What I love about a journey is that no matter how well you plan, there are usually elements of surprise, new experiences you could not have anticipated, and often growth in unexpected ways. And this last year has held all of that for me.
The first block swap hosted by A Quilter's Table was a roaring success, and as overwhelming as it was at times, totally fun. And now I'm in the midst of the Triple-Zip Along, which is proving to be equally enjoyable, and honestly, the whole side-trip with the Triple-Zip has been one of those "who would have thought" experiences that continues to reap rewards.
When I began blogging, I never could have imagined the great friendships that would be forged, and to actually meet many of those friends this past year has been a pleasure beyond words.
I still find surprise around every corner, it seems. Whether it's the month's batch of bee blocks, a sew-along that pops up, new techniques I find to try, or sweet comments that just make my day. All of that is just so gratifying.
Thank you for being part of this last year's journey. You know darned well we're in this together, and it all wouldn't be so wonderful without our individual contributions. The community we've built is an amazing thing, and I'm honored to be a part of it with all of you.
So again Thank You! I'd love to mark this occasion at A Quilter's Table with a little giveaway. Considering fabric is never far from my mind, and probably yours too, I thought a gift certificate would be appropriate. So celebrate with me by leaving a comment on this post, and on Saturday, I'll choose a random winner to receive a $40 gift certificate to Pink Chalk Fabrics. ***This giveaway is now closed. Thank you!***
Have a great day, and savor the journey.
i'm so glad to have met you (in real life, even!!) and that we're part of the same community :) xo
ReplyDeleteHappy 2nd anniversary! You've taught me so much, I'm so glad to have met you here in the blog world! Looking forward to much more.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilts. Congratulations on making 2 years! I just started my business in August and hope it proves to be as successful as yours has been. There is something so gratifying about making something with your own two hands and it is so great that you've found a way to make it part of your daily life.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to count you among my friends Debbie!
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary! i had so much fun making my triple zip that i am planning at least a couple more!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Thank you for your encouragement and sharing your talent! You do beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I so admire you creative bloggers. Please keep on going!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, Debbie! I love coming to your blog or checking out your Flickr photostream because I know there will always be something really amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great two years you have had! I can always come over here and find something new and fun. Here's to the next two years and beyond!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and think it's great. Happy anniversary.
ReplyDeleteI just found you a couple months ago and have you on my google reader - love keeping up with whatever you are working on - here is to more years of blogging for you - I'm going into my 7th year of blogging and love it.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your blog Debbie and I'm planning on making at least one of your cute Triple Zip pouches!
ReplyDeleteWow congratulations! What a success you've become in just two short years winning contests and hosting qals! I always enjoy reading what you are up to.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! We met at Sewing Summit in October and I've been following you since I returned home. I love watching your progress on
ReplyDeleteyour projects and keeps me moving on my WIPs!
Thanks for the continued inspiration!
Happy Anniversary, Debbie! I started following your blog recently and love it...
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversay! You have so many great projects to love and I look forward to watching you create many more!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and thank you for a great blog! I'm loving the triple-zip along!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary. I'm already an enthusiastic follower and a big fan of the triple zipper!
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Congrats on your anniversary and thanks for being you!
ReplyDeleteI started following your blog a few months back - keep up the good blogging. Just keep being yourself!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your anniversary! I injoy reading your blog and your work is always an inspiration for me :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Even though I'm not a quilter (yet?), I enjoy following your blog and seeing the lovely work you do. And then of course there's that Triple Zip that has me in its grip! ;) And donuts, and framed purses......
ReplyDeleteHappy 2nd Anniversary!!!! I found your blog through the flickr group, Triple-Zip Along. I recently opened my flickr account and your group is the first sew-along I have ever done. I must say I really enjoyed myself. I enjoyed making your triple zip pouch. It was really fun and I will be posting photos soon. I am also going to start another . Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the grey fabric with the "olives" on it. I have not seen it in the color. I love reading your blog and seeing the things that you come up with. Thanks for sharing your sewing journey.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am proud to have one of your little quilt, the grey and yellow one hang in my sewing room. I am just about to cute up the fabric for the Triple-zip along.
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Best wishes on your second anniversary! I have loved your output and posts, continue the good work :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on two years of great blogging. Always enjoy reading your blog with my coffee in the morning.
ReplyDeleteEeek, what a fabulous prize! Congrats Debbie on 2 years (we started at a very similar time). Of course I first caame across you in the 4x5 bee and I've loved visiting your blog and seeing your lovely makes and delicious recipes. Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh congrats on your two year anniversary! It is so nice to have a look back at this past year and see all those beautiful things you have created! I am so thrilled to have met you (even if it is only online) and shared in this journey!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on two years of blogging. I started following your blog only a few weeks ago and I love to read every single blog. I am also part of your triple zip along (my first quilt along) and I am fascinated. Thank you for sharing so many interesting things. Martina
ReplyDeleteHappy 2 years! I love the kiss-clasp clutch/bag you've got pictured in this post. Here's to another year!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I found you through the triple-zip tutorial, and I'm very glad I did! Your blog is fun to read.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2 years and here's to many more! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I have been following you for a while. I enjoy your posts. You have inspired me to start a few more projects than I really have time for but hey, we all need UFOs.
ReplyDeleteOh, already two years! My congratulations to you, Debbie! I know you from a few swaps and sewalongs we did together and I love the beautiful things you create... :)))
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday! And such a lovely giveaway too. I am so glad to call you my friend - you are a constant inspiration to me and great fun too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary friend! It has been so fun to get to know each other these last 2 years. I can't believe it's been that long already. I am so proud to see how much you've accomplished and how awesome you are. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on two wonderful years!
ReplyDeleteHappy Two Years! I have been ejoying the Triple Zip Along and am looking forward to what the next year brings! :)
ReplyDeleteDebbie, you've been a blessing to so many people in this online community -- me included. I'm always so inspired by everything that you share with us. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I have so enjoyed getting to know you through your quilts. And I am so blessed to own one! Happy Anniversary, my friend!
ReplyDeleteOh happy Anniversary. I haven't been following long, but I am so happy I happened upon your blog. You are talented and entertaining. ja21ke@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You've accomplished alot in two years. I'm enjoying the Triple Zip along; working on my second pouch now.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Debbie! You have done so many amazing things these last two years!I am so glad that we have become friends and I cannot wait to see what year 3 holds for you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I just finished my first Triple Zip Bag. I haven't had a chance to photograph it yet for the Flickr group, but I will soon.
ReplyDeletecongratulations!! how exciting for you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. I've been reading your blog for about a year and quilting for about a year and a half. I learn so much from bloggers so thank you for all of the time and effort it takes.
ReplyDeleteHooray! A fabric gift certificate giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 2 years blogging. I've only been with you about 6 months, but I have only been back to quilting about 6 months. I enjoyed your look at some of the things you've done over the past year. Look forward to seeing more growth in the coming year.
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Happy 2 Years! It is really awesome that you have made it this far. I could only hope to do as well as you in two years!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Debbie, on finding your quilting niche! I think I've been following you pretty much from the get-go and you've been a wonderful inspiration and encouragement for me, a relative quilting beginner. Thanks for what you bring to this amazing online quilting community!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHooray! I've enjoyed reading along with you. And I'm pumped about your sew-along with the new Patchwork Please book!!
ReplyDeleteIt's been lovely to meet you, both online and briefly at Sewing Summit :o0
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I'm happy I found you sometime las year. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. I found you during a hop along(I read,not participate),and am glad I found you. Such pretty "things" you do.
ReplyDeleteHappy two years! Thanks for sharing your journey! : )
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blogiversary! I love everything you make, you inspire me! Will get to cutting out my triple zip soon!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I have enjoyed your blog and the bees and swaps that we have been in over the last 2 years. Wishing you many more blogging years!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary and thanks for sharing your gorgeous projects with us all. I always enjoy reading your posts and I really enjoyed making your triple-zip pouch!
ReplyDeleteHappy happy bloggie anniversary!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Debbie! You have done a lot in a couple of years. But I think most of your success is because you are so sweet supportive of others! You rock!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Deb. And here's to many many more years of happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the first two years! Looking forward to many future posts and projects. OMGosh I just realized that my blog will be one year old next month! I still feel like such a newbie!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on two years. I always enjoy seeing your quilts and hearing about your gatherings around the table.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on two years!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary, Debbie! I'm so glad to get to sew with you this next year!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years! I am trying to make the jump to blogger, and find your comments very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I am very happy you started a blog, I get inspiration every time I visit!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, and what a generous way to celebrate! I haven't been 'here' for the entire two years, but I'm glad to have found you through Leanne and her first triple zip. I made my first one yesterday and just uploade my pic to the flickr group. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt is always fun to see what you're up to. May the next years be filled with many more adventures!
ReplyDeleteI just recently started a blog of my own after following some for almost a year. Just made your triple zip bag this week. Love following your blog and seeing the wonderful things you create.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!! Here's to many more!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your blog and creativity!
congrats always glad to read your blog . thanks
ReplyDeleteSavor the Journey... those are words to live by! Thanks so much and congratulations on 2 years of blogging.
ReplyDeleteit's been more fun for us seeing you sew and grow!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 lovely years of blogging!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your two year anniversary. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary and many more!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years of blogging. I just found you through the Triple-Zip-Along and I look forward to seeing what the next year brings.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary & well done on a terrific blog! And thanks for the triple zip along, I'm waiting for the weekend to get started but can't wait!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteYou have done a lovely job with your blog. I really love reading about all that you're up to!
Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing your journey.
ReplyDeleteHope it had been a wonderful two years and that you have many more :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary and here's to many more! I enjoy reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on an awesome two years!
ReplyDeleteWowee! What a generous giveaway! Thanks very much for sharing your triple zip project with us. It has been an educational and humbling experience, teaching me that after 30 years of sewing, I'm not the expert sewist I would like to believe I am! I appreciate the chance to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to have a seat at your Quilter's Table. As a blogger in my first year....this gives me hope for my blogging journey! If you could give me one piece of advice for a successful blog....what would it be. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow Debbie. Very generous! Your blog is one I check first every day ; )
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie for sharing your experiences, they set a great example for the rest of us!
ReplyDeletecongratulation on the two year mark! Love your blog and how generous you are with your comments and encouragement.
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing quilter/sewer, Debbie! I'm so glad our paths crossed. I'm wishing you continued success!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2 years!!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog, the sewing and the recipes. Thanks for the information and entertainment.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and may your journey continue to encourage us and inspire us! You are a blessing to our community!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your anniversary! I really like when I find bloggers who live close to me, and I've loved following your blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 2 year anniversary. I've yet to take the plunge into blogging. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the 2 years Debbie - I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of TATT posts and your beautiful and inspiring projects!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, I love to read your blog and see your projects.
ReplyDeleteI've really been enjoying your fresh modern take on design. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2 years! You don't look a day over 23 months! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I've been following you for 20 of those months... linked over here from a sweet comment you left on flickr, and added your link to my Google Reader... I've really enjoyed reading your blog these past two years!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I have so enjoyed your blog..I am looking forward to working on the triple zip and other projects you inspire.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cecile
Happy blogiversary! It was such a treat meeting you at Summit and I'm having a blast watching all the Triple Zips pop up in the Flickr group. I'm off to stitch up mine!
ReplyDeleteI just want to wish you a very happy belated Blogaversary and to say how happy I am I found you and I hope you count me your friend like I count you.
ReplyDeletexoxo! congrats love!
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