for all craft bloggers ~ this is something we all have to figure out (what direction to take it), you will figure out what's best for you, I know you will...
have you ever thought of writing an ebook for mothers to teach their children how to sew? especially for mothers who don't know who to sew?

Cate - I have all those reasons for not commenting on blogs too...and you're right - they've got nothing to do with the blogger. I'm definitely going to comment more now. I love getting comments on my blog (and LOVE seeing what's being pinned from my blog). I often wonder what the purpose of my blogging is...not sure if I'll ever figure it out. Sometimes I stress that I need to put up a post thinking people are waiting for it, but then sometimes I think that it doesn't matter and no one would care.

I agree with much of what Cate says. I also do not have a blog but read way tooo many! I often feel I don't have enough time to leave comments and most often I type up a comment but then delete it for various reasons (usually because I feel it sounds silly). Funny thing, I too love to read comments that people leave and when I comment I go back to see if anyone commented on my comment (ridiculous, I know so I could never be a blogger because I certainly would be checking for comments :) ). I really do enjoy this blog, it has become one of my top 10 to check daily!

I am just like that with the giant blogs too - it kind of feels a bit like you get lost in the ether.
Kristin - I think you are an amazing commenter - I love reading your comments on everyone's blogs. You have definitely inspired me!

The reasons I usually don't make comments on blogs are selfish ones. I use people's tutorials and ideas all the time and it wasn't until after Project Run & Play that I realized how much time it takes those people to not only make the craft, but take pictures of it, then write a tutorial for it! I think I could take the minute just to make a kind comment in return.

Since PR&P I have also been going through a transition time where I am trying to decide what direction I want to go with my blogging and with my business. If there were three of me then maybe I could have the time to figure it all out!

Hi Caroline,
I am guilty of reading a blog entry without leaving a comment but that doesn't mean I haven't enjoyed or appreciated it. Quite often I find an interesting blog through Pinterest where the entry is an old one and therefore I feel it's superfluous to leave a comment. (Do you read late comments?)
From my perspective pinning a tutorial is a form of compliment but wonder if it's seen this way from a blogger's point of view. (As often as possible my pins link back to where I found the content.)
I also see a lot of entries where questions have been asked in the comments section and have not been answered by the blogger leading me to the (false?) conclusion that said blogger doesn't read comments and therefore why leave one? It's few and far between to find a blogger (like you) who responds to comments.
In future I will take on board what you have said and leave feed-back. Blog reading is part of my daily routine and I love the generosity of all of you who take time to share your knowledge and expertise. So ... belatedly ... Thank you! Kate.

Thanks Abby. I agree that Pinterest is a great place for remembering all of the fabulous things we see on the internet and I am finding it a bit confusing as to the number of bloggers who are blocking pinning but that's a discussion for another time and place.
I'm heading on over to take a look at your blog. Kate.

Obviously, I can only speak for myself, and my blog isn't that big that I get heaps of comments each day, but I do read every comment I get whether it's for an old or new post. I personally have no problem with people pinning my tutorials. I pin other tutorials because I find pinterest a good way of keeping it where I can find it again later.

I also hate when I see questions on a blog that aren't answered. I always answer questions anyone puts on my posts. I often feel like people don't get back to questions I leave, but I think sometimes I forget to follow the post so I don't know when an answer has beef left to my question.

I don't reply to every comment, but I definitely read them and appreciate them.

I wish I had seen this post before SIT and we could have chatted about it in person!
It's something I often ponder too - I often don't leave a comment if I am reading blogs from my reader but the interaction from others is, for me, a very important part of blogging.
I love to learn new things - in fact my skills would never have improved as they have without blogs - it's where I have learned countless new tips and tricks, discovered tools and patterns and techniques.
I love to find a blog where I can learn something new and expand my skills, as well as making personal connections.