I feel as though I just got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. Directions in hand, heading down a twisty country road, my knuckles aren't white anymore from gripping the steering wheel. I'm looking out the window and thinking about turning the radio on. It's pretty in craftland and I'm watching for a sunny cottage on a lake where linens are flapping on the clothesline, pals are rocking on the porch and lunch is just about ready.
~ from my first post November 2006
It's hard to believe that I've had that many things to say and share with you. Remembering that first post I know I felt as though I was stepping into a wilderness. I couldn't have imagined how wonderful, dear and life-changing that moment would be.
Blogging here has woven my creative life together in the best ways. Certainly, it's given me an outlet to connect professionally, but most of all, it's the community of you that I love. The faithful readers who drop by to say something kind or encouraging, to keep me on the path, or actually let me step off and feel good about that too.
Maybe you are here for the first time or perhaps you are one who found me on that first day. Thank you so much for every visit, every kind word, every Etsy purchase, every class taken, every bit of advice or comfort. I am so grateful.
To celebrate and to say thank you, I am giving away signed copies of my two beautiful books, Mothers and Daughters at Home and Between Friends along with a bundle of fat quarters from my Walnut Hill Farm collection with Blend Fabrics. All to one lucky person!
To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment on this post and I'll choose a winner Sunday. If you feel like it, you might tell me if there was a favorite post or what you enjoy here the most.
Thank you for asking me up onto the porch and letting me visit for awhile. Time for lunch!
love, Charlotte
I always enjoy reading your posts where you describe the changes in the seasons. Living in Austin, I don't have that so it's nice to see your lovely photographs. Your embroidery projects are always a treat!
Posted by: Marianne | June 03, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Congrats on your 1000th!!! I am in love with your needlework. How could I possibly pick just one? Hope to read 1000 more!!!
Posted by: Jodi | June 03, 2012 at 05:15 PM
Congratulations!! Also, congratulations to Mo!! I have enjoyed your journeys of inspiration and adore your sewing. So glad to find your blog and your wonderful instagrams! Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Meyer | June 03, 2012 at 07:45 PM
I gotta say I love your photos. It is obvious your complete heart and soul is wrapped and twined about your home, your children and your projects. I'm happy to have met you on instagram and like knowing you live close by!
Posted by: Alissa | June 03, 2012 at 07:47 PM
Congratulations!!!! I think yours is the first craft blog I started reading. Still love it so, although I don't get here as often as I'd like. Very happy for you and your family ... and Go Mo Go!!
Doreen
Posted by: Doreen | June 03, 2012 at 08:52 PM
Charlotte--Thank you for all the inspiration and beauty you have shared!!! It is such a treat to check into your blog each day!
-Amy
Crafting by Candlelight
Posted by: Amy | June 04, 2012 at 04:10 PM
You are so inspiring ~ and having a daughter who just turned 11 AND got her first little sewing machine makes me very curious about your mother/daughter book!
Thank you for gorgeous photos, well-written posts, and most of all encouragement :o)
Congratulations on 1000!
Posted by: Kate | June 07, 2012 at 07:45 AM
Congratulations and thank you for your beautiful blog and inspiration!
Posted by: Lucygirl | June 10, 2012 at 02:14 PM