Do You Still READ Quilting Blogs?
I’m feeling a bit skeptical today!
I have a simple question for you today: are you still reading quilting blogs?
I have this sneaking suspicion that our behaviors online have changed. Let me give you an example:
Today I wanted to find a sugar cookie recipe that is keto friendly and uses Swerve as the sweetener. Can you imagine searching a Betty Crocker cookbook for that? Never! This type of diet-exclusive recipe is perfect for Pinterest searches though.
I opened Pinterest and scrolled through a mix of cookies and annoying ads and clicked on the prettiest photo. It looked like a winner so I clicked through to the blog post where the picture came from.
I scrolled, scrolled, scrolled to the bottom of the post because that’s where most recipe websites stick their recipes.
I checked the ingredient list. Yep, Swerve was the sugar and it was a fathead dough base that sounded good. (Note: The Keto diet will win you awards on weirdness. If you don’t think mozzarella cheese should go into a sugar cookie, this one isn’t for you! LOL!)
I clicked to print out the recipe, then closed out the website or blog. I honestly don’t know which one it was.
I didn’t take the time to read the post. I didn’t really care about the pretty photos. I definitely didn’t take the time to pick up the name of the website or the person that wrote the recipe. And I didn’t feel the need to subscribe to an email newsletter or follow.
I got what I wanted. Then I left.
I’m Not Reading. Are you?
Sooo…what’s the problem?
The problem is someone took a lot of time to write that post! There were at least 10 pretty, magazine quality photos of the cookies as well. And the recipe was made and obviously tested before posting.
All of that was a lot of work and effort made in the hopes of getting something in return: a newsletter subscription, a comment, a like, an interaction of some sort or at least 5 minutes of my time so my traffic actually ranked on Google.
But I didn’t even give them that. I felt entitled to a diet-specific, holiday themed recipe for free, found it, and left nothing in return.
If I’m doing it, you can bet millions of other busy moms and 20-30 year olds are acting the same way.
So I’m left wondering how is blogging sustainable?
Yes, I’ve shared free tutorials for years. I got on the quilting map in 2009 because I was one of the very first to share videos on free motion quilting. But that was 10 years ago and now it’s feeling quite crowded in this space.
Attention spans are shorter than ever. Most of my videos run 15 minutes long, and once a week I put up an hour long podcast. I just checked my YouTube stats for the last 28 days. The average length of time someone watches a video is 5 minutes 47 seconds.
I don’t need to tell you how much time goes into making a single quilting tutorial. A LOT!
But it would take a lot less time if I didn’t bother writing a clever post and shooting extra pretty photos, editing those photos, branding them, then uploading them to the site. My question is should I continue to bother with those steps?
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not asking to quit, I just want to make the most of my very limited time. So if you have a minute, before you click away and head off on another quilting adventure, answer just two questions for me in the comments below:
What are you still consuming? What do you regularly enjoy and spend time watching, listening or reading?
What would you want to see MORE of? We have millions of free patterns now. We have tons of free tutorials. What are you still looking for online?
Let’s go quilt,
Leah Day
I don’t always get to read everything when it arrives but I do eventually. I need and enjoy the tutorials
don’t stop what you’re doing.
Merry Christmas
I learned to free motio quilt from you when you were the only one online and I love you for it. I’m with you though on the recipes and the long long stories I don’t read them either. Keep it simple.
I do not read blogs very often. I have been quilting about 15 years and sewing 65 years. I finish every quilt I start and never have more than two in progress at a time. I piece and quilt on the same machine, my Viking Diamond. I like seeing pictures of quilts as I get ideas, but do not do many patterns as I prefer to just do my own, using basic elements.
I have folders named by the site, where I save each one if I cannot read it straight away. However, I am not signing up for any more newsletters or blogs unless it is really important: earlier this year, it was taking me at least half a day to read my email! Half of the time, when I downloaded something my email was automatically signed up and I ended up receiving a few hundred emails each day. So, now, if it says my email will be added to a list, I think very hard as to whether I really want that post or not.
I enjoy your blog and videos so much. I have only 2 blogs I read on a regular basis and 3 that I read on an irregular basis. I find I enjoy comparing different techniques. I am a relatively new free motion quilter on the sweet 16 and you are so easy to follow. I recently purchased a Q-Nique 14” like yours and enjoy your new instructions. I would hate to see you quit making new videos or blogging.
Refer to your “How to” videos time and time again. Clear visuals, simple instructions, helpful tips, short, NO WAFFLE. How about FMQ designs we can paint?? You are my quilting Mentor, friend and inspiration. Sincere thanks from Hong Kong
I still read blogs as time permits. I love looking at new quilts or ideas in the making. Unless the blog is too boring I will read the entire blog and take notes on anything that interests me.
I am very busy too, never thought I would be being home all the time. I only do freebie things since I pay for net. I watch the videos of gardening, religion, homesteading and on and on, I like short videos and very few long ones. I do not do patterns by viewing either, I much prefer downloads. I only do things online on my lappy, never my phone.
Thank you for asking, I told you and wish you a very Merry Christmas.
I love your videos and they are soooo helpful!!! You are the first site I come to when I’m looking for what to quilt on my new project. I haven’t done as many projects as I’d like to and am hoping that in 10 years when i retire, I’ll have time to read more quilting tutorials. I consider you my quilting mentor and while I have a long way to go to get good, I value the posts you put up and the videos your create for us. Thank you!!!
I have only been watching your blogs for a short time but have especially enjoyed and learned the ones about long arm quilting and. Suggestions about how to free-hand or ruler quilt different parts of the quilt, such as background filler or borders. I hope you continue with your blogs.
I read your blog and have used a number of your 365 quilting patterns. They helped me improve my free hand quilting. I’ve bought from your store because I appreciate what you do. I haven’t done much lately as I injured my arm, When I get the use back, I plan to do daily reading and picking what I want to try on a quilt next.
With my time at a premium I only read a very few blogs. I prefer them to be instructional and with practical tips and pointers as well as being focused without too much unnecessary talking. I’ve been learning to quilt from you for the past 5 years and constantly refer to your tutorials. Your teaching style continues to attract me to your site and tutorials and I hope you don’t stop.
You ask a fair question, Leah. I used to read blogs more, but now I troll Instagram – a fav! – for quilty ideas and inspiration. When i visit a blog, it’s usually something i want to follow up from IG. It has to be hard for you and Josh to figure out where to spend your time. I DO have your perpetual calendar – gave one as a gift too- and love all your ideas. Hang in there!
You do a great job with what you share online. There’s a lot of junk out there. Yours is very high quality. I trust what you suggest. I’ve been quilting since 1974. You have taught me how to do FMQ. Short tips on getting things right, reminders of better practices, using colors, new takes on old patterns, scrappy quilting ideas, replaying your 365 ideas are things to consider. I would be happy with a once a month short and sweet video/blog post. Thank you for your integrity and character always present!
I enjoy and do watch completely save and re watch your free motion and walking foot videos on you tube. I’ve even purchased your walking foot book. I do find the your videos where you talk about your week I tune out of very very quickly.
I try to read regularly — not always successfully. I enjoy your tutorials and your writing.
I love blogs and videos. I am one of those people that listens and reads every word. I always learn something new.
I read and look at blogs for inspiration & motivation. Since I am a long time quilter, I do check for new and improved processes. It is so easy to spend too much time reading blogs, that I might not get anything accomplished. Have to limit my time. I mainly blog as a way of keeping a journal of what I get done and sharing with friends & family.
I love your videos – I watch them over and over. They have given me the courage to start free-motion quilting. I have learned so much from you. Please continue your tutorials!
I do save your emails to read at a later time. Unfortunately I rarely get ’round to it. I don’t care for podcasts. I occasionally read blogs. I know how much work they are because I had one for my travels. I gave up on that and created a separate FB page for this purpose. I am keeping it simple and interesting. I have a short attention span, and I am sure I’m not the only one. I do enjoy YouTube videos. Sometimes I watch all of it, sometimes I skim through looking for what I need, especially if someone is talkative and not getting to the point. Yesterday, I watched one for a minute and quickly became frustrated. Most of the time, I enjoy the videos.
Leah, I have loved your online content. It was what first got me into quilting my own work. However after a good number of years, if I have a large project to be quilted, I drive 45 minutes up the road to a lady who will professionally quilt it for me, and I feel a whole lot better. For smaller projects I still do them myself though not as well as I would like. When I need inspiration (this happens more often these days) I go to your website and watch your tutorials and videos. They are wonderful. Many more quilters will benefit from them I am certain.
I have followed you and bought books and patterns since I discovered you. I may not always read all of the blog but I do read parts of it.
I read all the blogs I get, and I do free motion too. I am relatively new to blogs . I know, I’m a late starter. I don’t always have the time to watch all the videos on a regular basis, but I do get around to it eventually.
I think you are a great help to all of us and we thank you.
Keep donig what you are please.
I do read blogs when I have time and save some to come back to. I have been quilting a long time and don’t need instructions for simple things but appreciate how-to’s for new techniques or ideas. And sometimes those 10 lovely photos are 8 more than needed. There is something to be said for simplicity. Everybody is at different places in their learning tho, so what suits one person is not right for the next. I appreciate your tutorials on quilting a lot!
Leah I love watching and learning from you. You are an excilent teacher and explain everything with so much detail. Thank you for doing such a great job and just being you. I need to support you more and plan on doing so in the new year. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday, Martha
If you want to abandon the blog, just do it. There are plenty of blog readers out there, many of whom probably never comment on the blogs they read. There are plenty of readers who don’t do Facebook (I am one of them) and won’t just to follow someone who quit blogging because it was too much work. I don’t think blogs are a dying breed, although someone wure wants to kill them off because this theme is popping up all over blogland. So I read blogs and I really don’t care oif you don’t want to blog. I’ll miss you but I on’t go looking for you any where else.
I have followed your blogs and tutorials for a long time I ordered Super borders and Sashings and although I have not gone through all the patterns it has greatly improved my free motion. I am much mot confident..Keep up the good work. We love you.
I wrote a long reply, but it didn’t get posted. I look forward to receiving your emails, and I frequently refer to your tutorials. You have taken time to give personal advice to me and the captions on your YouTube tutorials make it possible to follow along. I buy from your store when I need something; I appreciate the time you give to the rest of us. Though this reply doesn’t cover all the reasons I will continue to look forward to your emails, hopefully this post will make it to the site! Merry Christmas!
I am not yet a free-motion quilter so I haven’t yet watched any tutorials all the way through. I do enjoy your blog. Please make things easy on yourself so that you will continue what you do. When I finally do work up to free-motion quilting I want to have you as a resource! Thanks.
I’m looking for patterns I can order, nice detailed info prior to ordering, videos that support thier pattern. I am not fond of having to print it myself as I’m getting older, looking story. I love quilt alongside, but not savvy tech wise, don’t even know what a podcast is. I feel like I’m being left out as technically change buy many of us quilters are in my age bracket, homebound to boot
Leah, your blogs and web site is the first free motion quilting info. I found. I have bought several books and participated in some of you sew alongs.
I still keep my 360 quilt hanging on the wall for examples of patterns I could use to quilt on my quilt tops. I bought a 15 R on your recommendation. I have tried to support you as I could afford buying those things I need from you store.
You have shared so much with me over the years. Thank you so much!
One point, I don’t listen to the first part of your weekly pod cast and iTunes Viedos I usually go to the middle and listen to the part of where you talk about the quilting on the long arm or quilting tips.
Sorry to say that because I know talking about what is happening in your life helps a lot of people, just not me. Hoping that doesn’t sound harsh! I some times I feel bad that you have to work so hard, life needs to a little more relaxed than I see you living your life. Maybe your posts don’t need to be so long.
I really appreciate what you have shared in my quilting journey. I’m looking forward to the 2019 guilt along.
Thank you! Have a good relaxing Christmas season!
I read blog posts daily. I follow several quilting blogs and read their posts at their site. I’m not sure how many minutes I am there though.
I click the link from the email to load the blog post. I get several different sites loaded then sit back, relax and read. The site might be loaded more than 5 minutes however it may not be on top on my screen that whole time.
I like to see new patterns. Their creation, how they evolve, the struggles and the finish. I love hearing about the quilters life as well. Their family, work and fun time.
I do watch videos of techniques though they are rarely long videos. I prefer them to be 15 minutes or less.
Have a great day!!
I always read your blogs. I would miss them. It’s your decision. Happy Holidays.
I love blogs, but usually skim through them if they are more than a couple of paragraph’s long. I’d rather see a small description of the tutorial video- to see if it’s something i’m interested in- and maybe one or two pictures. If I want video’s I usually youtube search. I mainly read blogs to see what’s new and fresh. If they have a small tutorial for a quick project or a quilt along, I’ll investigate further. I do not long wordy blogs. Hope that helps.
I like reading your blog because you post often and don’t waste time with a lot of extra words. What you write counts. I love watching your videos. Very well done. I don’t listen to the podcast because I can read about the content in your post. Thank you again and again for interesting information on the subjects of quilting and what you are up to and how you did it. Great blog.
I am really looking forward to making better use of my time…and a planner in the new year. I simply run out of time during the day and out of steam at night; I haven’t even finished my 2nd grandchild’s quilt! I’ve been peeking and looking forward to diving in. I love both blogs and podcasts! Thanks for not giving up on us!
I have to admit that I don’t read as many blogs as I used too and spend more time on Instagram. Leah, I do love your longarm videos especially since I have a Q’nique too and am still very much a novice.
You were the first one that got me started, I have followed you for 4 years, I have gained some ruler work and upgraded my machine. just keep doing what you have been doing, keep it simple, short and sweet, you will be just fine, Ideas=whole cloth designing=small projects=quilt along’s are fun, maybe get younger children involved = my mother taught me to hand quilt at the age of 11, my fav today is fmq, can not get enough. thank you and your family for all your efforts in teaching and blogging. Merry Christmas
I just don’t have the time to read long blogs or watch long podcasts. I like shorter bits of information. I love your online tutorials and patterns. I got into free motion quilting because of you. I have continued with it and love it.
I am currently quilting a full size quilt for my granddaughter. Takes me forever but I love the creativity of developing a quilting design and then sewing it. You’re the best, Leah. I love it when you have new ideas and techniques. Enjoyed your quilting with the walking foot.
I have to admit that I not always watch the block,special not this year. To much happening. But I always love your videos. You are a great teacher and I,m great full for all the work that you and your Familie put in to it.
You are my inspiration.
Merry Christmas to you and Fam.
Hi! I started my on-line life with my blog and your’s was one of the very first I ever saw and followed.
Four years on I’m still writing blog posts and I use Facebook and Instagram. I dropped twitter very quickly (never really understood that!) and I don’t have the inclination to become a video blogger (You Tube).
I admire and appreciate the quality of all you post on your blog and social media. Being a blogger myself I appreciate just how much time it takes to compose a good looking post and then edit all the photos – it is hours of work. And then it takes a reader less than a minute to skim over the text and photos!!!
From a marketing point of view the advice I’ve received is work on creating an email list (which you have obviously done very successfully). I’ve also read advice suggesting trying to use more than a maximum of three social media types is just not sustainable. Maybe that is the place you have reached now?
I’d say ‘go with your heart’ Leah. If you had to pick just three social media outlets to use choose those that you now enjoy and feel rewarded in using.
As you say there are just so many blogs to read, so many You Tube videos to watch that it’s not surprising we have become ‘scroll down and leave’ consumers!
I have to make a conscious effort to sit down and read blogs and if my inbox gets too out of hand then I guiltily delete some of the email notifications without clicking to the blog post 🙁 We do have to be realistic with our time.
I’m not a great one for sitting through a video tutorial. I much prefer to have a written script with photos to follow. Just suits my individual learning style (and probably what I was brought up wth in the ore-digital era!).
Saying that, videos are useful to many and it’s great you take the time to do them.
Hi Leah, I am a beginning free motion quilter and I have gotten may useful tips from your blogs and videos and appreciate all of your efforts. I love learning about your techniques, e.g. using pinmoors, cheater needles, etc. You are a great teacher but that being said, I realize how much time and energy all of this must take, and I often do not have the time to watch or read all of them and don’t have time to listen to podcasts so if you reduced the number of blogs, podcasts &/or videos you issued to improve your quality of life, go for it! I will still be a fan. All the best.
Yes I do read blogs, and watch You Tube, but I still haven’t been able to figure out Instagram.
So don’t stop unless you feel it does you no good.
Hi Leah
Please please dont stop if it wasnt for you I would have given up free motion quilting a long time ago as I am a visual learner.I dont always have the time to watch everything the whole way through but quite often go back to ‘how did she do that again’. Living in New Zealand we tend to do all our tutorials/learning online.
I learned to free motion quilt from YOU in an online Craftsy class and from your website. I watched portions of the class over and over and over. I still use your video on machine binding a quilt almost every time I do it. I might not watch the entire video, I go to the part that I need…ending the binding and sewing the two strips together. I use your library of all your FMQ patterns when I need some inspiration. I enjoy getting your emails and if something you are discussing interests me, I will definitely watch or check it out briefly. I have been making quite a few one block wonders with panels from my husband’s fabric. I would love to see a one block wonder from you. I totally understand your point. I have said to myself…wow all those videos and blogs must take a lot of time. I don’t want to do that, I just want to create! But I do very much appreciate the effort by you and others! Whatever you decide, you have a big collection of work that will last forever. So I don’t think you should beat yourself up for maybe slowing down a bit, if that’s what you’re thinking. Thanks for everything!
I’m a very visual learner so for me the video tutorials awesome!
I usually watch a little of your videos to see what they are really about. I come back to them when I need more formation on that topic. I like to watch videos for explanations for various projects I am working on. Very helpful for clearing up questions.
It all depends. This week I got my first embroidery machine and I have literally spent hours on blogs and you tube videos. I watched one video of 2 plus hours 1 and a half times. I do follow many blogs and I participate in blog hops monthly. I try to leave a comment even if i’s just a thanks. OK I’m older than 30 and I have some free time but I do read. I also fly through pintrest and will not waste my time on a blog where there are ads popping up and confusing the information. Hope this helps.
When I need something I read the blog top to bottom and try to comment, but I admit that busy lives make it so that I no longer read blogs just because. You have so many helpful hints and tips that I hop you keep blogging!
video tutorial on techniques and free motion quilting using the sit down long arm
I read and watch but don’t always comment.
Everything I know about free motion quilting I learned from you! I found out about your 365 project from a little paragraph in a magazine. It was when you first started. I receive many comments about my skill and tell people about your blogspot. FMQ is my favorite part of the process thanks to your teaching skill! Before I begin a new project I always review by watching a few videos.
This is an interesting topic. I, too, learned to free-motion quilt from your videos and little book. I’ve directed several quilting friends to your site to learn free-motion, too. I also read your email news regularly (which is how I got here). But I haven’t indulged in your podcasts since that would take a lot of time. I used to read the recipe blogs and enjoy them. But I got out of reading them when I realized that many (most?) of them are just trying to come up with words to make the post longer and fit in more ads. Now I skim down to the real recipe. In summary, I’d say, the videos, emails and links to posts I’m interested in, are the things I take most pleasure in.
Leah, just like all these others that have commented, I also read your blogs and view your videos; sometimes in parts. They are all very much appreciated as I am a visual learner too. I admit I don’t leave comments as I should. I know they are helpful and an encouragement to you. I have learned so much about machine quilting from you. I was able to complete a special quilt for my granddaughter this year as a result of your information, so THANK YOU!
Personally, I’ve found as I grow in my own skill I watch less videos and read less blogs. BUT, when I need inspiration for a design or to just to kickstart my thinking, I know I can come here to your site and get that.
You’ve been my silent mentor for years and I’ll always be thankful you were here.
Keep doing what you do…it matters.
Truly appreciate all the time and effort you have put into your tutorials. I have learned so much. I’m a dinosaur, not comfortable with technology. Truthfully not even sure of the difference between a blog and a tutorial. I’m not on Facebook, avoid craftsy, pintrest, etc… I may not spend much time connected, but a large percentage of the research time I do spend is with your tutorials; some on You-Tube and some I have purchased. I have tried to show support through purchases from you.
I am 77. You are the first blog I read 8-9 years ago and still do. Don’t care for the other types of sites, guess I am too old to change. Have learned many techniques from you on your site. Thank you
I honestly don’t read blogs. I love newsletters that I can skim and will click on links to info or videos that look interesting. I’m super active on Facebook. I never useInstagram, Twitter or Pinterest. Hope this helps. You give so much to the quilting community. Merry Christmas!
Thank you, thank you for the info you provide, especially the tutorials! I am a visual learner too and a pattern alone just isn’t enough. Keep the e-mails too, from there it’s just a hop to your links. I don’t think I have watched a pod cast unless it was linked to one of your emails. We all appreciate everything you do for us and all the free info especially for us seniors. We will try to acknowledge your efforts more!
Hello Leah, my quilting friend:) I love your blog and how you always starts, “Hello my quilting friends”, before you introduced us to another fabulous quilting project. Many times I’ve recommended your blog/website to people that want to start quilt. Sometimes I followed an entire year and participated in one of your project, sometimes life it to busy for me and I had to withdraw for awhile. You’ve been inspiring to me and I thank you so much for your love of quilting and your simplicity of how your present it all in a way that is easy understood. Merry Christmas to your family and may God blessed it:)
Yes, I love reading your blog and being your quilting friend! I love quilting friends. However, things have been busy and stressful lately and I don’t read them like I have in the past. BUT….I don’t delete them. I file them to enjoy at a later date. Thank you for sharing everything via your blog….from quilting to cookies. Merry Christmas and may God’s blessing shower all around you!
Leah, your free motion tutorials are a “go-to” for me and have saved countless hours not having to surf the web for what I can find on your site. Thank you for trailblazing free motion quilting on a home machine!
Yes, I completely agree!
Hi Leah, I must admit I used to watch all the videos and read “most” of the quilting blogs a I subscribe to. But I found I was spending way to much time doing that rather than sewing. So I started limiting what I did online. The good thing is I get more done. The bad thing is I miss a lot of neat stuff. I love your videos and would hate to see them dwindle. I have used your techniques and have purchased your books so please consider staying with the program.
Hi leah. I really appreciate all you do. I watch your tutorials I am one that needs show me help so when I get your emails to your blog I enjoy reading them and enjoy all the tutorials. I am guilty of never leaving a comment i get comfortable in my old soul ways. technology seems to be moving and I got anxiety from trying to learn facebook and the changing world. I have bought your book with 365 days of designs I use it as a source of reference I get my inspiration to try new designs. I am a nana who keeps the grandkids so there parents work full time. so my time in the sewing room is limited I have a tendency to zone out the rest of the world when I am in my sewing room but with everyone busy schedules I understand if you cut back on your blogs. I will continue to follow you …this blog came to me at a perfect time it gives a reason to set resolution to be more thankful and take the time to really show how much we really appreciate you. I thank you so much for all the inspiration and courage you give you make it look so easy making me to want to try new things
I do still read. My favorite form of communication!!! Merry Christmas!
Dear Leah, I am so greatful for your input in to my quilty world, you have inspired me to push myself and develop new life fulfilling skills. You are a fantastic teacher and I truly value you.
You have touched my life and I will always hold you in great esteem xx
Your friend from across the pond ? Emily
Yes! I do still read quilting blogs! I get a lot of patterns from various quilting blogs and purchase items from the bloggers. One of my Christmas presents this year is a set of pins and pinmoors from you! I can’t wait to stop using those safety pins to keep my quilt sandwiches together!
I have not previously seen how to join your blog, so I have not been a regular. I am hoping that signing below will register me as a follower.
Thank you for all you do to help your quilting friends!
Please don’t stop blogging – I read blogs on my lunch hour and whenever I’m waiting for something (dr appt, meetings, or just need a break!). Although I can put in earplugs and listen, I find reading blogs quicker and easier. So please don’t stop blogging. I would also like to thank you for bringing to my attention (as well as others), how we do pick up great things from blogs, but don’t take the time to say thanks, join the email or as you said, click through enough so that it gets on Google’s stats! Leah thank you!! Hopefully I’ve made your day! Sincerely, Carmela C. Sanzone
Yes, I still read sewing blogs. When I feel like I have more time for them, then I read longer. Occassionally I go to new sites, but mainly I read your blogs. I have seen your quilts in person, I like your style, and I trust your quilting expertise.
Leah,
In reading this I get all the everyone says. It is a tough time of it these days when everything spins so fast. I enjoy all you post and your labour intensive videos. I always pop in and out – but I do pop back. Many places like Pinterest are OK too however for some reason I have kept you in my “most desired’. Whatever your decision, i have enjoyed your site and all the information/videos and tutorials you have spent time and effort on.
Yes, I do still read quilting blogs including yours. I appreciate the time that goes into them and the wisdom that is shared. Thank you!
I do read your blogs but they are usually several days old when I do since I am not on my computer every day but I am bad about commenting on the blog. I do watch your podcasts on you tube. Just one question – what are peanut butter eyes? Are they the same thing we call buckeyes? Peanut butter balls dipped 3/4 of the way in chocolate.
Hi Leah,
I have been following you for 6 or 7 years. You are the one that I learned free motion quilting from. I have almost all of your classes, most of your books and some dvds.I’ve been doing your quilt alongs ever since I found you on line and have enjoyed every one. I don’t think that your videos or blogs are to long. I enjoy them so much that I watch them over. I love what you do and I would hate to see it change. You have such a mellow personality and you make every thing so easy to understand. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year. Pauline you Quilting friend
Thank you so much for all that you have done to help people learn quilting techniques. I used to think that sewing the quilt was the important part, but I have come to realize that it’s the quilting that really makes the quilt. I’m not on the computer everyday, so usually I am playing catch up on the videos. When I read your articles and consider the amount of time these require, I marvel at all that you accomplish. How can you possibly have any time left to actually quilt? I so appreciate your generosity in sharing your time and talents.
Leah, I am definitely a follower of your blog and quilting tutorials. I’ve done 3 quilt-as-you-go projects that you skillfully created. Right now I am working on my own projects but frequently refer to your fabulous quilting designs. You have inspired me to work more precisely and strive higher. Thank you!
Hi Leah I love watching your tutorials & I have learnt SOOO much from you over the years. I especially love your Goddess quilts. I watch every podcast you make . I love your just talking to us about every day things, jobs to do & what you are up to etc I love it when you tell us the background for a quilt, why you made it & how you felt, then & more importantly now, about the quilt in question. I have enjoyed listening about Mally The Maker too.I am saving it for my holiday read in 2 weeks but cannot wait to read her escapades.
I do admit that I do not always completely watch other people’s podcasts when they ramble off on a tangent not relevant so I lose interest. You don’t do that .
Have a great Christmas & a fantastic New Year. I hope 2019 brings us all more of your tutorials & more podcasts xxx
Hello Leah, I am using your blog to learn how to machine quilt. I don’t know what to tell you for ideas. Sorry I haven’t left any feed back. Please keep doing what you are doing,
Hi Leah,
You were the 1st quilting blogger I started following when I began my quilting journey a couple years ago. I learned much of my quilting skills from your tutorials, books, videos, etc. and refer back often. I participated in one of your quilt alongs at couple years back and what I discovered was that I loved creating the block but I did not enjoy the actual quilting. It was just too much for me. My style is more simple, I guess.
I enjoy receiving your weekly email. I love your gentle personality and the personal stories you share with us. I will make a conscious effort to comment in future.
Thank you for your dedication to this wonderful hobby. Keep smiling and keep up your great work!
I do. Read your blogs and watch your videos,so please continue.
My top three reads — in the morning like a newspaper. I read your blog, Bonnie K. Hunter’s Quiltville, and Holly Anne Knight of String & Story. I don’t have a smart phone so don’t have access to do an Instagram account. I was interested in joining a Modern guild, but they only communicated via Instagram so that left me out. Guess I wasn’t Modern enough!!
Hi Leah, my quilting friend and teacher. Your videos and blogs are a godsend to us in Australia, and many of my quilting friends mention you and tell others about your web site. I have also bought some of your publications which are great. Your videos really help me get a handle on the motion used in FMQ which I can only do on a home machine. Your work is great. I really appreciate it. Thank you.
Yes I read your blogs tips etc keep up the work
Yes, I have learned a lot from your blog and videos. Keep them coming.
Thank you
I still read blogs, and I watch your tutorials. Thanks for all you do. Lois
I will hear you out to the end if the topic is relevant to me. I am an advanced beginner, you could say, so I don’t understand the more advanced lessons. So I stop listening after a few minutes if the lesson doesn’t apply to me and longer if it does.
You have a wide variety of lessons from beginner to advanced so when I need more info on something I dont know, I will look for posts. You cover anything I’m looking for.
Good job!
Yes I read your blog,but moved and haven’t been able to sew since I moved to Ar from Az. No place to quilt and I’m having trouble with carberal tunnel.
Love blogging and reading other blogs.
I spend so much time at work that my email inbox regularly gets up to about 12000+ emails. I WISH I had time to read every one of your posts but honestly just try to find time during holiday days off to look at as many as I can as I delete 2 or 3 thousand emails in marathon fashion…
I love getting your newsletters, Leah. They are so full of information. However, I have stopped reading blogs because they took up way too much of my time. When I need to find something out, I then search for it, usually starting with your blog. That way I don’t become distracted and let the time pass by. Now if I could only get started on a few quilting projects stored in my studio; but that’s another story. Happy Quilting, All!
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Thank you for all that you do!! I read your emails eventually…they sometimes pile up. I listen to the weekly podcasts and thoroughly enjoy them. I love your videos…I’m a visual learner and have learned tons from them. You have inspired me to learn to free motion quilt and when I get stuck on what to do next, I look through your videos. I am a scrappy quilter so your current quilt-along is right up my ally…can’t wait for the next block to come out! Thank you!
I do sometimes get to read everything. I am so far behind in the quilting world. My quilting teacher told me about your quilting blog years ago. I still need to do lots of practicing!
hey there Leah I’ve followed your informative tutorials and info for several years. I’ve shared your site to many quilting buddies. presently reading Mally the Maker as I plan to give it to my 9 year old grand daughter who enjoys sewing. I will admit I don’t always read the blogs tho, but appreciate your continued time and efforts to your quilting friends thank you so much
Yrs I still read blogs but am more discerning about what I read. They are more relevant to me and teach me something. Not necessarily quilting related but about me and the world around me. As long as I do not get drawn into reading too many I can gleam useful information so thank you for the fact that you keep posting
Hi Leah,
your blog posts are my favourite ‘need a short break at work’ readings. They are very effective, because they relate me to one of my most relaxing hobbies.
I can not watch the videos there. Or listen to the podcast.
I think the average video time is related to specific questions sb. has about a topic: They want to have an answer for a problem they are facing right now with their project. (same with the cookies) So, they scroll to the part answering that question. But for each searcher, it is a slightly different question… The sum of them will look the whole video many times over.
My examples about ‘break’ and the ‘questions to answer’ approach have different audiences with different behaviours. For me, your blog is the first go-to for anything quilting or patchwork related, BECAUSE you make the effort. I can read a short story, look at some inspiring pictures and relax OR get a quick answer for an immediate problem. I can even order some templates I do not get here.
And finally: Without your blog about the free motion quilting designs, I would never have found you, and the other resourcefull blogging quilting ladies you introduced over time, because I am half a globe away from you.
Greetings from Germany, happy Christmas &
Thank you for all the work you do here.
Aprendi muito com os seus videos.
Continue sim.
Obrigada
Yes, I read your posts and watch the videos, but I’m not much of a podcast listener. You have been a major teacher to me in my quilting journey. Please continue! Your time and effort is greatly appreciated!
As I get more experience I tend to watch tutorials to learn something new or address a “problem” I’m having. I find that I don’t watch/listen to blogs unless it relates to something that I’m interested in doing/learning. I often use you tube as a “library” and “look up” something that I know I’ve seen discussed. Thanks for all your hard work and sharing your expertise.
Keep writing, please. I’m more apt to read all of a blog than watch a video. I do both for yours. I started sit down quilting and now do longarm so very happy you do both.
Thank you for the email. I do read the blogs and watch the tutorials. I appreciate the information and being able to see how to apply it.