Ok ok, so the title of this post makes it sound like there's a marching band or something. Which maybe there is over here on my end!
This little blog is one year old as of last Friday!
[in no certain order] In one year of blogging I have:
- Taught myself everything I know about quilting...I've never taken a class nor was I taught to sew by my mom/grandma/etc. I've soaked it all up through blogs and a lot of trial and error [mostly error]! Thanks, guys!
- Spent hundreds of dollars on fabrics and notions and accessories for my sewing machine
- Had a booth at a huuuge craft fair
- Cursed a lot as I ripped millions of stitches out over the course of the year
- Realized that I don't have a lot of patience for being bad at something
- Accepted my first, and then additional, commissioned projects
- Opened an Etsy shop
- Created PDF embroidery and cross-stitch patterns
- Started making my own clothing
- Been hired to teach quilting classes at a LQS
- Participated in 5 swaps so far
- Encountered countless blank stares from people who don't get why a 23-year-old quilts
- Conducted an apartment search based on the fact that I wanted/needed a room for my sewing to grow
- Joined my first online sewing bee
- Pulled 3 all-nighters to finish quilts for certain occasions
- Been accepted to an e-zine and a newsstand magazine for my sewing/patterns
- Decorated my apartment in more patchwork than should probably be allowed for 1000 sq ft
I'm pretty proud of what I've accomplished so far with this little random venture of mine and pretty excited to see where I have yet to go on this journey. I love having a useful hobby that isn't common among my friends. I love having a place online to connect with people who get it.
As a thank you for following along on this crazy ride I'd like to host a giveaway for a mini quilt, made by yours truly. This mini quilt will feature a block that I'm currently working into a pattern...it's a 24" block, so the mini will be a decent size. I'm not going to give any sneak peeks of the design, but it does involve curves and was completely inspired by The Sometimes Crafter's Retro Flowers quilt! The winner will get to choose the desired color scheme, and then I will have a month to make and ship the mini. Plus there might be some other goodies thrown in too :)
If this is something you're interested in, please leave a comment on this post by 12 pm EST Friday October 26th and I will randomly choose a winner. Open to anyone in the world.
Well sure, I'm interested! Happy blog birthday. You have accomplished so much!
ReplyDeleteHappy one year blogiversary!!! How fun! I love pink, so if I get the mini I'd like a pink theme. Or red and black. Or aqua/teal and lime green. Haha. I'd love anything homemade. Homemade gifts are the best <3
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on how much you have accomplished. That is quite a list. Can't wait to see what happens in the next year!
ReplyDeleteWow you have accomplished so much (I'm jealous you discovered quilting so young - I wish I had as it is the BEST thing I've ever done!!). I would love to win one of your handmade goodies! It would take pride of place in my little house :)
ReplyDeletewoohooo, congrats and happy blog birthday, i'd love to win a mini - I told steve to order me a must-stash one for christmas! hahaha
ReplyDeleteCongratulations (I celebrated my 2nd yr today) and good luck to many more.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and happy blogiversary! :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a year! I recently found your blog and am looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a list! I love a mystery, so thank you for the giveaway, one way or another I'll be looking forward to seeing how it turns out :)
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary! Your list of accomplishments is impressive and inspiring and I can't wait to see more to come!
ReplyDeleteWooo! Congrats! It's been an awesome quilty year for you - here's to many more :) (I also always get those looks about "why is that 22 year old quilting?") I would be PSYCHED to win a mini quilt from you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your one year! I assure you you've accomplished more in a year than I will in ten, but so it goes! I've loved reading your blog. I didn't realize you were entirely self-taught-- just tonight I encouraged an acquaintance that "knew I quilted a bit" and who wanted to try making a quilt for her forthcoming godson. I sent her all of the great online and book resources I know! I'll have to be sure to point her to your blog as evidence that yes, she can teach herself with great success!
ReplyDeleteWOW, that's a LOT, and in just a year! Happy Blogiversary! I'm interested (and intrigued)!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Sounds like an exciting year though :) A mini would be fun!
ReplyDeleteWow! I wish I could say I have done 1/4 of that! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Congrats, Rebecca! That's an impressive list for a year -- can't wait to see what you do in year 2. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Making a list of what's been accomplished is such a good idea - we often forget and get overwhelmed by what isn't done. So good for you!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 1 year! As a new sewer and quilter, I'm impressed by all that you've accomplished. I can't imagine doing all of that in one year. (Side note - I'm having a lot of fun with the sew-along. Excited for my dress!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first blogiversary, you have been busy! Wishing you many more fruitful years of stitching.
ReplyDeleteWow congratulations! I like your list of the things you have accomplished. It's better to start sewing when you're younger, you can get so involved in it....as well as the whole spending reckless amounts of money too =D
ReplyDeleteHappy one year!! Mine was last week I think and I totally bonked on doing some post about it. I don't understand why young twenty somethings being quilters is strange - I get the same looks!
ReplyDeleteHappy one year blog-day! Looking forward to more of your posts!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on what seems like a busy (and awesome) bloggy year! May the next one be just as good :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Blogiversary!! You've accomplished so much I'm totally jealous. Wishing you many happy blog posts ahead. And yes I love mini-quilts.
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all your accomplishments! I would love a mini quilt made by you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI would love a mini quilt made by you!
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Congratulations Rebecca! You've gotten so much done in one year-- it's truly amazing!
ReplyDeletethat is an amazingly impressive list for one year!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteI started teaching myself how to quilt this year and you're one of the first blogs I followed!