Hello, World! This is gonna be a wordy post with only one picture since we are having a horrible time with our ISP lately. I wish Google Fiber would just roll out to the middle of nowhere and fix all our problems.
First! I've noticed the "no-reply" problem pop up a lot in the blogging world and thought maybe I could have a go at helping out a few of you. Basically, whenever you reply on someone's blog, a copy gets emailed to them but if you're a "no-reply blogger" your reply address shows up as "noreply@blogger.com" or "noreply-comment@blogger.com" which are both nothing! People cannot send a reply back to answer your questions or to thank you for your comments.
I borrowed this handy picture to explain how to fix this problem! Thanks to this blog for the graphic. Even if you haven't yet been called a "no reply" blogger, I would recommend you check these settings~
First! I've noticed the "no-reply" problem pop up a lot in the blogging world and thought maybe I could have a go at helping out a few of you. Basically, whenever you reply on someone's blog, a copy gets emailed to them but if you're a "no-reply blogger" your reply address shows up as "noreply@blogger.com" or "noreply-comment@blogger.com" which are both nothing! People cannot send a reply back to answer your questions or to thank you for your comments.
I borrowed this handy picture to explain how to fix this problem! Thanks to this blog for the graphic. Even if you haven't yet been called a "no reply" blogger, I would recommend you check these settings~
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If you are concerned about privacy (say your blogger email address contains your full name), you can always use an alternate email address. Under "Identity" in step 4, just put an email you wouldn't mind people seeing; it doesn't have to be the same address as you use for logging into blogger. :)
I really hope this helps someone out! Not getting replies is no fun!
The second rambly part of this message is for fantastic giveaways! I know many of you already know about the tremendous 25 Days of Christmas giveaway held on Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe! She has truly awesome giveaways every year; I won a Christmas Ornament Collection one year. :D There is still a little time to enter some so scoot on over there (and maybe say I've sent you :b).
This year I've entered (numbers do not necessarily correspond to days!):
P.S. I don't think this counts for the 25 extra entries; that's okay. I just needed a way of keeping track~
Lastly, the question! I am considering using something of a higher count than my normal comfort zone of hardanger (22-count) for the baby sampler thing. If I use a higher count, I will probably be stitching two-over-one. I would like the Xs to be smaller than 14-count (so fabric higher count than 28-count). I have very poor eyesight even with correctional lenses! In your opinion, what is easier to work with, linen or evenweave or some other magical fabric I don't know about? Brand? Where to find it?! I doubt I will be able to get a magnifier though I most definitely need one.
Welp that was a lot of words. Thanks for your assistance and hopefully I provided some of my own! :) Now I'm going to run around like a crazy person putting up Christmas decorations. Not including the tree (we always get live), I would say I'm about 3/4 done. Whew.
I really hope this helps someone out! Not getting replies is no fun!
The second rambly part of this message is for fantastic giveaways! I know many of you already know about the tremendous 25 Days of Christmas giveaway held on Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe! She has truly awesome giveaways every year; I won a Christmas Ornament Collection one year. :D There is still a little time to enter some so scoot on over there (and maybe say I've sent you :b).
This year I've entered (numbers do not necessarily correspond to days!):
Choice of fabric20 skeins of flossHand-dyed linen/aidaSurprise me!$25 gift certificateHand-dyed linen/aida (again)80 skeins of floss$25 gift certificate (again)Fabric or floss?!40 skeins of floss$25 gift certificate or fabric30 skeins of flossFloss or Fabric?!Pick one!- $100 gift certificate
P.S. I don't think this counts for the 25 extra entries; that's okay. I just needed a way of keeping track~
Lastly, the question! I am considering using something of a higher count than my normal comfort zone of hardanger (22-count) for the baby sampler thing. If I use a higher count, I will probably be stitching two-over-one. I would like the Xs to be smaller than 14-count (so fabric higher count than 28-count). I have very poor eyesight even with correctional lenses! In your opinion, what is easier to work with, linen or evenweave or some other magical fabric I don't know about? Brand? Where to find it?! I doubt I will be able to get a magnifier though I most definitely need one.
Welp that was a lot of words. Thanks for your assistance and hopefully I provided some of my own! :) Now I'm going to run around like a crazy person putting up Christmas decorations. Not including the tree (we always get live), I would say I'm about 3/4 done. Whew.
Hello sweetie! I'd say you'd find it easier on evenweave than linen simply because the "lines" will be straight, which would make it easier for you to count the holes :)
ReplyDeleteI do not like linen but do like evenweave! Like Mii says it is straighter!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried hardanger , so no idea on that.
ReplyDeletehmmmmmmm...... I would agree with Mii. Evenweave is a lot easier to work with than linen......and its softer too :) there are lots of beautiful hand dyed ones that would be perfect for a baby sampler. I'm a brand philistine so can't much help with that one!
ReplyDeleteI actually enjoy linen more than evenweave. I like the mcg textiles 32ct they sell at michaels. To me linen is easier because it's softer and thinner but since there's some variation it's easier to count.
ReplyDeleteHello :)
ReplyDeleteI used to just stitch on Aida, all different counts... Then tried linen... I love it.. Also tried eve weave, I find when I use. That's have to get my magnifier out! Linen for me is just like using Aida now. .. But practice makes perfect... Do a little design on each and see which one you prefer? Everyone will have a preference... Mine is linen as I learnt to use that after Aida. Good luck :)
Evenweave would get my vote too like Mii.
ReplyDeleteAwesome info about the No-Reply Bloggers! I never even thought to do a post about it, but this is so useful - I can just send a link instead of explaining LOL ;) Best of luck in the Giveaways!
ReplyDeleteI've tried linen, but I also like Evenweave MUCH better, especially the type from MCG Textiles that they sell at Michaels. Unfortunately it only comes in 28, but like Heather mentioned, they do a 32 count linen that looks pretty good, but my Michaels only sells an antique ecru colour called Oyster. I wish I knew of another magical fabric myself LOL but I can't help you there!
As a last ditch suggestion - if you have a local fabric shop, some of them sell white linen or linen blends for sewing tablecloths, etc. this time of year and you might be able to find something to work on. Or you might try looking for a linen shirt at the thrift store :) Usually you can tell by the look and feel if there isn't a fabric content tag. You'll have to eyeball the count, but you may be able to find a finer weave; take along a little tape measure or ruler if you can! I always carry one of those pull-out ones in my purse these days just in case ;P
P.S. I love your Holiday blog background - those little Reindeers are so cute :) Merry Christmas!!!