Anyway, I followed a couple of links and came across the Slow Blog Manifesto in Knotted Cotton's Blog. This really resonated with me. I've read about people stressing over their blog. I don't want to do things just to blog about them and don't want to feel pressurised into posting. Primarily I'm on a learning mission. Don't get me wrong, I love having followers, getting comments and really appreciate (constructive) criticism. I love reading other blogs. I'm never going to be a 'blogger', though - just someone learning to sew, well, hopefully and exploring new techniques (new to me that is!) and occasionally blogging about my progress or lack of it.
Well put! I find that the sewing community is incredibly supportive. I too, do not sew to blog but rather sew to share and learn.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading about your makes, progress, and adventures!
Absolutely! Thank you.
DeleteGood for you. I am not "a" blogger either, but I do enjoy the process of writing nearly as much as I enjoy sewing. I am quite a slow sew-er too!
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy writing and I've always been a reader; I had a Saturday job in the local library, too, when I was at school. Unfortunately, my sewing isn't exciting in a sharing way, for others to enjoy! I'm a very slow sewer - but I'm hoping that will improve with practice and, hopefully, resolution or at least understanding of my footing issues.
DeleteGood ideas here!!
ReplyDeleteI blog for myself first, to record my work and experiences.
Absolutely, thank you, Mary
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