Facebook versus Blogging

When we launched the new patchwork patterned homewares, I had to finally give in and do the Facebook thing.  I've always loved blogging, but up til that point, the joys of other social media had been avoided like the plague escaped me.

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But in the few short weeks that we've had a Facebook Page, I can honestly say that it has been a revelation.  Yes, it's a necessary 'marketing tool' (hate that phrase!) for any business, but it's more than that - I love the sound-bite quality of Facebook, the quickness and the quirkiness, the ability just to let someone know you've seen and liked something even if you haven't got time to write a comment.

Online interview on Homemaker's blog

So, I post newsy bits on FB every few days, which don't ever find their way into blogland, like the above interview for Homemaker Magazine's blog, and the nice piece in Popular Patchwork, and the news that my pottery is now in the wonderful Quilt Museum shop in York, and lots of other random little updates.

But, conversely, I love being able to write thoughtfully and in depth about something, which is, for me, what a blog is all about. 
Except, sometimes, well, I just think I want to share the little bits with all of you too, so hence this random round-up of recent news!

Come see us at the Springfields Quilt Show 30-31st May

So, our latest Facebook post is that we will be at the Springfields Quilt Show in Spalding, Lincolnshire, on 30th and 31st May with the quilty homewares and lots of tiny ceramic giveaways, so if you're going, please stop by and say hello.  As you can see, I made our sign myself in the same patterns as our homewares products.  We thought about getting one done professionally, but I quite like my version!

Made from the artwork for our 'Summer Winds' design - resourceful or what?

Hope you've enjoyed the sunshine today - it's been glorious, hasn't it!  Now, for a good old catch-up with you all - sorry not to have visited lately!!

x Cathy