tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post7684630923069395041..comments2024-03-28T17:35:18.597-04:00Comments on Stitching Dreams: Five Friends StitchingCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-87869159056315896962013-12-01T09:43:50.305-05:002013-12-01T09:43:50.305-05:00Lovely gifts and I'm sure a fantastic time tog...Lovely gifts and I'm sure a fantastic time together. I too have met a group of online friends and we have gotten together on a few occasions. But I think our group is a bit more spread out. Tx, GA, NC, NY, Mi you get the picture. I went to lees blog before you told me too and enjoyed reading about her "reasons for not blogging" I'm definitely not blogging like I used to. I think the ease of posting a photo on FB or Instagram is so much easier and quicker than trying to figure out what to write about. I am not a writer and don't pretend to be one. At first I tried to keep my stitching out of FB, but now there are so many xs groups on there I find it simpler. I still follow lots of blogs but to be honest they are the last thing I get to anymore. I do so much on my phone now and reading blogs isn't very easy on them. I'm moving my mom to an apt on dec 11 so this month will be crazy! Hope you have a wonderful holiday month!Nancy Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340982598116173651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-77007811536492873612013-11-25T22:54:59.502-05:002013-11-25T22:54:59.502-05:00I'm terribly, terribly behind on leaving comme...I'm terribly, terribly behind on leaving comments but I was determined not to miss even one of your posts. I have 100% dedication to 'my' Carol. ;)<br />I'm glad I didn't miss anything - the ornaments you stitched up are ADORABLE. Just perfect, perfect, perfect! The package as whole is just fab and I'm sure they were well received. I'm glad you had such a great time. <br />I've gotten things in the past from Anita and I have to agree - WONDERFUL vendor to deal with. Couldn't ask for any better!<br />I definitely go through periods where I blog very, very little but I always come back to it. It's harder, also, because I actually have TWO blogs to keep up on. My 'beady/crafty' one and my more personal one at Livejournal. (Which is set to private and the people I know there have all been with me for over a DECADE, which is insane.) I've been posting more over there since summertime when I started doing the weekly Fresh 20 menu plans (no processed food thing) and talking about my experiences with it so I haven't had as much 'gas in the tank' for my Blogger. Add in a busy work period, new kittens and.......something has to give. Also, I think people tend to start leaving less COMMENTS first, before they start doing less blogging, which causes people to comment less on YOUR blog, which can make it less fun and more likely you won't keep up with it. Because let's be honest - we all do like comments. That's why it's so important to me to really make the effort to get out there and comment. Not to ensure I get more BACK but because I WANT THE PEOPLE I LIKE AND ENJOY TO KEEP BLOGGING. I LIKE reading and being inspired and awed and having all that creativity around. It totally deserves a comment. :)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230362349362748862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-67834284763523250802013-11-25T02:45:04.692-05:002013-11-25T02:45:04.692-05:00Your retreat sounds like it was so much fun!! I lo...Your retreat sounds like it was so much fun!! I love the fobs you made! Wonderful finsihes that everyone gifted to the others in the retreat. I love the pictures you shared of your snow covered yard, so beautiful. Autumn and winter are my favorite seasons! Happy Thanksgiving!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076900182917154202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-56471440946087989232013-11-24T12:49:39.102-05:002013-11-24T12:49:39.102-05:00Dear Carol,
What a lovely meeting and interchange...Dear Carol, <br />What a lovely meeting and interchange... it's a great idea!<br />Interesting your notes about the 'hard life of bloggers' It's difficult to write every week, isn't it?<br />Congrats to the winners and have a nice week there!<br />GioviGiovi's Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228892970585795938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-51130246904567660112013-11-23T17:18:51.381-05:002013-11-23T17:18:51.381-05:00Your time with friends sounds so wonderful Carol, ...Your time with friends sounds so wonderful Carol, such beautiful things you gifted each other. <br />I too have blogged less this year, the whole year seems to have whizzed by and I have intentions if showing pics and writing and before I know it another weeks gone by. I also seem to be spending more time with people locally having made new friends through my Book Borrowers group and computer time is less.....hence I am catching up here long after you posted. Although, I have been sick this past week with a cold so that's not helped either.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-40900374436805959892013-11-23T11:51:02.917-05:002013-11-23T11:51:02.917-05:00How pretty Carol. Yes, time has passed in a blurr...How pretty Carol. Yes, time has passed in a blurr. I am looking forward to a new year. The ornaments you did are so pretty. Your little touches add just the right finish to each piece. I am glad you had fun. Winter is here :( I am a summer person. As always your blog brings a smile to my face.Cindy's Stitchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413567290810650226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-8365287731548463302013-11-22T05:19:23.980-05:002013-11-22T05:19:23.980-05:00Sounds like a wonderful retreat, with beautiful gi...Sounds like a wonderful retreat, with beautiful gifts given and received! I must say, that sled ornament is too adorable for words!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03063949587982068016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-76764451513838290882013-11-21T02:48:34.393-05:002013-11-21T02:48:34.393-05:00Hello Calol! lovely embroidery! and killed already...Hello Calol! lovely embroidery! and killed already have snow at home? in Paris it's still nice but it rains ....<br />good week to you and thank you for showing us these wonders.Scraphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473259079744411833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-74543425848672738292013-11-19T02:22:13.451-05:002013-11-19T02:22:13.451-05:00What a great retreat it must have been. Beautiful ...What a great retreat it must have been. Beautiful fobs given away and lovely gifts received in return. <br /><br />Love your blog post, never a dull moment and am always inspired by your stitching and finishes. Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16713423726303694270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-34747302989703053452013-11-18T15:41:06.656-05:002013-11-18T15:41:06.656-05:00Your retreat sounds lovely and relaxing! Your sci...Your retreat sounds lovely and relaxing! Your scissor fobs are so sweet! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303173764407880983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-44118174552002946472013-11-17T15:40:39.438-05:002013-11-17T15:40:39.438-05:00That's my kind of retreat:) Ours is very info...That's my kind of retreat:) Ours is very informal as well. For me it's just under 2 days dedicated to kid free stitching :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264257187233329365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-14313925220731350472013-11-17T13:09:44.517-05:002013-11-17T13:09:44.517-05:00Very sweet little retreat the four of you planned....Very sweet little retreat the four of you planned. I adore the little fobs/ornies you made for them as well as the gifts they made too! That applique snowman runner is so beautiful. The sleigh is adorable!! I can imagine stitching a whole bunch of those and hanging them from the tree! As for blogging, my thinking is in alignment with yours. I always feel I need to have some sort of stitching to show if I post because I set mine up as a stitching blog. Time is also another matter for me. I will definitely go over and say hello to your friends!! Congrats to Barb (lucky gal) and Chris!! HugsAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15102636394805433263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-13259659453022712402013-11-17T09:41:20.652-05:002013-11-17T09:41:20.652-05:00I can't believe we have had snow here already ...I can't believe we have had snow here already too Carol. Your gifts for your friends are just fabulous. I know they were thrilled. It sounds like such a wonderful getaway.<br />I also can't believe Christmas is almost upon us. Mom was right when she said the older we get the faster time flies. <br />Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741221320024368418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-90725117155250188762013-11-17T02:44:17.617-05:002013-11-17T02:44:17.617-05:00You all must have had a wonderful time together wi...You all must have had a wonderful time together with lovely gifts, beautiful stitching and interesting talks and discussions. And a lot of laughing, I'm sure.<br />And yes, you are right, this year went by in a gallop - but it seems that the older I get the faster time passes. But that's what my dear mom always said, lol, so it must be a general feeling.<br />We saw our first snow in October in the Rocky Mountains, but I hope that it will stay away from here still a bit longer - I'm not really ready for snow yet.Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922122091202289138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-31273466896192166882013-11-16T19:07:36.810-05:002013-11-16T19:07:36.810-05:00I hope I'm able to attend a retreat some day! ...I hope I'm able to attend a retreat some day! What lovely, sweet little gifts!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607519995282396892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-9706470056103669292013-11-16T11:25:57.798-05:002013-11-16T11:25:57.798-05:00I loved your update, thank you. Your gifts are bea...I loved your update, thank you. Your gifts are beautiful and what fun it must have been to share with a few friends on your retreat. I think I can wait on the snow until Christmas Eve<br />have a good week<br /> Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952737526835053115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-75662936514757412782013-11-16T08:13:13.894-05:002013-11-16T08:13:13.894-05:00Carol it sounds like you had a lot of fun on your ...Carol it sounds like you had a lot of fun on your retreat. How lovely to get together. Stunning photos I so enjoyed looking through them. Its getting cold here in the UK at the moment with a little snow forecast this week xxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054810226159861473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-22786917739422067602013-11-16T08:07:33.927-05:002013-11-16T08:07:33.927-05:00Your gifts given and received are all beautiful. I...Your gifts given and received are all beautiful. It sounds an idyllic retreat, no pressure to do anything, just do what you want, when you want, with good friends. <br />No, not snow just yet, please tell me it's not coming across the pond.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599278077250469132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-24977487794530650212013-11-15T13:48:00.577-05:002013-11-15T13:48:00.577-05:00That retreat sounds so fun and cozy at the same ti...That retreat sounds so fun and cozy at the same time :) Big groups can be fun to meet friends and different persons but small groups are as fun!! We just enjoy in a different way, I think we enjoy it more. I would love to have a weekend out with other 3 or 4 crafters :)<br />Wonderful gifts!! And so lovely :)<br />Congratulations to the lucky winners!! :D<br /><br />I really think I still post a lot on my blog, even now, during pregnancy. I've seen so many people slowing down and saying it was all about the pregnancy.. not me. I still have a lot of motivation to post.. I just have fun with my blog! I can't tell you what motivates me more than that.. I think it's just so fun to share with my blogger friends :) I really enjoy it.<br />I like to keep it interesting too, of course ;) heheheh I always try to post pics, I think it's nice for those who visit and read, images are always nice to watch.. I think! :) And I try not to make long posts, because I blog in 2 languages, you know. I try to share themes along posts! heheeh<br />I will visit your friend's blogs for sure ;)<br />hugs!!!!♥ Niahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12196154007481540449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-9495086379356908092013-11-15T13:09:11.537-05:002013-11-15T13:09:11.537-05:00Sounds like you all had a wonderful time at your r...Sounds like you all had a wonderful time at your retreat, everyone's gifts are lovely.Karolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613986841074083598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-11336731227529682072013-11-15T13:06:36.976-05:002013-11-15T13:06:36.976-05:00Hi, Carol! I am glad you had a good time! Lovely g...Hi, Carol! I am glad you had a good time! Lovely gifts, the little sled is darling, i love it!<br />And you yard looks wonderful!<br />Have a wonderful day and enjoy your weekend!<br />Ana Paula.passionfruitprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660017995541054885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-25826244912606600102013-11-15T09:50:15.408-05:002013-11-15T09:50:15.408-05:00Wonderful retreat and I love all the things you an...Wonderful retreat and I love all the things you and your friends gave each other! <br /><br />Congrats to Barb and Chris too.<br /><br />Your backyard looks wonderful in it's winter beauty.Pam in ILhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699986749730800604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-74295838932409180552013-11-15T06:00:51.965-05:002013-11-15T06:00:51.965-05:00Goodness, snow! Hope it didn't stay around fo...Goodness, snow! Hope it didn't stay around for too long! How lovely to get together on your retreat. It's always nice to get-together with fellow stitchers and friends. Seems like many of us are having blogging burn-out at the moment. I know I haven't posted as regularly this year, time just seems to get away from me. Love all the goodies that you exchanged and lucky Barb and Chris winning your giveaways!Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03474581695820151565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-43477157642657594752013-11-15T05:21:30.062-05:002013-11-15T05:21:30.062-05:00I'd love to join such a retreat ! it seems you...I'd love to join such a retreat ! it seems you had a very great moment and I'm jealous =)<br />very beautiful gifts offered and received<br />I love the boxes you found ! <br />each detail is perfect ...as usual :)<br />I must admit that I also blog when I have a finish done (that's why there can be weeks before any update ! I stitch but don't finish my pieces quickly and I don't like posting WIPs =D ) and also the places we visit with hubby...because of my situation we 'travel' less this year...so less posts in 2013 ! I really hope it will change next year !!<br />congratulations to the lucky winners<br />have a great weekend my sweet friend<br />big big hugs<br />xxx<br />Valmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373778535862676383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293399242092873784.post-13223698320368610242013-11-14T20:49:04.536-05:002013-11-14T20:49:04.536-05:00Oh dear snow.... Happy that you got it and not us...Oh dear snow.... Happy that you got it and not us at least for this week. Yesterday was t-shirt weather for a whole day, today we are back in cozies and thermos, I know that stuff is right around the corner..... Love your presents that you gave and sweet ones you received. I am so happy you had a good time!Elizabeth Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889077988351507740noreply@blogger.com