(I am always unsure as how to respond to people's comments ie. what is the bloggy 'etiquette'; do you go to their website and respond at their most recent post, which then they may not quite understand what you are talking about! OR
do you make a comment with all the other comments, which I have seen on others' blogs, but which I don't quite get, because would the person/s go back to the comments to see your response? OR
do you make a general comment on your own blog with a new post, as above , which may or may not cover everyone's comments or suggestions specifically, and maybe is a bit lazy?
I have taken the lazy option today, but if anyone has any suggestions of what works for them, please let me know. I ALWAYS love people's comments; it lets me know that I am actually 'talking' to someone out there, please don't think that they are unappreciated just because I am a lazy slob (at the present!)
Now, if you got through all of that dribble, you must go to Sharon's Handmaiden giveaway - really pretty earings for her 100th post. Sharon puts up some interesting posts about her life in Singapore and Melbourne and there is always something different on the cards.
On a quick trip to Ballarat, I can't resist stopping by Ballarat Patchwork - what a delightful shop! I am so shy that I couldn't introduce myself to Emma or to Annie, who came in and starting talking about Jodie! I don't really know why I couldn't say anything about our blogs (I didn't have much time to spare; we were late to see friends and I only had the same amount of time as hubbie to cross the road to the bakery, but I am hiding behind that excuse).
This is what I got; some more Kaffe deliciousness, some for my Snowball quilt, others just because!
and some patterns I have had my eye on for some time (the Storytime Pinwheels was reduced to $5!)
Emma was very gracious in refunding me some coins, on Saturday, so I would like to say a public Thank You and encourage readers to seek out her shop, for some truly yummy treats!Edit: I forgot to mention that there is a softie challenge at Scrap Bag: design a mascot for Ballarat Patchwork (would a Bella RAT be an obvious idea?)
6 comments:
Love your new fabrics - lucky you to be able to go to Ballarat Patchwork in person!
I know what you mean about the comments - life is often too busy to reply to each and every one. I usually email by reply if they have asked a specific question (if they are no-reply I leave a comment on their blog). If someone leaves a comment I usually visit ther blog and leave a comment.
Hi, I would love to know how to return comments too ! I,m not much good at softies but I thought a ballet rat would be good. Maybe someone else could take up that suggestion. Cherrie
Bronwyn, You are mad. I live about 5 min away from Ballarat patchwork and if this was saturday both Annie and I visited twice- we would have loved to have met you !!!!
Comments. Go and check out Leni and Rose she has a post every tuesday about different bloggy tips. Now I get all my comments emailed to me and if there is a specific question I just hit reply.......it is so easy - I wish I had done it ages ago.
Don't worry too much about responding to the comments. I'm always happy to receive a response to a comment I leave but I don't expect it. I try to respond to those that have their email addresses attached but most of them are no-reply so I leave a general message in my next post. If it's someone new I usually look at their blog and comment to acknowledge them and find out a bit about them. Most of us read and comment on each other's blogs regularly which is fine.
I can't believe you didn't introduce yourself to the fabulous Ballarat girls - they are so lovely. Life is too short my friend - be brave!
that storytime pinwheel pattern is fabulous! i may have to order one from Emma's shop as well.
I just found this post Bronwyn....you should have said hello! Annie I were probably banging on about all sorts of stuff. I would have love to have met you. Next time you have to promise to say hi!
emma
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