**Giveaway now closed**
Wanna know something ironic?...
I used to care a lot about the numbers of my blog!...
- Most specifically my follower numbers and my statistics...
In particular it used to really effect me if I lost a follower or whatever.
But I gave up caring about these numbers quite a while ago.
I made a change in mindset to keep this blog true to me
- Not worry so much about what people think when they read it
- Put my true self and my faith out there for everyone to see
- Keep it more about a diary of whatever I wanted to keep as a record for the future
Which is great - that's how it should be!
But the weirdest thing happened since...
- my numbers, which had been very stagnant for months and months and months, started to grow rapidly.
Daily even it would seem.
Interesting what happens when you stay true to yourself!
So anyway, this morning I logged on and saw two round numbers on my dashboard and I must admit that despite that not being what I'm about these days, I was still sad enough to take a photo...
- round numbers are pretty cool yes?!
although hopefully noone will leave over the course of the next couple of days - because that would be a bit embarrassing lol...
I decided a few weeks ago when I saw myself creeping towards this next magic round number that I wasn't going to do a giveaway in celebration of it, like is seemingly the tradition these days. Because I feel like I've already done a heap of giveaways recently and it really isn't supposed to be about the numbers.
I decided a few weeks ago when I saw myself creeping towards this next magic round number that I wasn't going to do a giveaway in celebration of it, like is seemingly the tradition these days. Because I feel like I've already done a heap of giveaways recently and it really isn't supposed to be about the numbers.
But what can I say - I changed my mind...
I appreciate you guys & want to celebrate you!
And I especially appreciate your comments of support & encouragement!
So - I am going to offer a giveaway to my "support crew"
I heart you guys & the ongoing support you give me!
If you are one of my "posse" and want to win then all you have to do is leave me a message of adoration comment as your entry.
Can I specifically ask that no one becomes a support crew member just to enter this giveaway though please! If you find me this week and want to join my blog then that's fine, feel free to also enter - but please don't join just to win - that's not what this is about!!
I will close the giveaway and announce the winner this Friday 21st October.
Oh and I suppose you want to know what you will win huh?...
Too bad - cause it's a secret prize this time LOL...
(That's code for I don't actually have anything specific lined up and want to tailor it to the person who wins)
But I can tell you that it will involve fabric. (What else could you possibly expect from a fabric addict like me) - And I have some more fabric parcels due in the mail this week - so who knows, you may get lucky enough to get some of my new pretties :) :) :)
Have a good week everyone! I know we 3 Flutter girls will because our man is home this week.
We all have very big smiles this morning!
66 comments:
Well, I think it is a big deal! Congrats!
Well I've been following you in RSS feed for quite some time.. I thought it was through your blog but I'm just realizing it wasn't! So guess what.. 201 today :)
How anyone could stop following you i'll never understand, congrats :)
Congratulations on 200! I think that celebrating is a great idea!
Wise words - nice way to start the week!
Hugs - Lurline♥
Ahh, ironic isn't it. The day you stop focusing on it, is the day it starts to improve!
Congrats with the 200 that's a great achievement!!
Numbers aren't personal. Congrats on having 200 followers. Remember you have followers who read but they dont offically follow you. I found that out when my last giveaway so many who were new followers had actually been reading my blog for a while.
It's all good. Congrats on the 200, and glad you are excited by it. Take care.
Thanks, I needed to read your post...I am working to not look at the numbers and do what I am led to do...
I love being a part of your posse! :)
When do we ride?!?
Well I love you, love your blog and am hinting at the fact that I love RED......! (you know, just in case I win!!!)
Ps - great seeing you on Saturday too.
Xxx
That's great that you're growing so fast - congratulations! You have such a positive attitude and can-do mindset, its hard to imagine your blog not going far, Kat.
Congrats on 200! Love being part of your posse and seeing the cool things that you make and drooling over your beautiful fabrics :-)
I like the way you have decided to remain true to yourself...because obviously that is what your followers like! Congrats on having 200 adoring readers!
Love your blog!
I only started reading and following your blog a couple of months ago. Does that make me part of your support crew? Congrats on reaching 200 and for doing it your way!
Congrats on reaching 200, even if it's not your main reason for blogging, it's true that it's encouraging to know people are reading. Oh, and don't worry too much if you lose a follower or two sometimes, I was following you quite a while ago, then, somehow, you disappeared from my list (which was bogged down and I probably deleted you by accident)...and then I found you again...and now I'm back! :)
Congrats on 200! I must admit I am a fairly new follower but I am so glad to have found you! There are not many Aussie bloggers I follow but I do try to support them, especially when they are such nice people and great crafters!
Congratulations for reaching 200. The numbers aren't important but this is awesome!!!
Congratulations...it's so hard to not get obsessed with the stats!!
Great work!!
Yay for 200!!! I think your blog is awesome, infact its one of my "must visit every day" pages now! Thank you for inspiring me to sew and also for the fun fabric shopping lol
Hey I only became a follower a few weeks ago....so I guess I helped you reach the new number. I enjoy your antics and your enthusiasm.
A well deserved 200 because you are such a lovely person and that comes across in your blog. And please feel free to redraw the giveaway if my name comes out the hat because that would be too embarrassing for words!!
Hi Kat
Congratulations!!!
In adoration...........
Linda
Wow! Congrats on 200 followers!
Congrats on the 200 :) I really love your great tutorials :) keep them coming please ;D
♥ yeah for support crews. You rock my dear! Here's to many more blog posts and many more #'s your way.
Good Morning Kat! Wonderful post and Congratulations! Thank you for Your support, great ideas and inspiration! How fun you have a suprise to us!
I came also to see your tutorial for a pouch - I'm again 'nervous' for dealing with the zipper!
Have a wonderful week!
xxx Teje
Thanks so much for the giveaway Kat! I have the same philosophy as you re: followers, but I am glad you changed your mind re: the giveaway! Jxo
Well I think congratulations are in order! I love your blog, it's one of my favourites and I've used several of your tutorials! Thank you!!
I "no-commitment" peruse lots of sewing blogs through quilterblogs.com. I first bookmarked your site when I saw your patchwork pouch tutorial - I liked the look and wanted to come back to make it. I visited again a couple of times and usually laughed, empathized (I've got 2 girls and a husband who travels for work), or admired your creativity. I now follow just about daily via google reader -- one of the first blogs I've ever joined. Congratulations on hitting a round number!
Whoooooo Hoooooooooooo! What to go Kat.
To the girl who helped me make my first successful bag , and is now hounding me to learn how to insert a zip. Im not just here for the fabric ...I think you're one of the coolest people around.
But Im still not going to use that zip any time soon.
Congratulations on 200 followers. I found you through your connections with other bloggers. I enjoy reading your posts. Keep it up.
Congratulations! I know it's not how we should judge ourselves, but it's just nice to celebrate a success every now and then. Good for you! I'm really happy things are taking off. Thanks for the giveaway goodie....I'm an old-tyme commenter (AKA stalker).
Congrats! I'm so glad your blog is prospering without you having to stress about it. :) I have been a follower for a while now and enjoy every post you make.
Mary
iammaryburke @ gmail.com
Thats so cool, it obviously shows that being true to yourself means people like who you really are, well done you! x
Heh, I'm almost tempted to temporarily unfollow just to skew you ;o) I do know what you mean about the numbers though, stop stressing about it and they seem to rise miraculously! Although I still worry when I lose people, in case I've offended them in some way... it's quite irrational though, as I know that I have no idea who has left, and therefore couldn't find out why even if I wanted to!
Congrats on the numbers! :)
Well done for staying true to yourself and you have seen that it's you we like! Yeah! I don't mind whether you enter me in or not - that's not what this comment is about LOL!!
Hey ~ Any number higher than 10 following your blog has to be a big deal. That probably means there are more than just your Mom, Dad and their friends following right? LOL
Congratulations on the great number. Looks good to me and who cares if someone leaves now. YOU already have proof that number was reached anyway,. ha
And I LOVE surprises so I'm in. Thank you and have a good week.
you make me giggle :) I knew that at the end I would find a giveaway lol...
Congrats Kat. Love your blog!!
200 is a great number.
Keep up the the blog writing, I certainly enjoy reading your blog.
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Congratulations. I enjoy reading your blog each and every day.
Congrats on the milestone...look forward to seeing what you come up with. xx
Congratulations, I do enjoy my daily dose of Kat!
Congrats on reaching 200 followers!! That's exciting!! This is a wonderful post-- I think its great that you are doing your blog "true to yoursefl". I'm enjoying being in the Scrappy Swap (I finished my goodie and will be ready to mail on time) and I want to try a couple of your tutorials--- thank you for sharing them. Enjoy having the Hubby home this week!!
Kat I joined your posse today following the instructions you gave me last night! How much easier is land-o-blog now! Anyway thanks for a fab girlie night last night - you gave us so many great tips and advice. I popped down to Spotlight today for some more bits of fabric. Brilliant night but 11pm to bed and 4am airport run made for a very tired day today. But i'm totally quilty inspired all the same x
Congrats on 200! Keep up the great work, we all love it!
Yay to reaching 200 (201 now) :-)! I really enjoy reading your blog and I LOVE everything you make, so much so that I finally got a google account so I can comment on your blog's (about time hey!!!) xx
good for you! Thats great! Your blog is fun:)..Jackie@Pacitti.us
Bowing & scraping in abject adoration......LOL!!!
Glad you get to enjoy having the whole family home this week! :D
Congrats on the 200 followers, Wonderful tutorials, and fantastic ideas. I will always return to see what you are up to.
So happy to have `met` you Kat and loving your scrappy swap...congrats on a well deserved followership!
I'm happy to be one of those 200! I'm just surprised you don't have more.
That is so cool to have 200! You have a wonderful blog so it doesn't surprise me!
Thank you for your inspiration...I look forward to each post! Congrats on reaching 200!!
Congrats on reaching 200.... I too use to watch 'my numbers' but figure my blog is also for personal use and if some people want to follow and read it thats great... if not thats o.k too. Either way I will keep doing what I am doing ! I only need 191 more people to be on par with you !!! LOL X
Congrats on the milestone. I love reading your blog, being inspired by your sewing and drooling over your beautiful pouches. :)
I always visit you here! Love to see what people with such good taste is making!
Congratulations on your big round numbers :-) I myself passed that milestone just recently and totally understand how nice it feels to know 200 people out there want to listen to your ramblings!
Now, here's hoping susan doesn't win again! Pick me, oh mighty hat of names, pick me!
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!
Congratulations. I have followed you awhile through my Google Reader. Love your work.
You're on my reader, do you have a follower button? Love the blog, look forward to hearing from you.
I'm a follower and so glad I am. I'm loving those trees and stars you are putting together...might our prize include something with those????? Just nudging a little bit :)
Back from South Australia this afternoon and just catching up with my blog-reading. While I've missed the giveaway, just had to say "CONGRATS!" xx
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