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So long Google Reader, Hello Bloglovin

I'm sure by now you've heard that Google Reader will be stopping service on July 1. If you're still looking for a new blog reader, I recommend giving bloglovin' a try. I've been using bloglovin' for over a year now and I couldn't be happier with it, both as a blogger and blog reader. Years and years ago I tried to use delicious to bookmark blogs I liked but it never really worked for me for obvious reasons. What I really like about bloglovin is that I can organize all the blogs I follow into categories. So, if I feel like reading food blogs, I can go right to that category. Or if I need to catch up on fashion or sewing, I can go to those categories. I really love the clean interface and that I can easily track my own follower stats.

Go here for a tutorial on transferring your google rss feed to bloglovin. It's really easy. I did it myself. You can follow me on bloglovin' here. Thank you!! I love all my followers. :) :) :)

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13 Tips for How to Use Pinterest and Gain Followers

I started on Pinterest about 2 years ago when it was still in beta form. I immediately connected with the visual quality of the site because after all, I'm a visual designer. It's totally my thing. Since then, the popularity of Pinterest has exploded. The combination of unending eye candy and organization seems to be addictive for everyone.

Over time I've learned a few things about Pinterest. So here are my tips for getting started, building your account and gaining followers.

Create a Sewing Pattern Catalog - Evernote for Crafters Part 2

How to create a Sewing Pattern Catalog using Evernote

For years I've been searching for an easy way to digitally catalog my 100+ sewing patterns. I've tried a few free online sites and I know there are others you can purchase but so far haven't been satisfied. I wanted something quick, visual and portable. I really wanted something like Ravelry but for sewing (if you are a knitter you know what I'm talking about). I know there are some sites developing out there but the ones I tried were too time consuming or confusing.

Blogging Tips - Evernote for Crafters Part 1

I've recently started using Evernote as a way to document and organize my projects and well my life. I love that I can take a note at home on my laptop and it's automatically uploaded to my smartphone. I can also access those notes from any web browser. Here are a few ways that Evernote can be helpful for crafters and designers.

New Year - Blogging 2013

I've been back from my New Year's vacation for a couple of days now, mostly working long hours at my day job catching up. I'm having trouble jumping back into crafting and blogging. I was so focused on prepping for the holidays that now that it's over, I'm not sure where to start.

In 2012, I started choosing monthly themes for the blog. It's easier for me to come up with a list of ideas when I have something to start with. It really helped give me structure and goals for posting. I'm planning to continue with the themes for 2013 but I'm not sure what to do for January. I am feeling in the mood to do some "spring" cleaning and finish all the things I had planned to do in 2012 and never got around to (you know, all the piles of unused craft supplies and unfinished things). Nothing feels better than finishing a project that has been languishing. It's rather like a weight has been lifted and one can move on to bigger, better and new things. So, maybe the theme for January is kind of "Fresh Start". What do you think? Are there any themes that you would like to read about in 2013?