Happy Friday! Happy July (can you believe it’s July already?)! And happy blogiversary! Yes, exactly eight years ago I started A Quilting Life as a way to journal my sewing and quilting projects. I hadn’t been able to do a very good job of keeping track of things up to that point, and I remember thinking that a blog might be the best way to go…even if nobody ever looked at the blog but me.
I get a little emotional about it as each blogiversary rolls around, because I am
so grateful for all of the opportunities blogging has brought to me. I’m ever so grateful for the inspiration I get from others, for the friendships that have developed as a result of this blog, and for the opportunities I’ve been able to have because of quilting and the amazing people in the quilting world.
Because of this on-line quilting community I have been able to learn so much more quickly than I would have on my own. I truly appreciate every comment of kindness and instruction and have been inspired and motivated by more people than I can count.
I know blogging has changed a bit since I first started. I don’t think people leave as many comments as in the earlier days, but we are all so busy…and there are so many forms of social media pulling us in many directions. I do love Instagram for the ability to quickly post, share, and be inspired, but my heart is in my blog. There is just so much more you can say and share in a blog post than in an Instagram post!
My goal for A Quilting Life is to keep working to make it even better–to provide inspiration and instruction and helpful tidbits for quilters at all levels. I hope to share everything I can so that others might come to love and appreciate this wonderful art form and past time. Whether you are new here or have been following along for a longer time, I hope you’ll continue on the journey!
Every summer for the past couple of years I have tried to do something to celebrate the blog’s anniversary and to express my appreciation to everyone who has helped make it what it is. A couple of years ago I posted the Summer Organizing series, last year I presented the Summer Sampler project, and this year I will have a Scrappy Quilt tutorial (beginning next week). I’m also offering 25% off everything in my Etsy shop with the coupon code AQUILTINGLIFE from now through July 4th.
Thanks so very much for your friendship and support…have a wonderful weekend!
PS…the Simple Small parade of Star Bright mini quilts will be tomorrow!
Susan Smith says
Happy Blogiversary! I LOVE your blog and read every post, whether I comment or not! Please keep it up!
Greta says
Happy Blogiversary, Sherri! I like your blog very much! It's so inspiring and helpful! Thank you for sharing!
Lisa Marie says
Wow, eight years, congratulations! I always enjoy your blog, thanks for the inspiration!
Sheila says
Happy Blogiversary!!I'm a new quilter, I took a class at my local quilt shop the first of the year and did your Happy Friday quilt pattern. That's when I found your blog and have been following since then.
Happy 4th!
gailss says
Wow…congrats on your "Blogiversary" Sherri and can't tell you how much I enjoy reading and all the great info I get by following your blog. I think I enjoy it as much as you enjoy writing it! Anyway…..thanks and Happy 4th.
Gail
KathyinMN says
Happy blogiversary! Thanks for all of the content you put out. I've been following you for, I'd guess two years?, and your posts always delight me when they come up in my feed. It's a lot of work to keep a blog, just wanted to say thanks!
farmhousequilter8 says
I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks Paula in KY
Susie Hoover says
Happy Blogiversary!!! I started my own blog for the very same reasons …. keep track of what I'm working on. Love your posts!
Hildy says
Happy Blogiversary! Wow, 8 years that's a long time congrats to it! And yes, I love your blog and I'm so happy that you still write almost every day thanks for that:-)
Coral says
From Carol,
Well done Sherri. I love the colours f your quilts. Very inspiring and refreshing. I love your blog and all the things you do. Just my cup of tea. Thank you.
Needled Mom says
Happy blogiversary, Sherrie. I've always enjoyed your fresh look in your work.
Janet says
Happy blogiversary !!!! Hope for many more years of fabric, designs, tutorials,and great all around quilt goodness on your blog ?
mary says
I, too, read your blog daily and love what you do. Thanks for sharing your talent and expertise.
Janet says
Happy blogiversary !!!! Hope for many more years of fabric, designs, tutorials,and great all around quilt goodness on your blog ?
Little Quiltsong says
Happy Anniversary Sherri!! I'm glad you still like blog posts. I enjoy reading your blogs and all the wonderful info you share in them. Thank You!
Brenda says
Congratulations Sherri!! Thanks for all your inspiration and I hope to be reading your blog for many more years.
Quilty says
Happy Blogiversary!!
Nancy says
Happy Blogiversary!. May you blog for many more years. I love the inspiration that I find on your blog. Thank you for staying active in blogging.
Lara B. says
Happy blog anniversary – Eight years is something to be so proud of Sherri!
Vicki H says
Happy Blogversary. I hope there are many more.
Angela Smith says
Happy Blogversary!! Love following your blog and read every post!! I have really enjoyed your Fat Quarter Shop videos, you did great, you should do more!!
carol fun says
I always enjoy your blog posts… don't leave comments as often as I should… congrats on the anniversary! I look forward to the scrappy project for the summer!
~Laurie~ says
Happy blogiversary! I'm so glad you've continued to blog – you're one of the only blogs that I read as each post comes out. You give me inspiration and I love seeing what you create! Plus your fabric lines – yummy! Cheers to many more years with blogging and creating 🙂
Peggy Wilson says
I do enjoy reading your blog! I like blog posts to read at night to settle down for sleep, and I love to read them while taking a break during the day. I get an email notifying me of a new post from you and love that feature. IG is fun for quick pics and comments from friends. Happy blogiversary. Thanks for all your tips and tricks and time given to us!
Jan Richardson says
Happy Blogiversary!! I don't comment much, but I want you to know that your blog is one of my favorites! I always check it out with each new post. Love the look of your quilts. Thank you for your wonderful blog.
Jan
Leslie says
Happy Anniversary! I love looking at your blog and I miss people blogging including myself! I think I am going to start up again! off to snag a pattern too, thank you for the coupon code!
Gilda says
Congratulations on your anniversary! I really enjoy your blog, videos and patterns and am looking forward to the summer scrappy quilt tutorial!
Shelor Robin says
Happy Blogiversary–have enjoyed reading and traveling with you!
Janan Doster says
Happy BLOGiversary! I guess this is a new word! I have just been following you for about 1-1/2 years now, and I am so touched by your sweet comments and thoughts about blogging, and your readers. I love your blog, your photos, your projects, and your tips and instructions you share with us. I get so much inspiration from YOU! You are a very talented designer and quilter and I have to tell you that your blog inspired me to start my blog as a fabric journal. I started my blog as a fabric and quilt journal too. Its nice to have a record of times and quilts that I have made. Its fun too! I agree that a lot of people now I don't think take the time to read blogs, but I do. I love them! And especially yours! I love the four patch quilt by the way, I am also a fan of Fig Tree fabics!
Karen says
Yay for you and your blog! It's one of my top 5 favorites, and I follow about 50 blogs, I think. Keep the posts, inspiration, and fun coming. I appreciate the time you put into it; please know that others get a lot out of your efforts.
peggy hendrick says
Miss a day of A Quiting Life (and Sherri) and you miss a day of inspiration…You may be the reason I have so many things on my "to make" list and my "wish list"! Congratulations on your 8 years and here's to many, many, more!
linynp says
Yeah to blogversary!!!!!!! Congratulations!
KMSC says
Congratulations, Sherri on your 8th blogiversary! Your blog was one of the first quilting blogs I found, at least 7 years ago. I've been reading and enjoying it ever since. Thanks for the years of inspiration (and correct grammar and spelling).
Christina says
Thank you so much for the inspiration you provide on your blog, and happy anniversary! I just started quilting in the last year, but I used to be a prolific blogger about stamping and card making, and I know it is hard work to create content, photograph, and write posts. I rarely have time to comment on blogs or Instagram these days (my kids are 8 & 10 and at their peak "busy-ness"), but I appreciate the time and love you put in to what you post. Also, I am absolutely smitten over the Desert Bloom fabrics! Rarely do I truly love all the fabrics in a collection, but this one is absolute perfection. I can't wait to get my hands on some of it this fall!
Connie Kresin Campbell says
Happy Blogiversary, Sherri! I always enjoy visiting your blog and it has been fun to watch everything you do! Love your fabric lines too!
Diane says
Happy Blog Anniversary! I am very much looking forward to your visit to Prairie Star Quilt Group. I signed up for your workshop. Diane
Michele says
Congratulations on the anniversary. It truly is amazing all that we are able to learn from each other. Many the next year be as great as this one has for you.
Karen says
Happy blog anniversary. Thank you for keeping me inspired.
Cheryl B. says
Happy anniversary! I'm a fairly new follower and took my first quilting class 40 years ago! Retiring in less than a month and can't wait to improve my skills since working full time and raising 3 busy daughters left no time to sew.
Tiff says
Looking forward to your scrappy quilt tutorial! Thank you