Monday, September 9, 2013

A week of celebrations - block one of Bouquet and a giveaway!


Five years ago this month I began blogging as Jenny of Elefantz.
At the time I was a homeschool mum whose life was about to change; I thought I'd be sharing things I'd made as a recent newbie to stitching and quilting and nothing more.
But I love to write, and as a side-line I discovered I could design too.

So here we are, five years later, and so much has changed from that first post!
I'm celebrating the blessing that God has given me:
... the sharing of a tiny portion of His creative self in my life
... allowing me to draw what  my mind sees
... to stitch those sketches so they make pretty eye candy
... and to write and publish my own online magazine!
God is good!

In 2010 I shared a special Shabby Roses quilt over six months on this blog, and I called it "Bouquet".
This week I am going to share those quilt blocks once more - over six days!

This is the full quilt...
 ...all stitched and pieced in pastel. The fabrics I used were Robyn Pandolph's 'Somerset Cottage'.

Today I am sharing Block 1 with you...
'the chair'
The pattern for this block will be available until September 30th.
You can download it free HERE in my shop.

 GIVEAWAY!!

What's a celebration without a giveaway!?

Leave one comment on this blog post with a valid email address or blog link where I contact you if you win.
The prize is...
* a sweet bundle of fat quarters and fat eighths from Helen Stubbings new fabrics, 'Nice People Nice Things'
* a 27" square of white hanky linen - my favourite fabric to embroider on!
* a Zig Millenium pen - the only pen I use to trace my designs onto fabric!


 I'll draw a winner on Monday 16th September!

See you tomorrow with block 2...
hugs
jenny
xx

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Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Helen's fabrics look sweet. I haven't tried a Zig pen. Thanks for the chance. Have a Wonderful day!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to your 5 years of blogging. I would like to enter for the giveaway and thank you for a chance to win. :D

Lesley UK said...

Happy 5th birthday Jenny. I love your designs. You really do have a God-given gift. Blessings/
technoturt@yahoo.com

Cindy A. said...

WOW! Five years of blogging! Isn't it amazing how much one person has to say and how much influence one person has on so many others? So glad you started blogging and that I found your blog. Love your designs and am telling everyone I know to check them out.

info@hookedonquilting.com (I was told I'm a no reply blogger and haven't figured out how to fix that yet.)

Lynn S said...

Thank you for sharing this wonderful pattern! Your designs always make me smile! I love that you add embroidery to your quilts!

LindaB said...

Wow 5 years...time flys by when you are having fun...happy anniversary...thank you for sharing so much with us...you are an inspiration...LindaB
linda@stationeryworld.net.au

hennies.pennies said...

My goodness, 5 years has gone by so quickly! Thank you for gifting us with one of your beautiful designs! You are quite a blessing to those of us who follow you and ooh and aah over your sweet talent. May you be especially blessed, KH

Fussycut said...

Happy fifth Jenny. Love your website and your beautiful patterns!

Debbie said...

Congratulations on your blogiversary, Jenny! That's such a nice choice of fabrics you're giving away. Here's to another five years! Thanks for everything you share!

Wendy said...

congratulations on 5 year's of blogging! I recently got to 3 years and I started blogging almost as soon as I started reading blogs so I've been following you for 3 of your 5 years.

MLA said...

Joyeux anniversaire à votre blog.
C'est un plaisir de le visiter.
Vos réalisations sont superbes.
Merci

Angeline Handmade Corner said...
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Angeline Handmade Corner said...

Hi Jenny,
Love your embroidery designs, thanks for the sharing and all the freebies.
May God continue to bless you with creative ideas, shower you each day with joy, peace and happiness!
God Bless!

From: Angeline, Malaysia
Email: angelinehandmadecorner@gmail.com

Helen said...

Your work is beautiful and so are your giveaways..I would love to win this one.

Sandi Linn Andersen said...

Congratulations on Five great years of blogging! The Blogging World is a wonderful place! Thanks for sharing your lovely designs, talents and gifts!

Tess said...

Congratulations again! Thank you for the generous giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on five years! I enjoy your beautiful designs and the spirit that drives them. Jan S

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Jenny! I love your enthusiasm and your heartfelt blog. Love, love, love your designs and the material choices you make to complement your stitcheries. Blessings to you!

Kim said...

Hi Jenny,
I love reading your blog and you ezine. I have started stitching on your hanky linen and love it also. Congratulations on your anniversary and hope you continue writing many more years.

Kim in Willmar, MN USA
rrhody1@charter.net

Anonymous said...

You are my inspiration, Jenny. Thank you so much for all the advice, chat, and your unique style. Thank god also for the power of technology allowing you to communicate your ideas and share your life whilst on the other side of the world. x

Angela said...

Thanks for sharing your last five years with us all out here - congratulations. Love all you designs and look forward to seeing more of your creations over the next five!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I love your designs, you do such amazing work.

Barb Mayne in NE Kansas (USA)
bmayne@ku.edu

Cindy said...

Thank you for the chance to win. Really enjoy your work, creativity, blog and sharing your faith.

Tora´s Vintage Dream said...

Congratulation :) I LOVE your design and try to get them when I can :) Thank´s for this awesome freebies and I can tell you that I really want to make this one LOL like I want to sew all your other too. Thanks for giving me this opportunity to win <3

earth visitor said...

I absolutely love your work and thank you so much for your generosity time and time again - you are truly a beautiful lady

Vickie said...

Happy Anniversary Jenny, I love your work. The quilt is just beautiful ! Thanks for a chance to win those wonderful fabrics !Blessings !

jangunter@live.com said...

Jenny,
I am so glad that I found you. Helen @ Bustle & Sew lead me to you, I am glad I found her too!! I love Helen's and your patterns a lot!!! And the inspiration you both provide.

I just love your work, and the blessings that you share with all of us. Because when I need a lift I can visit your blog, or FB page and I feel much lighter and brighter and can go on with a smile!!

Thank you Jenny,
Hugs and Blessings for 5 more years!! Jan <3

RoRo said...

Keep those hands stitching,,,love your embroidery...beautiful handiwork!

Marsha B said...

Congratulations on five years with your blog. You have shared so many wonderful things, here's wishing you many, many more years of blogging! Thanks for a chance to win your giveaway, too.

Victoria said...

My kitties are super excited with the giveaway. They'd like another lapquilt. And I'd really enjoy working with those fabrics. Thanks Jenny...for ALL that you do!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your 5th yr. I would love to be in this drawing.


Dee Shaw
411 11thST.
Lewiston,Idaho
83501

Kathrynn said...

Happy blogaversary, love your blog.

molly said...

Thanks you so much for all you do for the embroidery people out here in blog land.. I so enjoy your patterns...,again Thanks, molly / sewnmom7@yahoo.com

Pam in IL said...

Congrats on your Blogaversary! Thanks also for the very generous sharing of your talents.

Jenny of Elefantz said...

Posting for Julie Faint. :-)

frosew said...

Happy, Happy Blogaversary! May you have many more! Thanks so much for the lovely Bouquet Blocks.

Janet said...

Jenny, Again, I want to say how much I love your blog and thank you for all the lovely stitchery patterns, plus your tutorials. They are so helpful in many ways.
Would love to win the Giveaway and thank you for it.
Janet

Eileene said...

Jenny , I finally got it to download. Yippie !!!!! Congrats on staying with us even tho we are sometimes like children. Ya know , like I couldn't find the right button to download???? hehehehe

Jan Rhoades said...

Congratulations on giving five years of absolute pleasure. Thanks for the blocks and a peek at the finished quilt. Everything is wonderful - a feast for the eyes.

Jenny of Elefantz said...

LOL!!! Glad you found it in the end. ;-)
hugs
Jenny

Moira said...

Congrats on your anniversary! May God bless your next 5 yrs of designing and blogging.

Rose said...

Congratulations on 5 years. I love your designs and appreciate the freebies.

Ruthie's Place said...

Hi Jenny,
Many congratulations on your 5 year blogiversary. My how time flies. Love your patterns and a big thank you for all the free ones over the years. What a fantastic give-away.
Warm hugs,
Ruthie
ruthie.peterburg@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Thanks Jenny for this wonderful opportunity. I would love to win this beautiful pack. Congratulations on 5 years of delightful work. You are very generous.
Sandra Paschkow: dougsand@tpg.com.au

Anonymous said...

You do beautiful work! An inspiration to needle-workers everywhere. Thank you!
jmessenger56@cox.net

Deb said...

Congratulations on 5 years of blogging, it has absolutely flown by. You have always been so generous with your talent, time, strength and love. Thank you for being who you are, a very special lady.
Hugs for 5 more years (maybe, lol)

Noela said...

Congratulations on your five year blogaversary Jenny. Have loved following your journey and your designs are always gorgeous. Looking forward to many more. Hugs.......

tpott said...

Happy 5th blogversary! Thank you so much, your an inspiration to us all and creative beyond belief. I'm in awe of your talent, I wish my stitches were as perfect as yours. Congratulations! Toni Anne tpott@optonline.net

unicorn said...

Hi Jenny,
Congratulations on 5 years of sharing your thoughts, family life, recipes and beautiful creations with your readers. May you keep creating for many years to come.
Jill

Betty said...

Happy 5years...God has done amazing work through you for all of us to enjoy...THANK YOU!!!

Betty said...

Congratulation on 5 years! God has given you a wonderful gift and you are so very generous to share it with us!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful giveaway, thanks Jenny.

quiltingtaylormade said...

Hi Jenny !! MANY thanks for all your beautiful designs and all the freebies you've provided. I've enjoyed being with you on your blog journey. You are a very kind and gentle Christian soul. Looking forward to the next five years !! Much Love from Tay in Texas

quiltingtaylormade said...

Hi Jenny !! I've enjoyed your beautiful designs and appreciate the freebies you 've provided. You are a kind and gentle Christian woman. I've enjoyed being with you on your blog journey. Much Love from Tay in Texas

Kaylee said...

Congratulations and Happy Blogiversary Jenny, I have always loved everything about your BLOG and enjoy reading it very much. I so look forward for the Elefantz mag every month to read your lovely stories and also to see what lovely new creations you have made. Thankyou for the opportunity of this wonderful give away. Cheers Kaylee
http://kraftykaylee.blogspot.com.au/
healy-kaylee@marubeni.com

Unknown said...

congrats on 5 years, Jenny. I hope to enjoy your designs for many years to come.

Kaylee said...

Congratulations and happy Blogiversary Jenny. Thank you so much for all of your great projects and I have always loved reading your blog. I always look forward to receiving the Elefantz mag each month with great stories and the wonderful new projects. Thank you for the opportunity of this great give away.
Cheers Kaylee
http://kraftykaylee.blogspot.com.au/
healy-kaylee@marubeni.com

bleonard02@tampabay.rr.com said...

Happy Anniversary and many more blessings to you!

Anonymous said...

Marion BP,
Jenny, you are quite right, God is good to those who love Him & keep His commandments, He has showered you with many good gifts & I am glad you have shared these gifts with others. Blessings come in many disguises, some we like, some we don't, but if we keep our eyes firmly fixed on God He will lead our ways. Five years is a great achievement & you have been so generous with your give-aways & free patterns. May God grant you another five years to do His will through your many talents & gifts.

marionbp57@bigpond.com

Rhonda D. said...

Congrats on your anniversary. Love your patterns. Thanks for the chance to win!

wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

brandy1 said...

Congratulations on your 5 year blogaversary Jenny. Your designs are a feast for the eyes and so beautiful.I would love to be in the draw for such a lovely gift. Thank you Shirley N.Z.

Janice said...

Congratulations on five years of spreading God's love around through your blog. It's always a blessing to read your postings and see your beautiful hand work. Thank you for letting us be a part of your life. Love the Bouquet quilt.

Sheila said...

You are such a blessing to those of us who love to quilt and especially using embroidery as a big part of our quilts. I really appreciate your use of scripture in your quilts. Happy 5th Anniversary!!!!! May God continue to bless you with more and more ideas and designs.
I am excited to download your free designs and use them.
sheila_quilts@hotmail.com

Christine said...

Congratulations on your creative 5 years using the gifts with which you have been so blessed. Thank you for sharing your designs so generously. God bless.

judi said...

Congratulations! Thank you for being so generous with your talents. I'm so glad I found your blog as I adore your designs!

Anonymous said...

Please count me in for your lovely giveaway. Congrats on five years. Thankyou for all that you share with us. Jennie
jenniebrewster@hotmail.com

Timtirim said...

Dear Jenny! Happy Blogaversary! I wish you all the bests and please keep on blogging and give us inspiration in the future, too. Your patterns are womderful, thank you for them! Hugs, Timi from Hungary

ZzabeLinha said...

Happy Anniversary!And thanks for all the love you share with us along this five years.Best regards from Portugal :)

O meu pensamento viaja said...

Hi! dear Jenny!
Happy BlogaversarY!
florindacaldas@sapo.pt
I love each of your designs!
xoxo
Nina

Joy McD said...

Happy Blogiversary and thank you for being such a blessing to us all xxx

Joanne Schlichting said...

Good for you. Love your Shabby Roses design.

Nancy in IN said...

Congratulations. I love to see the beautiful pieces and have tried to do some of them myself. I would love to do more.

Shari said...

Congratulations on five years! You have certainly come a long way. It's been great tagging along for the ride. Hope you have continued success and many blessings.
Hugs - Shari

Marie said...

Congratulations! Your work is amazing and your generosity is beyond compare! Thank you for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

this has come at a really good time for me as my nearly newest granddaughter is to be called Rose. This will be wonderful for her crib. I will have to get my skates on as she is due to be born next week. Gill (U.K.)

Made 9 Times said...

Thanks for the free design. Your designs are very calming.
Congrats on the anniversary!

oknonnie said...

Congratulations Jenny! I've enjoyed your blog so much and deeply appreciate your unabashed sharing of your faith. Every post is encouraging and uplifting and I always leave with a happy heart and a smile! Thank you!
Leslie in Oklahoma oknonnie at hotmail dot com

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Therese said...

Happy Blogiversary!I love seeing my favorite hobby through your eyes. Your projects are so beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Hello Jenny,

Happy Anniversary!!! What a beautiful "Bouquet"!!! I love LOVE this wall hanging!! Much like I adore ALL that you create! I am so thankful to you for sharing it with us, allowing people the opportunity to cake it too!! I know that you will still be here in 10 years, 15 years, however long you and Christ walk hand in hand in this amazing venture!! Best love to you!!

love,
shannon
shanber@comcast.net

Margriet said...

Happy BlogAnniversary! You are a blessing for many quilters. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

Margriet said...

Happy Blog Anniversary! You are a blessing to many quilters. Thanks for sharing your talents!

apple blossom said...

thanks for the sweet free download and giveaway
congrats
ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

LindyloufromOz! said...

Jenny I love all your designs they are so pretty and sweet! Congratulations on your five year blogaversary!

DH said...

I love this quilt of yours! I love the fabric, the colors, the roses, and I love your embroidery. Your stitches are so perfect!

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