MY BLOG PSA

Windy Day pattern hooked by me and sold by WCushing 

Over the last year or so several people have asked why they are no longer receiving my posts automatically.  Or most recently ask me to add them to my 'newsletter subscription'.  Wish I could help, however that is a feature Google/Blogger no longer provides.  Believe me it is as frustrating for me as it is you.  And this doesn't affect just my blog, it affects many other bloggers as well and they aren't happy either.

Most times I work from my PC vs. iPad as I like the keyboard better using all my typing skills rather than thumbs.  So maybe this might help make finding me easier.  

My blog name is "Saundra of Woodland Junction".  So go to your search engine and type in my first name, links should be provided for my blog, website, etc.  Eventually you might only need to type in the first 3 letters of my name and those links would pop up.    I just did it on my PC and took a screen shot.

Notice 'sau' were the only letters I typed and the blog link popped up with other options.  By chance if you don't remember my name or how to spell it, am sure it would work the same way if you typed in "woodland junction".

Also, someone once told me if you are a 'follower' the posts will show up that follower's feed.  Still don't understand just what or where that feed is.

Over the years I've told several of my readers they were a "NO-REPLY" blogger.  Or perhaps you thought I was being anti-social since you didn't receive a response.  Trust me, we bloggers love communicating and replying to our readers and those who are kind enough to comment or ask questions.

We aren't being anti-social, we just can't reply to your comment.  You can google 'how to fix no-reply blogger' but I'm making that task easy for you and you can read how to fix that problem HERE.

The next blog post am planning to show what little I've accomplished on the big rug project, lol.  Usually I'd have a plus one going on but frankly all energy needs to be focused on this big horse.   Happy hooking and I'm on my way back to doing just that.  

Saundra

www.woodlandjunctionprimitives.weebly.com

Comments and Replies

Wow, I'm humbled by the kind and warm comments given me for Saturday's blog post as well as previous comments.  All that appreciation has given me the impetus to continue blogging.  Guess I was just in a slump as I couldn't come up with a new and interesting topic or learning experience.

After reading all the comments I'd come to realize just why I started blogging in the first place.  It is more personal and feel as tho a 'gathering of like minds' is taking place and try to make everyone feel welcome.  In all honesty, I feel as tho the people met thru blogs are my friends and feel close to them, often communicating and sharing jokes and personal information. 

Comments are welcomed and always appreciated.  I do try to reply to every one's comments as I feel since YOU took the time to comment YOU deserve a reply.  However, some people are a "No-Reply" blogger so my email would not get to you.  You may not even know you are one.

Most recently I wanted to reply to Honey, Carolyn, and Elaine but each of you are "no reply' bloggers.  I know that for sure and there is a way to remedy that.  Some of you many not even know you are a NO REPLY blogger.  Here is how you can find out if you are and HOW TO FIX it.  It really is easy. Just tap on the link above and it walks you thru the steps.

The center of Olde Hearts has been completely hooked and now will start the border.  Also need to start the pre-binding of the Magdalena Goat.  So will have a little something to share tomorrow.

Happy May Day and again, thanks for the wonderful comments.

Saundra

How Do You Hook Antique Adaptations

Thank goodness I've finally finished the whole kitten and a row or so of background around.  And yes, the original antique has a lighter line down the middle but mine shows up more prominently than in the photo further down.

Below is the original from which mine is being adapted.  That line shows up very faintly there and was printed off my computer; yet the line is more prominent in the photo in person.  You know me.... I'm not bothered by pulling out loops and replacing them but do try to hold off for a while to see if it grows on me.  I've pulled loops too early and then regretted so now try to hold off a little.

OH, just a thought ~ for those of you who love hooking antique rug adaptations, do you try to hook them in the colors which may have been the original clean colors before fading and wear?  If you get to see the rug in person you get to see the original colors on the underside.  Or, do you hook them in colors similar to the olden dirty and faded look? 

There is not a good or bad way, right or wrong answer, just a matter of taste.  For me it was the look of the well loved and well used rug of yesteryear that attracted me.  Perhaps I'm an old soul ~ har har, hell yeah I'm old now, ....again.

I've recently been asked a question from someone who is a NO-REPLY blogger and as much as I'd to hit the 'reply' button and answer that email would bounce.  A lot of people don't know they have that problem.  So Miss "C" please click this link and perhaps you can fix the situation: http://woodlandjunction.blogspot.com/search?q=how+to+fix+no+reply+blogger  

Has anyone taken on this Black Kitten Mat to task yet?  Thankfully the sun came out today after several days of rain. Enjoy the remaining of your weekend and hope next week is wonderful.

Saundra