Giveaway reminder

The giveaway ends in just a couple of days – October 15th. Read more (and enter) here.

500 Comments, Two Giveaways

Way back in August, I posted about a giveaway when I reached 500 comments. I had just topped 400, and was looking forward to that next milestone. This morning we were at 498, and I held my breath, waiting for just two more. When I got home for work, there they were! You may remember [...]

Welcome, CyberQuilters

When I checked my stats this morning, I found a surge in hits – as in quadruple the normal number I’ve been seeing! The reason was that someone posted about my blog on a Yahoo Group called CyberQuilters. I joined the group to see what it was all about, and I’m really impressed with it [...]

Comment Update

I’ve added a “Current Comment Count” on the left side of the screen. It doesn’t update automatically, so I’ll change it every day or so. I reviewed the comments and removed a few that were not actually comments, just trackbacks and pingbacks from links that I’d posted.
I have to say, it’s great to see [...]

Next Giveway Announcement

So my last giveaway, for my 100th post, was a bit of a flop. My fault entirely because I foolishly excluded anyone who didn’t reside in the US. I have learned! My future giveaways will include everyone.
I was looking for an occasion for the next giveaway, and number of Comments seems to be the [...]

Giveaway winner!

Thank you all for entering! I really regret not opening this giveaway to international visitors, so watch this space… I may be doing another giveaway soon!
The winner of this giveaway is… Mal from turning*turning, who chose the Asian inspired fabrics. Mal, watch for an email!

100th Post Giveaway!

When I started blogging, I wasn’t sure I’d keep going, but I’m happy to say that it’s been about a year (July 23, 2008) and I’ve made it to 100 posts! I’ve disappeared for weeks at a time, but I’ve always come back. Thank you for those who stick with me – in particular, Tricia, [...]

Independence Day (After)

I came across a giveaway on TurningTurning that really hit home. She’s giving away Independence Day themed fabric, but she asked that entries include a personal declaration of independence. Here’s mine:
I am declaring independence from guilt. I don’t expect that will make it go away, but every reminder I give myself that I don’t HAVE [...]

Pay It Forward

I have joined my first PIF from Jilly’s Space.
The concept of a PIF occurs when acts of kindness are performed without expecting anything in return and are passed on, trusting that the recipients will do the same and Pay It Forward, resulting in a never ending chain of kindness.
By signing on, my commitment is to [...]

OttLite Giveaway

Have you heard of OttLites? They are fantastic lights for crafters because they allow you to see colors more accurately (no yellowing). They also lessen eye strain – my grandparents use them by their computers and reading chairs. Well, Quilting on a Budget is giving away an OttLite, so be sure to run over to [...]