How wonderful to receive all of your sweet birthday wishes. I had an enjoyable day of sewing and junking, and am looking forward to the weekend celebrating my birthday and Mother’s Day with my family.
The drawing for the May apron is tomorrow, and I wanted to talk about my reason for adding rules about who can enter. I know lots of bloggers have giveaways to attract new readers, although I’m not convinced this actually works, but my motivation was to thank the people who read my blog and take the time to make a comment. Meeting other people who share my enthusiasm for needlework or vintage books and patterns is the best thing about blogging, plus you’ve given me some great advice on my projects. One of my goals for my 67th year is to be a better blogger and follower — commenting more on the blogs I love, writing more posts, and rewarding readers who comment with silly giveaways.
Okay, so all of you who wished me a Happy Birthday, and have not entered the May apron giveaway, should enter now. Even if you don’t wear aprons, I bet you know someone who does.
Happy Birthday, Martha! I personally LOVE your no-nonsense, memory evoking, and fellow lover of all things fabric blog. I subscribe to about 30 sewing and art blogs – this is one of my favorites! Enjoy your 67th year … I’m right behind you to begin my 62nd year in September!
Oh my goodness – what a BEAUTIFUL apron and generous giveaway! Thank you and wishing you a Happy Belated Birthday!
LOL@pink and green kitchen! Love the floor in there…oh how I long for old time linoleum (but my kitchen is red and yellow). Glad you had a fun day. Have a great Mother’s Day too!
Hugs, Mickie
Thanks for your blog, Martha. I love reading it and learning so much about our shared enthusiasm for all things fabric and needlework. A bit ahead of you on the age curve but your choices of things to post about hit all the right nostalgia buttons for me. My favorite post is the one about the Mexican dress pattern from Vogue as, back in the day, I made one for myself! Brought back a flood of memories. Wishing happiness to you every day not just on special occasions.
Enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for the chance to win the beautiful apron.
I love wearing aprons.
Happy Mother’s Day, Martha!
You know how much I love your blog since it was the first one that I found. I love the patterns that you always share Vintage items are my favorite and I love seeing all the beautiful things that you have on your blog. I am just a year behind you so we probably have a lot in common.
Please don’t count me in on your giveaway since I won the apron from the last giveaway. I absolutely love it. It is sooo pretty and I know whoever wins this one will love it as much as I love mine. Have a wonderful week!
Happy Birthday and Happy Mother’s Day to you. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your contest. The apron is so beautiful ;-).