tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post6693595199507381910..comments2024-03-29T15:58:32.956+11:00Comments on Chookyblue........: Please help me out.............Chookyblue......http://www.blogger.com/profile/03673183082274488600noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-14195521010227777262010-07-08T11:59:24.819+10:002010-07-08T11:59:24.819+10:00I don't know exactly when I started but I have...I don't know exactly when I started but I have passed 300 entries so it has been a while -- 3 years at least.<br /><br />I started out thinking I would be a quilting blog but life happened and I just didn't get to quilt that much so there wasn't enough quilting to blog about. I wanted to just share random thoughts so I continued my entries. <br /><br />I enjoy reading other blogs but I don't understand what makes one blog have 400 followers and another 4. I have read some of the blogs with huge following and I just don't see them as being that special. <br /><br />Di made some comments that helped -- my random entries left people visiting to find the same old entries. I am trying to post more often. She also suggested always including a picture or two. I love using pictures and seeing other people's pictures so I'm trying to post more of them. <br /><br />I especially love blogging because I like looking at the way other people live. I especially like the people who are now living "off the grid" but their blogs are hard to find. I love people who are artistic and I love blogs from other countries.<br /><br />I try to leave a comment whenever I visit a blog. I find it discouraging to find I've had 10 visitors from around the world and no one said a word. But then, I ask myself, why should this discourage me. I'm not blogging for them -- I'm doing this for myself. So, if no one comments, so what. But still, I do like comments -- and when I get one I always go and visit the blog of the person who commented.<br /><br />Chooky, I don't always visit you but I always enjoy the visit when I do. I love your pictures and your comments and you have been very helpful when I was just getting started. Thanks a bunch!limpingalonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15503122972212917173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-59583529405515706802008-10-29T23:22:00.000+11:002008-10-29T23:22:00.000+11:00I started blogging late this past summer. I start...I started blogging late this past summer. I started blogging to be part of this great community and have made a lot of new friends as well as getting to know old friends better. The best thing about blogging and reading other blogs is seeing what projects everyone is doing. The inspiration I get is priceless. Advice: Keep your blog fresh. Post a little something fairly often so your loyal readers don't lose interest. I am guilty of reading others but not posting on my own blog.LuAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10805705253087258631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-63675158942449032902008-10-27T01:55:00.000+11:002008-10-27T01:55:00.000+11:00I first started reading blogs then decided to giv...I first started reading blogs then decided to give it a whirl, I live alone, this was away to share my quilting world. I have met so many nice folks I have my morning coffee with all my new friends, share ideas and get new ones. Blogging will be with me as long as the old pc hangs on.Idaho Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169597872831351392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-8074682077696320282008-10-24T16:42:00.000+11:002008-10-24T16:42:00.000+11:00How great this is reading all the responses!!! I ...How great this is reading all the responses!!! I had a couple friends that had blogs and I was hooked instantly..started blogging a year ago. The best thing for me is all the creativeness/friendship--they go hand in hand with this group. Love looking at what everyone is working on and pictures from where people live. Biggest tip -- hang in there and ask other bloggers for help. Like anything else there is some trial and error that goes on, but I found fellow bloggers are always there to help you out with a problem -- like yourself Donna!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755139450336905939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-21706603509092066772008-10-20T10:19:00.000+11:002008-10-20T10:19:00.000+11:001. why/when did you start blogging?I started towar...1. why/when did you start blogging?<BR/>I started towards the end of 2006 - I have a blog for the family to see what is happening with my two munchkins - but wanted to share what I was crafting with everyone so set this one up. (after joining the craft community on Crafty Mamas)<BR/><BR/>2. what's the best thing about blogging?<BR/>Meeting new people - Getting so many ideas I dont know what to do with!<BR/><BR/>3. what do you like on other blogs (why do you look at them, what makes you come back)<BR/>I like seeing what everyone is up to and creating. I like it when people put a little bit of themselves into there blog and blog about where they live and themselves.<BR/><BR/>4. biggest tip for a new blogger (good/bad)<BR/>Comment Comment Comment - get out there and comment on others blogs - I try to leave a comment on a new site everytime I find or come across one - I have found that by doing this alot of people will take the time to look at my little piece of blogland.Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600462735290326334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-19923403311612249472008-10-19T21:34:00.000+11:002008-10-19T21:34:00.000+11:00Hi DonnaYou always pose the most interesting quest...Hi Donna<BR/>You always pose the most interesting questions so here are my thoughts on blogging.<BR/>1. why/when did you start blogging?<BR/><BR/>I started blogging in June 2008 after meeting up with Natalie Ross from In Stitches. Nat suggested I start a blog to promote my website and patterns that I sell. I found that advertising in the craft magazines was becoming too costly and this medium was so much more personal. Blogging has evolved into something way beyond my expectations and I would miss it so much if it wasn't a part of my life. <BR/><BR/>2. what's the best thing about blogging?<BR/><BR/>Meeting new friends who inspire me with their ideas and outlook on life.<BR/>I have always wanted to write but as I am dyslexic I have never been confident enough to put my words onto paper for others to read. Blogging allows me write anonymously thanks to spell check I now have the freedom to express myself. No one will understand what blogging has done for my self esteem. <BR/><BR/>3. what do you like on other blogs (why do you look at them, what makes you come back)<BR/><BR/>I love the brief in site into other peoples lives with the ability to stay at arms length and not get overly involved, unless you want to. I really enjoy seeing the wonderful work other people do, and it never ceases to amaze me that after all these years of people crafting there are still new ideas emerging. <BR/><BR/>4. biggest tip for a new blogger (good/bad)<BR/><BR/>Not sure how I was able to do this....Natalie Ross helped me set it up but....I have set my comments so that I can decide whether to post the comment or delete it. I dont know why people would bother but I have had a couple of nasty comments left for me and I simply delete them before they can do any damage.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all of you wonderful efforts and dedication to the art of blogging.<BR/><BR/>BTW I just love Curly Pops.<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/>ShelleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-18596099563638386822008-10-19T06:22:00.000+11:002008-10-19T06:22:00.000+11:00Wow I started blogging because of depression. You ...Wow I started blogging because of depression. You know Its sometimes easier to talk to total strangers and It was a journal a way of seeing where i was. <BR/> The best thing about blogging is I have been able to converse and see pictures of people and places I very well never get to go to and I have made a few good friendships.<BR/>I come back because of the inspiration of the quilts, the colors, patterns and of course the fabric!! Most of all I identify with all these other quilters. I was a solitary quilter for a long time.<BR/>Biggest tip. Don't flame people on your blog. Its distasteful and rude. Oh you can talk about what upsets you but a personal attack should be off limits.<BR/>And have funLynn Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053207260739287519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-33732606011208874282008-10-18T08:40:00.000+11:002008-10-18T08:40:00.000+11:00Hey Donna,I started Blogging about 18mths ago not ...Hey Donna,<BR/>I started Blogging about 18mths ago not sure why.<BR/>I think it is important to be visual eg photos but you know that.<BR/>Blogland is an amazing place full of amazing ideas and amazing people you would otherwise never meet.<BR/>My only word of warning it is addictive and time consuming.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288635333245893039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-37771409127912178222008-10-17T08:58:00.000+11:002008-10-17T08:58:00.000+11:001. Why/When: I started blogging earlier this yea...1. Why/When: I started blogging earlier this year in an attempt to (a) keep a diary (b) let my friends and family back home know where I was and what I was doing without having to send out repetitive emails.<BR/>2. The best thing about blogging is that it has been a learning curve about technology, software, myself, it's been very inspring and showcases crafts that others are passionate about and you can do it anywhere.<BR/>3. What do I life about other blogs: Due to a hiccup in my personal life my blog has remained untouched for sometime. However, reading other peoples blogs, observing their honesty, inspiring thoughts, simple every day achievements that we take for granted, generosity of spirit and the extent to which people share has helped heal the wound and get me back on track again.<BR/>I have no tips for new bloggers as I still consider myself a 'newbie' and know that I have lots to learn still. Reading the comments posted before has been useful.<BR/>I'd love to participate in a blogging workshop to learn more tricks. To you and all other crafty bloggers, keep up the goodwork.Wendzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968642472226576243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-60592412484684617762008-10-16T18:01:00.000+11:002008-10-16T18:01:00.000+11:00Well I hope this is a bit helpful to you & you...Well I hope this is a bit helpful to you & yours ...<BR/>1. why/when did you start blogging?<BR/>I started my first blog about 18 months ago ... it was going well but somehow I did something to it & it didn't work properly - don't know if blogger fixed that kink or it was 'me' learning to operate better but started this one just over 12 months ago & am loving it...plus I don't seem to have put any kinks in it ... so you could say they are child-proof as well as adult-proof...lol<BR/>2. what's the best thing about blogging?<BR/>The bestest thing about blogging has got to be getting comments from complete strangers who soon become great blogging friends who have so much in common with you ...the blogging community I have found to be extremely giving - sharing whatever knowledge they can with you & happily doing so as well... I have somewhat foolishly asked for help with doing some crafts only to find that the person that I've asked is doing it for a business [how rude am I???] but I have never been brushed off everyone has been wonderful actually sometimes going to the extreme to help... thanks girls if you are reading this... <BR/>3. what do you like on other blogs (why do you look at them, what makes you come back)<BR/>One of my greatest pleasures besides doing my craft is blog surfing ... I love looking at others blogs checking out their creativity which means they have lots of photos - I'm afraid I'm not a great reader but if there's photos to support the written word I'll come back often especially if they happen to comment on my blog & let me know they have dropped on by too ... of course I do the same... & I'm always very thankful for those that do little tuts to show you how to do things ...<BR/>4. biggest tip for a new blogger (good/bad)<BR/>Gosh I don't know what I'd say is the biggest tip for new bloggers ... <BR/>I was told to be annonymous ...well that didn't really work as my photos & name tell you where I am & I'm proud to be Ozzie but I keep my email address private so I actually got a Gmail account to put on my blog & then it is up to me if I want to correspond privately with the other person so I guess that is one way of privacy. <BR/>I like the new feature that blogger has where you can put post up that aren't delivered to your blog for a few day which is great to use when you are going to be away for a while... instead of letting everyone know you are "not going to be home"...<BR/>I would also recommend doing some/lots of blog surfing to see what others have on their blogs that you might like to incorporate in your blog - if I don't want it now I save it too a folder for later should I wish to use it when I don't have much to say.<BR/>I organise my photos into a special folder within my cp that is so I know what photos I have available that I can use - when used I delete them from the folder so I don't repeat myself [done that before ... embrassing somewhat but funny ...]<BR/>Plus the biggest thing is to comment on others blogs to bring them over to visit with you & maybe they will become your blogging friends.<BR/>Following Challenge blogs by participating, is also another great way to get more traffic onto your blog.<BR/>Sorry you can see I can waffle on somewhat so I guess this also satisfies another part of my character by blogging... <BR/>Best of Luck with your workshop... OOroo ... Bethel of BethaniaBethel of Bethaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571685467945158535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-21511603780726176962008-10-16T05:31:00.000+11:002008-10-16T05:31:00.000+11:001.I started my blog in August.2.meeting new friend...1.I started my blog in August.<BR/>2.meeting new friends.<BR/>3.I like to<BR/>see what others do. 4.and ... just enjoy looking at other blogs.<BR/>Piret from EstoniaRaamatutubahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03895763102097421455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-39764011200402839002008-10-16T01:25:00.000+11:002008-10-16T01:25:00.000+11:00This is my first time visiting you! You have a Bea...This is my first time visiting you! You have a Beautifu blog! Sounds like you are a BLUE girl but the PINK for October sites you well to! Have a wonderful day!<BR/><BR/>Hugs, MaryjaneMaryjane-The Beehive Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354830882985221688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-49520025145964573002008-10-16T00:31:00.000+11:002008-10-16T00:31:00.000+11:00Addition to (1) Having others with your interests ...Addition to <BR/>(1) Having others with your interests to share your goodies and accomplishments with.<BR/>Forget part 2 of the question.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282145706665260731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-73955101569682007222008-10-16T00:29:00.000+11:002008-10-16T00:29:00.000+11:00(1) 03/2008(2) The camaraderie, getting to visit w...(1) 03/2008<BR/>(2) The camaraderie, getting to visit with people with similar interests from all over the world, all walks of life, and all ages.<BR/>(3) The pictures, the tips, the day to day life that I get to share in.<BR/>(4) Join bloglines or google reader, web rings from groups if you belong. That way, you only pull up new posts, and you have more people becoming aware of your blog.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282145706665260731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-27623856550039945682008-10-15T23:40:00.000+11:002008-10-15T23:40:00.000+11:00I've been blogging a little over 2 years. I love ...I've been blogging a little over 2 years. I love an outlet. Being a SAHM of five, I enjoy the feedback and interaction that blogs can bring. I find that some of the most difficult times with my children, seem to get the most responses on my blog. I think people like to hear about the rough things too. Either that or they like to stop and see the car wreck.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127521020801988647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-77118094187093645602008-10-15T10:56:00.000+11:002008-10-15T10:56:00.000+11:00Hi Donna,Just popping by first thing in the mornin...Hi Donna,<BR/>Just popping by first thing in the morning our time - just love your new header - at least leave it be until Christmas. Let me know if you haven't got enough blogger participants for your workshop - I'll fill it in if so - off to weed the garden now!<BR/>Hugs - Lurline.Lurlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17598616574516695553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-83763462192076604292008-10-15T09:52:00.000+11:002008-10-15T09:52:00.000+11:00Hi Donna,I started blogging about 18 months ago be...Hi Donna,<BR/><BR/>I started blogging about 18 months ago because I was spending alot of time reading blogs and I wanted to be part of the 'community'. I felt rather isolated at home and wanted some like minded friends.<BR/><BR/>The best thing about blogging for me is that it encourages me to be creative and it kind of spurs me on. I have a tendency to be complacent or to procrastinate, but now I feel I have to make things in order to blog about them. I love the encouragement I get from other bloggers - it's wonderful.<BR/><BR/>I love seeing what other people make. I'm not good at coming up with ideas - so I surf around and see what other people are making and get ideas or inspiration (without plagerising!!!!!). I also like reading about people's lives and knowing that we are all quite similar and share similar problems. <BR/><BR/>I don't really have any tips for new bloggers, I just suggest that they just have fun - and keep in contact with you - cause you're awfully helpful!<BR/><BR/>l<BR/>xLevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167382670215032422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-89366381173823798832008-10-15T07:51:00.000+11:002008-10-15T07:51:00.000+11:001. I started a blog to see if I could set one up. ...1. I started a blog to see if I could set one up. Surprised myself it was so easy.<BR/>2. The best thing about blogging is I can stay in touch with family and friends no matter where I am or what time of day it is and I've made some new friends around the world.<BR/>3. I look at other blogs to see what's new, and because they are very interesting to read so I want to go back and see what is going on now.<BR/>4. The most important thing I would tell a new blogger is to have fun with it. It is what you want it to be and you can make it as creative as you'd like. You'll learn as you go and pick up ideas from other blogs on what you like or would do differently.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684233135863641715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-7553750086776490032008-10-14T23:11:00.000+11:002008-10-14T23:11:00.000+11:001. July 2005 is when I started.2. Knowing that fam...1. July 2005 is when I started.<BR/><BR/>2. Knowing that family and friends all over the world can see and hear what I write, the feed back is brilliant and great for my elderly parents to see photos of their grandchildren and great grandchildren<BR/><BR/>3. Everything... I watch about 80 Blogs through Google Reader which makes it easy to pop in and out.<BR/><BR/>4. I have 6 Blogs - <BR/>One I keep as private as I can for family and friends and post almost every day this way I can put photos up of family and children and know they are safe. <BR/>Another I update each month for the Sydney SCQuilters, that gets about 500 hits in the couple of days after I update and is a great way to communicate with other Quilters. <BR/>Another I update once a year for a Patchwork Challenge Group that only meets once a year this has photos of 10 years of Challenges on it.<BR/>One is finished and covered 6 months of our living in the UK... I'm in the process of printing this one out.<BR/>The other two are my DH's Double Decker Blogs... they don't get much of a update... not a lot of people are in to restoring a DD Bus!Pennie https://www.blogger.com/profile/09654754292396033261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-70683087950337977142008-10-14T22:20:00.000+11:002008-10-14T22:20:00.000+11:00Good luck with the workshop-you certainly are a wo...Good luck with the workshop-you certainly are a woman of many talents!!<BR/>1.Been blogging for a year and a bit-just reached my 100th post-was interested in what others were doing and wanted to keep a record and reflect on the things I was doing<BR/>2.Communicating with like minded people and seeing all the wonderful inspiration out there in blogland.<BR/>3.I come back to friends I have met through the blog world and like to keep in touch with what they are up to. The photos are just as important-if not more-than the words often.<BR/>4.Don't be daunted by all that is out there-be true to yourself and enjoy! <BR/>Hope this helps Chooky:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16878746489096796034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-31806673188085383112008-10-14T21:37:00.000+11:002008-10-14T21:37:00.000+11:00Very interesing post, Donna, and great reading eve...Very interesing post, Donna, and great reading everyones responses so far...I began blogging a little over two years ago. I began as I felt it would be a good way to meet other people who enjoy multiple crafting and sharing about life. I have enjoyed the chance to meet other people from far and wide that I might otherwise never have had the chance to meet, so I enjoy the immediate connection and sharing blogging brings. That is the best thing--the connection and sharing, the friendships made along the way. There are so many blogs I enjoy, and my reading list grows and grows--LOL! But it's fun to see what other people are creating and doing, it provides great inspiration. I like blogs that are personal, personable, where the author freely shares a great variety of things. I like seeing other places around the world. I enjoy coming across new-to-me crafting techniques, recipes, and other sources. A connection with the author keeps me coming back--I feel so blessed to have made many true friends through blogging. For anyone starting a blog or thinking about it--go for it! Enjoy your blog, be yourself, be comfortable with what you present, don't feel you have to "keep up with the Joneses"...Be willing to reach out a little to people, and they in turn will reach out to you. It's a great place blogland, the spirit of community is uplifting! :o)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-81651985846940909832008-10-14T19:11:00.000+11:002008-10-14T19:11:00.000+11:00Started blogging 1 year ago, I joined a Christmas ...Started blogging 1 year ago, I joined a Christmas Swap and required a blog..(I wonder who did the swap).<BR/>Best thing about blogging..the motivation...and the people...<BR/>My list of blogs that I visit have mainly come from in the early days them visiting me.....other bloggers suggesting to visit this one and that....I go back because I have been motivated by what they do, interested in what they are up to....we have become friends by chatting, so I like to visit....<BR/>Tip for bloggers.....just enjoy...Peg - Happy In Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278480751349046014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-5268320672033380322008-10-14T18:31:00.000+11:002008-10-14T18:31:00.000+11:00Hi Donna, I've been blogging since May and it has ...Hi Donna, I've been blogging since May and it has been a blessing. I had a shop and then set up at Market with my goods. Talked to people all the time. Since I've started having just an online shop I've missed talking to everyone. The blog has helped and I've met so many people with the same hobbies and thoughts. They are really great friends even though we haven't met. Showing people how to sew gave me such pleasure in the shop and I hope to do more tutorials on the blog. The laughing and cutting up, as us girls can do, needs to be added to blogland. Wouldn't that be great! The best thing I could say to a new blogger is just be yourself. I'm not a writer, but had to just put that a side and write like a talk. (all over the place) This is a place if you are going through a tough time, it is so nice to read the prayers and comments to help you along. Thanks for asking this,<BR/>BonnieCalamity Jane's Cottage, Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465660663695604637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-40407778426177382922008-10-14T18:23:00.000+11:002008-10-14T18:23:00.000+11:00I have been blogging nearly 2 years and LOVE it! ...I have been blogging nearly 2 years and LOVE it! Started because I love looking at other people's blogs, not always just about craft, love all those lovely photo taking skills too!! I am going to attend a Tasmania Blogger Get-together in November, some of the ladies I have met and others I have only 'met' via emails so that is pretty exciting!! A good tip I think is to make sure you receive an email for your comments!! The reason for that is, if someone leaves a comment for a post, say, 4 weeks ago, you are not going to miss it (sometimes they go in my 'junk box though'!!)<BR/>x Sarah<BR/>Actually, I have just encouraged a friend to start blogging, she has 2 because she wanted one for a particular topic. I have seen on some blogs, in the side bar they have a 'label' for their posts...... how do you do that?? I notice you have one on the bottom, but how do you put it in your sidebar do you know??Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16905039567628587384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222786315881803285.post-62956889620686347252008-10-14T14:18:00.000+11:002008-10-14T14:18:00.000+11:00Well Donna,I am a newbie blogger - I began bloggin...Well Donna,<BR/>I am a newbie blogger - I began blogging about a month ago so I am still finding my way both in terms of learning how to do the technical part of blogging and trying to figure out what to write. <BR/>I have read many blogs over the last year and a half. I often would leave a comment and almost every time I wrote I would get the comment back- you need a blog. My husband has a hockey blog and has encouraged me to blog for ages. <BR/>so here i am trying to find my way.<BR/>People have been very kind and left me nice comments. <BR/>I do try and respond to comments and I have made some new friends that I would have never met without owning my own blog so I have to say that is the best part- meeting new quilters.<BR/>the thing I like the best on the blogs is when I get some sense of the person. I like to see the photos and especially enjoy the blogs that people use humor. I also like to visit people who share their zest for life.<BR/>I am too new to have any good tips but I am enjoying reading all the other excellent tips.<BR/>Regards,<BR/>Annaquiltmom annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976120921532056369noreply@blogger.com