A huge thank you

February 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver 18 Comments

This morning I woke up to find a surprise party thrown in my honor. I’ve only had one other surprise party, that one last summer when I turned the big 4-0 and my daughter and my mother hosted a surprise birthday lunch for me. I kinda knew that one was going to happen because no one told my husband about the “surprise” part of the party. Ha!

But this morning’s surprise party was a totally different kind. A sewing blogger surprise party. For me. Just because.

Just because sewing and craft bloggers are some of the most supportive, creative, generous people I know.

You can see all the posts in this Pinterest board. (There’s a Pinterest board me for me, y’all. I can’t even.) Go there and click every single post, not because I’m being braggy but because these posts all have clever tips and cool tutorials and round-ups on them.

Because that’s how awesome these ladies are.

Here’s the thing. The reason I love my Craft Gossip gig, the reason I tell people I have the best job EVER, is that it allows me to be part of that creative community, even if only vicariously by featuring amazing things others are doing. I learn new sewing techniques, get inspired by seeing what fabulousness they are making, and I get to call it “work”. My personal sewing to-do list is ridiculously long because I add 2-3 things to it every day.

I have met the most wonderful people through Craft Gossip. And for bloggers in this community, who have shared so much of their time and creativity to inspire others, to say Thank You to me is the hugest, sweetest honor. I keep pinching myself.

I am feeling the love today, y’all.

Truly. Thank you.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

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Susan says
February 23, 2015 at 12:38 pm
YAY for surprise success and all the warm and fuzzy. 🙂
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Mark Montano says
February 23, 2015 at 12:52 pm
Happy Birthday Anne! Many happy returns of the day!
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Jess Abbott says
February 23, 2015 at 12:53 pm
Thank you Anne for all that you do!
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Christie says
February 23, 2015 at 1:43 pm
Love this post!! ????
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Christie says
February 23, 2015 at 1:47 pm
(Sorry, disregard the first comment–it didn’t make sense 🙂 )
Anne, you are wonderful. Thank you for helping us all out over the years! You are amazing. Thank you and I love this post :).
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Veronica says
February 23, 2015 at 2:03 pm
You so deserve it, Anne! Thank you again and again!
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Jess says
February 23, 2015 at 2:20 pm
You’re amazing and you deserve it!!
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Steph@The SillyPearl (@Steph2Pigs) says
February 23, 2015 at 2:57 pm
Happy Birthday, Anne! A well-deserved celebration!
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akismet-d821bc609ff561206773625ce695d8ad says
February 23, 2015 at 3:02 pm
Thank YOU Anne! I’m glad you loved your surprise.
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Cloe Cessna says
February 23, 2015 at 5:26 pm
Thanks so much Anne!
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amy mayen says
February 23, 2015 at 8:33 pm
I was really impressed by everyone’s hard work. I can’t think of anyone more deserving. You always have a kind word for everyone. 🙂
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SewAsItWasPatterns says
February 23, 2015 at 9:14 pm
What a great blog…lots to explore for this newbie !
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sherri s. says
February 24, 2015 at 9:37 am
Yay! Well deserved kudos…
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CraftyStaci says
February 24, 2015 at 10:40 am
Well deserved Anne – congratulations!
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Becky PS says
February 24, 2015 at 11:13 am
Well, you know I loves ya!
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Mary Beth says
February 24, 2015 at 12:16 pm
Anne you do so much for all of us! It was m most definitely your turn to be celebrated!!
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dana12559 says
February 24, 2015 at 7:57 pm
Happy birthday! I love all the things you post. Every day I add so many things to my “want to do” list. Sewing, crochet, papercrafts, mixed media art…you name it and y’all keep me inspired. I can’t thank you enough for it. I hope you have (had?) the best birthday yet and that it’s the start of the best years of your life.
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Niki says
February 26, 2015 at 9:45 am
You totally deserve it! You absolutely rock. : )
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