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Eight years ago today, I started this blog. This is what I said:
This is my first blog so please be kind. I enjoy reading the blogs of family, friends and perfect strangers so I thought I would jump into the fray. As my Blog title says, I am crazy for fiber. I make fiber art and I’ve been knitting forever. I hope to share my works in progress – both blunders and successes. Once I figure this out, I’ll add some photos. I like blogs with photos and few words.
Not much has changed. I still like blogs with photos and fewer words, but I have mastered photos! To celebrate, I am having a triple give away.
But, first, I want to mention that gorgeous hand-dyed silk that I just received from Freida Anderson. I have a craving to work with silk charmeuse and I can’t really do dyeing in the cold weather. This is for a special project which I can’t blog about. It will be difficult so maybe I will have a few sneak peeks.
OK, back to the gifts that I want to share with my readers. You just need to leave a comment on this post. You won’t have to “like” my Facebook Page, because I don’t have one!!
I will draw 3 names at random. The first person gets to select first from the 3 gifts. The second person selects from the remaining 2 and the third gets… you guessed it, the remaining gift. Here is what I have for you:
A signed copy of the Twelve by Twelve book.
One of my homage to Albers art quilts.
Or, a packet of plaid and striped dupioni silks.
I tried my hand at watercolor pencils for my last two sketches. It was fun. I am looking forward to doing more of this.
I used my iPhone to scan this and you can see the shadow of my hand holding the iPhone!
Now, it is your chance to win something! I will do the drawing on names on Wednesday night and announce the winners on Thursday.
Your 3 inch squares remind me of the “traveler’s blanket” squares in last month’s Quilting arts. What a neat way to try out things with investing a lot of time and materials. What a commitment a blog is. Way to go girl! Janet Wright
Congratulations dear Gerrie. Happy Blogaversary!
I really like your color reactions and cheerfulness; how brave you have been to continue to share for so long….a true inspiration. Thank you.
Awesome work, awesome blog, thanks for all the inspiration. Only wish I found you 8 years ago
Wonderful! I want to do 3″ squares now! And draw every day. And quit using so much time on the computer. Beautiful work!
Hi,
I’ve been enjoying your blog for quite a while. Thanks for sharing your work, your thoughts and your family events.
Robin, so. IN
I check your blog almost daily and it’s always interesting!
Congrats on your anniversary! I had to look up Josef Albers art and really enjoy it. I googled images and could see a lot of his work as fabric art. Your art quilt would be a very nice prize! Thanks for the giveaway.
Happy Anniversary! I love reading your blog and seeing the wonderful works you create.
Great work. The 12’s have been an inspiration to “sew” many of us! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and art.
Can’t decide if I enjoy your blog more or your comments on Quiltart!!! Congrats on 8 years and here’s to many more……….thanks for sharing your journey.
Happy Anniversary…Blogging for eight years and spreading your joy of textiles…Congratulations!
Happy Anniversary, Gerrie! Love your blog and love your work. Here’s to another eight years of blogging and making!
You definitely have mastered photography! Thanks for all the great eye candy!
Hi Gerrie! congrats!!!
Congrats!! It is great when one can do something for 8 years straight!! I love your blog…what you show….what you tell….it’s a good place to go each morning!!
Congratulations! I have enjoyed watching your growth as an artist!
Blogging for 8 years sounds wonderful. You were doing this before I even knew what a blog was. It takes a lot of work to keep anything going that long and your blog is always interesting. Keep doing what you love and have fun with your super secret silk project…luscious fabrics!
Hi Gerrie,
I enjoy checking in on your blog and reading of your latest endeavors.
Savor life!
Happy blogoversary.
Thanks for sharing for all those years. Happy Annivwrsary!
Hi Gerrie,
Congratulations on 8 years of blogging. I enjoy your blog so much. It inspires me.
Gerrie,
I feel a bit cheesy responding to your post for a gift when, afterall it is YOUR blogaversary. But how could I not knowing that I have a bit of a chance for that book or wall hanging. I’ve always enjoyed your postings and it has given me the best inspiration even on those dreary days. It has lightened my soul when bits of sadness move in. Thank you for sharing your art and inspiration. It would be such a treat for me to see some of your actual work someday. Happy 8th Gerrie and here’s a toast for the upcoming year….CHEERS!
Congratulations. I’ve been reading your blog for several years. I especially liked the 3 x 3’s. I enjoy reading about your quilts and other projects.
Congratulations! I always enjoy your posts and your art!
Congratulations Gerrie! Whew: 8 years is a long, long time….and you are such a faithful blogger! There’s always such eye candy to enjoy when I read your blog…not to mention the pearls of wisdom! Oh gosh, sounds like I’m trying to butter you up so that I’ll win one of the drawings! LOL
Love your addition of watercolor pencils to your sketches.
xxoo
p.s. Did you know that Marcus Borg is coming to our little town and will be speaking in my little Sunday School Class! C and I were planning a trip to the beach, but we’ve postponed it so that we can be here for Borg! I am so very, very excited!!!! 😉
Congratulations! Have always enjoyed your blog and your work.
Congratulations! That is a fabulous accomplishment!
Happy 8th, Gerrie! Love that fabric from Frieda and look forward to seeing what you do with it. xo
Gerrie, you have always inspired me to be creative and explore with color and design. I love the 12 x 12 book so much I have two copies of it – one for upstairs and one for downstairs.
Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Michele in Tulsa
Wow, eight years, fabulous!
And I love to win things!
Keep on blogging!
What a nice giveaway! Love your drawings.
Congratulations on your anniversary, that’s a wonderful milestone!
Congratulations! It is always a pleasure to check in with you and see your wonderful writings and pics. Here’s to 8 more!!
Congratulations! You definitely rock!
Congratulations! Glad you’re blogging. Look forward to reading more!
Congrats on 8 years! A blog is huge commitment…great job!
Hi Gerrie…Love following your journey with fiber, family and life in general on your great blog. Happy Blogging Anniversary.
Gerrie
I too found you thru QArts. As a new reader, loving your work and writings, i still have lots of posts to enjoy. Congrats on the 8 years of blogging!
Have been enjoying reading your blog! Congrats on the 8 years. Thanks for the chance to win.
Congratulations on eight wonderful years! I found you from the Quilt Art list way back in the day and have enjoyed reading about your adventures ever since!
Happy 8th to you!! I have been enjoying your blog for some time. I have truly enjoyed reading your successes on life and art. And recently your daily sketches!! Here is to many more!!
Marion
Congrats on 8 years of blogging, Gerrie! I’ve been doing about 3 years but not at the dedicated pace that you maintain. I catch up with you daily via NetworkedBlogs on Facebook. Thanks for sharing your life and art.
I just simply adore you. We could be neighbors, friends and mentors. You have so much to offer, and always so willing to share. I’m lucky to be able to connect with you through your blog.
Keep up the wonderful sharing, I’ll run the fan club. Happy Anniversary!
Fitzy
Happy anniversary..I came backwards to your blog..I saw your book and was intriguedand then had a glorious few days starting at the beginning and reading through from the beginning….the problem there was that I was used to being able to reading months at a time. when I caught up to real time …..it was so funny to realize how suddenly I had to wait..day at a time…
All at once or a day at a time you have been a source of joy .
Thankk you, Cynthia
Congratulations on your 8 years of blogging my friend!
Regards from rainy Belgium.
Congratulations! You are an inspiration. Because of the time difference between us (I am in Ireland) your blog greets me in the mornings and kick starts my day with creativity!! Thankyou!
I am in Hawaii on a yoga retreat and, after being here nearly a week, I just found out there is wi fi available. So one of the first places I look is at your blog . . . Because I really enjoy it. Happy 8th anniversary and thank you!
I think I can blame QuiltArt for making me aware of your blog. So glad for it — and for you!
Congratulations on 8 years of blogging! I first started reading your blog after enjoying your daughters blogs and have stayed because of your dedication to creating.
To heck with the prizes! I feel like I should be sending you a gift for eight years of inspiration and fun! I think it was Lisa who said on her blog that her Mom had started one and could we go over and say “hey”. I visited and your blog has become my daily before bed read. Thank you for sharing your life, artwork, family, and fun. xoxo
Congratulations to you! It’s always fun to check in on your exploits. Here’s to many more years of fiber adventures.