Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Give

After 3 years of blogging, I finally got myself a stat counter 2 weeks ago. It has blown me away that so many people drop by my blog each day (and I have been slightly?? obsessive about checking it - must break that habit soon). Thanks for taking to time to follow my crafty pursuits. In the Christmas spirit, I am having a little giveaway. Just leave a comment and I'll draw out one blogger to receive 3 small scrap packs of 'dragonfly garden'.

95 comments:

sally said...

This is one of my favorite websites. Every time you create new fabrics I have to show my husband - even though usually he doesn't care all that much. Thanks for sharing your talent and have a great Christmas.

Sue said...

Arent those counters addictive. I just put one on mine a few months back and it is amazing to see the numbers grow each day. Even my daughter loves seeing how many people have popped in. I always love your fabrics so count me in too please!!

Nikki Elisabeth said...

Lurky lurk lurk. I don't know if my visits show up in your stat counter because you are in my feed reader but know that I'm reading (and LOVING!) everything you do.

Nikki

Andrea said...

Congrats on three years of blogging. It says something to stick with a blog for that long! Also, don't be so surprised that so many people read your blog, it is inspirational!

Frogga said...

Hi Kristen, I absolutely adore your fabric & am a little aprehensive about you getting a stat counter. Now you'll be able to see just how frequently I come & see your wares.
Some of your fabric was on my Christmas wish list, so hopefully I'll be getting my hands on some real soon!!

Jen said...

I love your stuff, Kristen. Thanks for the giveaway.

Pennie said...

I love StatCounter as well especially if you go to Recent Visitor Map. I can tell what day and time my son checked my Blog from Macao and I know which country my youngest brother is in at any given time and so on... great fun! I'm just not sure who is reading from India at the moment! I also love your fabrics Kristen! :-)

Anonymous said...

I just did the same thing! I signed up with sitemeter after a year and a half blogging and it's pretty cool seeing the cities all the visitors are coming from! Anyway, thank-you for having this giveaway!

Leah said...

3 years - well done!

Georgia said...

I imagine that I would become obsessed with the stats too...not that I write a blog, but if i did, and if anyone ever visited it...

Love the fabric - perfectly summery and Christmassy!

Mandy said...

Hi Kristen, another reader of your blog ;) And ohh, yay - count me in for the giveaway - I love your stuff! :P

Jo said...

Now that you are counting, I will have to de-lurk!!

Love your designs.

Siew said...

I'm new to the blogging thing and am still trying to figure out how to upload pictures! Now reading blogs, that I can do and I love everything you do. Thanks!

Lou said...

The blog, the fabric and the patterns...I love it all. Congratulations on three years, may you keep on creating for another three years and more.

Anonymous said...

Hi Kristen
Although new to your blog, I really enjoy reading of your doings and creations. I would love to be included in your Christmas giveaway.
Merry Christmas and Happy Stitching,
Tina D.

Kelly said...

Your blog is fantastic. Congrats on 3 years of blogging.

Lisa said...

Back awayy from the stat counter cause they are addictive! Congrats on 3 years of blogging, you know how much I love your fabric! Just got back from Jules buying some fabric to go with the last lot I bought.

tikki said...

Congrats on 3 years! i love your fabrics and designs, so beautiful and lovely to create with.
Stat counters actually scare me LOL

Fer said...

There's nothing wrong with curiosity - stats counters are great fun.

Chance of a give away? I'll be in for that!! :o)

janet said...

I love your fabrics - so cute! So not wanting to cut them up...

Anna B said...

Dragonflies have always drawn me...along with beetles and other insects. I love the bright contrast of this print, so eyecatching!

Anna

Stitchbird said...

I love dragon flies and I love looking on your blog. Thanks for the opportunity to win a little piece of dragonfly magic and happy counting - I mean Christmas! Lyndy

Louise said...

I am also a lurker/occasional commenter but again I read you in bloglines so I don't know if my visits will show in your counter. I love your fabrics and would love to win some scraps!

Tanya said...

I love lurking at your inspiration blog!

Tacha said...

Congratulations on 3 years of blogging! I love your new dragonfly garden fabric.

flanthrower said...

I love your work! Congrats on three years of blogging.

Crypt Stitch said...

I read your blog religiously, but through Bloglines, so I don't know if I count on your stat do-hickey either! I LOVE dragonfly garden -covet,covet,covet!

JACQ said...

wow! 3 yrs! Yup, i've just discovered statcounter too, it is really addictive!!! :)

Bec Clarke said...

Isn't it great seeing that people actually appreciate your blog. I know I love to check yours out regularly. I hope I win, that fabric is lovely.
Bec

Anonymous said...

Red is my favourite colour! Your fabric and designs are great. Congrats on the milestone.

Unknown said...

those counters are addictive, I've got Feedjit which tells you where people are from and how they got to you too which is cool.
love the red fabric and the drummer boys

Anonymous said...

I've just discovered "you", but I can not live without passing by almost everyday. Thank you for the daily inspiration.

hellokilljoy said...

did you know that I love scraps??
Count this reader in for the draw too please?

Beth said...

Yeah, I check in most days, but I'm a bit of a lurker. Love your stuff!! Just gorgeous :-)

rachelmp said...

Congratulations on 3 years! Just love your fabric and it made me laugh that you have just added your stat counter. It's really interesting to see who links to your page x

Jesse said...

Thanks for 3 years of beautiful, interesting stuff!

Anonymous said...

congrats on 3 years, that's alot of blogging time and if it wasnt for yr blog I wouldn't know about yr wonderful fabrics
sharon

stuffandwhatnot said...

congratulations on three years. Your designs are fantastic and your style is inspiring. Well done!

J. Paige said...

I enjoy your blog- thanks for sharing your work!

Dawn Newsome said...

I used to look at my stats at first; now I don't check them so much. Of course I don't have your numbers or maybe I would.:)
Thanks!
Dawn

Carolyn G said...

Thanks so much for the giveaway. Great blog.

Swirlyarts said...

I love seeing what new prints you come up with!

Candace said...

the stat counters can be addictive. thanks for offering a giveaway!

Unknown said...

this is such a great blog! i'm glad to be part of the stats counter =)

Inklore said...

good luck breaking your new addiction!

Unknown said...

How fun! Thanks for sharing and have fun following your stats :)

FRIZZ said...

count me in!!

Anonymous said...

Oooh! Great give away! Count me in.

Thank you!

Jenny said...

I stop by most days. I'm sure your stat tracker will recognise me! They become a bit addictive after a while don't they? Those numbers that tell you that you're not alone?

Good luck with the giveaway. I hope you meet lots of lovely people with it.

Cheers

Jen

Anonymous said...

Hi I love your site and come back regularly. Have been reading since you had the cushion pattern in Homespun. Love all the fabric very much, especially the owls!
Regards
Anne

Anonymous said...

I have recently discovered your blog and have been enjoying it. Thanks, rosessimone

.girl ferment. said...

oh very exciting.
thank you!

Mary said...

Another feed reader here. Love your fabrics and your blog :)

Mary

monda-loves said...

ooh how nice. if I win (positive thinking here!), will you send to the UK?

Monda
x

elbereth said...

Three years! Although I've been crafting and lurking for a long time, I have just recently begun to blog. You're an inspiration! Love to visit.

Cass said...

Those counters are very addictive

Anonymous said...

hooray for 3 years. i was addicted to Statcounter when i first got it too. heh.

Black Eyed Susie said...

Happy Christmas. Lovely to have a Christmas giveaway. I've just finished 3 sets of Russian Dolls for gifts! They look great.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the shameless promotion of a friend's project - I have a daughter who shadows me (and my sewing basket) and Jojo's kits look fab. As does your fabric and Dorthe in Denmark (note to self: persuade boss to do fieldwork in Denmark).

Jennifer said...

Does it count those who read the blog through GoogleReader? Because that's where I read it :) That means there are even more out there that love you still!

edward and lilly said...

Please pick me, I would love some of that fabric!

Stats counters can be so addictive!!

Shirley said...

in case you didn't know, i check your blog almost every single day. i say almost because some days my laptop isn't turned on at all. but almost every day.

avid crafter said...

I love seeing all the lovely designs you come up with :-)

Merry Christmas

Anonymous said...

Hi,
Well you know how I feel about your delightful fabrics.. congratulations on reaching 3.. am looking forward to seeing more of your great talent :)
Anastasia

Anonymous said...

It is so great to see Australian talent being recognized on the www. I really love seeing what you are creating.
cheers,
Bronwyn

sophie said...

3 Years really?? I have been following you for about 6 months and am loving it.

Keep those beautiful designs a-coming!

flowerpress said...

I would love some of that beautiful design:-)

Anonymous said...

I adore this dragonfly garden. I have a special affiliation with them as my dad told me before he died that he would send me a sign and the dragonfly is the sign.

Anonymous said...

Hi Kristen
Just bought your matryoshka fabric to make some tree ornaments as gifts. They are just gorgeous. Thanks for all your inspiration via your blog - it is so good to know that I am not the only nut CRAZY about handmade.
Much crafty love......

Katie said...

I LOVE your designs!

Anonymous said...

Well we actually are addicted to your blog.Thank you for sharing your creations with us.
Anne-Laure

Helen Cuthbert said...

You have been on my favs list for a while!! Stat counter's are a bit addictive - I have a yahoo blog log too which shows you who has visited and from where they have come....now that is addictive!! hehe

Shannon said...

Love the website, have been visiting for about 6 months or so I think, great stuff!! And I love your fabrics.
Shannon

Jessica Lonard (The Crafty Librarian) said...

Hi Kirsten, I love your matroyshka fabric! I find the stat counter a little difficult to stop looking at as well :o)

Gina said...

Mmm, would totally love some more of your fabric for an aussie-fabric-design lap quilt I'm making. Half my loungeroom is decked out in mllybirds, owls c/o you anyway! Love your blog, and your fabric...

Kate said...

The only downside to a counter is that it shows you how many people are lurking!

Count me in for your giveaway, the fabric looks lovely!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on 3 years of blogging!

Your stuff is beautiful Kirsten... I can't wait for my sisters to see the bags I'm making them :-)

Mel Makes Pretty said...

I love this fabric! Put my name down for the draw!

Bron said...

You shouldn't be suprised at how many are reading your blog - you're an inspiration. I for one am a big sticky beak into your creative world. It was you my dear girl who got a non sewer girl like me interested in fabrics!
Bron
www.crankycockatoo.blogspot.com

five dot design said...

i'd LOVE to win if i'm able to do so!

Michelle said...

all your fabrics are beautiful! Following peoples paths on your stay counter can be pretty addictive.

Carol & Eddy said...

your work is beautiful! i love reading what you're up to next, in your blog :-)

Angie from Dear Spring Green said...

I visit you all the way from Alaska! You make beautiful things, you know. Of course we all come to see them. Merry Christmas!

Marita said...

Here's to another three years, and lots of lovely more fabric designs...my stash really needs them! cheers and happy christmas.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for blogging, I love your delightful fabric and would love to use up those scraps : )

Nikki said...

Well done on three years of blogging!! Count me in for the draw, and have a great xmas with your boys.
xn

Cosy said...

Thank you! Throwing my hat into the ring too!

Jacqui said...

I was looking at the matryoshka dolls I made up from your fabric today as my daughter was playing with them and I said to my husband "I do love her fabrics" and it's true, I do! Particularly your red, it's just the most perfect shade. Thanks for sharing the creative process and results with us.

Lilli boo said...

Always have loved your work and look forward to seeing what you have in store for 2009. Merry Xmas too....

Shellbells said...

please cout me in even if the chances are slim...you popular girl!!!love your blog my dear!!!

Anonymous said...

Always so much inspiration.. I love this blog!
Kay

Katherine said...

Coming out of lurkerville to say hi and congratulate you on such wonderful and creative fabric. It is inspiring to see the products and read the backstory on them--I think it connects us even though we are scattered around the globe (!).

Thanks again for the inspiration.

bebebunting said...

Stunning! I just love the clean lines and style of your work! Looking forward to lurking some more!

P

EWian said...

Just letting you know I am also reading your blog through rss feed, grate job on the blog!

EWian

Becky said...

I would so love to get that!

Bhavana