… I began my adventures in blogland with a very nervous first post from my sewing room.
To tell you the truth, I was not at all convinced that anyone would be the slightest bit interested in my ‘wee bits o’ nonsense’ (aka sewing projects). But I was amazed how quickly I was made to feel welcome in the blogging community with lovely comments and words of encouragement. Bloglanders are such a friendly bunch 🙂
Looking back over my blog I realize that I have created a colourful little journal of my life in stitches! I didn’t think about that aspect of blogging when I started out, so it’s an unexpected and happy bonus!
One year on and I would like to thank you all for reading my words, looking at my pictures, checking out my tutorials and for all your wonderful encouragement and amazingly generous comments! I can’t tell you how much you brighten my day by taking time out of your busy lives to share your thoughts with me! It is particularly heart warming when someone tells me that they have been inspired by something they have seen on my blog! And I have to pinch myself when I see a Sewing Room Secrets project on Pinterest! That still freaks me out every time! (in a good way!!)
I have picked out 12 of my favourite makes and posts from the past 12 months and hope you will humour me as I take a little trip down memory lane…
‘Morning Star’ … a journey of a thousand stitches
Thank you for your company this past year … having you along for the journey has really been a blessing ♥
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*Edited: I will be taking a step back from blogging for a while, as I will not be able to devote as much time to it in the coming months, due to other demands in my life right now. I will still be ‘around’, working on my Love Entwined quilt and drafting several new patterns for my Etsy shop, but unfortunately blogging will have to take a back seat for now. I will try to pop back from time to time with updates when I can, but for now I bid you all a fond farewell and happy stitching! Love & hugs, Natalie xx
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I’ll look forward to your return – I so enjoy the things you make!
Awww I only just found you! Ah well I will have to catch up on all the lovely things I missed 😉
Me encanto tu blog tienes cosas preciosas
A lovely round up Natalie. I hope that all is well? I shall miss your blog posts, but please do not feel guilty!! I look forward to the snippets of your quilt and I shall keep checking your facebook page. My very best wishes, Sarah xo
Congrats on your one year mark, you have made some beautiful things.
thank you for the beautiful creations all these while.. it has been a source of inspiration.. have a great holiday and hope to see you around soon.. 😀
Hi Natalie. You always seem to write so easily but is it really? or do you sit for ages, scribbling things down, then erasing them to start again? I’ve loved reading your blog and will miss you but life does get in the way. I can’t do much of anything right now, too many demands which would make me feel guilty if I didn’t devote my time to them. Guilt? am sure it’s a female thing. Anyway, love looking at your twelve favs, all so beautiful and inspiring. Take care until the next blog edition. xx
It was a delight to review all your lovely projects.
Hace poco tiempo que sigo tu blog, tienes cosas preciosas!
Your work is just beautiful Natalie and it’s been such a treat to visit you over the last year…..Hoping you will be back with us soon…you will be missed!
Susan x
Will look forward to more lovely posts and makes when you are able to return to blogging!
What a lovely post. I love bloging and blogland I have made loads for friends.
Julie xxxxxxxx
Enjoy your sabbatical and we will be here for when you return 🙂
Chris x
Oh golly, I only just found you yesterday and now you are going on holiday. Too sad!
Have a nice break, I look forward to your return.
Best wishes
Linda
Taupo
New Zealand
I will miss you and your lovely work. I love looking at all the items you make. Enjoy your time away from the blog, please return. Spokane, Washington, USA
Your work is so lovely!
I only recently discovered your wonderful blog!
I just have to say WOW I love Lola! So amazing!
As well as everything else you have shown!
Laura xx
Lovely projects, hope to see you back soon!
Hi Natalie! I started my blog about three months after you. I’ve really enjoyed following your blog and seeing all the lovely things you’ve made. Seeing your twelve favourites really was a stroll down a very pretty memory lane. I’m a follower so when you are able to post again I will be waiting! Thanks for all the lovely posts!
all i do is quilt, you make some cute stuff on your blog