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A big THANK YOU to all my readers for being patient and sticking around during the technical difficulties we’ve encountered at b5media the past couple of weeks. The Internet and blogosphere, like amost anything you’re involved with, can be affected by situations beyond one’s control.
For instance, where I live in New Hampshire (USA), we’ve encountered blizzards and […]
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“Don’t toot your own horn,” Mother often cautioned us. She called it bragging when we told others about our achievements. She was proud of us when we received recognition, but the general feeling was to downplay it. Mother felt it was for others to spread the word. That was somewhat the practice of the era when […]
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Quilting and Patchwork, and the other b5media Lifestyles bloggers, had the opportunity to stroll down the Red Carpet for the Lifestyles Golden Blog Globe Awards. Channel Editor Gayla McCord has a fun post up highlighting the achievements of these bloggers in 2007, Live from the Red Carpet - It’s b5media’s Lifestyles Golden Blog Awards.
Mine chosen from […]
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I was thrilled when I saw one of my b5media blogs, Home Biz Notes and my name listed as one of the Women Bloggers of 2008 at Virtual Women’s Day Celebrations. This included a list of 25 women’s blogs and bloggers for January.
According to Heidi,
Women are blogging in record numbers these days - so may […]
At this time of year, there often are many holiday bazaars and craft shows where you can display and sell your quilts and fabric items. Perhaps you have some other crafts for your booth or table as well.
Preparation generally is the key to having success at a show…in terms of people coming to your booth […]
Don’t think you’ll ever be interviewed? Never say “Never!”
When I was a reporter for our local newspaper and a writer for quilting magazines, I interviewed quite a few quilters, both those who weren’t widely known and others who were Do don’t be surprised if what you’re doing is of interest to a reporter somewhere.
The next question…“What […]
Quilting and Patchwork, as well as the other Arts and Design bloggers, have become part of the larger Lifestyles Channel at b5media. This is exciting, and I’m looking forward to working with Gayla, our Channel Editor (CE).
For a round-up of all the happenings at the Lifestyles Channel, read Gayla’s news, Move Over Martha - The […]
Many of the b5media blogs offer contests throughout the month. Some bloggers also provide opportunities for our readers to submit entries to their theme days. If you’re a blogger involved in arts and crafts, you’re invited to participate in the Arts and Design November Showcase.
Check out the rules at Tangled Thread’s Call for Entry - November’s […]
Offering contests for your customers, as well as blog and web site visitors, has become a popular way of generating interest in what you do, whether you operate a shop or simply like to quilt and chat and share.
Do you ever offer contests or prize drawings? This encourages customers to stop by your shop or […]
Generally the monthly Arts and Design Showcase features only bloggers from that channel. This month, our host, Noreen from Hankering for Yarn, is opening it up to all craft bloggers.
The theme is Halloween or Day of the Dead crafts. For more details on Noreen’s blog about linking your blog post, click here.
The showcase is scheduled for October 21. Noreen […]
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