(Keep reading for a very exciting giveaway & a tutorial!)
I can hardly believe it, but January 25th marks my blog’s 3rd birthday! Lately I have been thinking a bit about my blog and the different directions it has taken the past 3 years. I am pretty sure I probably say this every year, but I never imagined when I started this blog how much a part of my life it would become in some ways and how it would grow.
Megan posted something that I thought was just so wonderful… (I hope she doesn’t mind that I share this with all of you:) She posted 4 things that she does not apologize for & one of those things was “Calling people I have never met my friends. Because you are.” I loved this when I read it, because it totally describes how I feel about this blogging community. It is wonderful to have friends around the world, some of you that I have never met & some of you that I have had the wonderful opportunity of meeting! :)
A lot has changed in my life in the past 3 years since I started blogging & it is great to be able to share it with all of you. In a lot of ways this blog (& reading so many of your blogs) has helped me to discover some of the things in life that I love, including sewing, crafting & photography. I might have discovered how much I love these things without a blog, but having this blog to share in these things has been wonderful. I could go on & on about this, but this post would probably be really long so I just want to say a big thanks to everyone who comes here to share a bit in my life :) Thanks!
(And I think a big thank you needs to go out to my wonderful husband, who actually was the first one to ever tell me about blogging & is also very understanding when I need to take another photo for my blog or stay up just another half hour to blog something from my day & reply to all your lovely comments.)
So in celebration of my blog birthday, I thought I would do something special this year. I am going to be giving away 2 winter linen scarves that I made… (I actually made 3, but I am keeping one since it just didn’t seem right that I didn’t own any of my own winter linen scarves!)
In order to be entered in the giveaway, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post before next Wednesday (January 28th) telling me what you enjoy the most about my blog. (Is it the sewing projects, the little glimpses of my house, photos of my cats, my photography, the short glimpses into my daily life? This does have the slight advantage of letting me know what you all enjoy reading or seeing on my blog too:)
But wait there is more! If you post this lovely little banner in your blog sidebar with a link to my blog and leave a comment here to let me know…
…you will get 4 more entries in the giveaway (for a total of 5 entries) increasing your odds of winning just a bit more :)
To post this banner in your sidebar, insert the following text in your sidebar…
<a href="http://sewclickcreate.com/blog/"><img src="http://sewclickcreate.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/081212_04_171430-edit.jpg" /></a>
If that is not enough and you just have to have a winter linen scarf then you can make your own winter linen scarf using the tutorial I wrote up just for this occasion right here! :)
*Comments are now closed* I will be announcing the winner’s tomorrow (Thursday)! :)
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Priscilla - Ooo, looks like I get to comment first! I love coming to your blog to see the sewing you do! – but I also love the photos :o)
I think what got me hooked was when you made the tree skirt at Christmas and you DIDN’T do the log cabins – just squares and I thought yes! thats a girls I can relate to – I would rather do some fun patterned squares than spend time on log cabins!
Annette - What I enjoy about your blog… sewing, your photography and pictures of your cat! I have a tiger stripped manx named Mason and some of your pix reminds me of Mason’s antics. My photos do not turn out like yours (cheap camera with a broken flash); I’ll have to post some of the few good ones. =)
Oh, check my blog for the banner. Will have up in a few mins.
Thanks for this opportunity!
Sari - Hi sis. Well, it is pretty cool that you have been doing this for so long. I would have to say that my favorite part is your photographs of nature/old rustic things. Those scarfs are dang awesome and I should know because I may have tried one one a couple of weeks ago ;) However; I must say that I might already be the proud owner of the coolest scarf you have ever made.
C.E.R. - Happy blog birthday! Congrats!
Honestly, you had me with your kitties, but I love when you share your home and photography work as well.
Karyn - Congratulations on your Blogiversary! I am a long-time reader of your blog and I always enjoy what you have to say!
Steph - The banner is now on my blog cos I want a pretty scarf!! I love whatever you blog about but you know I adooooreeee the photos of your stinking cute cats! They’re like my kitty, only cuter and not covered in fight wounds.
Shannon - Your blog is one of the ones that’s made it into my feed reader, so I always know when you have a new post up! I love seeing your projects, but I also enjoy getting glimpses of your home and kitty, and the photos you’ve taken. I bookmarked your blog in the first place because it was a crafty blog, but everything else you share keeps it interesting and well-rounded. :)
Ginger - I love your pictures of your kitties and your sewing projects!
amandajean - congrats on 3 years of blogging! your scarves are beautiful. i love the fabrics you’ve used!
Ayama - Hi Chara! Finally, I can see your blog!! Missed reading about your adventures…. Congratulations on 3 years of blogging. :D Addictive isn’t it?? Love the scarfs, but will pass on the giveaway. Scarves are as useful as shampoo is for fish, here in Singapore. :D
Addie - Hi! Congrats on your 3 years. You’re one of the first people I “met” when I started blogging. =) I like to check out your blog for the sewing projects.
Wendy - My favorite part is definitely the sewing projects and the photography:) Congrats on your 3 years of blogging! AWESOME:)
Wendy - Hi…posting your button on my blog. It’s on the bottom since I don’t have a side bar:)
Angie - Chara I like your beautiful sewing ideas and projects! I always enjoy pictures of your cat, and your photography is just amazing. Congratulations on your 3 years of blogging, your blog is one of my very favorites and I am so glad you are willing to share your days and creativity with us all.
jill - I’ve just found your blog through flickr (love the colors on that scarf!) and can’t wait to have more time to look around. Bookmarking you as I type! :) Congratulations on all that blogging!
Casey - Since I just found your blog, I’m still in the process of viewing it all but I really am loving seeing all your beautiful sewing.
Congrats on doing this for 3 years now! This blogging community is so great
Joanna - I love seeing your projects and your cat is so cute! The scarves are so bright and cheery, just what you need on a day like today here in NoCal.
Congratulations on 3 years!
karen - I love seeing your projects … Happy 3 years!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Samantha - Beautiful scarves, and congrats on 3 years! I think your blog is just fun in general–great photos and great projects–, and it’s great to be able to catch up with you on here!
Samantha - Oooh, and I did post your banner in my sidebar!
sfer - I really like the sewing projects, and especially the pics of the color combinations. I get soooo inspired by colors!!
Thanks for holding this giveaway, and happy “blogiversary”!!
carrie - I love the sewing projects, they’re so inspirational!!
Anna S. - I love the kitties and the sewing projects. Thanks for providing the scarf tutorial.
Anna S.
Holly - Oh, how fun! Let’s see…I follow your blog for a number of reasons. What first attracted me was the sewing projects; then I realized that you lived in Illinois, where I am from; and then you went and moved to Washington, not too far from me. So, I would say your sewing projects and your glimpses of daily life are what keep me coming back.
sandy - I just found your blog but I love the colors you use in your projects, so bright and happy!
Lisa E. - congrats!
Wendy - Love to see your work and the way you photograph it. I also enjoy seeing your color selections. Very inspiring. Thanks for the tutorial too.
Addie - Hi again–
I just blogged about your giveaway + put the button on my sidebar. Thanks again!!
Angie H. - What I love about your blog? Well, you truly wonderful projects are really an inspiriation. I go about my day as a wife, mother and employee with the knowledge that I am doing and helping others, but when its “me” time…I craft. Most notebly, sew and knit. I know we cannot do it all and your posts are so refreshingly honest.
Thank you for letting me enter. Angie
Ellie - What a great scarf and you explain it so well.
Congratulations on passing the 3 yr mark. Total dedication. Love reading your posts.
Trinity - Wow, congrats on your three year anniversary! I just found your blog from SMS, and I must say that right off the bat, my favorite aspect is your beautiful photography. :)
And may I add that the scarves are gorgeous. All those colors would really help drown out the winter blues!
Trinity - And a second entry to let you know that I added your badge to my blog–http://www.donandtrinity.com
Thanks again for the sweet giveaway. :)
Amanda - I love all your patterns. As a new sewer it is so helpful to me. They are great too!
Amy Hunter - I am new here, I found you on sew mama sew. Your photography is beautiful and your sewing is nice too! I will have to check back often.
lizap - I just found you on Sew Mama Sew. I love your sewing projects and the adorable cat photos. I will definitely be checking back often!
Keri - I absolutely love the photos! They are so professional looking!!
alisa - hello,
i just found you by typing in cloth napkins. i want to make a few and just loved the fabric you used. Anyway, your scarf is really cute. I’d love to win, but if i don’t i’ll for sure be making one. Your blog is great.
Jessica - Congrats! I was drawn in by the sewing projects. I’m always out for new ideas, and your tutorial is too cute!
Liana - ha ha! i LOVE your new banner. let’s just keep the snow RIGHT where it is for now…. no more needed thankyouverymuch!
alison - I love your photography! I wish I could take some great photos like you. I also love to see your sewing projects – given that that’s my passion.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Jeanne - What I enjoy about your blog, most? The projects you do. And thanks for this. Also thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
You make beautiful items!
Carla - Congratulations on 3 years!
jackie - thank-you so much for the tutorial. Great idea for using up scraps!
Karen B - Love your sewing projects and …life posts too.
Happy Blogiversary!
Marilyn - A Blogiversary yay!
Pretty scarves.
Chris - What do I love about your blog? I love you… I mean that in the most innocent of ways. I love your insights, your creativity and the fact that you are just so gosh darn friendly!
Chris - Oh – and check out the blog – I’ve added you to my sidebar, right under my TWEETS!
Anne - I definitely love the sewing projects but I enjoy everything on your blog. Happy anniversary – 3 years is great!! a.haun@sbcglobal.net
Katheirne - Soo So Purdy ;0) I have posted the pic to my sidebar!!
LisaB - Love the photography – all your pictures are lovely. The cats are adorable, the sewing projects are inspiring. It’s all good!
Sarah - I love the sewing projects – so pretty!
jen - What i like most about your blog is the way that you write what you are feeling. It feels like home, it feels personal and it feels warm.
Lisa - Your photos are wonderful. I’d be interested to know more about how you configure your setups.
Katie - I love your use of color. It is as bright and cheerful as your blog.
LeAnnB - I love the photos, the kitties AND the sewing projects. This is a beautiful blog! Thank you for doing the giveaway. :)
Paula - Your pleated purses are lovely! Your cats are very cute too :)
Kate - Congrats on the three years, I love the simplicity of the construction of this patter.
Ravenhill - Congratulations on a huge acheivement! Since blogging for about a year and a half I know it takes dedication and love of it to keep the momentum for so long.
There is so much to love on your blog: your inspiring photography, the wonderful children you photograph, the cats and then I guess my alltime favorite eye candy: your colorful crafts!
Thank you for sharing so much!
~Emily
Kay - Hey =) I only just found the way to your blog, following a link on another blog. And I have already browsed through pages and pages of your previous posts. As I love sewing, I of course enjoy your sewing projects (especially the recent Birdie Sling bag, as I’ve just ordered the pattern ;-) ), but your photography is great too!
Fulvia - The photos–that’s what I like most. Thanks!
Leigh - I love your sewing prjects! So inspiring to me!!!
Chantel - I enjoy the sewing tips and photography, I enjoy seeing what things others are making…and their inspirations!
Deb - I love your sewing projects — thank you so much for the scarf tutorial — I’m going to make one today. Your site is so inspiring, thank you so much for sharing your world!!
beccy - Sewing projects are always top of my list, and it looks like a lot of other people agree!
karen south - Congrats on three years of blogging and your scarf is beautiful! I will have to see what I come up with when I try my own.
lera - Congratulations on your third year!
Mandi - most definitely love your crafts. your pattern mix is lovely! Congrats on all your hard work.
Liliana - Loved the tutorial and the fabrics you used. I’ve got some just like yours!
Here’s the link to my blog:
http://www.handmadebylili.blogspot.com/
Jen Anderson - I’ve only just discovered your blog through Whip Up, but I’d have to say that I think I’m going to like your projects best because that scarf is just so pretty and cheerful.
katey - Gorgeous scarf!!! thanks for tutorial! :)
Malinda - I really like the photos! tutorials are a bonus!
craftytammie - i’m new here, but i came for the giveaway/tutorial and looks like i’ll be staying awhile! i also posted your button on my own blog, craftytammie.blogspot.com, thanks so much!
Debbie Peysen - I love the sewing parts best Thanks
Alana Jo - This is actually the first time I have stumbled upon your blog. Im loving it so far. Your cats are so cute. They really remind me of my little princess.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
Alana Jo @
http://www.justniftythrifty.com/
yahoobuckaroo@hotmal.com
Alana Jo - http://www.justniftythrifty.com/
Posted it on my sidebar, and Im off to blog about your giveaway! :)
Roseanna - Hi, Lovely scarves…I will post in my blog…ASAP!
Whitney - Beautiful! I would love to win that scarf :)
Hanne - Lovely scarf. Beautiful colours, my absolut favorit!
Happy blog-birthday from Denmark
Tiffany - I’m new here, and new to sewing, but I’m loving the whole idea of getting better and making nifty stuff.. so I’m *in* love with anything sewing related. You definitely can’t go wrong with lots of pictures either.. especially if they involve kitties :D
Michelle & Ashley :-) - Hey you amazing lady!! Your mom is here next to me right NOW! I happen to have one of your first knitted scarfs right on my coat rack (the gray one you made a long time ago)- she wore it to come out and visit. In the process of visting she showed me your blog. I LOVE your beautiful things- Please come visit soon! Ben is a very blessed man to have such a creative and talented wife. See you in May (before if you could ever manage it) Hugs, Michelle (& Ashley who is missing you terribly!)
Kelly - What lovely scarves! I love the inspiration I get from your sewing projects.
LisaW - Beautiful scarves! I love your sewing projects, but your inspiring photographs are probably my favorite. Thanks!
Marsha - Happy birthday to your blog! Congratulations! Everything here is just lovely–especially the photography.
Courtney - What’s not to love here??? Your photos are glorious and your work is inspirational. Thanks!
Courtney - Oh! And I just posted a link on my blog : )
trixi - Congrats on your 3rd!Love the materials you chose for your scarf and your kitty kats are so cute.It’s amazing how much joy these little fellows can bring.
TamaleyDiva - I wear a lot of scarfs and this one I love because of size and bright colors. Thank you for sharing your tutorial I will be making a few tonight! Please, enter me in your giveaway. Have a great day:)
Linda R - Thank you for a tutorial that’s not intimidating for such a beautiful result!
Mariah - Hi, I just found you this evening and I’ve been cruising around your blog. I love it! I think what I like best is that you write as if we were friends sitting down to a cup of coffee and a good chat. Thanks for the scarf tutorial…love the scarf and I plan to make some even if I don’t win one! :-) By the way I’ll put your button in my sidebar even though my blog is sort of dormant at the moment. In all fairness you should probably only enter me once since I ‘m not blogging much lately.
Valerie M - i like your sewing projects
jenny - while there are several reasons i like your blog, but the photos are great!
Missy - Congratulations on the anniversary of your blog! You make such lovely things. The scarves are beautiful!
Liz - Just made it here from whip-up. Love your scarves, so colorful and pretty. Looking forward to exploring your site!
Thanks!
steph - i bought fabric to make a winter scarf months ago-thanks for posting a tutorial to get me moving !!
robin - I like all the things you mentioned about your blog; a nice variety.
Thanks for the giveaway – lovely scarf
Robin
cokelush at gmail
Sherri S. - Your blog is beautiful…lovely photographs…and those cats! Thanks for the tutorial–I WILL get my machine out soon and start sewing again!
jessica - I love when the pictures are so clear in a post that the project seems like it would be as easy as a dream. The fabrics, the surroundings, the pets, the home, all make your posts eye candy. It’s the kind I want to savor. The whole package sets a blank canvas in my mind based on your inspiration. It’s wonderful and allows me to come up with ideas based on your creations. Thank you!
Sarah - I love your tutorials! They are great!
WendyLou - Oooh!! What a yummy-looking scarf!! If I don’t win, I’m sure to follow your tutorial to make my own …
Thanks for sharing!!
Deb - Happy blog day! I love to read about sewing projects…always so inspirational for me as a novice in the sewing dept!
Bronwyn - Thanks for being so generous with your giveaway! I just love ‘the cat in the sink’ shot! What a scream!
shelia - I just luckily stumbled across your site today. Beautiful! I think this afternoon i’m going to be busy following your lovely tutorial for the scarf!
britt - super cool. thanks for the tutorial!
domoshar - I have just found your blog, coming from Flickr where you showed your new studio. I will visit you often. Like the pictures and style a lot.
Lisa - I found your blog over at Whip Up, but I can already tell that I have to come back and read your previous posts. I love the scarf tutorial, and think this giveaway is awesome! And, your kitties look just like my kitty Miss Violet. They look just as spoiled, too. :)
jody - I love your tutorial! Your pictures are probably my most favorite though!
Kristen - I just love the pictures of your kitty cats!! I have a cat myself and I love taking pictures of her when she’s doing something cute, which is pretty much all the time! This scarf is so adorable, I’m already thinking of ways to wear it. I hope I win.
Heidi - Happy Blog-birthday!
That scarf is so beautiful and bright!
Thank you so much for the fabulous tutorial – your instructions and photos are perfect!
Alex - Thank you for the tutorial!
And about your blog…hmm…let’s see…everything?!?!?!
Okay, your kitties the most, but seriously, I’m loving everything about your blog <3
Jeannette - You’e blog is beautifully done. Love the kitties. Such great pictures of them. Happy blogging birthday and thanks for the tutorial for the scarf. It’s really nice.
Jeannette
Virtudes - Gracias por el tutorial de la bufanda.Me gusta el colorido de sus trabajos y su creatividad.No tengo aún blog.
sandy - Oh my the scarfs are adorable. I like your sewing projects the best and then the kitties. We have 2 cats …. they are so different. Thanks
Jessica K. - Lovely scarf. Now that I have landed in Iowa I MUST use your tutorial….it is FREEZING here!!