How many forums?
12-04-2011, 05:25 PM
#11
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Oregon
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I belong to three.
I joined this forum in the summer of '09. Before being introduced to it by my lovely stepmom, I didn't even know such a thing existed. On my first day here I signed up for an IRR because it sounded so exciting and adventurous. Since then I've done a number of block swaps and another IRR. I really like the variety this site offers for sew-swaps. Through this Board I've also connected with a wonderful group of local quilters and for the past 2 years we've been having regular get-togethers and have had several retreats. I've made many friends here and am very appreciative of that.
Last summer I joined a forum that was brand new. The Quilting Board has huge membership numbers and the other forum gives me the small-town feel I was looking for. I've enjoyed the fact that I recognize nearly every member there because it is so small. I'm not looking for further swaps to participate in right now, but I like the smaller forum for general chit-chat with people I'm so familiar with.
Then last night I joined another forum - a very small one. I'm still familiarizing myself with it but it appears that most members check in only sparsely. I've been really impressed with the pictures I've seen posted there but also feel like if I don't check in regularly, I won't have missed too much. It seems pretty laid back and not highly trafficked.
I was curious if others belong to multiple forums and what each forum provides for the individual. I think the three I've joined each provide a different atmosphere from one another and am content to not add any more for a while. Thanks everyone for your responses.
Patrice, that looks like an interesting list of sites. I'll have to browse through those - but only as a lurker for now. :0)
I joined this forum in the summer of '09. Before being introduced to it by my lovely stepmom, I didn't even know such a thing existed. On my first day here I signed up for an IRR because it sounded so exciting and adventurous. Since then I've done a number of block swaps and another IRR. I really like the variety this site offers for sew-swaps. Through this Board I've also connected with a wonderful group of local quilters and for the past 2 years we've been having regular get-togethers and have had several retreats. I've made many friends here and am very appreciative of that.
Last summer I joined a forum that was brand new. The Quilting Board has huge membership numbers and the other forum gives me the small-town feel I was looking for. I've enjoyed the fact that I recognize nearly every member there because it is so small. I'm not looking for further swaps to participate in right now, but I like the smaller forum for general chit-chat with people I'm so familiar with.
Then last night I joined another forum - a very small one. I'm still familiarizing myself with it but it appears that most members check in only sparsely. I've been really impressed with the pictures I've seen posted there but also feel like if I don't check in regularly, I won't have missed too much. It seems pretty laid back and not highly trafficked.
I was curious if others belong to multiple forums and what each forum provides for the individual. I think the three I've joined each provide a different atmosphere from one another and am content to not add any more for a while. Thanks everyone for your responses.
Patrice, that looks like an interesting list of sites. I'll have to browse through those - but only as a lurker for now. :0)
12-05-2011, 04:35 AM
#18
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Guelph, On. -
Posts: 2,021
This is the only one I subscribe to. Occasional I pop into those that show up in a search, but have never joined. I do love the pictures on this forum, though I find they load a little slower. I guess it encourages me to stay a little longer.
Now I'm busy working on my own Blog. And recovering from Cataract surgery. Sewing with one great eye is daunting.
MaryKatherine
Now I'm busy working on my own Blog. And recovering from Cataract surgery. Sewing with one great eye is daunting.
MaryKatherine
12-05-2011, 05:21 AM
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 2,103
I belong to two, one of them a paid site. I joined the paid site before I found this one and rarely go to it anymore, It seemed so unfriendly. I love this board and check in at least once a day. Love how friendly everyone is and how accepted I feel. 
12-05-2011, 06:47 AM
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Back Home Again In Indiana
Posts: 1,876
I belong to two different ones. This at one time was the only one that I really used. I was on here all the time. The other one I hardly ever went to. Now its the same for both. I hardly ever come to either one now. On I read the Daily Digest on here but that is about it now. I really really miss my time on the board here.
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