tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post8236347106396810700..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : My View on Pattern TestingFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-69299921781757454042014-06-17T22:02:37.347+01:002014-06-17T22:02:37.347+01:00I totally agree with all of that Lizzy! I don'...I totally agree with all of that Lizzy! I don't have a problem with bloggers or testers being used for marketing purposes per se, most of these companies do not have the money for advertising so rely on support of bloggers to spread the word through reviews of their products. It's wrong to expect favourable reviews from friends and testers or to somehow arrange for positive reviews to be put out there. But I for one love seeing tester versionsFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55018319066647861362014-06-17T21:58:24.272+01:002014-06-17T21:58:24.272+01:00High five to that!High five to that!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-19586358577980617132014-06-17T21:58:08.464+01:002014-06-17T21:58:08.464+01:00That is such a lovely thing to hear, thank you. I ...That is such a lovely thing to hear, thank you. I did hope my posts sounded honest as they are but it's hard to tell how other people might read my ramblings!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55294666210935135202014-06-17T21:56:19.782+01:002014-06-17T21:56:19.782+01:00O I'm so pleased that you see my test garments...O I'm so pleased that you see my test garments that way as that's exactly what I do with everyone else's! I'll make sure to include some more behind the scenes nuggets for you!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-92013888167801875642014-06-17T05:08:26.597+01:002014-06-17T05:08:26.597+01:00Well said! I also missed all the negative comment...Well said! I also missed all the negative comments (must have been buried under a rock)<br />I love the indie posts you do, they are super useful to see what is new out there that I may not have been exposed to.<br />I like the pattern testing posts too, but I do get tired of the endless book reviews sometimes. I do understand it is a good way for writers and indie pattern makers to get exposure, it is clever marketing really. Of course it makes sense for them to use the more high profile bloggers to help get the word out. I can't blame them really and I certainly don't have an issue with it. Also it should be noted that most of the higher profile bloggers are that way due to their sewing skills, I can't think of any high profile bloggers that are rubbish at finishing garments. My two cents.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38938420218074817422014-06-16T16:10:37.942+01:002014-06-16T16:10:37.942+01:00What you said! I agree 100%!What you said! I agree 100%!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41420544144204386952014-06-16T05:29:40.951+01:002014-06-16T05:29:40.951+01:00Thank you. I actually had already gotten the sense...Thank you. I actually had already gotten the sense that you blogged w integrity, you're someone I trust. asfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12422724149639813056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-14840684922640853642014-06-15T10:40:24.258+01:002014-06-15T10:40:24.258+01:00Thanks :) I think your two posts were fantastic by...Thanks :) I think your two posts were fantastic by the way and really helped to calm and clarify matters. You dealt with the subject fantastically Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34304524390214688482014-06-15T10:37:42.041+01:002014-06-15T10:37:42.041+01:00Thank you Ruth! It's lovely to see that so man...Thank you Ruth! It's lovely to see that so many people do share my point of view about it all! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-58579824437170838802014-06-15T10:35:48.177+01:002014-06-15T10:35:48.177+01:00Thank you for your lovely comment. Like you The ne...Thank you for your lovely comment. Like you The negative things that have been said had never crossed my mind, I was really surprised to see some sewers thoughts on the subject and just wanted to clarify my own Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-33873310158512367542014-06-15T10:20:07.010+01:002014-06-15T10:20:07.010+01:00O thank you Elizabeth! It's so lovely to hear ...O thank you Elizabeth! It's so lovely to hear people enjoy them, I'm definitely not stopping any time soon!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-42371863849375903372014-06-15T10:18:58.261+01:002014-06-15T10:18:58.261+01:00Thanks Puu, I love being asked to test and being a...Thanks Puu, I love being asked to test and being able to do my bit to spread the word so I didn't want anyone to have the wrong impression about my motives Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-66991602908324234132014-06-14T18:05:27.601+01:002014-06-14T18:05:27.601+01:00Enjoyed reading this as always and it's nice t...Enjoyed reading this as always and it's nice to find out more about this behind the scenes part - keep doing what your doing and I'll keep spying what you've made before I go and do the same!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15161461473745049052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41755388981119483282014-06-13T18:02:59.533+01:002014-06-13T18:02:59.533+01:00High fives dude. Perfectly said. And I love your i...High fives dude. Perfectly said. And I love your indie updates - keeps me in the loop!Heather Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273803885711033973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-17823209986389714392014-06-13T17:03:07.770+01:002014-06-13T17:03:07.770+01:00I agree with the others, well said! I didn't s...I agree with the others, well said! I didn't see any of the negative comments that started off this debate, but personally I think it's good to see what pattern testers have made when a new pattern is released, and I feel like sewists in general seem to be pretty honest on their blogs. And I love your indie updates - always good to find out about things that I might have missed! Ruth - Nightingale and Dolittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598582222979563780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38513029620470341442014-06-13T08:33:36.254+01:002014-06-13T08:33:36.254+01:00Well said. Thank you for your take on all this, I ...Well said. Thank you for your take on all this, I am really surprised by all the talk on this subject. I really look forward to seeing different versions of indie patterns and it feels natural that seeing as there are so many great sewists and bloggers out there that they would be included in the pattern testing/development, as this is such a great and supportive community. It has never crossed my mind that people wouldn't be anything if not honest and constructive. Keep up the good work with the Indie Pattern Update, it is so great to all have all the new info in one place. Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-75261580507059644172014-06-13T01:59:55.028+01:002014-06-13T01:59:55.028+01:00Please never stop doing the indie posts! I rather ...Please never stop doing the indie posts! I rather love them!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564445589384926307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-74977626278203368992014-06-12T21:46:01.369+01:002014-06-12T21:46:01.369+01:00well said, fiona! looking forward to seeing your ...well said, fiona! looking forward to seeing your test garments.puuhttp://puusdooroftime.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com