I started this blog back in January 2008. My goal was to use it as both a motivator and a journal of my craftiness.
Blog as Motivator: I figured that I would be more likely to follow up and actually finish things if I put it out there to the world at large that I was doing something. Accountability and all that. It has been nearly three years now, and I think I can safely say that it is working. I'm actually finishing things!
Blog as Journal: I'm not a journaling type of girl. I've tried keeping a diary, and have never been able to make it work. I've tried scrapbooking, and found it is just not my thing. But a blog? This has been working for me. It has been really valuable to record things as I do them, changes I make, and tracking my progress on projects. Not only does it help keep me focused, but it has become a resource for me as well. I find myself looking back to jog my memory about techniques, changes, timing of projects (as in: how long did it take me to finish that one?), and more. And it is fun to just take a walk down memory lane sometimes.
I love my blog. It's not fancy, but it serves my needs. And it is an amazing bonus that I have readers to give me encouragement, advice, and that little extra push. I feel so fortunate that you take time to visit, read, and comment.
Readers: You rock!!!
Seems like a good time to have my first giveaway!
Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to one of my favorite online quilt shops, the Fat Quarter Shop*!
Here are the rules:
- One entry per person, please.
- All entries must have a valid email address. (Unfortunately, I can't really give a gift certificate to "anonymous" or "email address unknown".)
- No entries after Monday, 10/25/2010.
- A winner will be chosen randomly and announced Tuesday, 10/26/2010.
I'd love a chance to win. I'm relatively new to all of this and still trying to build up my stash - this would certainly help with that! :)
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Wow! Great giveaway idea. Count me in. Congratulations on 500+ posts.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 501!! That is amazing. :) Here's to 501 more!!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Rachel
How wonderful! Congratulations on all those posts and especially on all those Jane Stickle blocks! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteRobin,
ReplyDeleteIt has just been such a fun treat to get to "know" you through your blog and being in a bee together. 501! That is a lot of posts! Congratulations and I can't wait to read the next 501!
Congratulations on 501! My next post will be 100. I started blogging for somewhat the same reasons as you did. Blogging has helped me finish more things and start more things too. I love all the friends I've made. Living in a rural area it has really become my social outlet too. There are no better people than quilting bloggers. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on #501!
ReplyDeleteI starting Blogging to be able to show local friends what I have been up to since I wasn't going to be going to Sunday get-togethers anymore. It has opened a whole new world to me. I am so much more motivated and enjoy watching everyone's progress and getting ideas for future projects. I have enjoyed your blog so much watching your Jane grow and watching those little Bears of yours grow too.
All I can say is "Keep On Blogging"!
How exciting! Time just flies by and I love my blog to be able to look back at what I have done.
ReplyDeleteGrats!!!
Congratulations on your blogging milestone (wow... 501!) We are recent followers and fans of your quilting. We would love to win your generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You've certainly been an inspiration to me as a quilter, and it's a bonus to see your adorable little ones now and then. Keep on bloggin' and I'll keep on readin'!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on keeping it up with the blog, and thanks for all the inspiration along the way (including for me to start my own blog!). And while I'm here, I just want to say that I'll miss you at the retreat this weekend. I'm hoping we'll all be able to go next year!!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog too Robin and look forward to the next 501 posts!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching 500 post. Wow. I have not looked in a while to see how many I have made. I make so few here lately. Count me in on entering your generous giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Robin! I love reading your posts, as you know. This makes me want to go check how many posts I have since I started my blog - back in March 2007!
ReplyDeletecongrats on 500! I enjoy following along with your blog and thanks for the generous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 501 posts Robin! That's amazing!
ReplyDeletewow, what a great giveaway you are having. You have done a lot of posts. I should see how many I have done. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWow, 501! I've really enjoyed watching your Baby Jane come together. Here's to the next 501 posts!
ReplyDeleteYou're so close to being done! I love the idea of a giveaway...what a great way to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 501 posts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway.