Don’t you want to embroider a leaf like this?
Pretty amazing, no? Way back when Meet Me At Mike’s was born, it was all about embroidery. The craft movement was going on in Melbourne behind closed doors or at blog meets or Etsy meets, even. But there wasn’t much in the loud and proud crafty arena for the modern girl.
Things are so so so different now.
I really do love to think about Ye Good Olde Days. I met so many wonderful people who are still part of my life. I learned how to do good stuff. I worked out how to gather people together and craft for the greater good. I got a publishing deal. And I was flat broke!
I know, that’s kinda funny to bring up, but in so many ways it did not matter because I felt pretty rich in so many other ways. That said, six years on, I am so glad that my crafty apprenticeship has resulted in such great opportunities which FINALLY pay the rent. And not only that, they do it without me having to sell out TOO much. LOL.
Soon I’m going to put ads on my blog, so I can get some important stuff done for my family, but really this retrospective is not about that, but rather about thanking everyone who has supported me so freaking loyally and with so much enthusiasm. Things have changed so much since those early days. I’ve grown up a lot and my blog has grown up too. I’ve been a bit scared to take the leap into professional blogging on Meet Me At Mike’s… but I am thinking if I do, I can do SO MUCH MORE good stuff.
So I’m here to say that it’s all going to happen. Slowly, but surely, and it’s all thanks to you.
I hope I do you proud.
I hope you embroider a leaf sometime, too. Embroidery is so ace.
xx Pip
PS : I am guest blogging about friends on Gourmet Girlfriend today : and there’s a GREAT giveaway on my post over there too!!!
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very nice thank you so much
i think it is great that you are making good stuff come your way.
you have been sharing your stuff for a long time.
xx
Thank you Pip for your inspiration – and good for you, you deserve ace things! Amy x
Yours is the blog I keep coming back to. It always makes me want to leap up and go and do something crafty.
With what you've achieved so far, I can only wish you good luck for the future, Pip. Well done!
Hi Pip – I'm Tania over in Hawthorn, I "discovered" you about 6 months ago, I hav'nt left a comment till today though. I love you blog! I'm 45 and Ive been knitting since I was about 6, it was really a daggy thing to do for a long, long time. I'm sorry I never go to see your shop, Im sure it was lovely like your blog. Keep up the good work.
Embroidered leaves- yes
I have a book of crochet & knitted flowers beckoning me for two years. No groove to craft yet but I love all your inspiration and your recipes have been brilliant and practical and yummo.
Ads, you gotta make a living, full stop .
Lady, you put a lot of work into your blog – you deserve to make some $ from it – bring on the ads! Oh and yes, of course I want to embroider leaves like that someday!
I wouldnt worry too much Soule Mama does it in a non intrusive way her blog still feels intimate and personal and without the income form advertising we would probably be without some of the resources that she provides her audiences.
Yes, you may lose some people but you will gain new audiences too as well as maintaining the loyal ones so I think go for it!
PS: loved your daughter Rins wedding it was lovely to see thanks for sharing it with us.
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Helen 🙂
Thanks for sharing Pip! I followed you because I am into all sorts of crafting: crochet, quilting, embroidery, and so much more! I love to see your ideas and inspiration pictures. Thank you for sharing the blog roots, I have been thinking about how I can do the same in my community…
I have received so much inspiration from you, Thank you!
It will definitely be for like minded, ace types. No dorky ads. No way!
I hope to give embroidery a try one day too! I've loved reading your blog, and I don't think selling ad space is selling out if it's for like-minded people/products. I say good luck to you xo
I didn't realise you didn't professionally blog. I guess I didn't notice no ads either. I'd just assumed!
I am so happy for you….I am where you were 6 years ago…figuring it all out!!! But you just make me want to succeed even more so …..so so so HAPPY for you!!!! Enjoy…you deserve it!
Pip we all gotta pay the bills & have money to do nice stuff for ourselves & our family & if that means putting ads on your blog then so be it! At least you are earning money doing somenthing you love which is super important.
Well done for coming so far. You deserve all the sucess you can handle xx
Thank you Pip & Meet Me at Mikes for gathering & sharing…I've loved every minute. I am sure I will love your new direction too. xxx