tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post7173201536653101303..comments2023-10-15T04:42:29.610-04:00Comments on owen's olivia: What I have learned from blogging over the yearNancy@owensoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-6781353520673369462013-06-08T07:26:39.407-04:002013-06-08T07:26:39.407-04:00Yep, yep, & yep. I was never sure I wanted to...Yep, yep, & yep. I was never sure I wanted to put anything out there, well, simply because so much already was. However, I don't keep a diary AND I have learned so much from others, it was time to share. For every reason you write about here, I don't make a big deal out of what I do on my personal blog. On our guild blog, well, that's a different matter. I want people to see how far we've come; I want to grow our readership, & in turn, our guild; I want to inspire others; I want to highlight the creative process that quilting is. As I write this, it's time to pack for our guild meeting & SEW-day now. I'll be sure to come back tonight & read more. I think we're like-minded, and that's what it's all about, isn't it?SeeLifeMarvelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969916228151073760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-55654913418658608692013-06-07T13:16:36.827-04:002013-06-07T13:16:36.827-04:00Great info! Pretty much a lot of the things I am f...Great info! Pretty much a lot of the things I am feeling now. Thanks for sharing. I am pretty new and hoping to find my spot here sooner or later. Paula@TheSassyQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480947182666007928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-91777171223880066972012-10-15T21:55:36.170-04:002012-10-15T21:55:36.170-04:00Wow, you're putting so much pressure on yourse...Wow, you're putting so much pressure on yourself. I came over from YHL and their blog is HUGE but just try to relax and enjoy. I've been blogging since 2004. Four blogs in all and I have loved writing them all. My first blog was very personal, fraught with mistakes and bad etiquette but that was when blogs were pretty anonymous, I got away with it. I had a baby blog with tips and recipes so if I ever had a second child I would remember the things I learned. The third blog was when we built our second home and about that journey. I even recently got recognised on the street from that blog, that's strange I can tell you. Finally I opened a new and improved blog last year; it's an all-rounder family blog with everything that interests me. I love my blog. I only blog when I have something to say, usually during the week and I don't care if anyone reads it. I don't worry about it at all. Maybe I'm too relaxed! I have readers, I know that, but not one person is yet to comment...does it really matter? I didn't comment on my first blog until this year but had been reading many and for years. You know your blog seems great and if someone doesn't like what you provide then they can go elsewhere. Keep up the fine blogging. BTW your son’s bedroom is gorgeous. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016269317615138311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-26049425395001427992012-10-15T21:54:19.788-04:002012-10-15T21:54:19.788-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016269317615138311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-53959511811788755192012-10-15T21:52:24.539-04:002012-10-15T21:52:24.539-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016269317615138311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-17851550969400770242012-10-15T09:17:11.804-04:002012-10-15T09:17:11.804-04:00Hang in there Brad! Blogging can be difficult, es...Hang in there Brad! Blogging can be difficult, especially since we are basically throwing ourselves out into public. I think all bloggers experience ups and downs with it, but we continue on because we find it rewarding. I hope it works out for you, but ultimately, you have to decide that for yourself. I'm glad this post spoke to you. Thank you for letting me know! Best of luck in your endeavors!Nancy@owensoliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-29734444978682208462012-10-12T10:28:47.674-04:002012-10-12T10:28:47.674-04:00Hello! I stumbled upon your blog yesterday (I tri...Hello! I stumbled upon your blog yesterday (I tripped over the feature on YHL and fell face first in love) and now I find myself desperately trying to catch up. This post is inspiring because I'm new to blogging (my wife recently turned me on to it as a way to juice the writing gene I've been suppressing) and your experience is encouraging. I don't sew. My wife does the majority of the home decorating/design. I'm not a stay at home dad; I work 40 hours a week. However, I'm now a fellow blogger! Thanks again for this post, it was the kick in the butt I needed to motivate me, especially on days like today where I'm asking what did I get myself into.Bradhttp://mrwriteaway.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-11472132134873976162012-10-08T00:57:23.757-04:002012-10-08T00:57:23.757-04:00Before I started reading sewing blogs, I would mak...Before I started reading sewing blogs, I would make maybe a quilt every 2 years. Last year I made 8 and this year 7. Yes sometimes it's info overload, so i'll take a break, but bloggers are wonderful! Thank you for sharing your ideas and motivating us!Kristy fordhook1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01544252626144761657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-6388472105659167012012-09-27T22:57:14.756-04:002012-09-27T22:57:14.756-04:00Thank you so much Amira! That is very sweet of yo...Thank you so much Amira! That is very sweet of you to say. What are you studying?Nancy@owensoliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-11615812904993109432012-09-26T19:02:54.116-04:002012-09-26T19:02:54.116-04:00I love this post... Thanks for sharing..so much of...I love this post... Thanks for sharing..so much of the same thing I am going through too.. I have a pretty small blog which I started in June 12.. And Iam still learning.. I do agree it takes a lot of time.. Especially taking photo and I am quite short of time as I am a full time student.. Another thing, by becoming a blogger, I know how important it is for me to follow by gfc instead of just visiting often coz thats what make them happier..and I am following you today!!! Your blog is awesome and beautiful..don't stress yourself out, coz sometime it takes time and a bit of luck and patient.. Keep up the great work. I love your home!!!Amira@littlemushroomcaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359790390932734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-19490422035730837582012-09-18T09:24:55.487-04:002012-09-18T09:24:55.487-04:00Such a great post Nancy!! I feel the same about a ...Such a great post Nancy!! I feel the same about a lot of the points you made! Blogging is soooo much harder and more time consuming than I ever thought it would be. But I do thoroughly enjoy it. I think it's so important for us SAHM's to have something outside of being Mom that we can connect with, ya know?! And I also get the same reaction from some people when i tell them I blog!! (Enter crickets)<br /><br />Good point about the bigger blogs. When I first started reading blogs, I thought that the ones with tens of thousands of followers MUST be good!! But i do find them lacking inspiration and originality at times. Some of them I still follow solely for the purpose of being able to participate in their linky partys (terrible, I know!) It's so hard not to get caught up in the numbers game...I constantly compare myself to others and it gets me nowhere. And how did I miss the fact that YHL has 2 blogs?!?<br /><br />Keep being yourself and don't worry about offending anyone!! The ones who truly love you and your blog will see through it and stick with ya. Happy 1 year!1 Can't wait to see what you have in store for the next year, or two, or ten!<br />Sarah:)<br />Just keep being yourself because we love you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14107042708700167957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-49069286525863865922012-09-17T22:30:13.592-04:002012-09-17T22:30:13.592-04:00Hey Nancy, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about you...Hey Nancy, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your blog experience thus far. Happy Blog Anniversary! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-14649018116783761822012-09-14T08:52:39.340-04:002012-09-14T08:52:39.340-04:00It is nice to meet you too! Thank you for stoppin...It is nice to meet you too! Thank you for stopping in. I think you should do whatever you feel comfortable with. I am sure those who comment on your blog feel your love by you visiting them as well! I don't find it rude until I have commented on a blog repeatedly and there's never been a response. It just makes me think, "Does this person care about my input?" It's just a personal preference, and it's definitely a tricky one because you are not alone in feeling this way!<br />xo<br />nNancy@owensoliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-8628060290948654422012-09-13T06:33:02.686-04:002012-09-13T06:33:02.686-04:00Hi Nancy, I am one of those people who is an avid ...Hi Nancy, I am one of those people who is an avid blog reader but not a blogger myself so I don't come up as a follower. But I am a follower of yours! I get to your blog about once a week and catch up on your news. I love your writing style. I'm Australian so I don't know a lot of the retailers you refer to, so I'm learning lots. sarahleighATinternodeDOTonDOTnetSarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-62495918024957400802012-09-12T19:47:50.550-04:002012-09-12T19:47:50.550-04:00I really really enjoyed this post. My current blo...I really really enjoyed this post. My current blog is a year old, and it's the first one I've stuck with and watched grow. I love it so much and have met so many wonderful people. I agree--these people are still buddies, even though I don't see them face to face. I am feeling kind of guilty about not responding to all of the comments at my blog! I tried to do it right at the blog, but it seemed to take away my time from commenting back on their blog. But I'm going to rethink it after reading your post. Maybe a reply back by email is the way to go. I stopped by from the Create and Share linkup. Nice to meet you!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323040221071835269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-4937347038957037752012-09-12T17:17:16.675-04:002012-09-12T17:17:16.675-04:00Thank you! It is so hard to make sure readers und...Thank you! It is so hard to make sure readers understand your voice, but I think most times I just cross my fingers hoping people get it! Haha. I try not to sweat about having a home blog and sewing blog. Like you, it's best to share what you love!Nancy@owensoliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-15723499515124763832012-09-12T10:08:41.960-04:002012-09-12T10:08:41.960-04:00Thanks Emma! You should post with whatever makes ...Thanks Emma! You should post with whatever makes you comfortable and happy! I think in general people just want to learn more about you. You'll figure it out! xoNancy@owensoliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151925593548938961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-29259642012287746462012-09-12T00:31:44.579-04:002012-09-12T00:31:44.579-04:00Such a great post! I keep finding myself going bac...Such a great post! I keep finding myself going back and editing my template to something better, or finding old posts with photos that I haven't properly sources. I never thought I would spend as much time blogging as I have been, but right now, I really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794879572348117254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-6416550409875582002012-09-11T21:27:10.726-04:002012-09-11T21:27:10.726-04:00Love the post! Even with out pics I read the whol...Love the post! Even with out pics I read the whole thing through! I agree with everything you said. SO now I dont have to write a similar blog I can just link to yours, with permission. LOL! I agree unless you have time to write to get the sponsor ships and followers you need to write for you. Thats what I do. BTW I also look at the pageviews because many read in reader or with the next button and dont have times to leave comments.Lucky Duck Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968961207550409189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-19534294862723048172012-09-11T16:53:24.638-04:002012-09-11T16:53:24.638-04:00This is such a great post Nancy! You put into wor...This is such a great post Nancy! You put into words so many things that I feel about blogging! I am so glad we are internet buddies!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201021696156401734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-32354480965942954492012-09-11T16:39:48.029-04:002012-09-11T16:39:48.029-04:00GREAT post! I feel the same about making my blog ...GREAT post! I feel the same about making my blog fit in a certain "niche." I love all types of crafting and decorating, and I'm going to share what I love! And I, like you, struggle with making sure my voice comes through in a post. Thanks so much for sharing this!Pitter and Glinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15319142318248595961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-24969745549330925782012-09-11T16:38:06.699-04:002012-09-11T16:38:06.699-04:00Also, I finally changed my no reply status-- haha!...Also, I finally changed my no reply status-- haha!liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-28171287226219034802012-09-11T16:37:41.419-04:002012-09-11T16:37:41.419-04:00I agree completely. Seriously, with every single ...I agree completely. Seriously, with every single point. As far as worrying about finding your blogging niche-- don't. Write about whatever you want to write about. It's your blog. I used to feel like I shouldn't add posts in about my everyday life or something that goes along with being an art teacher (like I should only post about sewing), but I realized that my blog is supposed to be about my interests. And it's far more interesting to read blogs that have variety. I think, anyway. What I love about blogging the most is the connection I now have with other creative ladies around the world-- like you! And you know you are probably one of the closest bloggers to me, geographically speaking. liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-59029269932914129842012-09-11T16:02:50.555-04:002012-09-11T16:02:50.555-04:00What an interesting post. I have definitely found ...What an interesting post. I have definitely found it difficult to know where to draw the line between my crafts style posts and home life. For example, I wanted to blog about my son's birthday today but also feel reticent to share everything!<br /><br />EmmaMade by Mrs Jones xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03966617495643541795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372342528798706517.post-65323701985319868002012-09-11T14:41:23.679-04:002012-09-11T14:41:23.679-04:00So interesting to read your thoughts. I've con...So interesting to read your thoughts. I've considered the replying to comments thing a ton. I love my comments and always read them, usually several times! But I only reply if there is a question or I have something specific to say. I've thought about replying to each one, but so often that just means 'thanks' and in many cases I also read commenters blogs so I would rather post a comment on their site... Reading this though has me thinking about it again!<br /><br />It's definately a time consuming but very rewarding activity this blogging.<br /><br />-LillyMama Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489450713167896817noreply@blogger.com