Today is a double anniversary: it's been three years since I first used a sewing machine... and three years since I opened that blog! I have never turned back from either, and don't plan on doing so.
In a way, it feels so much more than 3 years. Sewing and blogging have incredibly enriched my life, in many ways and at many levels. They have helped me develop a more balanced lifestyle, after many years of intensive studies that used to take up my whole time - and my whole mind, causing severe insomnia for more than 6 years.
Blogging has allowed me to meet a warm community of like-minded friends, whom I would never have met otherwise - there is absolutely no one among my everyday acquaintances and family who sews or stitches, especially now that my grandma is gone. I've always loved to give handmade gifts to my family, but had never been on the receiving end before I became part of the stitching bloggers' community.
A few months ago, I discovered the sewing community... don't ask me why I didn't find out earlier - I don't know! What matters is, I did find another friendly and incredibly talented community, eager to share knowledge and inspiration, eager to help with sewing problems. This has enriched my online life even further, and brought my sewing to another level. Hadn't it been for your stimulating perfectionism, your helpful and expert tips and advice, your friendly encouragement, I know for certain that my skills and achievements would be nowhere near where they are today.
True, I have had some disappointments and even been bitterly hurt on some (very rare) occasions. However, such evils also happen in the "real", or rather the immediate, world. Some say that people met online may not be what they seem; that is probably true of some - but isn't that true in everyday life as well?
All this is to say - thank you, friends. My life was so different and so less complete before I started sewing - and blogging.
Thank you!!
In a way, it feels so much more than 3 years. Sewing and blogging have incredibly enriched my life, in many ways and at many levels. They have helped me develop a more balanced lifestyle, after many years of intensive studies that used to take up my whole time - and my whole mind, causing severe insomnia for more than 6 years.
Blogging has allowed me to meet a warm community of like-minded friends, whom I would never have met otherwise - there is absolutely no one among my everyday acquaintances and family who sews or stitches, especially now that my grandma is gone. I've always loved to give handmade gifts to my family, but had never been on the receiving end before I became part of the stitching bloggers' community.
A few months ago, I discovered the sewing community... don't ask me why I didn't find out earlier - I don't know! What matters is, I did find another friendly and incredibly talented community, eager to share knowledge and inspiration, eager to help with sewing problems. This has enriched my online life even further, and brought my sewing to another level. Hadn't it been for your stimulating perfectionism, your helpful and expert tips and advice, your friendly encouragement, I know for certain that my skills and achievements would be nowhere near where they are today.
True, I have had some disappointments and even been bitterly hurt on some (very rare) occasions. However, such evils also happen in the "real", or rather the immediate, world. Some say that people met online may not be what they seem; that is probably true of some - but isn't that true in everyday life as well?
All this is to say - thank you, friends. My life was so different and so less complete before I started sewing - and blogging.
Thank you!!
31 comments:
Congratulations on this 3 anniversaries!! YOU my friend have in turn enriched our lives as well. Thank you so much for friendship and love and for showing me the way to blogging world.
Gros bisous
Happy Bloggerversary :) and Happy Sewingversary! Two lovely things that enrich life :)
Happy anniversaries! I will echo what Shashi wrote :)
My blog is one year younger than yours but it has definitely changed my life at many levels.
Big hugs to you, my friend
Happy Anniversaries!
-Jen
You are so welcome!! You give us so much as well.
I am looking forward to seeing the wedding dress!!
It's been a pleasure following your blog and sewing adventures Isabelle! Thank you for sharing with us! Happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary for all your great occasions! It has been wonderful meeting you here and join in on your crafting, and life, highlights! I'm so glad to call you my friend, and would not have met you if it hadn't been for your lovely blog. Thank you, as always, for sharing so much with us. Your previous post with all the family photos was a great treats--how Robin has grown! So great to see you all. And can't wait to see your wedding dress--HOORAY, it's done! ((HUGS))
Congratulations!!!
Happy Anniversary Isabelle! :) I'm glad that we've got to know (and meet) each other through blogging. It's always a pleasure to read your posts! {{{{Many hugs}}}}
Congratulations and well done on blogging for so long.
I'm looking forward to seeing your wedding dress.
It's an amazing little 'family' we have here online isn't it. I don't know what I'd do without my computer.
Isabelle - I must say I am stunned to learn that you have only been sewing for 3 years! I have been reading your blog for quite some time and just assumed (I know, never do that!) you had been a life-long sewer! I can't wait to see your finished wedding dress.
Congratulations on both your anniversaries!
Wow - three years!! Congratulations on two wonderful anniversaries.
Congratulations on both anniversaries! I've been enjoying your blog for some time and am surprised that you've only been sewing for 3 years. I used to sew quite a bit and want to get back into it.
Your sewing is so incredible that I'd assumed you'd done it your whole life!
Happy, happy anniversaries. Here's to many more years of happy sewing and blogging!!
I'm so glad you've stuck with blogging, Isabelle. Your blog was one of the first stitching blogs I found when I went looking for stitching blogs nearly three years ago. I'm so glad we've become so close!
It's so nice having you here too Isabelle! Enjoy your day :-)
Happy Anniversary Isabelle, I always enjoy reading your blog
Happy Annivesary! Your blog is truely an inspiration:)
Happy anniversary. I didn;t even know there was also a sewing community.
Happy anniversary! Will you show us your dress soon, or are you saving it until the big day?
Big hugs! My life is definitely richer for knowing you!
Happy Anniversaries to you Isabelle you are one of the lovely people in blogging land :-))))))))))))))))
Annnnnnnddddddddd I can't wait to see your Wedding Dress as I know it will be stunning and I am so pleased for you it is finished in such good time. Bet you are delighted and I hope really proud of yourself as I bet 3 years ago you might not have imagined making something like that.....it's just fantastic that you have developed such amazing skill along with your natural talent :D :D (((Hugs)))
Bon anniversaire à ton blog et cela ne fait que 3 ans que tu couds... je n'en crois pas mes yeux ou alors je ne comprends pas bien l'anglais ( ce qui est vrai )
Bisous et encore beaucoup de bonnes années à te lire .
You have only been using a machine for 3 years!? Wow! You have an amazing talent. I'm sure your dress is beautiful!
Happy anniversaries! You must have an abundance of natural talent - I would never have guessed you'd been sewing for such a short period of time!
You have blessed us all in your three years of blogging, Isabelle! May there be many, many more happy years at the computer and with your needles! :D
joyeux anniversaires ma Belle!
mon blog a eu 2 ans le 14 juillet dernier!!!
bonne journée, sous la pluie en Alsace!!
3 ans! c'est un fort bel âge pour un blog!
Bravo!
(I was sure I had commented here bevore but somehow I can't find my comment so blogger must have eaten it, LOL)
CONGRATULATIONS! And wishes for many, many years to come, blogging and sewing ever after!
Congratulations on your three year anniversary, time sure does fly doesn't it. I too love the blogging community and appreciate that it is a way to connect with stitchers that I wouldn't have otherwise. I've so glad that I've met you through this wonderful group.
Sue
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