the links to each specific quilt are here
Happy New Year, friends! I really like the new year. It's a good time to reflect on the past year and to look forward to what's ahead.
Looking back....
You know you made a lot of quilts when you can barely fit them into one mosaic.
I finished a total of 44 quilts last year. I'll be the first to admit: that. is. insane. If I weren't me, I don't think I'd like me very much. :)
Looking ahead....
This was a very hard decision to make, but this will be my last post on crazymomquilts. When I started this blog I had no idea where it would lead. It's been an amazing journey that has been exhilarating at times. It has provided me opportunities that I never would have dreamed of: working with moda on the bakeshop, being published, and teaching at a retreat in CO. It has also been a lot of work. Anyone who keeps a blog knows what I'm talking about. It's been such a big part of my life for over 3 years, but I know that it's time for me to move on. My husband and I joke that I am resigning from my full time unpaid position as quilt blogger, but that's what it feels like. I'm not sure what I'm going to do next, but I am excited about what's ahead. It really is bittersweet.
A few notes of business to wrap up...
I have closed my P.O. Box, so anything that has been mailed to me at that address will be forwarded to me, but it is no longer my current address.
I had many questions about the tide is high/lazy summer days quilt pattern. I haven't decided for certain yet, but I may share the instructions for the quilt over on flickr sometime after January 31.
I plan to keep my blog up as is as a resource. I'm not sure for how long, but I guess at this time, indefinitely.
I still plan to post my quilts on my flickr account.
So, for one last time...thank you for reading. thank you for commenting. thank you for being a part of my life. it means so much. big huge hugs to you.
amandajean
566 comments:
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seriously?
that bums me out, amanda. really, i will miss you and all the inspiration you provide.
good luck and happy 2010! i hope it is everything you want and need it to be.
xo.
As many before me said: yours is my favourite quilting blog so for myself, I am sad to see it go. For you, I am excited about the next chapter in your life. And I will be checking out your Flickr account regularly!
All the best to you from snowy Germany ...
You will certainly be missed.
Oh, how sad. I just started getting back into quilting and hope that you will keep the many resources you have posted on your blog.
I know how much time blogging takes as I attempt to write one myself, so I totally understand your decision. But you will be missed. I have really loved seeing all of the beautiful pieces that you have made!
Good luck with your future endeavors!
No...don't go...maybe just a once a week post on your quilting!
I’ve mostly been a silent fan, but I felt I should say Thank You. I LOVE and have learned so much from your blog. Sure I will miss it (a lot!), but you need to do what is best for your family. I have often wondered how much time it would take to quilt and blog on the scale you do. I also have little ones, and I know how fleeting and precious the time is that we have with them. When you do have some free time, maybe you could spend it working on a book & or patterns? You would be a huge hit! Best of luck!
Good luck with your next adventure. Thank you so much for your years of blogging. Your blog inspired me to start quilting and has given me ideas for so many projects to try. PS. Please could you keep your blog up for a while and/or give notice of when it will be taken down.
Oh no, I return from Christmas vacation & I open up to your departure. Say it isn't so :(
I hope your retreat is temporary and you'll return to your adoring fans. Best of Luck. I have truly enjoyed your site, your tutorials, everything....
I miss you already, a loving fan of your blog!
Brenda, in Texas.
oh my gosh how sad! I will truly miss your inspiring posts and beautiful quilts. Best wishes for your future endeavors!
I just happened to get a comment about how you have stopped blogging and they hoped that since I know you I would be their inspiration now. I thought what in the world is she talking about. I've been gone a bit and it's true. I know it's got to be hard but good for you in doing what you think and know is right for you!! You will be missed and I'm afraid since I know you I will get all your questions. I'm no where as knowledgeable as you so they reader will want to string me up!! :) Be blessed my friend!
Thank you for being my inspiration and most of all my 'teacher' when I started quilting last year. You are awesome! Good luck to you in your future endeavors!
Oh my goodness! what an extremely brave decision to make. I can only thank you for the amazing inspiration and drive you have provided me and other bloggers. Your gide to free motion quilting for example was a complete turning point for me:)
Good luck for whatever you may do in the future, I am sure it will be sweet!!!!
xx aneela
Amandajean, all the very best wishes for this new year.
Thank you for your blog - it has been a source of inspiration and delight for a long time.
Amanda, you will be sorely missed by me. You got me back into quilting again. I had taken a break after my first quilt due to not having enough time. Your second quilt along pattern is what hooked me in! I have made 2 tops with it(one for each of my girls). I am really going to miss your posts. I really wanted to come out to CO for your retreat, but $ and time were not abundant. I will just have to go over to your flickr account to get more inspiration then.
Thank you for all that you have done to inspire me and MANY others. Mary Anne
You will most definitely be missed! I always smiled when I saw a new post from you on my reader - I knew it would always be something good! I wish you all the best and hope to keep in touch with you on Flickr!
Amanda, you will be sorely missed by me. You got me back into quilting again. I had taken a break after my first quilt due to not having enough time. Your second quilt along pattern is what hooked me in! I have made 2 tops with it(one for each of my girls). I am really going to miss your posts. I really wanted to come out to CO for your retreat, but $ and time were not abundant. I will just have to go over to your flickr account to get more inspiration then.
Thank you for all that you have done to inspire me and MANY others. Mary Anne
I'm thinking of the site for bringing back "Flea Market Fancy" fabrics.... do we need one for bring back Crazy Mom Quilts?!? ;) When I found your blog about a year ago, I was so excited- someobody else out there loves to quilt almost constantly!! You will be missed....
You are my #1 all time favorite quilt blogger and I'll miss you.
Thank you Amandajean for your generosity in sharing all your beautiful work, and for being such an inspiration, not only as a quilter but also as the kindest and most patient teacher.
All best wishes for all your future endeavours - my hope is that perhaps you might post here at some later date if we can ever offer you our support and enthusiasm whenever it might be needed, in return for all you have given to us?
Blessings to you on whatever road life takes you. I totally adored your blog! Happy retirement!
OMG! I can't even imagine my life in quilting without you!
I have tears in my eyes. You started me on this journey 3 years ago, while looking for fingerless gloves, remember?
You so inspired me that I shall cherish our blogging friendship for always.
Be happy in all your new endeavours. I shall probably see you featured in so many magazines and I'll say to myself...heh, she is my friend in quilting!
Sorry to see you go. It was nice to have someone around briefly generating interest in quilts for veterans. Anything positive in relation to the military is appreciated.
Hobbies shouldn't be stressful. So, on that note, congrats for taking a step back.
Good luck and enjoy yourself.
Oh, to go cold turkey and not read your blog - hate the thought...hate it. Please consider a quarterly blog entry?
Amanda Jean, I will certainly miss you A LOT! You were one of the first blogs that I started reading. You have inspired me and many others. The quilting blogging world will just not be the same. It's almost like if Pioneer Woman would close down her blog. Thank you for all of your wonderful posts, and mostly thank you for always responding to comments, even when there were 400+. Wishing you and your family a very happy and blessed New Year and life :-)
All I can say is THANK YOU for everything!
Amanda, my eyes are filled with tears, seriously I know how hard your decision must have been.
Please know how much your work and words of quilty wisdom has meant to your readers. It has always been a joy to get a cuppa and find something interesting on your blog to look at and be insprired by.
So, thank you. Good luck with your new adventures and enjoy all that extra time with your hubby and your kids! Cheers, Adele
Oh I'll miss your posts and pictures! I've followed you for over 2 years and your blog is a favorite spot if mine to check in on. So much inspiration...Good luck in your new adventures and happy 2010!
Thanks for having us along for the ride - you've been a great resource, spark, and inspiration. Enjoy your 'retirement.'
Thanks for a great blog. You will be missed. Good luck. Imagine how many quilts you will finish this year without spending time on a blog!
NO! NO! NO!! You are my FAVORITE blog - i love each and every one of your quilts. I come here each day just for inspiration. I was/am so bummed that you are leaving the blogosphere. I don't know how to work flickr but I'll have to figure it out. Would AT LEAST consider posting once a week or once a month? Why does it have to be an all or nothing thing?
I'll try to understand, but just know how much you are admired and appreciated to us quilters out there who don't have the same unction as you. Good luck with all of your endeavors.
Another lurker saying thank you so much for your generous sharing in this blog. Yours has been one of my favorite sewing blogs to read and be inspired by. Good luck in 2010!
Guess I'd better start printing out lots of saved blog posts and tutorials! Ooh, you will be missed a lot! I have loved all your quilts; you inspire everyone who reads your blog. I wish you the best!
I for one will miss your blogs immensly. You have such a creative spirit that rubs off on all of us. Best wishes on your new adventures and I hope we see you around even though you have "retired" lol!
I am going to miss you...yours was the first quilt along I participated in..hope that you have a wonderful year and good luck to you in all that you do.
I will miss you very much. You were a huge inspiration to my love of quilting. And obviously I'm not alone! Thank you very much and have fun!
Thank you so much for all of your inspiration. I will miss your blog, but will enjoy seeing your beautiful creations on flickr. Take care of yourself.
You will be missed!
This is my favorite blog EVER! We all gonna missa you, but you know what is best for you...I hope you can keep this blog for inspiration, ok?
I wish a lot of happiness for you and your family!
Patricia (from Brazil)
You will be missed! I really have been inspired by your blog, it was the first I began to follow on a regular basis, and your tutorials have really learned me alot!
Thank you for the time you've spent here. I wish you the best of luck.
I completely understand and wish you the best- I'm going to miss your posts tons though! Thank you so much for all your inspiration and I for one will be stalking your flickr.
thank you for everything. you are a true muse. good for you for following your instincts. happy new year!
I'll miss being a part of your life through your blog. Many blessings to you in all of your future endeavors! You are an amazing woman! Thanks for sharing your talent and love for all things sewing with us.
I've SO enjoyed reading your blog. It's always inspiring, with plenty of great quilt pictures. Thanks for the tutorials, ideas and info! You will be missed.
I am sad to see you go but TOTALLY understand. It tends to take over your life doesn't it. I do hope you leave the blog up as inspiration and for references. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
I just discovered your blog and have looked at it countless times since. Your quilts are beautiful. I am new to quilting, but find all your work inspiring.
I'm so sad to see you go. Your blog is always the first one I check when I'm online. Over a year ago when I discovered your blog, it encouraged me to try quilting again. Your modern style really inspired me and I fell in love with quilting all over again. Good luck in your future endevors! I look forward to seeing your quilts on flicker.
Oh say it isn't so! I will miss you! You were "there" when I was out of work and needed inspiration. I feel like I just lost my best quilting friend. You will always be an inspiration. I miss you already!
Well through the rabbit hole of the internet I've discovered your blog and I'm hooked. I've quilted in the past but haven't for awhile - you are inspiring me to get back into it. Your work is beautiful and I love the colors you choose - keep up the great work!!
holy shit -- for real???
gonna miss you girl.....
Words cannot describe how I feel! You'll be sorely missed, AmandaJean! I've been a lurker and quietly enjoying your genius in your quilting. Keep doing what you've been doing - you surely have a gift.
Thank you so much for sharing your great talent with the blogging world!
God Bless!
Bernie (Bellevue, WA)
You will be missed, but I will continue to read and refer to what you have already posted for inspiration! Good luck on your future adventures.
What will we do without you? I am still working on the star quilt! It is up on my design wall so I will get started on it. You have taught me so much. How can I thank you? Please think about this. I miss you already.
Amanda, I am going to miss you. Thank you so much for all the teaching ,sharing and inspiring. I wish you all the best.
Your blog has been so inspirational, and got me making a quilt or 3 last year!! Notquite your total!
I will still look ou for you on flickr.
Best of luck with your next adventure.
Happy New Year
Claire
I am so sad to read this
Your blog has been a source of inspiration, and thanks to you, i am happy again with patchwork
All the best for you in your new life
I will miss you and your blog, wish you the best luck.
I thank you for everything you shared here.
Ale
I have really enjoyed your blog and will miss it. But good for you doing what you need to do. Best wishes!
I will so miss you and the inspiration you give. I still have my star quilt along top to quilt and now it will have an even more special place since it is made from fabric I won from you a while back. You will be missed, but I wish you the best of luck in whatever future endevor you persue. (((((hugs)))))
I officially feel like a stalker! I keep coming back to your blog, day after day, thinking maybe you were just messin' with us! Thinking that maybe you'd miss us and post something! No luck so far, but I have high hopes. Still missing your creativity! Hope you are enjoying 2010 so far! We're already a week into it!
Regina
thankyou AmandaJean. You have been such a blessing to me...inspiration, motivation, laughter, joy, reality, teacher....my favorite blog ever.
thankyou to your husband for sharing you with us.
Looking forward to meeting you one day.
WOW! I missed this on the original post. You will be sorely missed. Your tutorials and inspiration are wonderful. I will continue to use your site for inspiration and information. Thanks so much!
awww...... man, that makes me sad!
i will miss your space here, but will see you over on flickr. xx
I'll just join the choir of sad quilters: I understand, but I'll be missing your blog (on top of my list) and I thank you for the inspiration and joy you've sent to Denmark. Best wishes!
Wow Amanda! I just read your "last post" message and I must say I already feel a hold in my heart and sweaty palms. I've often looked to your blog for smiles and inspiration / motivation.
I do know what you mean about keeping up a blog, and you've done a PHENOMENAL job! Have you considered doing irregular posts instead of such regular ones? I certainly understand, but do hope I'll be able to look online and find your inspiration in the future!
Best of luck in your future endeavors!
You are so talented. Thanks for sharing. I have beyond enjoyed your posts. Good Luck in all you do!!
I'm going to miss your posts. Thank you for the last 3 years.
I am crying tears!!!! I just LOVE your blog and it is a terrific resource. I hope you do keep it there. I am going to miss you and your quilts as it is my favourite spot to look for inspiration. All the best at whatever, but I wish you were staying. I just love you crazy lady!!
Oh Dear! I recently found your blog and have found it to be such a source of inspiration. I am so sad to see you leave, but I understand how much time a blog of this quality demands.
Much peace and happiness in 2010
Good Luck, Amandajean! All the best to you and yours in the years to come.
BIG HUGS,
Carolyn
AmandaJean
Thank you for spending the time to blog and for being so generous with your information and ideas. I really appreciate what you have done and the fact that you are still sharing. Good luck with your future plans and if you do decide to print what you have done or will do, i will be very interested to buy it. Just a thought :-)
I'm too selfish to let you go, but I understand. I've been downloading & printing like a mad woman, just in case your site completely disappears.
Ms. Amanda, would you PLEASE consider a monthly blog entry, a bi-montly entry, once every 6 months blog entry??? Once a year entry. I'm having withdrawals already. Say it isn't sooooooo
I told you I was selfish, please don't go away!
Best of luck!!! (smile)
You will be missed! I have found your blog so inspiring and I've always checked it everyday since I discovered it. I keep checking back thinking maybe you'll change your mind and do an occasional post. I'd love to know about your future endeavors. I wish you all the best and hope this opens up a whole new world of possibilities for you! Thanks for leaving the blog up for us to refer to. Still have some of your quilts on my to do list.
Hi:) I dont blame you one bit! I quit my blogging job a year ago and havent looked back. It is a lot of work, worth it in many ways but takes one away from the "real life".
Enjoy your well deserved retirement. Thanks for keeping things up for awhile. I am still working on a couple of quilts.
Take care:)
I don't know how in the world you could make soo many quilts!! It took me several months to make 1, of course it was my first one, but one of these days, maybe I'll be as quick as you.
yoru quilts are beautiful, thanks for blogging.
This has to be the saddest day of my life! I don't know what I will do without your blogging...maybe actually get some quilting done :) I can't tell you how much I'll miss your blog. Like everyone else has said, your blog is my absolute favorite quilt blog! Thanks for all your posts - you really would make my day when I could come look at a beautiful quilt you had made.
What you have done for me with your blog is priceless! I will miss you greatly. I am glad you will leave the blog up for awhile. I have almost finished putting the star quilt together, but lack a little bit. Thank you so much for all you have done. You will be missed greatly. I guess you know you are the star of all the bloggers. What will we DO WITHOUT YOU!
i bet this was so hard. it is hard keeping my teeny little family blog. i cannot imagine. i wish you well and the rest...
well..what everyone else said. thank you for leaving it up. i love your tutorials.
Amanda, You are going to be missed. I had learn so much from you and your blog. Thank you. I wish you the best and your family.
I will miss you - you have been an amazing source of inspiration. I hope to see you blogging again in the future. May your journey bring you happiness and peace.
Sorry to here that you aren't blogging anymore. Thanks for leaving up your blog for us to reference to. You haven't made an ugly quilt yet. :)
I can't begin to tell you how sad I am at this news.
Of course, I am happy that you are making a decision that is the right one for you.
But I will miss your blog terribly.
I want to wish you the very best for your next steps.
Much love,
Andi x
Wow. You writing and colourful inspiration will be missed. I'll have to keep an eye out for your next exploits. Thank you for writing, quilting and inviting us along.
OH NO !! :(
I just read your last post today, oh so sad :(
fyi: my 1st quilt was made from one of your tutorial, and the 2nd one inspired from your mini quilt...
very well, I'm keeping you in my blogroll for sure, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. My best prayers to you and your family, and also your future project.
take care amandajean,
:)
You. Will. Be. Missed.
I'll definitely look for you on Flickr.
Take care my friend.
You have touched MANY lives through this little corner of the world.
Sincerely,
Jane Swanson
I'm sorry to see you go as well. As everyone before me has said, you are so inspiring. I started quilting last year and relied on you to help me through a project for my daughter's class.
Good luck to you and Thanks for everything.
Hi Amanda Jean, I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for your blog. I started quilting in July after my husband left for a year abroad and I feel like it has been a big part of keeping my sanity while living alone. :) Your quilts have been a big inspiration to me. The first quilt I made was a coin quilt using your tutorial on Moda BakeShop. And you get all the credit for teaching me how to bind a quilt. I am on my 3rd quilt and I have been learning from blogs the whole time! Good luck to you in the future. God Bless.
Rachel in Michigan
Amanda, you are a huge inspiration to all of us. I sincerely thank you for what you have contributed to the online community of quilters. I will certainly miss you, but totally understand. Best of luck to you in 2010! xoxo
aren't your missing blogging? haven't you decided to come back yet? Are you writing a book?
I will miss your blog. Good luck in what ever you do next.
I never wrote a blog because I thougth it would be too much work. After hearing so many people who blog and quit blogging say it is so much work I feel my decision was a good one.
Oh wow! I am really going to miss reading your blog! I wish you the very best though & hope you have a lovely year! :)
Thank you for blogging in 2009. I will miss it, since I checked in daily for advice and inspiration and color. Thank you! Just finished the Sweet Tumbler quilt on the 3rd. -Rachel in Tucson
All good things must come to an end. I am sorry you won't be updating your blog anymore, but thank you so much for all your inspiration!
I just wanted you to know that I have loved your blog and it was always my first visit on my way through blogland. ;) Thank you for the inspiration both in designs and to just get busy doing it. Good luck in your blog-free life and, again, thank you!!
kelli
kellbell_6@hotmail.com
Thank you so much for all your time and invaluable advice and inspiration!! Your blog is an AMAZING resource!!
Best of luck in all your future endeavors. I for one will miss your blog entries and I look forward to following your quilting adventures on Flickr.
Best wishes,
Karen
As many others have stated, you are the first blog I check when I go online because I have enjoyed your quilts and blogging style over the last 1/2 year very much. You are going to be missed tremendously. You helped me dare to just make it and not to care about what others think and to take chances with colors and settings. A very big Thank You.
AmandaJean - I truly am sorry to hear you won't be blogging anymore. Your blog was one of the first sewing blogs I found when i started sewing a year and a half ago. I learned so much from you and I wish you the very best!!
Oh no! I love your blog. It is such an inspiration. I wish you well, and at least we can still be inspired by your quilts on Flickr.
See ya.
No, No, Please No!!!!!!!!
Best of Luck.
Come back, we miss you already.
Good luck in your new endeavors. I hope you don't delete the blog, though. Please keep it up as there is lots of valuable information on it that we can all use as a reference.
Aw, I'll miss your blog.
As a former blogger myself, I totally understand. Sometimes I have the yen to post something but I just can't take the constant pressure and responsibility. It took much too much of my energy.
So long and thanks for all the quilts. :)
Gosh, I'm inspired again. Officially giving up blogging? Seems so counter-culture! Thanks for all the beautiful pictures and ideas. While I lived in Malawi, in East Africa, for a year last year, we had an expat quilting group. I introduced your blog to the group, and we schemed ways to make those beautiful quilts with local fabrics, and even had a tailor make a couple of the quilt tops to sew together here. Well, I will miss you, but will keep referring to it for ideas and how-tos.
I keep looking anyway, to see if you've come back, just in case. So sad.
I will miss you! Thanks for sharing!
Miss every you!!!!!!!!!
You will be greatly missed! Thanks for all the time you have put into your wonderful blog - it is much appreciated! You are an amazing inspiration - best of luck on your future endeavors!
I love these quilts. They are all very beautiful. Fabulous!!!
I'm going to add my voice to the crowd...
You will be missed!! I have loved looking in on your talents -- you never cease to amaze a beginning quilter like me. Thanks so much for sharing your time in this space. And I appreciate you keeping this blog as a resource for those of us that have gotten so much from your art.
I wish you the best of luck in your next endeavors. Thank you!! --Tiffany
Happy Trails, honey!
Well I just had to say thank you for all your fabulous ideas and inspiration, and that I miss you!
Yours was one of the first blogs I would go to whenever I was on the net, and I really enjoyed it ---
I'm going to miss your blog! But I understand your decision, blogging Is a lot of work! See you over at flickr!
xx
Thanks for all the quilting goodness over the years. You inspire us all!
Work from home India
Wishing you all the best and the most wonderful times in the future. Thanks you for sharing your blog and quilts and self so generously.
Hugs and love!
Renee
Happy New Year and my best wishes for an exciting future what ever it is you will do. I understand completely how you feel and I never, ever blogged as frequently as you did. I'm actually about to start up again because I miss it! Anyway I'll keep an eye on you over on flickr as I couldn't bear not seeing what you have been making. xxx
What?! I just found your blog today and you're leaving? Oh man. Change your mind? :) Well good luck with everything. Leave us a path to find your next work.
All the best in whatever u do :)
Although I started reading your blog only fairly recently, I enjoyed it very much. I believe the zigzag and the filmstrip were my favorites, but they are all very cute.
Much success in future endeavors.
Amanda, I pop over here every so often to see what you're working on. So sorry to hear you won't be posting any longer. Good Luck with whatever you decide to do. We will miss you.
Wahhhhhh, I miss you, blog land is boring without you!!!!!!!
Best Wishes on your future endeavors!
Come back after your hiatus, your fans clearly
adore you, know that you are missed.
BNC.
You are amazing and are going to be missed!! I know you have to do what you need to do. Just want to say that I will truly miss you. You have been a great inspiration for me and I have used many of your tutorials!.
Thank you for everything and good luck in all your do!
Wow! I just read your post today. Since I started reading your blog this past year I have learned so many quilting techniques. Thanks for all of the hints and tutorials!
Enjoy!
You will be missed Amandajean, but your real life must come first. These precious years fly by too fast the way it is to have anything else come first. Thanks for keeping the blog up... it is a valuable resource and inspiration.
I really enjoy your blog as well as a lot of others. Your quilts, etc. are beautiful.
Amanda Jean, I am not sure how I missed this post, but I have been wondering why no new posts were showing up in my reader. I am sorry that you will not be blogging any more. You were truly inspirational! But I totally understand. I wish you nothing but the best in all your future endeavors. You will be missed.
Oh No!! I have just returned from holidays and just read the news. I am so sad, you have been a huge inspiration to me. Thanks so much and good luck in the future.
Thank you for sharing everything! I will miss you. I wish you and your family the best!
Amanda Jean... this is my first time commenting, but I just LOVE your storage cube tutorial (I've made many, even given 1 away with credit back to you of course) and the check book cover tutorial. I would like to ask for your permission to make a few of these items to sell at my kids Montessori craft fair this coming November? Please, if you have a problem with this let me know. I won't do it without your blessing.
Best,
Andrea
http://countrybabymaine.blogspot.com
http://mugshotsayearinthelife.blogspot.com
As many have already said, you are such an inspiration. I hope you find some peace and happiness in the new year. I can only imagine how much work your blog must have been - not just the quilting part, the teaching and sharing as well.
Thank you for all that you have put into this endeavor, and best wishes for the future!!!
Best,
Diane
i am so so so sad! please dont go!
I still can't believe you're gone. I keep checking to see if you've changed your mind. Darn. You haven't.
OH, I HOPE you leave this blog up forever!! It's such a wonderful resource, a place for knowledge and understanding about quilting. I'm such a new quilter-- less than a year since my first little quilt-- and your pictures and blog showed me quilting can be so much more than I thought. I just look and look at your pictures and dream of quilts to come...
I hope to hear more about you leading retreats soon.
holy crap, where have I been?
I've been taking a LONG break from blogging bc I feel your blogging pain. I myself haven't blogged, or been in the blogging world for months now.
Anyhoo, I'll miss all your beautiful quilts and your virtual friendship Amandajean! best wishes to you and your family! xox kristen
Your blog was my favorite, I'll miss your updates & inspirations!
You will be missed. But OH how I get it! Lots of love and luck, and I promise to keep you as a Flickr contact.
xox
You are going to be missed! I use your site often as a resource and hope that it will still be around when I need it. But I totally understand. You need to do what's right for you.
All that being said, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all of the help you've given me this past year (that's when I started quilting). You and your easy-to-follow-tutorials have been lifesavers!
Fellow quilter,
Aubrey from NC
While I understand, you are missed :) ENJOY life to the fullest!!!
Have loved your blog - hope you'll keep it up for a long while. Congrats on all your accomplishments - and best wishes! See you on Flickr.
Thank you for the years you gave to Crazy Mom Quilts. Finding your blog two years ago was a main reason I got more into quilting. Best wishes to you and your family as you move forward. (P.S. Please keep the blog up as a resource! Maybe just disable the comments?)
Todas tus colchas son presiosas!!!,me encantan
I am so sad! I missed out on blogging and even reading blogs last year while I spent time with my now one year old. I will miss all of your beautiful posts. I am so envious of your handiwork! Good luck in all you do!
Thank you so much for all inspiration provided. I certainly miss you but understand your reasons. My very best wishes to you and your family!!
Best regards from Spain.
Susan
I so hate to hear this. I have just found this and have just loved it! I have been copying down the patterns for the blocks. I love your blog and hate to see it come to an end.....
Angie....semi new to quilting
Bummer! I like this blog. Thanks for leaving the blog up as a resource.
Awww... Hugest Bummer! I have just discovered your blog 3 days ago and you've stopped blogging? :(
I have ran through your 3 yrs worth of writing in 3 days, I am so inspired to start my own quilting project! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us. :)
I know I'm about a month too late for questions since you are no longer blogging, but I wanted you to know that I am sooo inspired by your work that I am taking up quilting. I will be using your blog as a resource (it has already answered several dozen questions), and have linked it on my new quilting blog. I hope you don't mind, and I wish you much luck on all your future endeavors.
I love your quilts and your blog - will miss you
I'm so going to miss you! I'll check your flicker page and have your email address. Thanks for keeping the blog up as a resource. I'm happy for you to make such a huge decision. With small children, it's important to be present for those who are present in "real time" in our lives. My kids are grown and I'm all too aware of how quickly that happened. Thanks again and best wishes.
Amanda,
Wishing you happiness and breathing room in 2010. Your blog above all others was my inspiration to begin sewing again, and to attempt making a quilt (I joined one of your last nine block quilt alongs. Never posted any pictures and I am still working on it.) Thank you so much for everthing I have read everything on this blog many time over during the last two years and learned much. Thank you. Thank You. Thank You.
Best Wishes and Happy Trails.
Joan
WOW- you will be missed!
Hi Amanda-Jean,
My mother and I started a new online Quilting community, LujeanQuilt.com and we would love to have you check it out and review it on your blog. Plus you and my mom both have Jean in your name! :)
At LujeanQuilt.com you can talk with other quilters or learn new patterns for projects and borders. The site is fun and most importantly FREE!
We would appreciate you taking the time to give the site a look!
This site is built on YOUR input and we look forward to hearing it!
Have fun! Enjoy! And happy quilting!
-Adam
Oh my gosh I miss your blog, still every morning now since you stopped. What a void you left!
I just found your blog within the last couple of days. I must say that you have done an amazing job with it.
I am just starting to get into quilting and hope that you will leave your site up for inspiration. Your sense of both color (selection/coordination) and patterns are truly beautiful. I am excited to go and buy a bunch of fabric!
Thank You!
Tina in California
44 quilts...that's amazing...where do you find the time
Amanda: I will miss you. I feel like I know you. I totally understand why, I have a blog, nothing like yours. I hope you always stay around. I will refer back to your blog often as I do almost on a daily basis. Much love Denise
528 comments, wow! You are loved and missed. I still browse your blog when I'm lacking ideas and motivation. But man I miss those new post's. I'll go over and check out your flickr stuff. I loved your blog so much and I thank you for so many wonderful ideas and inspiration. Hope everything is going great in life and quilting life for you:-)
but I just found you.....
sewmanybooks.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing all your tips and leaving them up as a resource! This is wonderful.
I just found you and your leaving!! WAAAHHH
i hope you keep it up so we can all read your tutorials.
best of luck!
Somehow I missed that you weren't going to be blogging anymore. And I miss your blogging. But I'll find you over on Flickr and hopefully keep up with you there.
I'm just another quilt lover and major fan of your beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your quilts. I have been inspired indeed!
Jean, I just wanted to comment on your blog and hope it goes through. I had visited your blog (actualy just found it) when you decided to retire. You do have a great blog and I just wanted to "congratulate you upon being included in the Blog List for quilters in Quilter's Home April/May 2010 issue. What a great honor.
Pero.... estoy perpleja con tus trabajos !!!! ... no sé qué decir... me gustarÃa que no lo dejaras !!!!!
Un beso http://elraconetdelanuna.blogspot.com/
I wish I had the energy to do 44 quilts. That is totaly amazing.
I just found this amazing blog and to my horror I see you aren't posting anymore. Your quilts are beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog. I wish you the best.
www.americanquilter.com
Go forth and do new things!
This is the most comments I have ever seen on one blog. Good luck to you in what you decide to do. It has been wonderful seeing all your beautiful work.
QMM
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