nbr: silly, but true

nanann · May 2009

I have started trying to be a bit active on the craft board once I noticed their was one on the main nest a month or so ago.

Last night, I posted an AW on my girls' dresses in my siggy -- a crafty accomplishment. I have had over 360 (!) views over there, but only 2 comments! Just disappoints. Silly of me to be sad, but I thought the craft board would give some more love. that *is* why we AW after all.

The 2 compliments were great, and I know I *love* the pictures and the dresses and I keep telling myself that, but darn feelings! I wouldn't feel nearly as bad if only 20 people viewed the message in the 1st place, but 360?!? I see it happened similarly to someone else on the craft board a day before mine - darn national boards without the sense of community.

and really not begging for compliments here - I know that's what it sounds like. Just know we all get bummed from time to time with low-response posts, so you can just commiserate with that feeling if you respond! Wink

fjaril · May 2009

I meant to say I thought they were cute a few days ago when I saw the new siggy. *hugs* and good job!

naclh2otaffy · May 2009

Honestly, that's what's kept me from posting over there. I'm afraid no one will reply and it will hurt my feelings. I'm sorry that people didn't respond - the dresses are adorable, as are the girls wearing them.

mcurban · May 2009

1. not silly. that would hurt my feelings.

2. i have to admit, i was too busy looking at the cuteness that is your girls to look at the dresses.

3. i'm impressed! did you use a pattern or just work it out somehow (please say pattern or i will be crazy jealous).

ali-1411 · May 2009

I think they're adorable! The girls AND the dresses

2H2L · May 2009

I think they look amazing! I love the coordinating patterns and they look so professional - I'm jealous of your skills!

nanann · May 2009

thanks ladies. Yes

MC: Elena's dress is a McCall's pattern whereas Julia's I drafted from an old Old Navy dress. A couple more details are on my blog. Nothing to be insanely jealous about!

BoxerMomma · May 2009

the girls look super cute. im always impressed by moms who can sew.?

A&R2006 · May 2009

They are beautiful Nanann - both the dresses and the girls.

I love how you coordinated the fabrics. This motivates me to make some dresses for Claire. I have fabric and patterns - I think I just need the confidence and time now! Smile

MrsJEC · May 2009

I can understand why you feel bummed! I think the dresses are soooooo cute! You make me want to learn how to sew again.

MrsNole · May 2009

I must confess I looked at your post on the Craft board but didn't respond.... I even looked at your blog.... but I was headed to bead and didn't want to formulate a response.

Your girls' dresses are super cute by the way! Yes Yes TWO thumbs up!

ndluvsrk · May 2009

I can totally relate. I think that that is what keeps most lurkers lurking and some of us who don't aw a whole lot from awing. Fear of rejection. So, great for you for putting yourself out there.

I think the dresses and your beautiful girls are adorable!

~NDK~

abbysmom1005 · May 2009

i think we have all been there, totally understandable. the dresses and girls of course are too cute.

where is this turtle pond?

lovemydog · May 2009

I think you're super talented

AustinAggie · May 2009

Yep, that same sort of thing keeps me from AWing, even though I REALLY want to show some stuff. I fear that 'rejection.' Even though I don't post much, I lurk A LOT, say lots of prayers for people, laugh lots of laughs and feel like these boards are my friends. So to be rejected by your "friends" hurts.

I read your blog and you're inspiring me too! I'm going to attempt to make a cape for my niece this week... Her birthday (3rd) party is Sunday.

Great dresses and cute girls, btw.

JessHeath · May 2009

I saw them in a post above and thought they were adorable! I Love them. I might call on you to make (or teach me how to make) dresses for my lil girl.

mrslaquinta · May 2009

The dresses are great!! And after seeing some of your beautiful quilts, I still can't believe you would be at all intimidated with clothing 9or anything else for that matter) - you are obviously a very talented seamstress. I guess we all get comfortable with what we know, right? And it's not silly, by the way - that would hurt my feelings too.