Tuesday, January 31, 2023

12 Years

Who would have guessed when I tentatively began blogging in 2011, that I'd still be at it 12 years later? Certainly not me.

I've often referred to the blog here as my creative home. Sure, other social media platforms have come and gone; but here is where I've shared about nearly every project I've made in those 12 years, where I've shared the random tutorial; and especially early on, shared about my love of the table. Honestly, I've yet to even think about leaving it behind.

Rather than share a bunch of quilts from over the years, I chose just one photo to include in today's post, taken last evening as I wrapped up working for the day on puzzling my Seattle MQG block of the month blocks together. They got me thinking that I never ever, back in 2011, would have ventured to make an improv quilt block. Definitely I wouldn't have even attempted puzzling differently-sized blocks together like I'm doing this week. I was insecure about choosing fabrics for any new project, and always sought out a friend's advice when doing so. I like that now it's all familiar, or at least a welcome challenge.

I also like that this photo reflects a work in progress. Just like A Quilter's Table. The beginnings of both are clear, with their purposes known. The ends, not so much. I still like the concept of it all being a journey of sorts. And I'm excited to just keep going, day by day.

Just for fun, I brought back the tabs along the top of the page showing ALL THE QUILTS I've made during my years of blogging. Usually I only share the most recent several years, but they're all there - at least for a bit. Just click on a tab and you can see that year's finished quilts. I was a bit shocked, as I realized how sparse some of those early blog posts were, especially when it came to a quilt finish.... very few details about fabrics or thread. Often no photo of the full completed quilt. Just interesting.

Times have changed, haven't they? So has the nature of A Quilter's Table, but the key element has always been you. Your interest and affirmation and friendship has made it what it is. You have made it a joy to share. Thank you for being here! It means so much.

11 comments:

  1. Happy 12 years! I'm so glad you are here, and continue to be here. You have inspired me several times throughout the years I've followed you. You got me started with improv, and I'm so glad. Thank you for sharing your quilting life with us!

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  2. Happy blog-iversary! I'm so thankful to have 'met' you online and I really appreciate that you continue to use your blog. I find blogs/websites to feel more like home than the frantic social media sites. I look forward to continuing to see where your journey takes you!

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  3. Time flies doesn't it? And thank you and congratulations for sharing your creative quilt life! I've been inspired and encouraged by your adventure.
    I think blogging is like keeping a journal as opposed to the 'frantic social media sights' as Yvonne said, where new ideas are thrown out like a tornado blurring all sense of reality.
    I love that you are keeping it real, again thank you Debbie

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  4. I rarely comment but I always read your blog posts and enjoy every one of them. Congratulations on sticking with the blog. IG is okay but the real story is always revealed on the blog. I have been posting to my blog for 15 1/2 years and I have no intention of stopping either.

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  5. 12 years of blogging is awesome. Big congratulations! To the next 12 years together - blogging, sewing, and inspiration. xo

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  6. Congratulations on your blogiversary! I know blogging isn't as popular as it once was but it's still my favorite way to document my journey and connect with other quilters.

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  7. You've come a long way baby! Thinking about how and what you made when you began... and now look at your creations. It's wonderful that you've kept up with blogging about your growth for 12 years. Such an effort requires commitment and dedication; you've certainly got both! Your Seattle BOM blocks are super, and I know the next step of puzzling them together is "you" - where you really shine with improv. Your finished top will no doubt be amazing. Happy blogiversary! Here's to another 12 years! Cheers.

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  8. I think I have followed your blog almost from the beginning and I still love your post and of course your newsletter. Congratulations to 12 years of blogging. This is really amazing! I love your quilting journey and that you have us participate it. In one of your quilt alongs I made one of my first improve quilts. You are really an inspiration!

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  9. Congrats on 12 years of blogging and sharing your quilting journey! I don't comment often but thoroughly enjoyed every minute you post and can't wait to see your 12 years of quilts made. Total inspiration and progress. Always appreciate your Quilters Table. Keep on keeping on!

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    1. awwww. I really appreciate your kind words. THANK YOU for following along - it means so much to me.

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    2. You are an inspiration...for blogging and quilting! I'm still blogging but I haven't yet finished my Great-grandmother's quilt! Thirty years is toooo long not to have finished it! Where has the time gone!? It is high on my list of goals for 2023!
      I've always admired your initial goal of a quilt on every bed...in your home...that has grown to include so many others in the family and like those you've made for homeless! May God continue to bless your quilting and blogging. Love you much!

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