Slow Blog Manifesto

Slow Bloggers salute those amazingly productive bloggers who can show a big mosaic of makes at the end of each month - we are among your most admiring and avid readers.  Slow Bloggers generally worry that they are not so good at juggling the requirements of life, households, jobs and crafting. 

Knotted Cotton

The Membership* declares:

  • There are no conditions for membership - if you're a slow blogger, you probably know it.
  • A Slow Blogger may get on a roll and be very productive, but may equally well disappear into the summer holidays and appear sporadically, if at all. 
  • The aim of the Slow Blog movement is to take the pressure off by reminding ourselves who we blog for - us! - and encouraging ourselves that we will still have some readers even if we don't blog for more than a few days.  We will blog what we do, but will not do so that we can blog.
  • With membership you are declaring your intention not to sweat about the blogging when other things take over, or to feel apologetic if you have only made one thing in a month.   
  • Membership can be temporary!  You can drop in and out. 
  • Slow Bloggers do not have to Follow other members but will support those Slow Bloggers they do follow in their attempts to be productive in the face of the many obstacles that life throws up.
  • A Slow Blogger is identified by the button below - no trouser-legs at half-mast or special handshakes!
  • A member may have had a productive month, or simply been smelling the flowers.  Having nothing to show is less important than having something to say! 
  • Nothing in the above is to be taken entirely seriously. 

*Crafting chapter (textile crafts, photography, you name it)

Read more about it here and here

Grab my button, but why not stop and say hello:-)

Knotted Cotton

Unless otherwise stated all words and pictures on this blog are my copyright. If you would like to reproduce any material, please do just ask (I'm friendly!) and then link back to me - thank you!

85 comments:

  1. Martha 14 August 2012 at 16:27

    I love it!

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  2. Sarah Ashford14 August 2012 at 19:36

    Love the Manifesto!! And thanks so much for the shout out re. my blog today!!

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  3. Anonymous15 August 2012 at 18:11

    This is such a great idea! My productivity definitely comes in spurts.

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  4. Mrs A16 August 2012 at 08:47

    yep great idea, Im a sporadic blogger, travels and photos of stuff i like is usually what goes in, the odd birthday or pretty flowers!

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  5. Leo25 August 2012 at 19:05

    Ohh lovely - I'm in .. though I'm still waiting for that "productive spree"

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  6. Sarah PingsAndNeedles31 August 2012 at 20:45

    oh so with this!

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  7. eva2 September 2012 at 05:41

    This is what I´ve been looking for - and now I´ve found it! You nailed it! This is what it´s all about - thank you! :-)

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  8. Regina8 September 2012 at 02:34

    Thank you so much, finally some body who understands me!

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  9. Anonymous10 September 2012 at 16:49

    I am so in!!! Me to a tee. Some weeks are productive, some....oh well.

    blessings, jill

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  10. Rebecca Lynne11 September 2012 at 04:06

    Oh this completely rocks!

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  11. Marg11 September 2012 at 05:23

    Love it too, thank you so much, it's perfect for me.

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  12. Cynthia@wabisabiquilts15 September 2012 at 14:51

    Ahhhh I just added this button to my sidebar... and that is the extent of my quilt blogging activities for today:).

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  13. Finding Fifth23 September 2012 at 22:30

    Hooray for the last comment in your manifesto. Now that Zakka style sew along is done I think I will resume my regular pace and qualify under these terms.

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  14. Linda1 October 2012 at 22:03

    Really love the manifesto. I love to quilt and make cards but Mr Mojo goes walk about with all my work commitments. Love to follow other people's blogs and get alot of inspiration. Shame there arent more hours in the day.

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  15. Radka20 October 2012 at 22:55

    I am in!

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  16. trudie29 October 2012 at 23:31

    This is me to a tea! Thanks for making me feel "ok" to not post so often. hugs

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  17. FarahLin1 November 2012 at 08:43

    Hi, just found your blog through Martha @ Weekend Doings. Love this idea and I'd like to join in!

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  18. hafza7 November 2012 at 03:20

    Hello...I have to admit I can't blog daily(Blogtoberfest prove it). I join in as a member, this party is more suitable for me. Thanks!

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  19. Unknown14 November 2012 at 20:10

    Hi I just found this as I was trying to draft my manifesto for my new blog - Bead it and Weep. It sounds perfect. I'm in!

    http://jewellerymakingblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. Nita15 November 2012 at 20:29

    Right up my alley! Count me in!

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  21. Stitching Lady17 November 2012 at 19:51

    I would love to join in and put the gadget into my blog --- anaslua2.blogspot.com.
    It simply doesn't work with the URL address. What can I do, how can I do it.You might perhaps give me a hint.

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  22. Teresa @ http://twistfullyyours.blogspot.ca/23 November 2012 at 16:38

    I love this! lol Grabbed the button. Rather new to this. Can someone explain to me what a Link Party is?

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  23. fairislerona29 November 2012 at 20:55

    If you are a slow blogger then I am a slow slow blogger!

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  24. Threeundertwo3 December 2012 at 18:46

    This is brilliant! Saw the button on a site. Here's a movement I can join!

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  25. elnorac11 December 2012 at 20:00

    I love this!!!!

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  26. Elise Collins12 December 2012 at 06:54

    Hi Catherine, I came across your site this morning while looking for slow blogger manifestos. I am writing my own manifesto for my 'slow blog' as an expat in Mumbai - mumbaiontheslowlocal.blogspot.in

    Please do count me in for the next Linky Party! In fact, I'd really love to host it actually! I couldn't find the contact me section so hope to find a reply here :)

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    1. Elise Collins12 December 2012 at 09:36

      Hi Catherine, thanks for your message, I hope you are able to reply now because I did not receive your email address to reply to for some reason. Thanks!

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  27. Lorraine2 January 2013 at 14:30

    Hi Catherine, Found your Button on Radka's blog so popped over to see what it was all about and thought WHAT A JOLLY GOOD IDEA!!! So I'm in!
    Lorraine
    Monkey Business and Quilts.

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  28. Kris12 January 2013 at 04:44

    I LOVVVVVVVVVVVVE this idea!! I have been blogging for several years and always felt guilty when I did not get a post written almost daily. But what I found was that posting so often took the fun out of blogging and out of making whatever I was going to blog about. I wanted an end product I could photograph and I forgot to enjoy the process along the way!! Thank you!!

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  29. Flo @ Butterfly Quilting13 January 2013 at 18:42

    ha! I love this!! I just grabbed your button and posted about it on my blog (found you from a quilting friends blog ..Life's Rich Pattern.)
    my blog is here: http://butterflyquilting.blogspot.com/2013/01/slow-blogger.html
    thanks!

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  30. Margaret15 January 2013 at 01:03

    Thanks- you just defined me- and I needed it-grabbed your button and I feel better already:)

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  31. Helen 25 January 2013 at 10:12

    Oh I love it thank you.:-))))))

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  32. Unknown25 January 2013 at 16:10

    I randomly came across your blog this morning. What a great idea! Because I suffer from chronic pain without a solid pain management plan there are many times that I disappear and reappear on my blogs. This button and 'manifesto' describes many of my feelings. Thanks for creating it!

    By the way, my site is http://fabricdeoturs.ca. My studio blog is at http://chronicles.fabricdetours.ca

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  33. Yon Quilting Wife28 January 2013 at 15:19

    Not only am I a slow blogger, but I'm not a very bright one either !!
    Can anyone please explain to me how to get the button to stick on to by blog ?
    My husband suggested Copydex and staples !!!
    There's been a couple of buttons I have wanted to put on my very slow blog, but alass I have tried in vain.

    Polly

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  34. Fran18 February 2013 at 08:20

    Brilliant! A perfect solution :-)

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  35. Elizabeth's quarters19 February 2013 at 10:16

    Splendid idea, when I work out how to grab the button, I'll add it to my blog! Thanks for your lovely comment too!

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  36. Two Wednesdays27 February 2013 at 10:37

    What a brilliant idea - I've added the button - thank you. :-)

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  37. Wendz6 March 2013 at 08:50

    I'm always embarrassed by the length between blog posts, despite all good intentions, because life just gets in the way. Thank you so much for doing this. I'm definately going to add this to my blog.

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  38. Vicki13 March 2013 at 02:08

    What Wendz said I'm there/here Thank you Catherine for saying what I've been thinking

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  39. Ella and Nesta3 April 2013 at 21:14

    I would love to join if I may. It made sigh with relief to read what you have written!

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  40. Miss T3 May 2013 at 10:41

    Greetings from Portugal! I just loved your manifesto, and I already grab the button! Thank you for expressing what many of us have thought but had not managed to say so well. Bless you!

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  41. jeifner9 May 2013 at 06:38

    Ha! I love it

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  42. Smultronbo27 May 2013 at 17:24

    This one is perfect for me. Thanks! Great initiative. I love it! You just made my day! Hugs!

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  43. Kelli31 May 2013 at 04:03

    This is great! Absolutely. Love. It.

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  44. KC'sCourt!19 June 2013 at 15:34

    Just found your blog - may I join in..........I'm a very slow blogger and crafter. I have done working under pressure
    Julie xxxxxxxxx

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  45. Anonymous19 June 2013 at 16:11

    Just found you, and have proudly added the button to my blog. Yay for slow blogging! xx

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    1. Catherine19 June 2013 at 17:28

      Hi Tina Thank you! So nice to hear from someone who "gets it"! Just to let you know I can't reply to you because your blogger profile isn't public - which also means I can't find your blog.

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  46. tales from a handmade home19 June 2013 at 17:33

    Hello there Catherine.......very happy to declare myself a slow blogger.
    Kim

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  47. Anonymous19 June 2013 at 21:32

    Hello, I just came here via Kim at tales from a handmade home - and was whooping with delight at your slow blogging manifesto - yes, yes, YES!

    I have now proudly pinched your snail for my little piece of Blogland - THANK YOU.

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  48. Anonymous25 June 2013 at 18:54

    Just found you though dreaming in stitches. I love this so much! I am sooo ready to commit to slow bloggerhood! Grabbing the badge right now.
    Elizabeth

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  49. Threadpainter19 August 2013 at 12:34

    Came upon you quite by accident as I toured a new commenter's blog - Regina's Quilts ... wow ! The pressure has been lifted ... I feel so much more relaxed ! Life does get in our way and life is to be lived. I will now go out and smell the roses !
    Thank you for your badge !

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  50. Linda22 September 2013 at 18:16

    Hi everyone, I am now a relaxed slow blogger. I joined today and it's nice to meet you all. Thanks for the welcome Catherine.

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  51. Paulette17 January 2014 at 17:46

    Too funny! I love this!

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  52. Jean28 January 2014 at 17:25

    I found this and you on another blog. What a super cute idea. I am definitely a "slow blogger."

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  53. Coser Tejer Crear15 February 2014 at 11:08

    Hi Catherine! I've been following you and I think it's time for join in! Grabbed the button! Excellent idea!

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  54. Nuvofelt4 March 2014 at 14:25

    Is that the Bass Rock from Seacliffe or John Muir? I'm not sure if I qualify as a Slow Blogger - I'm blogging my creativity daily, but only committing to 15 mins. Great blog, trying to subscribe, but Blogger don't make it easy.

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  55. Unknown5 March 2014 at 01:58

    I love this! I feel like this describes me and I'm taking your button. Great idea. Thank you!

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  56. Flying So High21 March 2014 at 01:24

    I thought I was hopeless but now I know I'm just a Slow Blogger. I'm so glad I found you! I've grabbed your button. Thanks!

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  57. Debby18 May 2014 at 01:29

    Love, love, love the Slow Blog Manifesto! I have grabbed your button! What fun!!

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  58. Anonymous22 May 2014 at 14:18

    Brilliant...I am not alone!! Thank you!!

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  59. Lara B.2 August 2014 at 15:41

    The slow blogger Manifesto is Great Catherine! (Looks like Catherine the Great, in reverse, LOL)

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  60. Collette24 September 2014 at 09:29

    Oh wow I love this! Is it ok to point others to your movement in a wee blog post? x

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  61. Steffi´s Candy Quilts25 September 2014 at 22:56

    Oh, that's brilliant! Love it. Count me in... :-)

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  62. Lourdes10 January 2015 at 03:57

    This is perfect! Love!

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  63. Giuseppe Cocco30 January 2015 at 12:04

    good share, creativity needs time breaks silence read my manifesto of living slowly http://giuseppecocco.blogspot.it/p/viaggiare-lenti.html

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  64. HelloQuilts!5 February 2015 at 03:51

    Great! Lovin' it! As somebody who has sporadically quilted, taking years (decades) off, I appreciate the sentiment.
    https://helloquilts.blogspot.com

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  65. Nanna Ray2 April 2015 at 23:10

    Hi Catherine. Found your button on another blog and was curious enough to click on it. Fantastic. Now I no longer need to feel guilty about my sporadic blog entries. Love to stitch - embroider, patchwork, quilt - anything creative, but often have no time to share through my blog regularly. Yep, I would be "a slow blogger". So thanks for your button. Find me occasionally at - www.1cr8ivmiss.blogspot.com.au

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    1. Nanna Ray4 April 2015 at 01:56

      Help!! How do I add your button to my blog????

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  66. Nanna Ray4 April 2015 at 13:19

    Yay. Thanks Catherine. Button added.

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  67. Laura23 April 2015 at 04:31

    I would love to blog more but, alas, it has to move over for life responsibilities. I have been in the ranks of the sporadic guilty bloggers, and your movement is freeing me up. Love the Manifesto! Thank you! And by all means, let us not take ourselves too seriously!

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  68. HeathersSewingRoom7 May 2015 at 13:34

    Thanks Catherine this sums up my discovery of blogging so well as I was getting a little confused and stressed with blogging expectations and it was becoming a chore. This gives me the right to blog when I have something valuable to say, after all, this should be fun!

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  69. Emanuela31 July 2015 at 13:22

    finally something i can relate!! love this... thanks for the lovely button

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  70. elle327020 August 2015 at 03:31

    Yes, this is so me. I would like to blog more but I just can't seem to get around to it sometimes.Now I don't feel pressured into blogging everyday. Thanks and I have added the button.

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  71. Feathers in my Nest 17 September 2015 at 05:00

    What a great idea! I sure fit in...I frequently feel like I'm being pulled apart by everything!
    I'm adding your button too.

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  72. Micaela Gh19 November 2015 at 18:08

    Love it!!! I realy am a Slow blogger :))

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  73. www.thewellnessactivist.com3 February 2016 at 09:58

    love this slow blogger idea. I guess I consider myself a slow blogger too. Came your manifesto from a link from another blog. Glad there are others like me out there. Look forward to clicking through some of your other posts

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  74. Unknown10 April 2016 at 04:09

    I'm now a member!

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  75. Justin L. Brown15 April 2016 at 06:53

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

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  76. Stephsgotit4 May 2016 at 08:38

    oh my gosh, I love this! I'll gladly grab your button.

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  77. Sue13 September 2016 at 03:35

    I've found my tribe!!!! Thanks for articulating and making this okay!

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  78. Sherrie14 May 2017 at 17:33

    Hi,
    Ran across your little snail logo over at Laura Conowitch's place. Thought I would join you as I'm a slow blogger, heck, I'm slow at all my crafts. I'll be putting your little snail, which I think is really cute, on my sidebar of my blog. Have a great day!

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  79. Anonymous26 September 2017 at 22:49

    I love this! lol Grabbed the button :-)

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  80. Sue12 October 2017 at 16:23

    Love this, so happy to join

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  81. Mary Ann Tate5 July 2018 at 17:38

    Just found your blog through The Endeavourers. This slow blogger manifesto is me to the T. I'm totally following and have posted your button and a link on my blog side bar. Thank you :)

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  82. Diana24 February 2022 at 20:37

    Bahahahaha! LOVE this! WHY have I not seen this before in all my years of blogging! You are most awesome, oh wise and wonderful Catherine! This is me to a "t"! I'm totally adding this to my blog today and will provide the link to this page, of course. I found you via "Nutbrown Cottage." Hugs and blessings to you!

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