When I first envisioned a series like this, it was because I noticed that I would often click on the profile name of someone who had left a comment on a blog I was reading, not only because they might have left an interesting comment, but also because their profile name was so interesting. It made me curious about the writer.
I'm thrilled that Sunni from Love Affair With My Brother is here for the first spotlight of the new year. You've gotta be curious about how she decided to name her blog. If you are a regular reader of Sunni's blog, you already know she is very creative and does beautiful work. I can almost guarantee that the first time your read "Love affair with my brother...." your first thought was "Um.....what???"
How did you choose the name for your blog?
I came to love Brothers because of my Grandma. She taught me to sew when I was only 6 or 7, and instilled in me a
certain degree of product loyalty. She always told me "You only ever sew
on a Brother or a Bernina."
That advice stuck with me and the first machine I ever purchased for myself was a Brother HE-120.
(want the tutorial for this awesome quilt? It's right here)
And I'm always saying "I'm in love..." or "I'm having a love affair
with...." usually referring to wine or chocolate or a new fabric line.
One evening, I had a moment of cleverness and posted on
Facebook "If I ever start a blog, I'll call it Love Affair with
my Brother." Most everyone thought I was off my rocker
because I have 2 older brothers! Friends and family that sew are the
only ones that got it.
To negate the need for an explanation, my tagline is
...and my Janome, and my Bernina, and my
Singer. I have received more than a few comments and
e-mails from readers who came to my blog because of the concerning title
and then laughed when they figured out what I truly meant!
Were there other names you considered and can you share any of them with us?
Now that you are recognized by Love Affair With My Brother, are you happy
with it, or do you wish you could change it to something
else?
I hope you will head over to Sunni's blog and look around.I'm pretty sure if you aren't already a regular reader, you will become one now.
I so got it immediately when I learned of her blog. I have a Brother too and I love her.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a series. I can't wait to see who else I'll "meet" this year.
How cute!
ReplyDeletethat hopscotch quilt is amazing! thanks for sharing this new (to me) blog! :)
ReplyDeletethat hopscotch quilt is amazing! thanks for sharing this new (to me) blog! :)
ReplyDeleteHa, I only ever thought of it in terms of a sewing machine, must be all the 'Brothers' this only child has!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE her BLog! she's got great ideas and wonderful colors! Congrats Sunni on being featured!!
ReplyDeleteShe has such a great blog and I love people with a sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of Love affair with my Brother. It is a great blog. The name of my blog is DanNy Boy Quilts and it is in memory of my beautiful son who passed away a year ago. You are right there is so much behind a name. Love, joy, sorrow,sanity and so much more. Thank you for a wonderful blog
ReplyDeleteI love her blog, her creations and the name is the best!
ReplyDeleteThank you fo an interesting series, so great to hear the stories behind the names!
Wishes from Greece! x Teje
That is a great name for a blog! Very catchy! ;)
ReplyDeleteI just recently found Sunni's blog and so glad I did! Gorgeous makes and a great sense of humour :) Fantastic post!
ReplyDeleteI didn't "get it" until I started reading...very clever! Just wondering if that last picture is supposed to say BOLGER...didn't get that either. It's not my day!!
ReplyDeleteI'll admit, the name was what first caught my eye...and I had to check it out! Glad I did! This is a great series!
ReplyDeleteI love Sunni's blog and the name she picked is too cute!
ReplyDeleteSunni is hilarious - thanks for featuring her!
ReplyDeleteAnother great feature!!
ReplyDeletehow do you get an invite to her blog? It won't let me in.
ReplyDeletehow do you get an invite to her blog? It won't let me in.
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