tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post2339113658707149885..comments2024-03-26T06:09:10.528-04:00Comments on Sew Fresh Quilts: Quilt Blog Tips from the ExpertsLorna McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01911462547010295684noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-37504554531873736082015-12-31T19:29:51.644-05:002015-12-31T19:29:51.644-05:00Great advice from each contributor! I see some th...Great advice from each contributor! I see some things I need to work on and some things I feel good about. Thanks for posting this Lorna!Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-77363078793835137412014-05-15T00:14:06.679-04:002014-05-15T00:14:06.679-04:00Thanks for this post - very nice. Sometimes I wond...Thanks for this post - very nice. Sometimes I wonder how much to share? Is my personal life of interest - or is it just the quilting. And how much is too much? Love these thoughts you shared!Alycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-89877346550534705712014-05-09T12:56:58.469-04:002014-05-09T12:56:58.469-04:00Thanks for putting this post together! As a fairly...Thanks for putting this post together! As a fairly new blogger it is so nice to hear what the experts have to say. Very inspirational!Michelle Bartholomewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12439113395899505138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-51764882719517680142014-05-07T11:13:02.223-04:002014-05-07T11:13:02.223-04:00Wonderful post and such great advice and encourage...Wonderful post and such great advice and encouragement! Thanks for putting this together!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612686505076697159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-88982787989306583202014-05-07T01:33:02.167-04:002014-05-07T01:33:02.167-04:00Aw I loved reading this so much. Lots of those wom...Aw I loved reading this so much. Lots of those women are my favorite bloggers and I continually am inspired by their work and their amazing photography! I am inspired to keep working on my blog, sharing what I do, and more importantly DOING more behind the scenes as well...<br /><br />Emily at backtothecraft.blogspot.caEmily Carneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18211749965134783909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-38071076787489805522014-05-06T13:41:58.285-04:002014-05-06T13:41:58.285-04:00great post, Lorna! Thanks for compiling advice fr...great post, Lorna! Thanks for compiling advice from so many that I admire!<br /><br />:) Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationKelly @ My Quilt Infatuationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383511246261347442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-85987930303130669902014-05-06T11:35:27.852-04:002014-05-06T11:35:27.852-04:00Great post! My blog is still very "little&quo...Great post! My blog is still very "little" in terms of followers, but I consider it a success because I'm having so much fun interacting with the wonderful people in the quilt blogging community.Leanne Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944797294783593234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-60118756857032970982014-05-06T07:40:25.209-04:002014-05-06T07:40:25.209-04:00Really solid information from everyone,bloggers an...Really solid information from everyone,bloggers and comments. The ones that stand out is true of every profession and aspect of our lives. Figure out what you want to do, do it to the best of your ability while learning from others. I would also add, enjoy and have fun. We readers certainly do.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754423623708264117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-58794636109337050802014-05-06T06:54:30.817-04:002014-05-06T06:54:30.817-04:00I have the same questions. Thanks for the post. Al...I have the same questions. Thanks for the post. All of this is quite useful. I need all the encouragement I can get.Gamma's Sewing Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680509233904843871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-41845635855113592402014-05-06T06:19:02.408-04:002014-05-06T06:19:02.408-04:00So nice to meet the bloggers I enjoy. This was a g...So nice to meet the bloggers I enjoy. This was a great read.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177252615483127694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-18066721091409674262014-05-06T00:23:33.730-04:002014-05-06T00:23:33.730-04:00Lorna thank you for this great post and many thank...Lorna thank you for this great post and many thanks to all of your contributors as well. The words are so very meaningful coming from these ladies that have been through the process and learned along the way. I am still learning the ropes myself and I do struggle with the balance of blogging and quilting and designing, etc. I do believe though that staying true to some overall goal or mission is important. For me I do believe its is designing and teaching others the basics - seeing that light go on and the smile that says "I can do this!"...thanks again Lorna... Hugs, KarenKarens Quilts, Crows and Cardinalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839869002904564355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-71952981846731216482014-05-05T11:31:28.788-04:002014-05-05T11:31:28.788-04:00Yes, I agree with all your fans, this is a great p...Yes, I agree with all your fans, this is a great post, Lorna and I'm checking out the blogs of some of the ladies I hadn't heard of before. For me, success is continuing to learn and enjoy what I do ... the day I stop doing either is the day I'll stop doing both (blogging and sewing) so let's hope that never happens :)Glinda ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/12388816201340955676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-17405294407349796262014-05-05T10:16:18.429-04:002014-05-05T10:16:18.429-04:00I happen to agree with Karen here. Being a well ro...I happen to agree with Karen here. Being a well rounded person/blogger not to mention being yourself just shows that you are more relate able and down to earth. With so many angles to blog from, it can get frustrating to some one else take off while your blog is still sitting idle or going no where. The best thing to do is to forget about the popularity contest that is going on in your head, and just write from the heart. You will most likely appeal to a crowed that can relate with you.<br />I also agree that bragging blogs and blogs that make others feel inferior are the worst. I personally had a good lesson to learn on that one. Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084965242094367578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-87928202283674366622014-05-04T20:13:36.804-04:002014-05-04T20:13:36.804-04:00Oh my, what a great post Lorna! I think it is imp...Oh my, what a great post Lorna! I think it is important to have fun and not put too much pressure on yourself for "perfect" quilting, daily posting or innovative designs. Blogging should be a way to share your work and interact with others who share a passion for quilting. Kathy@KayakQuiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353296552837405021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-73755956468561493132014-05-04T19:25:32.895-04:002014-05-04T19:25:32.895-04:00Lorna, thank you for this post. Sometimes I wonder...Lorna, thank you for this post. Sometimes I wonder if blogging is too time consuming. It's time taken from sewing after all. But I have learnt the importance of the support you get from the sewing comunity. With this support I manage to create things I probably wouldn't have had the courage to try. Thanks to everyone for these great thoughts.Ella and Nestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880966538731815593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-1061467646088240452014-05-04T16:44:46.992-04:002014-05-04T16:44:46.992-04:00Your idea for this post was a such a great way to ...Your idea for this post was a such a great way to stir the mind and start interesting conversations, Lorna. Thank you so much for the honour and pleasure of being included. Fascinating to read not only the thoughts of those that were in your post, but also from each person that commented. Hats off for being the thoughtful co-ordinator behind this fun post!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01576487047505755889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-64879441524118568602014-05-04T09:17:48.461-04:002014-05-04T09:17:48.461-04:00Being true to yourself is important to me. I creat...Being true to yourself is important to me. I create what I love and share it on my blog. For me it's a balancing act of how much to write in words and how many photos to share. I think most are visual and like photos, but I wonder how many actually read my words? It's hard to know what my readers want, because while I get some comments, I get more views each posting than I have in actual followers. So being true to myself and doing what appeals to me is what I will continue doing.<br />Thank you for having these other women voice their views here. They all had great things to say.Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187456682218408410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-65244450423747266192014-05-04T08:53:28.376-04:002014-05-04T08:53:28.376-04:00What a great post, Lorna! I'm so honoured to b...What a great post, Lorna! I'm so honoured to be included! :)M-R Charbonneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089657334279122457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-82514188356129815102014-05-03T22:11:25.144-04:002014-05-03T22:11:25.144-04:00This post was such a good idea! I love reading ea...This post was such a good idea! I love reading each of their answers--it made me feel like I'm on the right track at least!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843675387693755387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-18865185292860133732014-05-03T21:19:08.591-04:002014-05-03T21:19:08.591-04:00What a nicely orchestrated post. Thanks for includ...What a nicely orchestrated post. Thanks for including me. It was an honor :-)ChristaQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15499045280686831181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-39639341201940460392014-05-03T21:17:10.528-04:002014-05-03T21:17:10.528-04:00Interesting and informative post, Lorna! I think i...Interesting and informative post, Lorna! I think it's important to be yourself and not to jump on the bandwagon and copy others, just because you feel you should <i>take your blog to the next level</i>. For me, a big part of success is enjoying what I am doing and learning while I'm doing it.Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-18096684103296438852014-05-03T20:55:58.961-04:002014-05-03T20:55:58.961-04:00Interesting post...thanks for that. Agree with Ka...Interesting post...thanks for that. Agree with Kathy above...success means something different for everyone. I follow some very tiny blogs and thoroughly enjoy their contribution when they post. I do not think that a huge following is needed to be successful. It really depends why you have started the blog in the first place. I think someone above also mentioned the commercialisation of a blog...very difficult, I think, to do all this advertising and at the same time be true to yourself. I often feel that there is this "keeping up with the Jones' going on and I believe it is very easy to fall prey to this in blog land, I.e. How many followers one has, how many sponsors, linkies etc. Someone above has already mentioned this...I sometimes get a bit turned off by that as it changes the tone and feel for a blog. Very tricky, I think.<br />Anyway, great discussion...thanks LornaKarinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07686641496335692071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-12415467134822025482014-05-03T18:48:25.926-04:002014-05-03T18:48:25.926-04:00As a new blogger I know I have much to learn, so a...As a new blogger I know I have much to learn, so all this information is brilliant help for me. It may take me a while but I know I will get there, especially with all the help I have received already. Hoping I get over some of these hurdles soon. Thanks Lorna for all your help so far.Cynthia's Creating Arkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00516266359733705153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-43234428045101706872014-05-03T18:32:15.349-04:002014-05-03T18:32:15.349-04:00Well...success is defined differently for each of ...Well...success is defined differently for each of us. I have a good "following" in numbers (over 700), but what does that really mean? I only know someone has read it, if they leave a comment. I don't follow stats or google reports. I try to share all of me on my blog...not just the kwilter.... I have received good feedback on content, tutorials, my sense of humor and the knowledge I share. In my mind, I am doing ok in the huge blogosphere. I am an "unknown" blogger to most but if I have inspired one person with anything I have said, done, shared...then I am successful. *blogs full of self brag are quickly removed from my reader*<br /><br />Lorna...you, my Kwilty friend, have always made me feel like I am part of the bloggy world...thank you for all your comments and a great blog to follow!!!!Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100520212558169850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-74890179810563461932014-05-03T17:38:19.061-04:002014-05-03T17:38:19.061-04:00Great post Lorna and guests! Really encouraging an...Great post Lorna and guests! Really encouraging and inspirational. I agree with Susan that we have to learn lots of new techie things and for me its easy to try to fight that:) Basically be whiny! so okay, okay I will embrace it and try to figure out Photoshop!Paula@TheSassyQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480947182666007928noreply@blogger.com