tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3328837895500580092..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: A Blog Makeover? Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90122269012691243522013-08-03T08:24:38.505-04:002013-08-03T08:24:38.505-04:00Oh wow, there is nothing there but contact info (f...Oh wow, there is nothing there but contact info (for now). I was looking forward to seeing the "fresh look and photography". Wonder when/if she'll be back up and running?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70075810736242311492013-08-03T08:21:53.667-04:002013-08-03T08:21:53.667-04:00Hi Miss Rose-Marie,
Even as a novice blogger this...Hi Miss Rose-Marie,<br /><br />Even as a novice blogger this is exactly what I was asking Miss Gertie. I believe, I believe this wonderful blog will fly to the stratosphere with a makeover to WP (or any of the other good hosts) where she will have increased creative control than Blogger offers.<br /><br />I am still in learning mode; however, the blogging gurus I have been reading state Blogger to be good for perhaps first blogs, people learning the ropes. They all state when it comes to serious blogging a) Get your own URL; and b) Use a host like WP, Bluehost, GoDaddy, etc.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what Gertie comes up with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-616604228246395942013-08-03T08:15:22.486-04:002013-08-03T08:15:22.486-04:00I am always surprised you use Blogger versus hosti...I am always surprised you use Blogger versus hosting your own. Hopefully I am saying this correctly. It looks as if you have your own url; i.e., don't have to put blogspot.com in it, but would you not have more freedom hosting your own via Wordpress, Bluehost, GoDaddy or some such? Just asking.<br /><br />I love colors, easy navigation so I am looking forward to whatever you come up with.<br /><br />Best in the whole project, Miss Gertie. Exciting and awaiting with anticipation to see what you come up with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34738289129519999522012-12-12T14:25:15.337-05:002012-12-12T14:25:15.337-05:00I love your blog. Peter Lappin's blog, Male P...I love your blog. Peter Lappin's blog, Male Pattern Boldness is where I found out about your blog. I wonder if you can use much from your new book, without having copyright issues with your publisher. I've read through all the comments and really, what keeps occurring to me is "how much time would all of this take to re-invent and to maintain?" When will Gertie have time to sew? I have no suggestions but appreciate your personality coming through. The pink hair is fun. You are very inspiring to so many of us. Please don't spend so much time on reinventing your blog that you don't have time to continue your remarkable creativity!Tacomapathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12464690580618237508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79715931596826620302012-12-12T09:40:37.945-05:002012-12-12T09:40:37.945-05:00I love your blog Gertie, but I do find it difficul...I love your blog Gertie, but I do find it difficult to find things and I'm sure there's loads of stuff that I haven't seen yet. At the very least an alphabetical index would be great. However, please don't sacrifice the content.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373905492548603194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65571520607321953772012-12-12T09:22:30.822-05:002012-12-12T09:22:30.822-05:00Being able to find catagories like tutorials and s...Being able to find catagories like tutorials and sewalongs would be good. The only other thing I can think of is please don't go any lighter with the pink text. The We Love to Sew site is a great list of blogs, but I *can't* read half the text - pink on pink = Not A Good Thing! Your current setup may not be fancy, but I CAN read it. <br /><br />Oh - also thank you for no music when we come here!!!JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9711405174897162012012-12-11T11:32:52.601-05:002012-12-11T11:32:52.601-05:00Hi Gertie!
A blog makeover is always exciting! The...Hi Gertie!<br />A blog makeover is always exciting! The best advice is to look at some of your favorite websites. as Shannon said you don't need to re-invent the wheel. Just take tips for current great websites, consider what you have and make it work to your advantage! Someone mentioned there are some faults with your labels. I am not sure of this but I can say it can sometimes feel overwhelming and busy. Maybe you can clean up anything that isn't needed for your site (example, advertisements, other links etc). Best of luck!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682110466552200190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39698489618364386492012-12-10T18:52:01.755-05:002012-12-10T18:52:01.755-05:00This is tough because I love everything you post! ...This is tough because I love everything you post! The sew-alongs and tutorials are great, but I also look forward to those days when you simply write what is on your mind. Getting a glimpse of Gertie's World is such fun!<br /><br />Like you, I'm a fan of Colette's Patterns and website. It is easy to find what your are looking for. Same for Sew Mama Sew.<br /><br />As others mentioned, don't try to re-invent the wheel. What you have is great as is, but it would be nice to be able to navigate around a bit easier!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584083690841154385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32615688141766397552012-12-10T14:16:00.888-05:002012-12-10T14:16:00.888-05:00Gertie, I love your blog, I found it -luckily - a ...Gertie, I love your blog, I found it -luckily - a while after I started sewing, about one year ago and since then I am a regular visitor. Your blog contains tons of useful information, tips and hints, tutorials, advice etc for any sewist but it is difficult to find it. Many times I was not able to find something I knew it was here but could not remember exactly where. I think that improving navigation and the search function would be great for this site!Eirinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15833255732902591118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33703521566875195632012-12-10T12:21:24.008-05:002012-12-10T12:21:24.008-05:00I agree with those who would like to see all tutor...I agree with those who would like to see all tutorials in on one section.<br />And a comment on you recent avatar - it looks Ancient Egyptian! PatFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82143999380557916722012-12-10T11:40:40.315-05:002012-12-10T11:40:40.315-05:00I would be great to see the area for content enlar...I would be great to see the area for content enlarged. Pass the Sushi does an amazing job of having a website with blog based content. It's well organized and pretty http://passthesushi.com/Andrea @ Mouse in My Pockethttp://www.mouseinmypocket.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13279616737436096982012-12-10T08:38:54.663-05:002012-12-10T08:38:54.663-05:00Just found your fabulous blog! Looking forward to ...Just found your fabulous blog! Looking forward to your book :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75135266962560918772012-12-10T08:30:55.460-05:002012-12-10T08:30:55.460-05:00You may not have noticed this, but most of your po...You may not have noticed this, but most of your post labels do not show up on your list of labels.<br />This is the main reason that I find it hard to find certain posts. Could your possibly restore your labels? THANK YOU!Agneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724043592866159112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20535814601887472082012-12-10T01:35:22.915-05:002012-12-10T01:35:22.915-05:00Hi Gertie! I think a blog make-over would be aweso...Hi Gertie! I think a blog make-over would be awesome. I am slowly working through your book, and would love a section on the website where I could type a question if I get stuck! Like what it wool gabardine (don't know if I spelled that correctly), I don't know what it's called in South Africa. I have made the portrait blouse, the pattern is so well thought through, it came out smashingly :) Love from sunny South Africa xL:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01839699401496314265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78808340904247221742012-12-09T20:15:43.347-05:002012-12-09T20:15:43.347-05:00I would love a section on your book. Almost certai...I would love a section on your book. Almost certain someone else has already thought of this but...wouldn't it be great to do the outfits in the book in tribute form like the book that inspired it all. Love the new hair! KristaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25034884884255707782012-12-09T19:38:11.523-05:002012-12-09T19:38:11.523-05:00Hi - love the blog. I would be pretty exited abou...Hi - love the blog. I would be pretty exited about any improvements that make it easier to search for and find the incredible wealth of useful information.<br />Not quite so sure about the coining of new words. What was so wrong about "navigable"? (sorry, I'm such an old school pedant about words...)Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132044454683106362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-21844121828693157972012-12-09T14:22:52.583-05:002012-12-09T14:22:52.583-05:00Your site is wonderful, but I also understand the ...Your site is wonderful, but I also understand the desire to make it more "navigatable." Lots of folks have already chimed in good ideas. My suggestion--NO vested interest, as I also use the Blogger platform as you appear to be doing currently--it to look into Wordpress. My understanding is that they 1) play much nicer with photographs (which Blogger can be fussy about formatting, as I'm sure you have experienced) and 2) they have OODLES more plug-ins for making your sidebar and overall navigation more customizable. I notice most all the really big A-list blogs end up using Wordpress, so that might be something to look into if you're going to do a major overhaul anywya. Just a thought...Rose-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125239149179291715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56083712482452212782012-12-09T09:44:21.274-05:002012-12-09T09:44:21.274-05:00Love your site. I'm a fairly new reader here b...Love your site. I'm a fairly new reader here but I can't wait to keep reading.<br /><br />I would second (third? tenth?) the suggestions for organization by project and by skill. I already use your site that way (by clicking on the tags or searching) and a more structured "whole package" way to do that would be awesome.<br /><br />Thank you!Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076426307664243119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37784966821864509972012-12-09T08:40:13.222-05:002012-12-09T08:40:13.222-05:00Agree with the suggestions about collecting togeth...Agree with the suggestions about collecting together series of tutorials, themed but project, also by tasks such as button holes or zippers? I guess it would make sense if you are including a section on the book to have a link to any useful tutorials or videos available online for each of those projects too? It all sounds really exciting... I think you should also have an index or something on one page which guides you to what's where, but perhaps given the size of your site it might be too long! A gallery or forum for finished projects might, like a sew along, bring a whole new dimension as you can match your own problems to others. The web is a wonderful thing but I can imagine that you can be easily overwhelmed with the tasks that managing a site can generate, but onward and upward and if you need any testers you know where we are!!<br />Landgirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7912814202991866922012-12-08T18:58:20.923-05:002012-12-08T18:58:20.923-05:00Congrats on the blog update! I love reading here, ...Congrats on the blog update! I love reading here, and often search for step-by-step instructions when I am trying a new technique. So, very excited to hear that tutorials and sew-alongs will be easier to find. My suggestion: once I've found a multi-part tutorial or sew-along, it would be awesome if I could then read through the whole thing instead of backing up over and over for part 2, part 3, and so on. Not sure if that is even possible, programming-wise, but it would be fantastic if it was. And on a related note, printable tutorials and sew-alongs would be great too; much easier to follow at my sewing machine.2peachesLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10784289350127696394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80308269915095642522012-12-08T13:05:31.342-05:002012-12-08T13:05:31.342-05:00I think redesigns and improvements are great... pr...I think redesigns and improvements are great... provided they actually solve something that you see as a PROBLEM. Otherwise, it is just more work. Long ago, someone told me that in business (since you actually do this for a living), it is best to make changes when you outgrow something (a space, a need, an employee, whatever), and you can actually calculate the advantage(s) of making the change(s) you have in mind. As creatives, we like to change sometimes... just because! So, I am all for change, but keep in mind that without a solid plan for how it will improve your (and the readers') experience, it could simply be more work.mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58953989538091924592012-12-08T08:13:19.113-05:002012-12-08T08:13:19.113-05:00The site looks great, but all things must change, ...The site looks great, but all things must change, grow, and morph! I would love to be able to easily find the Sew-Alongs. I was looking for them last week without much luck. And tutorials - always need easy access to those! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886938238670282381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86506336836224147272012-12-08T06:36:42.100-05:002012-12-08T06:36:42.100-05:00Love your blog Gertie, but I reckon a re-design wi...Love your blog Gertie, but I reckon a re-design will be fab too! As a regular reader I would really appreciate being able to find/navigate your content a bit easier and I'm excited that you'll be grouping your tutorials and sewalongs! Looking forward to seeing the new look ;o) Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632906323410997355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59534231958344373992012-12-08T00:23:29.472-05:002012-12-08T00:23:29.472-05:00I would like to see tabs or buttons at the top tha...I would like to see tabs or buttons at the top that lead to different sections. Ex: Blog, Tutorials, Sew-Alongs, Book, About Me.<br /><br />Also, I want a pony.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175728119875214529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89227942537381144282012-12-07T20:48:44.407-05:002012-12-07T20:48:44.407-05:00Well, I just really found your site and love it. ...Well, I just really found your site and love it. I have been sewing for a long long time but I love your spirit and it inspires me to find my own. Good luck with the update. I will look forward to it.<br /><br />ThaksKaren Bnoreply@blogger.com