Well, then think again.
I am flying to Chicago today, to meet up with three women I met through blogging. Lisa of Stashmaster, Thelma of Cupcakes 'n' Daisies, and Allyson of Fat Cat Quilts. We all four met through blogging, and are going to meet up in person at the O'Hare airport in Chicago, Illinois! Today!!
Lisa and I are old friends, having met up twice previously, but Thelma and Allyson are new to us. We have been friends for over a year, through our blogs and mutual sew alongs, but this is the first time we meet face to face. I am so excited, my words just can't express it.
We are kindred spirits, that I know. We share a love of the same sort of fabrics, the same type of quilt designs and a similar world point of view. We began our friendship by commenting on one another's blogs, and then through more frequent emails. Our blossoming friendships have added so much to each of our lives. If you have certain blogs that you love to read, please don't hesitate to comment frequently. That is how you get to know each other. Don't for a minute think that the blogger is on some other plane than you yourself. She is just like you. She will love to get your comments. She may even respond to you, and one thing leads to another, and before you know it, you have a new friend.
Please believe me. Blogging is the best way to meet people who share your interests and passions. In the almost four years I have been blogging, I have met some of the loveliest people ever, including the quilt designer I most admired, Miss Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company. Three years ago, Lisa and I, who as I mentioned, met through our blogs, decided to meet up and take a class from Carrie. That decision proved to be one of the most rewarding either of us ever made. Not only did we forge a strong bond between the two of us, we also made friends with our Quilting Guru, Carrie Nelson.
Blogging. Making Comments. Making Friends. Try it, you won't be sorry.
I will be back on Wednesday, with lots of stories, pictures and quilt projects! Check back then, and in the mean time, go make a comment on one of your favorite blogs!
39 Responses
Have a wonderful time, Nicole. I can’t wait to see the photos!
Karen L.
almost a week without your blog posts . . . what will I do while I have my coffee in the morning . . . wahhhhhhhhhh . . .
but seriously . . . have a wonderful time . . . and take lots and lots of photos . . . !!
oh you lucky ducks. I met up with a blogging friend last week, since we are in the same city. You are right it was amazing how much the same we were. enjoy your time together. wish i could be a fly on the wall to hear all the goodness being shared
I’m jealous! I love reading all your blogs and of course Carrie’s patterns!
Oh, this is SO very true! I have delightful friends dotted all over the planet and we met thru their blogs. I still don’t blog so have to ask why I don’t. Does anyone know?!
Have a wonderful time as you go there and back again (to quote Bilbo Baggins)!
Up, up, and away ….!
Hugs!
I am sooooo jealous. Hope you all have fun. Be sure to take lots of pictures.
Here I am, making a comment on one of my favorite blogs. Have a wonderful time!
Truer words were never spoken – I have forged some wonderful friendships through blogging.
Have fun with Carrie!
Did you pack the camera? Make sure you do! Some of us will live vicariously through your photo journals! Hope you have an absoultely fantastic time!!
Have a safe flight and take lots of pictures!
Have a great time. I read your blog frequently. Don’t have a blog so really enjoy reading about everyone. One of these days I will be there. Safe flight.
I live in a suburb of Chicago and Love the city. It should be a beautiful weekend weatherwise. Have a fabulous time with your girlfriends.
Have a wonderful, wonderful time…will be looking forward to lots of stories and pictures…and you are so right…I have met and built friendships with some amazing women through blogging.
Have a great time. I have met people from all over due to blogging and Groups: Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, various places here is the States. Huge rewards.
Enjoy your time with Carrie and friends! Can’t wait to hear all about your adventures. Going to miss you this week!! Your blog is the always the one I begin my day with. Have a wonderful, wonderful time!
wishing you a safe trip and enjoy your time with everyone.
Favorite blogs? I start with your and then reach out to many of the people on your favorite list.Have a terrific time and as requested take lots of pic’s. Enjoy and be safe.
What a great post. And oh how true! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Cant’ wait to see all the fun you four are going to have, great post, right on the money!
Have fun! Can’t wait to see your projects. Love you and Carrie. Watching from afar.
Debbie in Oklahoma
I agree with everything you said! Have a really wonderful time away.
When you get back will you show how you pack your featherweight for traveling?
Be safe!! Cant wait to hear about the trip the Sunday you are back! 😀
Have a wonderful time in your classes and with the best blogging friends. I’ve met some very good friends through blogging.
I just did. 🙂
Hope you all have a wonderful time!
I look forward to your blog every morning so thanks for being there for me. I hope you have a fantastic trip!!!
Blogging friends must be like match.com and those other sites. I met my husband through match.com and today we’ve been happily married for 4 years, together for 12. Just be careful that none of your blogging friends are axe murderers….I always worried about that when dating! Tee hee. Have fun.
That’s great. You can never have too many friends. Have a great time.
Hope the time you spend with your blogging friends is fabulous Nicole!
Travel safely and have fun!!
Great post.
Have a great time Nicole- I am sure that you will- I do enjoy reading your blog and though I don’t always comment I do read your blog almost every post. I have made some good blogging friends since I first started blogging two years ago. It is lots of fun to meet others from around the globe who love quilts and learning new things about quilting. I think it would be terrific to meet Carrie- I have her Carrie Nelson book as well as the Schnibbles Two book. I will look forward to hearing about your new quilting adventures with blogging friends.
Regards,
Anna
Have a wonderful time!!!!!
Sounds like the journey of a lifetime! How exciting…have a great time and we will look forward to a full report of the adventure!
Fantastic …. have a great time and I look forward to reading about your get-together.
Hope you have a great time and enjoy your new friends. I have yet to meet anyone I blog with, but I sure have enjoy chatting in the cyber world.
Loved meeting you in person and I LOVE your blog. I’ll be back to visit often.
Susan Strasser
I just came back from my guild’s monthly meeting and met you! I was pleasantly surprised that they let you get up and talk about blogs and how you came to be with us this month, as we have a quilt show 18 days away and much of the meeting was taken up with ‘business’. You were darling, and so were your blogging friends. Thanks for coming. I know you had a wonderful time because Carrie was showing her latest quilts and Schnibbles. What a delightful evening! Thanks for coming!
Thanks for all you share. I love your projects and the reports on Ozzie and Sophie. Can not wait to see your photos of you trip.
I hope you’re having a great time. I am so thankful for the friends I have met from blogging. It has a made a difference in my life. I have become more creative and love the support. Steph