i'm blushing

Well.  You could have knocked me over with a feather yesterday when I learned that not only had I been nominated as a "Best Photography in Embroidery" blog by Craftsy, I'd actually advanced to the second round!

Say what?!

Wow.  I consider that a super huge compliment, considering all the amazing people and stunning work out there in blogland.  For my little blog to be recognized like that ... well ... like they say in Hollywood, "It's an honour to be nominated." :)

You know, one of the things that motivated me to start blogging in the first place was because I was so inspired by the many dedicated and talented bloggers ... the whole craft blog thing just really excited me.  I've always loved teaching and sharing what I know with anyone who was interested.  The fact that you, my dear readers, keep coming to visit me here reaffirms that I'm doing something right.  So thank you for that.  Really. 

Anyhow, if you want to play along and vote for me - or for any one of the many wonderful blogs that are also nominated in the several categories - click on the button below!

Every time you vote (only once per category please) you are entered to win a free Crafty class.

:) k

Comments

[Christine B.]

I'm not surprised you have been nominated your embroidery and photographs are both stunning! :) I'm off to vote now!

[Hildy]

I've already voted for you and I really hope you'll win!

[Ann]

Congrats, you are a clever girl but you soooo deserve it your work is so beautiful .

[Karisma]

I voted for you! I've been watching your blog for a while now and even have your book S is for stitch. I am new to the crafting world and your blog totally inspires me. =) Good luck - I hope you win!

[Joan]

Good Luck! You've got my vote. I hope you win.

[Esther F.]

Congratulations on getting in the second round! You deserved it!
Esther
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[Lisa McGriff]

I'm not surprised at all. I look so forward to seeing your blog posts everyday just to look at the pictures. I could just get lost in them... Thanks for sharing your talents and your life!

[greenrabbitdesigns]

Congrats lovely lady, I've just voted for you! :)
V x

[Bear Creek Quilting Company]

I was voting on Craftsy for a different category and as I scrolled through and was DELIGHTED to find your nomination. You always have our vote Kristyne! I don't currently do embroidery but you are inspiring me to try. Your photos are beautiful. ~Shari

[Karen Seitz]

I voted for you a couple of nights ago. I love your photography of pretty things!

[shelley]

bravo!!!!! voted for you and a few other bloggers I know of.....

[Bari Jo]

Woohoo! I'm popping over there now to vote - thanks for the heads up! I'm not surprised in the least - your blog is such fun to read and so beautiful!

[Pattie]

I voted for you! Your photos of the lovely things you make are not only inspiring, they're just plain old fun to look at! Thanks for all you share with us out here in cyberspace!

[Andrea]

Cool! Doesn't surprise me at all - you win, hands down!

[Carla]

Perhaps you should get that acceptance speech ready : ) Beautiful --every time.

[Karen Shackleford]

You can have my vote any time! I'm on my way to Craftsy right now. Woo hooo!! Go Kristyne

[Lea]

Your photos are beautiful and so is your work. I voted for you.

[Marie Atkinson]

Congratulations on being nominated AND advancing. I cast my vote! I love your blog! So happy that you blog and that you do email notifications so I can be sure not to miss a thing.
Best wishes!

[Bonnie nyquist]

You got my vote too! You were at 42%!! You richly deserve this honor,I am not surprised either!!!! I hope you win! your work and photography is always amazing as are your sewing skills,we all look forward to everything you do. Much deserved honor.

[Colleen M]

I voted for you then looked at the other blogs - all nice but I think you should win.

[Jeanie]

I voted, and you're winning right now with 45% of the votes!

[Carina]

Rightly deserved. Off to vote. Best wishes, Carina

[Meia Ameruddin]

Oh, such good news! but your photos are all just so amazing. :) Well deserved.

[Jane @ Handiworking]

You so deserve to win ... got my vote. Good luck!

[Heather (mtl)]

I sincerely hope you win, K. I'm not sure you know how much this sweet blog of yours, brimming with wonderfully gorgeous photographs and delightfully witty content inspires so many of us (ok, me!) to create.
We cheer for you cos we love you.
Besides, I'm dying to see what you're going to create next :D

[Donna]

No surprise that you've been nominated. You've always had great photos on your blog - with gorgeous notions added into the display. Good luck!

[ChristaQuilts]

Congrats! I saw your name when I had been selected as a finalist for best quilting tutorials. I voted for you of course :-) Good luck!

[Margareth]

Your blog is lovely, I've happily voted for you. Good luck!

[ina]

I voted but WTF??? How come you aren't nominated for best tutorials?? You deserve that category too!

[Jennifer]

I voted for you Kristyne! Thanks for blogging about it - I enjoyed seeing the other categories and voted a few more times while I was there. Hope you win!

[Marianne]

I'm not surprised you've been nominated. Your embroidery and quilting projects and your photos are some of my absolute favourites in the blog world. I love reading your posts and your photos are so inspiring. Your colour sense is stunning! I'm off to vote for you!

[Kathleen O'Grady]

I voted for you! I think your work is amazing! Your photos always capture the beauty of your work and for me it makes me want to do what you are doing whether it is hand stitching, embroidery or quilting. If I can make something look half as good as you do I will be happy. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with all of us, I am certainly happy that you are here :) Good luck on the voting!

[Susan]

Keeping our fingers crossed - just voted and LOVE your beautiful work (and blog)!! Thanks for sharing and for your inspiration! You deserve to win!

[Meredithe]

Congratulations and well deserved!! Off to vote......