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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Six-Year Blogaversary

It's hard to believe I've been blogging here for six whole years!  I love this space and I love how it's transformed my life and my sense of self.

I've always been a crafter.  I've always been the friend/sister/co-worker that makes things.  I've always been curious about the way things are constructed.  But after 6 years of blogging about it, I have a much deeper understanding about my drive to create ... to build.  Instead of mumbling, " ... sometimes I crochet and sew, it's my hobby ... " , now I can say, with all seriousness and much joy, "I'm a maker."
60 Comments leave a comment


Heather said ...
You are definitely a maker. Happy blogiversary
11/29/2011 8:29 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Heather ... Thank you!
12/4/2011 4:00 PM

Rikke said ...
Congratiulations! I have enjoyed reading your blog for almost six years.

Rikke
11/29/2011 8:39 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Rikke ... Wow! Thank you. :)
12/4/2011 4:00 PM

shumaila said ...
Congratulations! You are an inspiration to me. I wish you the best of everything.
11/29/2011 9:09 AM

futuregirl replied ...
shumaila ... You are very sweet. :) Thanks!
12/4/2011 4:00 PM

MaDonna said ...
Wow! Congrats <3 What an accomplishment. I really enjoy your blog and I hope you continue for years and years and years!

xx
11/29/2011 9:10 AM

futuregirl replied ...
MaDonna ... Thank you!
12/4/2011 4:00 PM

Marci said ...
Congratulations! I am happy to have discovered your blog and will look forward to many more posts!
11/29/2011 9:39 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Marci ... Thanks! :)
12/4/2011 4:01 PM

Kellie said ...
Happy blogaversary! I'm glad to hear it's helped you as much as the readers, and I really hope you keep up the good work for years to come!
11/29/2011 10:09 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Kellie ... Me, too! Thanks! :)
12/4/2011 4:01 PM

Anna said ...
Congratulations!!!! I have enjoyed your blog for more or less 4 months now. Thank you for sharing your talent. :)
11/29/2011 10:10 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Anna ... You're welcome! Thanks for the sweet comment.
12/4/2011 4:02 PM

alycia said ...
congratulations!! what a huge milestone :)
11/29/2011 10:24 AM

futuregirl replied ...
alycia ... Thank you!
12/4/2011 4:02 PM

Sister Diane said ...
Lovely. Happy Blogiversary, and thank you for all the years of sharing wonderful making with the world!
11/29/2011 10:42 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Sister Diane ... Big hugs! Thank you. :)
12/4/2011 4:02 PM

Susan C said ...
Congratulations! For a delightful blog and a devilish attitude! Both show a lot of talent. Thank YOU for sharing.
11/29/2011 11:12 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Susan C ... You are so sweet! Thank you!
12/4/2011 4:04 PM

Mo said ...
Wow, six years! I guess I've been reading for three or four now. I'm glad that my move to SF allowed me to meet you and become friends *and* tap into the great crafting community here. Thanks. <3
11/29/2011 11:27 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Mo ... Thank you! I'm so happy it all came together like that. :) See you soon!
12/4/2011 4:04 PM

Olubunmi said ...
Alice, I have to say that it's been a real treat to get to know you. You are not only creative, but also very thoughtful with your words and are a pleasant person to chat with online. I do wish you the very best. I also wish many more years of blogging. You are an inspiration to many! You ROCK!
11/29/2011 11:59 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Olubunmi ... Thank you! I really appreciate your sweet, sweet comment. :)
12/4/2011 4:05 PM

Happy Blogaversary!
11/29/2011 1:25 PM

futuregirl replied ...
Marie/Underground Crafter ... Thank you!
12/4/2011 4:05 PM

Barbara said ...
Congrats! I certainly enjoy your blog...it's a great big crafty world out there and blogging sure helps us discover new things. By the way...are you on Pinterest? (I am already addicted to it! And I've seen your Starling Handbag pinned to boards)
11/29/2011 1:26 PM

futuregirl replied ...
Barbara ... Thank you! :) I'm not on pinterest. I barely have time for my blog, ha! I about squealed the first time I saw that people had pinned my stuff on there. That felt super good. :)
12/4/2011 4:06 PM

Congratulations on your blog anniversary!! You definitely are a maker!!!
11/29/2011 2:28 PM

futuregirl replied ...
CrochetBlogger ... Thank you! :)
12/17/2011 12:21 AM

Dorothy said ...
Definitely a maker and much more! Congratulations!
11/29/2011 5:42 PM

futuregirl replied ...
Dorothy ... You are a sweetheart!
12/17/2011 12:21 AM

Miranda said ...
Grats! Usually I just lurk about and read from my email, but this is a big accomplishment! To many more years of happy blogging and crafting. :)
11/29/2011 9:51 PM

futuregirl replied ...
Miranda ... Thanks for stopping by to leave a sweet comment! :)
12/17/2011 12:22 AM

Kavitha KR said ...
You make while you enable and inspire others. You are one maker with a difference. Happy Blogiversary!
11/30/2011 1:40 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Kavitha KR ... Oh, you are too sweet! Thank you. :)
12/17/2011 12:22 AM

mimi k said ...
Happy Blog Birthday!
11/30/2011 7:56 AM

futuregirl replied ...
mimi k ... Thank you, Mimi! :)
12/17/2011 12:23 AM

Lagrammaire said ...
You are truly wonderful!
Best wishes from Sweden,
Maia
11/30/2011 1:53 PM

futuregirl replied ...
Lagrammaire ... Many thanks from San Francisco! :)
12/17/2011 12:23 AM

Happy birthday to Futuregirl.com, long live the blog that allowed me to meet you :).
11/30/2011 2:08 PM

futuregirl replied ...
V. like Verte Adelie ... Big hugs. :) Thank you, dearest V!
12/17/2011 12:24 AM

Kate said ...
Hurray! Happy blogaversary, Alice! You are so inspiring and I love to read your blog.
Warmest wishes from Scotland.
11/30/2011 3:00 PM

futuregirl replied ...
Kate ... Heartfelt thanks from San Francisco! Thank you for the sweet comment.
12/17/2011 12:25 AM

Lauren said ...
Congratulations on six years of awesome blogging! I have been following you for at least four years- you are one of two blogs that I follow regularly (as in check up on weekly). Your posts are always inspiring and interesting, and often full of cute little creatures and projects. I love your blog, thank you for keeping it up over the years!!
11/30/2011 3:53 PM

futuregirl replied ...
Lauren ... How wonderful! Thank you so much for coming along with me all this time. :) You are an absolute sweetheart.
12/17/2011 12:27 AM

pam said ...
Well first and foremost - Happy Anniversary!

Isn't it amazing how, if you let it, blogging will lead you to yourself - to a greater understanding of who you are and what you are all about and what you love!

And if you are especially fortunate, like me, you find very special people that make your life richer and who inspire you. You are definitely one of those people who has enriched my life and inspired me to "make" - and I am so grateful to know you.

Thank you for all the hours you have put into sharing.
11/30/2011 4:22 PM

futuregirl replied ...
pam ... Ahhh. I *am* fortunate like you, I met YOU! :)
12/17/2011 12:28 AM

Elle Lenore said ...
Congratulations on six years! Your blog is definitely one of my favorite crafting blogs to read. It even inspired me to try blogging myself--I hope I learn as much from the experience as you seem to have learned!
11/30/2011 4:26 PM

futuregirl replied ...
Elle Lenore ... I'm sure you will! Thank you for the amazingly sweet comment. :)
12/17/2011 12:30 AM

Kuky said ...
Happy Blogaversary!
11/30/2011 9:23 PM

futuregirl replied ...
Kuky ... Big hugs to you! My firstest ever commenter and meatspace friend!
12/17/2011 12:32 AM

crafteemom said ...
Happy Blogaversary!! I love your blog !! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us ?
12/1/2011 8:04 AM

futuregirl replied ...
crafteemom ... Thank you! :)
12/17/2011 12:33 AM

cara said ...
I think that's awesome. :)

I also think you recently tweaked/moved some stuff around on your page a little, and I like that too. :)
12/2/2011 9:19 AM

futuregirl replied ...
cara ... Thank you for noticing the spiffing up. :) There is so much I want to do, but little changes can make a big difference. Thanks for leaving sweet/hilarious comments on my blog all the time. I love having you around.
12/17/2011 12:36 AM

Stormbat said ...
Congratulations, I’m another lurker reading from my email, I love your blog and look forward to reading it for many more years :o)
12/2/2011 9:29 AM

futuregirl replied ...
Stormbat ... Thanks for coming by to leave a sweet comment! I totally love my lurkers. The silent majority! ;)
12/17/2011 12:37 AM

Seanna Lea said ...
Congrats! I am back to reading now that I've almost recovered from my show!
12/20/2011 12:38 PM
 
Alexa said ...
Alice, thank you so much for sharing your love of yarn and crafty things with us. I've been reading for almost two years and you are the reason I picked up a crochet hook in the first place.
Cheers and Happy New Years!
1/2/2012 5:19 PM

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