that had blogs and have moved on from those. Keep up the quilting and blogging!
Congratulations for all these years. I appreciate that you are still blogging. I miss quite a few folks that had blogs and have moved on from those. Keep up the quilting and blogging!
Congratulations for all these years. I appreciate that you are still blogging. I miss quite a few folks that had blogs and have moved on from those. Keep up the quilting and blogging!
Congrats! I no longer blog but I still read some that are still around, like your beautiful blog. I remember blogging about the birth of my first grandson who is almost 12 and taller than me now! How did that happen! Anyways, I always enjoy seeing what you are up to.
Congrats! I no longer blog but I still read some that are still around, like your beautiful blog. I remember blogging about the birth of my first grandson who is almost 12 and taller than me now! How did that happen! Anyways, I always enjoy seeing what you are up to.
Congrats! I no longer blog but I still read some that are still around, like your beautiful blog. I remember blogging about the birth of my first grandson who is almost 12 and taller than me now! How did that happen! Anyways, I always enjoy seeing what you are up to.
You are my favorite blogger – I look for your latest post every morning and think your work is awesome! I also enjoy peeping in on your relationship with your granddaughter – she is so fortunate to have you so actively in her life. The period where you didn’t blog for several months (?) was so disappointing to me – please don’t do that again!! Happy blogversity and I hope you have a terrific Valentines Day!
You are my favorite blogger – I look for your latest post every morning and think your work is awesome! I also enjoy peeping in on your relationship with your granddaughter – she is so fortunate to have you so actively in her life. The period where you didn’t blog for several months (?) was so disappointing to me – please don’t do that again!! Happy blogversity and I hope you have a terrific Valentines Day!
You are my favorite blogger – I look for your latest post every morning and think your work is awesome! I also enjoy peeping in on your relationship with your granddaughter – she is so fortunate to have you so actively in her life. The period where you didn’t blog for several months (?) was so disappointing to me – please don’t do that again!! Happy blogversity and I hope you have a terrific Valentines Day!
Happy Blogging Anniversary! I’ve followed you for several years and have enjoyed becoming a long distant “ghost” friend. We have very similar tastes in fabric and quilt designs. May you continue to blog as I prefer blogging to IG. IG is just a teaser to what the person is really like or doing. Much success to you.
Happy Blogging Anniversary! I’ve followed you for several years and have enjoyed becoming a long distant “ghost” friend. We have very similar tastes in fabric and quilt designs. May you continue to blog as I prefer blogging to IG. IG is just a teaser to what the person is really like or doing. Much success to you.
Happy Blogging Anniversary! I’ve followed you for several years and have enjoyed becoming a long distant “ghost” friend. We have very similar tastes in fabric and quilt designs. May you continue to blog as I prefer blogging to IG. IG is just a teaser to what the person is really like or doing. Much success to you.
Was that Pam from Minnesota that reminded you? I found your blog from her blog (she worked in Bear Patch Quilt Shop that recently closed) and I truly enjoy seeing what you are doing. And I’m a big fan of Carrie Nelson, also. Congrats on 12 years!
Was that Pam from Minnesota that reminded you? I found your blog from her blog (she worked in Bear Patch Quilt Shop that recently closed) and I truly enjoy seeing what you are doing. And I’m a big fan of Carrie Nelson, also. Congrats on 12 years!
Was that Pam from Minnesota that reminded you? I found your blog from her blog (she worked in Bear Patch Quilt Shop that recently closed) and I truly enjoy seeing what you are doing. And I’m a big fan of Carrie Nelson, also. Congrats on 12 years!
Happy blogging anniversary! I too enjoy reading your blog almost everyday, but don’t have the luxury of commenting on it as often as I used to. Always enjoy your quilts, book recommendations, life with Ozzie, and hearing about all the rest of your extended family.
Happy blogging anniversary! I too enjoy reading your blog almost everyday, but don’t have the luxury of commenting on it as often as I used to. Always enjoy your quilts, book recommendations, life with Ozzie, and hearing about all the rest of your extended family.
Happy blogging anniversary! I too enjoy reading your blog almost everyday, but don’t have the luxury of commenting on it as often as I used to. Always enjoy your quilts, book recommendations, life with Ozzie, and hearing about all the rest of your extended family.
damn! 12 yrs. I don’t even remember how or when I found your blog but your work inspires me. IG isn’t the same as a blog. I miss blogs. I wish both IG and blogs coexisted. ;p
damn! 12 yrs. I don’t even remember how or when I found your blog but your work inspires me. IG isn’t the same as a blog. I miss blogs. I wish both IG and blogs coexisted. ;p
damn! 12 yrs. I don’t even remember how or when I found your blog but your work inspires me. IG isn’t the same as a blog. I miss blogs. I wish both IG and blogs coexisted. ;p
Congratulations on 12 wonderful years! I asked you a question many years ago about one of your quilts and what fabric you had used. You responded! I was so shocked and thrilled! I ran out and bought it! I love, love reading your blog and seeing your beautiful quilts, sharing your book selections, makeup tips and of course your family tidbits! And your dog stories!😂 I hope you will continue your blog for at least another 12 years!
Congratulations on 12 wonderful years! I asked you a question many years ago about one of your quilts and what fabric you had used. You responded! I was so shocked and thrilled! I ran out and bought it! I love, love reading your blog and seeing your beautiful quilts, sharing your book selections, makeup tips and of course your family tidbits! And your dog stories!😂 I hope you will continue your blog for at least another 12 years!
Congratulations on 12 wonderful years! I asked you a question many years ago about one of your quilts and what fabric you had used. You responded! I was so shocked and thrilled! I ran out and bought it! I love, love reading your blog and seeing your beautiful quilts, sharing your book selections, makeup tips and of course your family tidbits! And your dog stories!😂 I hope you will continue your blog for at least another 12 years!
Congrats on twelve years! I love reading your blog and seeing what you’re up to! Don’t know how long I’ve been reading but have seen Eva grow, you move, and all your triumphs and adventures. Thanks for bringing a smile to my day and inspiring me with wonderful projects and recipes!
Congrats on twelve years! I love reading your blog and seeing what you’re up to! Don’t know how long I’ve been reading but have seen Eva grow, you move, and all your triumphs and adventures. Thanks for bringing a smile to my day and inspiring me with wonderful projects and recipes!
Congrats on twelve years! I love reading your blog and seeing what you’re up to! Don’t know how long I’ve been reading but have seen Eva grow, you move, and all your triumphs and adventures. Thanks for bringing a smile to my day and inspiring me with wonderful projects and recipes!
Happy blogaversary! I have always enjoyed reading your blog and love watching what you make.
Happy blogaversary! I have always enjoyed reading your blog and love watching what you make.
Happy blogaversary! I have always enjoyed reading your blog and love watching what you make.
Congratulations on your 12th year of blogging! I have been with you from the beginning and yes, things have changed. Stores have closed, some bloggers are no longer with us, and not everyone knows very much about Instagram, tweets, and other means used by bloggers.
I appreciate a Joanne Figueroa pattern you sent me a very long time ago. I had made you a small blue jewelry holder as a thank you. Nicole, you have given more of yourself than you know! You are a diamond in a ruff! Special! Talented, Caring, Good Cook, Recommended Reader, Fabulous Quilter with impeccable taste! And wish I had the knowledge of how to have started a blog back then, because I would have liked to have been one of those buddies to get together once in awhile! But Nicole, dear, I don’t have anywhere near as much fabric as you do!😀 We all love ya! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations on your 12th year of blogging! I have been with you from the beginning and yes, things have changed. Stores have closed, some bloggers are no longer with us, and not everyone knows very much about Instagram, tweets, and other means used by bloggers.
I appreciate a Joanne Figueroa pattern you sent me a very long time ago. I had made you a small blue jewelry holder as a thank you. Nicole, you have given more of yourself than you know! You are a diamond in a ruff! Special! Talented, Caring, Good Cook, Recommended Reader, Fabulous Quilter with impeccable taste! And wish I had the knowledge of how to have started a blog back then, because I would have liked to have been one of those buddies to get together once in awhile! But Nicole, dear, I don’t have anywhere near as much fabric as you do!😀 We all love ya! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations on your 12th year of blogging! I have been with you from the beginning and yes, things have changed. Stores have closed, some bloggers are no longer with us, and not everyone knows very much about Instagram, tweets, and other means used by bloggers.
I appreciate a Joanne Figueroa pattern you sent me a very long time ago. I had made you a small blue jewelry holder as a thank you. Nicole, you have given more of yourself than you know! You are a diamond in a ruff! Special! Talented, Caring, Good Cook, Recommended Reader, Fabulous Quilter with impeccable taste! And wish I had the knowledge of how to have started a blog back then, because I would have liked to have been one of those buddies to get together once in awhile! But Nicole, dear, I don’t have anywhere near as much fabric as you do!😀 We all love ya! Keep up the great work!
Happy Anniversary!
I am one of those quiet followers though you once posted one of my quilts Elizabeth by Carrie that I made with French General fabrics. I still love blogs but work and life has taken over my time. I do enjoy your posts. I enjoy blogs more than Instagram but the world moves on doesn’t it.
Wendy
Happy Anniversary!
I am one of those quiet followers though you once posted one of my quilts Elizabeth by Carrie that I made with French General fabrics. I still love blogs but work and life has taken over my time. I do enjoy your posts. I enjoy blogs more than Instagram but the world moves on doesn’t it.
Wendy
Happy Anniversary!
I am one of those quiet followers though you once posted one of my quilts Elizabeth by Carrie that I made with French General fabrics. I still love blogs but work and life has taken over my time. I do enjoy your posts. I enjoy blogs more than Instagram but the world moves on doesn’t it.
Wendy
Belated Happy Anniversary, Nicole. I’m right there with you, I think, having started Blackberry Creek in November, 2006. Time truly flies, doesn’t it? I don’t remember what month or year you held the drawing for that lovely quilt that graces the beginning of your post. But I do remember that I won it, and it has hung over my sofa since then. Thanks for the years of great blogging and for making the beautiful quilt in one of my favorite colors (red) that I won. Here’s to many more years of quilting and quilting. I thought I was going to be able to post a photo of the quilt here, but can’t do it.
Belated Happy Anniversary, Nicole. I’m right there with you, I think, having started Blackberry Creek in November, 2006. Time truly flies, doesn’t it? I don’t remember what month or year you held the drawing for that lovely quilt that graces the beginning of your post. But I do remember that I won it, and it has hung over my sofa since then. Thanks for the years of great blogging and for making the beautiful quilt in one of my favorite colors (red) that I won. Here’s to many more years of quilting and quilting. I thought I was going to be able to post a photo of the quilt here, but can’t do it.
Belated Happy Anniversary, Nicole. I’m right there with you, I think, having started Blackberry Creek in November, 2006. Time truly flies, doesn’t it? I don’t remember what month or year you held the drawing for that lovely quilt that graces the beginning of your post. But I do remember that I won it, and it has hung over my sofa since then. Thanks for the years of great blogging and for making the beautiful quilt in one of my favorite colors (red) that I won. Here’s to many more years of quilting and quilting. I thought I was going to be able to post a photo of the quilt here, but can’t do it.