27 January 2011

a very quiet


celebration of this blog. It's been 3 years, today, since my first post.

The celebration is quiet, due to a shoulder that still needs rest. Also quite knocked out by a throat infection - bubbles and antibiotics is never a good match...

Still, three years is a reason to celebrate. My blog has been the source of so much fun for me:
sharing process and results, learning by doing tutorials and swaps, being inspired by others and getting lovely feedback...

The blog as a journal of my creations and connections is also important to me. I tried printing my blog about a year into this adventure. It's different from the blog. More like reading a diary. Since then I order a copy every 6 month - spring and fall issues...

Here they are - my quilting chronicles:


Thank you all for your nice contributions. They are cherished a lot!

; )

43 comments:

Fran said...

Congratulations! Love the look of your printed blogs.

Lalabibaby @ Dreaming of The Simple Life said...

Well done on 3 years .... it's amazing how time flies (my 2nd blogiversary was on Monday too) ... only just found your blog and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I'm off to do my first spider web blocks in a mo .... triangles all cut, marked and ready. Thank you so much and hope you feel better soon x

Anna said...

Congratulations on three years, and best of luck on all your projects!

Adele said...

Congrats on your Anniversary ! I enjoy reading your blog very much... I hope you heal quickly ...

Adele

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

Congratulations on 3 years Marit, that is an awesome achievement. I'm sorry to hear you are not 100%, and that your shoulder is not good. I too have had bad shoulder issues, I can commiserate with you. I love your blog Marit, your eye for colour is incredible and I love the patterns and designs you create. Keep up the amazing work. Fabulous idea getting your blog printed, where do you get that done? A lovely hardcopy of what you have created over the years, and how your quilting has evolved and grown. xo

Mari said...

I definetly need to get as organised as you, Marit. Clever girl :-)
Allways an inspiration to me !

Pinkadot Quilts said...

I was so happy to find your blog and love your work, congratulations! Where do you get your blog published in book form? Great idea.

dutchcomfort said...

Congratulations Marit! Thanks for your inspiration and lovely fabric swaps!
I hope your shoulder and throat will heal soon!

Brenda said...

congrats on three years! We started at the same time, since my three year anniversary is in two weeks. that's a great idea to print out your blog -- I should be doing that too. I hope you feel better soon.

pinsandneedles said...

Congratulations on 3 years of blogging! Just passed my 1 year. It has been a great source for me too!

Sujata Shah said...

Marit,
Congratulations! I really enjoy visiting your blog..So full of ideas and inspirations!
Hope you feel better. Quite is nice when it is most needed.
I am thinking you are going to have to do a post on where you get your blog printed.. Looks like we are all asking you the same question!

verykerryberry said...

A whispered congratulations- keeping to the quiet theme! I hope your shoulder is feeling stronger soon, there is therapy in blogging

Shelley said...

Congratulations on your 3 years! Having a print out of your blog is a wonderful idea. I hope you recover quickly so you can properly celebrate. :)

Lee D said...

oh hope you are feeling better real soon. At least you can still read blogs! Your quilts are always so inspiring and so visually appealing it has been a pleasure reading your blog, Happy blogiversary!

Jantine said...

Congratulations on 3 years blogging! The printing sounds like a great idea, where did you go?

beth said...

Wow! Congratulations!

SewLindaAnn said...

Congratulations! I sure hope you feel better soon.

Pam said...

I love your blog too!! See the same question here a few times...where did you get your blog journal printed?? Thanks...and hope you r feeling better real soon.

Quiltefia said...

Hei!! Gratulerer!! Er det ikke gøy å få bloggen din som bøker!? Det er en annen følelse enn å se den på nett!! God bedring til deg!! AnneK:-)

Laurel H. said...

Congratulations! I am even more convinced that I should turn my blogs into books...

Quiltycat said...

Happy blog-birthday dear Marit!Hope your shoulder get better soon...I have the same problem in this time. And I love the printed blog journal too! I'm waiting for inforation about in a future post!
Hugs! nichi

Jan said...

Happy Blog Birthday! Hope you are better very soon. Had never thought about printing my blog. What a great idea you had there!

Char said...

Congratulations Marit! I hope you feel better soon!

liz said...

Congratulations on reaching 3 years. And your blog is always full of interesting photos and projects. What have you got in store for us in the next 3 years!!

Live a Colorful Life said...

Your blog is definitely one of my favorite reads. Congrats on three years. I'm looking forward to much inspiration from you. And I hope your shoulder recovers soon.

I think it would be awesome if you would do a short post on how to get blogs published. I really want to do that with some of my son and daughter-in-law's posts.

Andi said...

Happy blogiversary and look after yourself!!!!
Andi x

Nifty Quilts said...

Congratulations, Marit! I wish I'd known about your blog three years ago. I've enjoyed it so much. Hope you feel better soon.

Deborah said...

Congratulations!

anniem said...

Congrats Marit..I've been a regular visitor for the past year or more and am constantly inspried by your artistry. Here's to many more years of blogging.
Ann

Rachel said...

I love the idea of printing your blog every so often. It makes it feel a bit more real. Something for me to think about.

Ann Marie said...

Congratulations on your three-year anniversary! You do such beautiful work, it's nice to have a printed record of your accomplishments.

Allie said...

Congratulations on three inspiring and beautiful years, Marit! I love the quilt in your pic, and where do you get your blog books printed? I've been thinking of doing that myself.

I sure do hope you feel better soon, hon!

Clare said...

Happy blog birthday.

Hope you feel better soon.

Nina Lise@Mrs Moen said...

Happy anniversary, Marit, and hope you're feeling better soon!

C said...

Love the stars!

Sharon said...

Congratulations on your blog birthday! I've really enjoyed reading your blog and seeing all your projects. They're so inspiring. I like your style!

Hope you are soon feeling well and sewing again!

wishes, true and kind said...

Congratulations on your blog birthday! I am having good luck healing my bum shoulder, and I hope you heal just as quickly!

Lauren @ Craft My Life Away said...

Oh wow! Congrats! I have been following for I think 2 years now, thank you :)

Sew Create It - Jane said...

Congratulations on 3 years!! Hope the shoulder is feeling better soon!

Anonymous said...

What a great creative idea! congrats girl.

Rene' said...

Belated congratulations on your blog anniversary!!! I'm a recent follower and so glad I found you. Your work is inspiring. I've been meaning to print my blog as well, so thanks for showing your books. Did you use blog2print or another company?

Locket Pocket said...

Happy Bloggyversary! I wish I had got round to printing my blog - I got stuck when it came to incorporating the comments (which were generally the funniest and best written bits!) Lucy x

Evelyn said...

Oh, I'm really late! But congrats on your anniversary - I'm so happy to have met you through your blog!!