I’m Back!
UDPATE: The giveaway is now closed. Winner announced here.
About a week ago, my blog was hacked. I was really, really bummed. I even cried. Not because a year of blogging is such a loss in the scheme of things – I’m no Proust – it was the meanness of it that hurt my feelings. Why would someone target a quilting blog? I have no answers for you, but if you have your own self-hosted WordPress blog, back it up ASAP.
My first year of blogging is all gone so I’m starting over. It’s actually almost exactly one year to the date since I finished my first quilt. Things are going to be a little bit different around here. You may have noticed a new name + a new url. I picked my previous blog name (Sophia Aster) sort of randomly last year because it was old-fashioned + cute but a year of being called Sophia took a little bit of the shine off the cuteness. It’s going to be Vintage Modern Quilts from here on out. I’m pretty confident no one is going to think that’s my name. 
To celebrate new beginnings, I’m having a giveaway. Enter in all the usual ways – leave a comment, follow me on Twitter, or subscribe to my blog. (If you already subscribe, update your feed. That still counts as an entry!) If you leave a comment, tell me about your blog or your favorite blog so I can build my blog roll back up!
Here is the prize:
A Wonderland honeybun! This is an awesome collection that is now out of print. I’ve made three quilts from it so far and it’s one of my absolute favorite collections.
Comments will close on May 15 at midnight and a winner will be randomly selected. Please help spread the word!
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FYI: If you have a WordPress.com blog (your address has wordpress.com in the name), your site isn’t likely to be hacked. They’re only targeting self-hosted blogs. But you should probably turn off user roles (more info here)
God bless America! Glad you are back up and running…and so positive about starting anew!
How do you back up on wordpress?? I am paranoid now! I love the wonderland quilts! Thanks for the chance to win some yummy fabric!
Your quilts are soooo beautiful! I wish I had the time to quilt like I used to, but I am on to new projects now with my writing and such. In the meantime, I will admire your wonderful work and patiently wait for the day when I can quilt again.
I’m so sorry to hear about the hacking! That stinks.
I have no idea how to back mine up. Glad you are back. I noticed the name change on Flickr and now I know the reason behind it.
I love that Wonderland fabric. Sorry your blog got hacked, but I like the new look!
I also subscribed to your blog feed. And one of my favorite quilting blogs, (besides Oh Fransson) is Tallgrass Prairie Studio -http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/
I also enjoy Kate Kwiltz – http://katekwiltz.blogspot.com/ Not anyone I know or anyone well known, just one I stumbled across once and I really like the actual quilting that she does. She picks great fabrics and such, but the quilting is my favorite part.
So glad you’re back! And I love the new name. (I loved the old one too!)
And I love that jelly roll. Adorable quilts, by the way.
I sub to your blog…so sorry you were hacked, I just don’t understand why people do that???
New beginnings are always good though
Love the new name and logo, so cute! Glad you got things back up and going. Thanks for the great giveaway and chance. I’m Ellie at craftsewcreate.blogspot.com. Come by for a visit!
It never even occurred to me that anything like this could happen! I use Blogger — does that make me susceptible to hacking? Yikes! I am so sorry that this happened to you! So — one day it was all just gone?!?! Is there anything else that they did? I’m stunned, but so glad you are back!
I was already a subscriber, but I updated by subscription to your new address.
You are still in my reader, sorry to hear what happened, it is hard for a random act not to feel personal., Glad you started it up again, congratulations on your new blog!
I’m so sorry your blog was hacked! Glad to hear you’re persevering and continuing to blog, I love seeing your quilts!
Lisa, I was looking at my reader and when I click on your blog’s feed, I can still pull up a lot of old content. Do you want me to figure out a way to send that to you (copy and paste the text maybe? What about your images, are they all from flickr or did you lose some of those too?) I am seeing posts dated at least as far back as November, maybe earlier. Let me know! FM or email me.
We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started. And know the place for the first time.
T.S. Eloit
Lisa, mean people often have too much time….they should learn to quilt, it will change their world and their heart! So glad you are back up again, I love seeing your quilts, pillows and bags…and hope to see your dog again! He makes me smile!
Ouch. I didn’t even know blogs could be hacked! If it’s any consolation, I really like your new look here. And for any other readers who like giveaways – I’m having one too! Ends Saturday night. Spread the joy, quilty friends!
Sorry to hear that your blog was hacked. Some people need to get a life. Glad to hear that you didn’t let it deter you from blogging.
Welcome back! I hope things are smooth for you from now on. Congrats on the anniversary!
Lisa!
Love the new look, love the new name…a shame it had to come after some pimply twit hackers annoyance but you have definitely made something GREAT out of it all, YAY for you!!
So sorry to here about your blog being hacked…what a bummer! I love your quilt and am so excited to see more. Here’s to new beginnings!
I’m glad to see you are back up and running. Sorry that happened; it really stinks! I’ve updated your feed on my blog list and blog reader. My really long blog list is on my blog if you want to check it for some old or new favorites!
So sorry you were hacked! Glad it didn’t deter you from starting back up! I love the new name! ?
Welcome back! Love the new look, but disappointed we can no longer call you Sophia!
Thank you for the warning and the giveaway, although I’m sorry hacking was the cause. Welcome back! I like the new name and logo a great deal!
I’m so glad you’re back!!! I love the new look and name… perfect. Can I call you Vintage?
What a bummer! I’m so sorry honey! Glad you’re back!
See you tonight!
Sorry to hear about your blog troubles. I cannot imagine what the motive behind hacking a quilting blog would be. Strange people in this world, for sure.
I also ADORE the Wonderland fabric line. The scissors print is just too cute, and the bold florals are gorgeous. I made myself a patchwork scarf using a charm pack.
I would love to make a stacked coin with that honeybun!
hugs,
Heidi
So sorry to hear that but happy to see you again
. Love this new logo is so sweet.
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Is the giveaway open to international readers? If so please count me in
Love the new blog, sorry about the motivation to do so. Your quilts are beautiful and stir so many ideas of what I would want to try with the honeybun!
I have just found your blog through Flikr. Sorry to hear that you have had prolems and I hope its all sunshine and roses from here on for you! : )
I’m really sorry about the hacking. However, your “new look” is fantastic.
I blog at Did I Say That Outloud?.
One of my favorite quilting blogs is Film in the Fridge.
Love those Wonderland prints!
So sorry about the hacking – ugh! I just found you via Flickr and am excited to see more of your work.
I blog (sorta, I’m a newbie) at megsmonkeybeans.blogspot.com and have a rapidly growing blogroll that you are now on!
I’m so glad you’re back – I was so disappointed to see that you were gone last week! I love you’re blog – your hello betty quilt is so gorgeous that it inspired me to try my hand at making my first quilt ever! I’m still working on it but I feel hopeful!! Thanks for the inspiration. I’d love to get my paws on that adorable wonderland fabric!
Ugh! I’m so sorry that happened to you. I just found out when I followed my bookmark to your cathedral window tutorial, which is gone
I really hate hackers, as I’m sure you do.
But yay on the new digs, and a fresh start
i love mrs schenkman quilts, its a great read as is red pepper quilts. just love that momo
Oh no! What a bummer!!!!
This makes me so sad.. why would anyone do such a horrible thing? Not that its any consilation but “ohfransson.com” is one of my favorite sites. Good luck on rebuilding!
Wow! Just found your blog- great designs. Sorry about your loss:(
Wow, hackers are so pathetic! They obviously have nothing better to do or anything good to contribute to the world. They’ll get theirs hopefully.
I really like the new blog name. And the Wonderland fabric is so fresh and cute with the scissors being my favorite. Like someone else I too like Oh Fransson!’s blog and check it out every chance I get along with her flickr pics.
Thanks for hosting a giveaway despite the sadness of the lame hacker.
So sorry to here about your blog. I was visiting because you favorited one of my quilt tops. You can visit my little corner of the web at:
http://www.ktwuilts4fun.blogspot.com
I am subscribing to your feed!
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Blessings,
KT
Sorry to hear about your blog! That is just horribly wrong. Why do people do such things? I’m glad for your new start tho! Wonderland is a great way to celebrate! I LOVE Wonderland and have been looking for a honey bun for AGES….so my fingers are crossed! Congrats on new beginings!
hi – i LOURRRVEE Wonderland, too! Just subscribed
Love that Wonderland, especially the scissors print!
Hi Lisa,
I just found your blog via flickr and am sorry to hear you were hacked.
Wonderland is really a grat collection!