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Quilting and Patchwork

May 1st, 2008

Lifestyles Bloggers (including Quilting & Patchwork) Share Blogging Experiences

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Where do you blog?  Why do you blog?
Lifestyles bloggers, including Quilting and Patchwork, share their experiences and give you insignt into their lives and blogging habits during Theme Day on the Channel.  Some blog in unusual places, others show us photos of their offices or blogging areas, and some tackle it in a very organized way.
I […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

February 15th, 2008

5 Reasons Quilters Blog

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I’ve discovered more and more quilters setting up blogs.  They have various reasons for doing this. 
 Here are just five reasons.  Can you give me more?

Keeping a journal or record of your quilting projects
Sharing with other quilters what you’re doing
Promoting a book or workshop
Selling your fabric art items online. (You may not be selling them at your blog, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

February 12th, 2008

Why Certain Quilt Bloggers Stand Out in the Blogosphere

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 Previously I discussed, Why Do Certain Quilting Blogs Attract You?  To carry it further, I relaized that bloggers who stand out with me are those who take time to do that “extra something.”  

They stop by to leave a comment         
They thank you for leaving a comment (personal e-mail as well as a blog reply)
 They sincerely praise you […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

February 3rd, 2008

Why Do Certain Quilting Blogs Attract You?

QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
  Someone asked the question recently, “Why do certain blogs/bloggers stand out in your mind?  Why do you return to their blogs?”
I started “pondering” and making a list.

Sometimes it’s the topic, because you relate with it or can link to their blog more readily.
Perhaps this blog offers free patterns, and that’s what you’re looking for
This blog may offer […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

February 2nd, 2008

The Power of Blogging & Social Media in Your Quilting World

QuiltingAndPatchwork.com 
  Awareness of the extensive reach of blogging and social media (the interaction of people on the Internet) can have far reaching effect, both positive and negative in your quilting world…and quilting business.  Most of us consider these handy ways to reach out to others and to promote a business, if they have one. 
Many quilters/fabric […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

January 10th, 2008

Mary Emma Allen Named as a Women Blogger to Watch in 2008

QuiltingAndPatchwork.com 
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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

January 2nd, 2008

Quilters - Blogging Question at Business Channel Challenge

 QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
Blogging has become an important part of many quilters’ lives, as well as numerous other people.  It keeps them in touch with others, lets them express themselves and their creativity, helps them promote a business, and makes them happy.
(Just take a look at the article, Blogging, How it can Expand Our Creative & Personal Growth, in […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

August 7th, 2007

Quilter Mary Emma Interviewed on Work From Home Momma

The blog, Work From Home Momma, features an interview about my experiences in home businesses over the past 40 years, including my quilting one, Mea’s Quilts, operated during the Bicentennial Years.  This interview, by Laura Spencer,  is the first in her Work at Home Interview Series about women, particularly moms.
As Laura says, “Today’s interview is with […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments

June 25th, 2007

Quilting & Patchwork Blogger Interviewed

It was exciting to see Yvonne Russell’s article, The Web - Your Partner in Promotion, at Grow Your Writing Business and discover it included an interview of me and one of the other blogs I write for b5media.
                          (Mary Emma)
Since many quilters are writers, or at least contribute patterns and information for books, so you may […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments

June 21st, 2007

Weddings Inspire Us for Theme Day at Arts and Design Channel

 Here at the Arts and Design Channel, we invite you to browse through our wedding ideas for Artists’ Showcase Theme Day.  As I visited the various blogs, I realized we practically have a wedding planning guide!
 The theme of “weddings”  seems appropriate since summer generally is a popular time for weddings in the northern hemisphere.  Also, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 7 comments

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