I am so excited to introduce you to my new WordPress Blog Site. I hope you like it as much as I do.
Assuming you are reading this blog on a laptop or computer (and not your phone), in my opinion, the look is much cleaner and less cluttered, which I think is pleasing to the eye. You will find the search features amazing. You can search by topic under the blog header, or search by word description in the search bar at the top right, search in the sidebar by Category, or search by date in Archives. Looking for all my past book reviews? Three options: click “Book Reviews” under the blog header, or click on the image “Book Recommendations” on the right sidebar, or click “Books” in the Categories section in the right sidebar. All those posts will be gathered for you, and you can hopefully find what you are looking for.
Another improved feature is the Commenting section. This blog has always been super interactive, and will be even more so, going forward. I can comment back to you directly in the comment section, and I believe you can comment on other people’s comments as well. We will get to know one another even better!
I won’t lie, this has been a journey to migrate 18 years of content, images, and comments to a new location. I found a talented individual who understood what needed to be done and accomplished it quickly. I am thrilled that going forward, perusing this space may be an even better experience for everyone.
Have you all had a good weekend? I seem to have spent most of it on my computer and not in the sewing room. What I have done is make lists. Do you do that when you are feeling overwhelmed with uncompleted tasks? I now have lists of things to do in the garage, in my closet, in my sewing room, and on my computer. With any luck, this week I will make a stab at completing at least a few things in all those categories!
A housekeeping note:
If you are a new subscriber, hold off until later today to sign up to get my daily posts delivered directly to your email address. The personnel at the subscription service only work Monday through Friday, so I have not yet been able to change the details to have your subscriptions moved from the old Typepad site to the new WordPress one. Anyone already subscribed to this blog will just carry over and should notice no change. New subscribers should just wait until later today or tomorrow to subscribe.
Have a great week everyone!
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The new blog looks wonderful! Very clean and streamlined. I love the book category where I can search for previous book recommendations!
I agree, that is such a convenient feature!
Looks very nice although I really loved your old one – I don’t adapt to change well! But I will love the easy format in looking for book reviews especially. Glad you’ve made the switch; it looks goods!
Unfortunately, I had to make the move. The old hosting platform is shutting down forever. If am to continue blogging, I had to do it.
What a delightful new site, Nicole, and well done to whoever helped you move here!
I haven’t looked around yet, but hope the quilts you’ve made in years past are here somewhere. They are wonderful eye candy.
I think you can relax and fret not over the tasks that have temporarily gone by the wayside. Enjoy the progress you’ve made.
Hugs!
I wanted a more streamlined look, so that side bar of completed quilts was one thing that had to go. Older projects can still be found in Categories/Quilting Projects.
Congratulations on a huge job done! I have appreciated your blog for years now and look forward to many more years of your inspiring quilts and books. I consider you a friend and it’s amazing how technology can bring quilters together who live thousands of miles away. Have a beautiful day!!
Isn’t it wonderful? I have met so many wonderful quilting friends through blogging!
Love the light background on this new site and how readable your post is as a result. I look forward and enjoy your posts so much. Take care.
I am so glad you like it! My goal was to have a less cluttered look and more focus on my content.
Love the look!! Always look forward to reading your blog. I am very much a list person-every Sunday night for the week. Do I get it all done? Not usually but it makes me feel good when I cross things off!!
Glad you followed me over here Jane! I look forward to hearing from you.
I make the lists, but don’t always get everything checked off them!
Looks great. Very clean and bright. I’m sure you are glad the transition is finished. Hopefully this will be a streamlined process for you as well as your followers. Tackling a to-do list? Yeah… I’m always there, but am a professional level procrastinator! Priorities, priorities!!
There has been a learning curve in learning how post on the new site, but I am getting there!
I make great lists, but don’t always get everything crossed off!
Your new blog looks so good! I’m sure it was a daunting task but glad you found the right person for the job! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog posts every morning for so many years and I would definitely miss you.
I could never have done it by myself! Thank goodness for people who understand these things.
Thanks for your kind words.
Your new look is very user-friendly! The person who set it up deserves a huge thank you from all of us! I’m a list-maker for self-preservation if no other reason! Going somewhere tomorrow? Make a list of what needs to go with me. Shopping trip to the Big City? There’s a whole pre-made list on my computer to print out & circle items to pick up before coming home. Camping trip? Another pre-made list to double-check before leaving home. Congrats on your successful move to your new blog site! 🥳
Thanks Jan. It was a big project to get the blog moved, but I am so happy with it.
Another good reason to make lists is that with my aging brain, I can’t remember everything!
Looks great!! Doris
Thank you Doris.
I have followed you for years! In fact, yours is the only blog I still follow and subscribe to. I appreciate that you are still willing to share your talents, books and life with us all!
The new blog site looks awesome! Love the search feature. Glad you found the right person for the job. I look forward to reading your content and thank you for sharing.
Sure enjoy your new site. I always enjoy your quilts, especially all the information you give during the process of making a project, new tools, etc. The new ways to access your book information, big upgrade, love that, too!
Looks great! So you were able to transfer from your old blog?
The new site looks beautiful. I’m glad you were able to move everything and update the look too. You should be proud of the work. I enjoy your quilting, book reviews, and really all of it. Thank you so much for sticking with it. Taria/ Winkoo