One of the weirdest and most amazing things about my adventure in blogging has been connecting with others who are so much like me it’s downright scary. One cool blogger I know attributes it to being separated at birth. I like that explanation because it really does explain so much.
I received this beautiful coaster in the mail today from Amy. This was a surprise gift. I’m quite sure I’ve never mentioned I needed a coaster but I’ve been thinking about making one for myself all month. I think about it everytime I look for a fabric scrap to set my cup down on. Then, out of the blue, one arrives in the mail. Handmade with Kaffe Fassett shot cottons which I LOVE. Backed with felt and lovingly handstitched. Coincidence…or not? (say the ‘or not?’ with a little turn of the head and a raising of the eyebrow)
Amy writes posts about things I’m thinking of. She makes quilts like I would make a quilt. She owns the same cookbooks. She worries about too much consumption just like I do. She owns the same fabrics I own. And the capper, this pattern, well, I’m just speechless when it comes to that whole thing. Coincidence… or not?
OK, you get the idea. I love that about blogging. Getting to know people that really think like you do. I have visions of a blog city where we could all just live and sew and drink tea together and let our kids run around skipping and singing. It could happen.
Separated at birth or not, I do think blogging was a little gift from the universe to remind us all we’re on the right path. A huge virtual hug to all of you that read my blather for being such a great twin. Definitely not coincidence.
Hear hear! I like this analysis. Just this morning I was thinking something like, “who cares about bloggers! whatever! it’s just their musing!” Then later in the day I was reminded of why we do it — it is that connection, the ability to find the people out there who are like-minded. How might we otherwise find each other? It would be impossible, I think.
I am truly amazed at the creative, generous and amazing blogers I have meet. Clarice
I haven’t “blogged” that long but I have been amazed as well at the amount of truly inspiring, good hearted, and generous people there are out in this world still. It renews my faith in a way.
I think the best thing about blogging is coming into contact with people who are interested in so many of the same things I am, which so often I just can’t find IRL. The other best thing is finding people who, while they may love many of the same things I do, also widen my horizons.
I meant to tell you in your last post about how to do the mini-quilt- neat- that is just how I do it, EXCEPT you have the great idea of taping the back down. Thanks! thoroughly like your blog
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So true! I’m so thrilled to have virtually “met” so many wonderful people through blogging.
I just love that coaster and I’ve got lots of KF scraps lying around. Might just have to do that sometime.
Even if its “blather” I luv it! A bloggy village..oh yes I can visualize that!!!LOL
~cheers~
Angie
Oooh…when that city forms, sign me up. I am so up for tea, crafting, and a nice, safe place for the wee ones to run around (so we can craft and drink tea!)
oh please send me the address of blog city – I want to go and live there – but can it be a lot of little blog villages instead? with quliting/knitting/felting/etc all close by but with lots of trees and grass.oh – this is heaven!
I’m with Katie, I could pick her up on the way to save on fuel and I’m sure this village would have the most wonderful coffee shop. It would be full of people who had never met before but all knew each other.
Heck, I don’t want to visit that blog city, I want to LIVE there! I really do think someone should organize some sort of crafty blogger convention or something. Wouldn’t that be fun?
I actually found my “cyber twin” blogging also. She happens to be from a different country and is a real twin also! It’s amazing how alike we are!
There have been a couple of times that I read someone´s blog and went “hmm.. that´s just what I was thinking about this morning” and it still baffles me.. lol.. when my dh asks “what are you doing” and I answer “just reading my favorite quilting blogs” it´s become more than just that in the last weeks or so – I look forward to checking in with some to see how this project went or that thing ended or just to see what´s going on in their lives at that moment so I guess it´s like my morning stroll through blog city to make sure all my neighbors are alright
That’s the cool thing about blogs .. it brings people together with similar interests. Not too many of my friends are into sewing or crafts, other than scrapbooking. And while I do have scrapbooking supplies, it’s just not as fascinating to me as my sewing projects. I imagine if/when? I have a child that maybe that would change. But for now, I enjoy perusing through all my favorite blogs (and sometimes others that I “discover”) and see what other people are doing. It also gives me a push into trying to do more as opposed to merely dreaming up a project and leaving it at that stage.
Hug back.
That coaster is so cute. And I agree with you about the blogosphere – it’s so strange.
Kathy – I had to walk away from the computer for a while after reading this post. It really got to me. When I first discovered this circle of craft bloggers I had no idea what to make of it. It certainly was like an alternate universe. I quickly adopted many blogs to read faithfully and, like you, couldn’t believe there were other people like me. Not just people who quilt or sew little things — I am NOT like all quilters or seamstresses. But, people who — got it. I loved your take on it above.
I am SOOO in for living in the blog city. I’ve been spending more time in the real world this week as my house has been fume-y from remodeling and I feel lost in it. Bring on the blog city!
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