In praise of the blogosphere

It's been said before many times, and by people far more eloquent than myself, that this whole crafty blog thing is a blessing. The opportunity to connect with likeminded people in this online crafty community is nothing short of wonderful.

Indeed, if it wasn't for blogging then this beautiful pillow made by the talented and generous Lisa would not be now gracing our living room. Lisa and I decided to trade a monkey for one of her incredible log cabin pillows a while back. It's even more beautiful first hand, if you can imagine that, and has been a very popular addition to the household. Matt says it reminds him of Rosie's Walk, which is high praise indeed - it's one of our favorite books around here at the moment.

Not only that, but Lisa was kind enough to pop some fabric in the box, too. Some incredible prints, a couple of which I couldn't resist using already, and a red folksy print of the likes I've only ever seen online. Really, really perfect. Really. Thanks again Lisa! Otto is on his way.

In the same vein, if it wasn't for blogging, Carly and I may not have spent last Tuesday evening chatting away over delicious chocolate cake and chai at Cocolat (that's right - a cafe that pretty much serves only chocolate! Brilliant). It was such a great night. Usually we get together with our girls in tow. Bless them, but it was so, so nice to actually complete a sentence and talk crafty stuff without having to refill a sippy cup/clean something up, etc.

And if it wasn't for blogging I might not have spent a pleasant hour in front of the tv the other night revisiting my childhood passion of making pom-poms. Thanks Cassie for the fantastic tutorial. These pom-poms are so sweet, small, and easy to make. So much so, there are a few be-pommed toys waiting in the wings.

Comments

[kirsty]

Gorgeous cushion, and VERY Rosie's Walk - what an amazing observation!
These wonderful craft blogs are a real lifeline for me right now.

[Kristy]

That cushion is so pretty and so are your bunnies!Thanks for the link to the book.I think we might have to get that!

[Michelle]

I have just started to blog and I am finding so much amazing inspiration. You, Lisa and many others have opened my eyes to whole new wonderful world. So, I am very thankful too. (Rosie's walk is also a firm favourite around here!)

[Allison]

Hi there,
Whip Up directed me here - and how wonderful it is to find another gorgeous blog to visit.
Your daughter is just beautiful, and your toys are pretty damn smart too!
I'll be back to visit regularly.

[bee]

I don't know what I would do without all the daily inspiration. I love this "community" and thanks for all of your contributions to it!

[vegasandvenice]

Lovely. Lovely. Lovely!

[Edwina]

Great log cabin, what a beautiful gift! I love reading everyones blog and getting inspired, now I just have to clean up my studio so that I don't spend all my time getting inspired and no time doing anything!!!

[sally]

What a beautiful log cabin pillow. Lisa has impeccable taste. I can't wait to see how you'll use those pom poms.

[Lavanotes]

I can't praise the blogosphere enough!! Really the whole reason I've even tried my hands at 90% of my recent projects are because of blogs like yours and the ones you mentioned.

[Lavanotes]

I can't praise the blogosphere enough!! Really the whole reason I've even tried my hands at 90% of my recent projects are because of blogs like yours and the ones you mentioned.

[amanda]

stunning pillow! Lisa does amazing work. She didn't do too badly with the adorable monkey you sent too ;)

[lisa]

ah, so glad to see it all again! thank you for your kind words. yay for blogging!

[Zoe]

I get inspiration from all of these craft blogs!! Such amazing talent out there . . . including yours!

[daria]

I love seeing all those amazing pillows around as I'm wandering through the blog links & getting to know what people are doing!

[Kim]

I'm a big fan of blogland. I've been amazed at how much inspiration is out there, and just think how much of it you'd never see if not for blogs!

Very cool pillow. I'm sure it will find a great home in your house!

[Courtney Russell]

I totally agree about blogland. I am amazed how much more inspired I am since I found it. Thanks for your comment on my blog. I am enjoying it too! I love your animals-- all of them-- but especially your monkeys! And your daughter has the most gorgeous eyes. If she and my son had kids they would have the most enormous eyes ever...

[Lily]

Wow that log cabin has been dragged into the new millennium. Bet the original quilter had no idea how future fabulous fabrics could transform the pattern. Just gorgeous.

And I too never conceived of how many crafty wonderful people were blogging around the world. It's amazing.

[carly]

oh i am so envious of your birdinthehand cushion!! and what a fab set of fabrics..mmmmm...

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