A blog reader named Alicia asked me an interesting blogging question the other day. Hi Abby, I remember reading something from you awhile ago about when you decided to take the leap from your blog being a hobby to really making it a career and why you chose not to get involved with affiliate marketing…
2016 Year in Review
2016 is drawing to a close and it’s time to review the year. I thought I’d take a look at what happened in my own business and what I saw as significant in the home sewing and quilting industries. Although I’ve written this blog for 11.5 years now, I only began writing year in review…
The Real Truth About Blog Giveaways
Win a fat quarter bundle! Enter the giveaway to get a free copy of this book! Share this post on Facebook and tweet it for two extra chances to win a free pattern!” I read these posts every single day. Like hawkers at a market stall, these bloggers are shouting “free” at me as…


