So, a crazy thing happened to me last week. I got an email from sweet Pam Kitty Morning, congratulating me on being nominated for an award. I didn't know what she was talking about (and kind of dismissed it at first) but out of curiosity did a search online for more details. Then I found an email in my inbox (which I originally thought was spam) from the folks at Bloglovin' saying I was a nominee for this year's Bloglovin' awards . . .
. . .which turns out is kind of a big deal, sponsored by H & M, with a real live awards ceremony in New York in September. What the what?!!
When I went to look at the site with the other categories and nominees I about died. We're talking uber chic and fashionable people! Holy smokes. Talk about feeling like "one of these things is not like the others". I'm just this dorky suburban mom, with four kids, who pets fabric and cuts it into little pieces, and then blabs about it on the internet.
I have been nominated for Best Sewing Blog I am beyond blown away. Not only to be included as one of these nominated blogs, but to be in this kind of company of other sewing blogs. There are some AMAZINGLY inspiring sewing blogs out there - I know this because they constantly inspire ME and have done for years now.
I'm still a little in awe of the fact that I was even nominated in the first place! I surely wouldn't be there if it weren't for the kindness and encouragement I've found from you who actually come and visit this space of the internet. The supportive nature of this community is HUGE.
Here is the list of all the categories and nominees. You can CLICK HERE TO VOTE (scroll down about ⅔ of the way to find the Best Sewing Blogs. Be sure to enter your email address at the end so that your vote will be counted).
I would be most grateful. 😉
Lucy
Congratulations!!! You have my vote!
Amy Smart
Thanks Lucy!
BEtH
CongratulatIons! That IS really exciting news. I went and voted for you! I didn't know anyone else in your category. Honestly, I hardly knew anyone else on the ballot! Shows how "with it" I am, haha. Well, I am so happy that they recognized at least one of my favorite blogs and I wish you the best!
Amy Smart
Thanks Beth! I'm not super "with it" myself! 😉
charlotte m.
Congratulations. I went and voted and I hope you win!
Amy Smart
Thanks Charlotte!
Emma Jones
Congratulations on your nomination. I always turn to your blog if I get stuck with my quilting - you are my reference book!
Amy Smart
I love hearing that! Thanks Emma!
Carol woosley
Done! Congratulations and good luck!
linda
Congratulations! Vote is cast for you - hope you win! (Maybe I should stop deleting my spam folder without checking for nominations - lol!!)
Amy Smart
Hahah! I know the feeling! What else is going to spam that I'm missing out on?!
Buffy
Voted! AWESOME honor, richly deserved! Hoping for a win for you!
Amy Smart
Thank you Buffy. That means a lot.
M-R @ Quilt Matters
I am not surprised at all! Congratulations!
Amy Smart
Thank you. xoxo
Kathy
Congratulations! I voted for you. You cracked me up with your one of these is not like the others line. I love your blog and have found wonderful inspiration in your posts. I hope you win. You are an awesome blogger.
Amy Smart
Thank you Kathy - that means a lot. 🙂
dolores
Congrats girlie....man am I out of it....I recognized your blog and two others on the total ballot. Kinda glad I'm not in the "know"...means I don't spend all my time plugged in!!:)
Amy Smart
I'm not super "in the know" myself! That's a good thing, right? 🙂
Melanie C
Congrats! I do enjoy your blog...glad you were nominated. Voted 🙂
Noel
Midway, UT loves you, Amy! I hope you win, wouldn't that be the bees knees?!
Amy Smart
That makes my day because I love Midway, Utah!! Thanks Noel!
Hedy
I voted for you Amy, hope you win !
Gail
You got my vote.. good luck. So exciting.
Annieo
Great news! I follow your blog because you're genuine and a good writer, aside from your wonderful designs, fabric petting and sharing eye candy, and competent sewing skills! Congratulations ?
Dede Bliven
Just voted for you Amy! This award is well-deserved. You are informative, inspirational and always upbeat and positive! Thank you so much for your time and passion in our quilting/sewing community!
Judy Hudgins
Congrats! Since I follow you on bloglovin' I will vote for you. I feel like it's a vote for me too!
Louise
Eeeeeep! What exciting news. The nomination is exciting, but win or lose you are a star! Good luck.
hellen
Congratulation - I just voted for you!
MISCHELLE
That is so exciting. I voted. Good luck!
Paula
Congratulations! You shouldn't be surprised. You inspire us every day. I love blogs. I get some great ideas and often find help for problems I'm having. Please keep sharing your knowledge and projects with us, and good luck with the award.
Brita
Yay, you!
sew surprising
Voted and so well deserved, enjoy your blog as well as your incredible generosity and inspiration 🙂
Kristi
I voted! Congrats on the nom and good luck on the final voting!
Linda
Congrats Amy ! Been following you quite a while-love your blog! Voted for
YOU !
kathleen
Congratulations! Vote submitted. 🙂
Kim a
Just found your blog the other day while googling. Love what I've seen so far, so voted for you!
Rachel
wow! That is really exciting!! The list of categories and blogs is really impressive! I LOVE that they even have a sewing category!! You totally have my vote!
Rhonda
Congrats! You've earned this recognition.
Kay :-)
DONE!! Yours is the first sewing blog I found and the one that convinced me I could quilt!
Margaret Parks
Congratulations Amy! I just gave you my vote!
Hugs,
maggie
Sue Palmer
Congratulations!!! Been and voted.
Shelley
Congratulations! I voted and wish you the best!!
Jane Thomas
Just cast my vote for you. Good luck!!!
Sarah Craig
How could I not vote for you? I've loved your blog ever since I found it! Congratulations on the well-deserved nomination!
Kathy Whetstine
Good going, just voted, good luck!!!! Just being nominated is awesome!!!!
T
What is your URL? It's required to cast the correct vote.
Absolutely thrilled for you!! You've taught me to quilt & I thank you for that!
Best,
T
Allison
Done and done!! Crossing fingers for you!!
amy
How exciting!!!! I VOTED! Wishing you all the luck. You deserve it!
Amy Smart
Thank you Amy! That means a lot.
Jenni
You so deserve this! You inspire all who venture here. We can relate to your "suburban mom" life. I have learned so much from you and have dared to try new techniques. Thank you, and keep up the good work!
Amy Smart
Aww, thanks Jenni! That means a lot!
Sharon
Hi Amy congrats I voted for you. Hope you win and have fun. See you in February at quilt con. Cheers!
Amy Smart
Thanks Sharon. I'm looking forward to Feb!
Rosemary
Congratulations!!! That is so exciting and a trip to New York on top of it? Wow!! I voted for you ... now can I go to New York with you? LOL I wish you the best of luck. Congratulations yet again!!
Amy Smart
Thanks so much! Not sure how (or if) I'm getting to New York at this point (I'd need to get myself there somehow) but if I make it you can join me! Lol!
Cocopatch
congrats and done! good luck!
Lizzie
Holy cow, how's That for a real shot in the arm?!! Congrats! Heading over now....
Amy Smart
It's totally nuts! Never would have expected it. Thanks Lizzie!
dora
voted! Hope you win!!
Amy Smart
Thanks Dora!
Erin
how fun! Congratulations! I voted for you!
Amy Smart
It's still kind of crazy. Thanks Erin!
Marie
You got my vote. Congratulations!
Amy Smart
Thanks Marie!
Stephanie
Just voted for you ~ Yay for you!
Amy Smart
Thanks Stephanie!
Alesha K
Just voted , Congratulations and good luck!
Amy Smart
Thank you Alesha!
Janet
You've got my vote! I've always enjoyed your blog. Good luck!
Amy Smart
Thanks Janet. That means a lot.
Terry sharp
Well deserved Amy. Look forward to your blog in my 'mail box'. Always interesting and lots of useful information. Just voted for you - good luck!
Amy Smart
Thanks Terry!
Quiltdivajulie
Wow! Voting done. Congratulations!
Amy Smart
Thank you!
Rosalyn Schultze
Well deserved honor...you have my vote!
Amy Smart
Aww, that's kind of you. Thank you.
Janet
Done! Congratulations!!!
Amy Smart
Thank you Janet!
Nicole
From one dorky suburban mom to another, thank you for being such an inspiration- I just voted and am hoping that you win!
Amy Smart
Three cheers for dorky suburban moms! Thank you Nicole.
Martha cook
Done. Voted for you. Well deserved. Good luck. You earned it.
Amy Smart
Thank you Martha!
CBarnes
You def deserve it....I 'm on my 5th quilt EVER and YOU were the guiding force for me..I found your blog and beginning quiting tuts and I jumped right in and I'm in love with quilting
Amy Smart
Oh I love hearing that! I love bringing people over to this addiction, I mean, hobby. Thanks so much for letting me know!
Allison
This is my favorite sewing blog, so I think it's well deserved! I voted.
Amy Smart
Aww, thank you Allison! That means a lot!
Barbara Long
I voted for you !!!
Juliana
Congratulations!! Voting was an easy, quick process. Good luck!
Juliana
Christine
You have my vote!
Elaine
Congrats! Cast my vote. You crack me up... one of these things is not like the other... but your blog and you are very special all the same. 🙂
Lorinda Davis
Congratulations... You deserve it!
Sara
Amy I love your blog Congrats I hope you win! Of course I will be voting for you!
Quilty
Congratulations! My vote too!!
Estefania
Congratulations!! You really deserve it!! You must think you are an inspiration for lot of people too… I hope you win this award. I just go now to vote for you.
Kisses!!
Heather KnaPke
I voted! Good luck!
Carol g
Voted, but I'm taking it back if I don't get to see that pie making quilt pretty soon! Just love that fabric with the gray!
Denise
Hi Amy, I have just joined your blog and voted. Good luck! I've not made a modern quilt yet but you have inspired me with your hopscotch pattern. I love the second one with the prints and neutrals. The photo with the rainbow sold me! Great shot and idea of your hubby.
Also- I appreciate the links for fabric etc that post on the right of your site. Found some great ones that have me dreaming and thinking on. Your site is pleasing to the eye and calming.
Eileen Keane
I love your blog and you've got my vote.
Janie
Congrats!! Your blog always has beautiful color and photos and dorky suburban moms are so friendly and fun. I'm one too.
Sandra
I can't find your contact info so am writing you here.
Re your blog on Crafternoon--cute ideas. BUT I went to their website and not one single item is available to purchase. All are out of stock. A waste of time and effort. Thought you should know.
Amy Smart
I just checked JoAnn.com and they have them in stock. https://www.joann.com/search?q=Crafternoon
Is it the Hazel and Ruby website where they are sold out? I know they've been doing a lot of publicity this week and may have sold out sooner than they expected. Thanks for the heads up!
Esther
My vote was for you. Good luck 😉
Janine smith
I voted! How exciting for you! I'll keep fingers & toes crossed. I also voted for you for Blogger of the Year.
Deborah French
Congrats!!! I voted for you in your group - as well as for the overall BEST blogger. I hope you win, you deserve it. I certainly enjoy your bogs!!
Amy Smart
Well, that is very generous of you. Thank you. 🙂
LaurelleC
Thumbs up from me!! congrats! x
Carolina
So awesome! Congrats on being nominated... I went and gave you a vote. 🙂 good luck!
Amy Smart
Thanks Carolina! 🙂
Des
Sooooo cool! I just saw this...this morning. Congratulations. VOTED!!
michelle Jensen
Congrats!!
Well deserved nomination and my vote is in!
anne
I voted! You make me laugh....you are so busy and passionately involved with your family and your hobby, that you didn't' even know about the nomination. It pays to have nice people in your life like Pam Kitty. Thank you for your dedication to your blog, I am a regular follower and have purchased/made a quilt from one of your patterns. I frequented you tutorials when I learned to quilt. Congratulations.
Amy Smart
Aww, thanks Anne! That's so sweet of you.