tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post2611276972867599801..comments2024-03-29T00:28:08.638+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Making gifts in 2018 - let's begin...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-88488718122095457042018-01-20T04:54:40.730+10:002018-01-20T04:54:40.730+10:00your remark, "we'd best not get overwhelm...your remark, "we'd best not get overwhelmed with too many ideas straight away...if you're like me you're more likely to make something if there's just a few choices, whereas if I have too many I tend to feel overwhelmed and don't make any at all!----That's what happens to me too! <br /><br />Mom my is coming to Arizona (from Michigan) next month for 5 weeks. She and I both quilt. I think making the bookmarks will be a lovely sewing day for us. THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING ME!Jillquilternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60666028064273285462018-01-13T12:22:44.499+10:002018-01-13T12:22:44.499+10:00How gorgeous are those bookmarks! The heat pack ...How gorgeous are those bookmarks! The heat pack is a great idea . Such lovely gift ideas.Ondreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397162777493230125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-3837592095032475502018-01-12T15:07:52.922+10:002018-01-12T15:07:52.922+10:00Such beautiful gifts, anyone would be pleased to r...Such beautiful gifts, anyone would be pleased to receive them!Joolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-23144326649342040832018-01-12T12:56:54.790+10:002018-01-12T12:56:54.790+10:00Oh dear Jenny, Your little warming pouch is the p...Oh dear Jenny, Your little warming pouch is the perfect extra touch for your jammie gifts! So excited for you to gift them to your littles. The bean bag effect is perfect because kids like things that move when they squish them. I'm thinking they will be perfect for little ones who don't always like to go to bed! The bags will provide some warm comfort. I think I will join the fun and make some for my littles! Wish I had some of your cute fabric ! Thank you for your kind words and for the link to my blog. I've had lots of new visitors to my blog. : ) Happy Sewing. I've been trying to get a jump start on Christmas as well while the days are cold and blustery! Janitathe girlfriend gaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608470139662616774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-3179933533123813072018-01-11T20:31:35.954+10:002018-01-11T20:31:35.954+10:00Hi again Jenny, I have just seen another great gif...Hi again Jenny, I have just seen another great gift and for own use idea of sewing shopping bags/totes to replace the use of plastic bags, can use up fabric stash as well as seek out in op/thrift shops suitable fabrics which is also recycling in itself. These can also be used to wrap a gift. Can never have too many of such bags, many ideas on line. Your wonderful blog and others has inspired me to get back into crafting in the new year.Thank you,Jude, :) Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02428353565148870218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-19541197404928283852018-01-11T10:44:10.947+10:002018-01-11T10:44:10.947+10:00Thank you Jenny, I enjoy your posts, your beautifu...Thank you Jenny, I enjoy your posts, your beautiful designs and projects have provided me with many ideas and inspirations. This one to make a fabric bookmark each (in fabrics relating) for my daughter, SIL and gorgeous grandies who are heading off on a week's holiday at the beach tomorrow, all are avid book readers a great idea, thank you. I will use some heavy iron on for stiffening, joining the two sides in straight stitch and use pinking sheers around the raw edges, making them quick to make and simple so if get lost it is not a lot of work lost. As you say numerous bookmarks are handy to have, yours look beautiful, wonderful gifts. Thank you for all you generously give. Also all the best wished for Blossom and her expected baby, and her gorgeous daughter Cully, grandies are the light of our lives for sure. Thank you, Jude :) xoJudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02428353565148870218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87088971839976701252018-01-10T22:46:31.027+10:002018-01-10T22:46:31.027+10:00I often make my grands pillowcases. They are easy ...I often make my grands pillowcases. They are easy to make; google magic pillowcases. They also make a nice gift for someone starting their own home.Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-18706920554169453342018-01-10T15:38:32.979+10:002018-01-10T15:38:32.979+10:00Jenny, you always post the most prettiest items. I...Jenny, you always post the most prettiest items. I love them all especially the heat pack. That is such a lovely gift idea.<br /><br />Annabel's idea of a gift cupboard has really taken off. These ideas are definitely going to make a great addition to our "gifts to make" list. Thank you :)<br /><br />xTania<br /><br /><br /><br />Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-43851991957417192862018-01-10T13:10:40.758+10:002018-01-10T13:10:40.758+10:00Life and too many options tend to definitely overw...Life and too many options tend to definitely overwhelm me and I find I do nothing...so I like your style of just a few ideas and choices. I adore your bookmarks and how mailable they are for gift giving. I also love the warming pillow and see it in fabrics appropriate for men, women and children of all ages. Who doesn’t love a warm hug! Thank you Sweet Jenny...xoCreateologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37034056628350208372018-01-10T12:41:45.217+10:002018-01-10T12:41:45.217+10:00I also love you blog. I read it everyday. I made...I also love you blog. I read it everyday. I made 19 of the soup bowl cozies to give to my family members for Christmas........they loved them. Now I will have to make some book markers because we are all readers. Thank you for you wonderful blog.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16555712667286994985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-47908958373961320872018-01-10T08:59:58.002+10:002018-01-10T08:59:58.002+10:00Jenny, I'm not much of a commentor but wanted ...Jenny, I'm not much of a commentor but wanted to say how much I love your blog. Your photos and words bring me such joy, especially during dreary winter days when I am missing my Grands who are far away. My spirit is calmer after I read your posts. I found you through Annabel and I feel the same about her blog. Mimi Shele in GeorgiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-77124945396788733192018-01-10T07:58:20.692+10:002018-01-10T07:58:20.692+10:00What great ideas you have Jenny & so useful to...<br />What great ideas you have Jenny & so useful too. I love that Little Red Riding Hood material. The soup bowl holders are really great & such good ideas for other uses too. Thanks for these.Winifredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415302188575538163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-19739558253545628872018-01-10T07:07:41.298+10:002018-01-10T07:07:41.298+10:00Oh, Jenny, these are so beautiful! The bookmarks y...Oh, Jenny, these are so beautiful! The bookmarks you made are just lovely, and the way you added such sweet details is so charming. The heat packs are great, too, and so practical! I know we have one that we use all the time in the winter...it gets so much use, a second would come in handy! I'm going to keep your tutorial on hand to make at some point :) <br /><br />Thank you for yet another encouraging and beauty-filled post! Your blog is a favorite of mine ♥<br /><br />Joy to you,<br />Elizabethe l i z a b e t h ♡ https://www.blogger.com/profile/06852825809205799306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-83478404075525276792018-01-10T06:58:25.692+10:002018-01-10T06:58:25.692+10:00Hello Jenny: These are all such special treasures...Hello Jenny: These are all such special treasures you have made! Right away, I wanted to put away the quilt block I am quilting and go and find all of the supplies I need to make each and every one of these gifts! They will all be so perfect for gifts for Christmas and actually throughout the year! I keep forgetting about the Gentle Domesticity group, darn it! Thank you for these wonderful ideas and for sharing your love! I will be praying for your finances to grow as quickly as possible for a new home! I wish you a fantastic day!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958077183627536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-31567038592897396342018-01-10T04:59:19.065+10:002018-01-10T04:59:19.065+10:00I love your little bookmarks Jenny! Do you have w...I love your little bookmarks Jenny! Do you have wadding in them or just sew the fabrics together? I haven't made bookmarks in years and remember the last time I ended up in quite a pickle overnight something that would appear to be quite simple! How big do you make yours? Im so happy to hear you guys are working towards a deposit on your own home - very exciting, and yes, every dollar counts!!! Take care my friend and Thankyou for the lovely ideasSharmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00083171054233507648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-6181165800896654342018-01-10T04:24:41.938+10:002018-01-10T04:24:41.938+10:00That heat pack makes me want to snuggle right up -...That heat pack makes me want to snuggle right up - so darling! And the bookmarks are just gorgeous. I'd love to make gifts this year too - but I have the attention span of a gnat and keep forgetting, lol!Allie-oops Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356598486121651755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-67397431043978443682018-01-10T04:22:06.190+10:002018-01-10T04:22:06.190+10:00I have always had a box filled with things to give...I have always had a box filled with things to give as gifts...not sure where I got the idea from, but it really works. How smart of you to be starting on gifts for the grands early so you are not burning the midnight oil trying to get them finished the night before! Love the idea and the way you made the heat packs. I'll have to hunt around for the raw wheat berries. I wonder if I could use something like lavender oil on the heat packs to encourage sleep?Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-44478742190856258642018-01-10T00:20:15.913+10:002018-01-10T00:20:15.913+10:00These are all so lovely! Thanks for the ideas.These are all so lovely! Thanks for the ideas.Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-77414760471127021992018-01-09T23:58:20.198+10:002018-01-09T23:58:20.198+10:00Some great ideas Jenny. Love the little book marks...Some great ideas Jenny. Love the little book marks,these are a must do. Grabbing the bowls too. Been meaning to find a pattern, thanks for making that easy.<br />Blessing to youallthingzsewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210000823417432398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-75039689516765648652018-01-09T23:28:37.864+10:002018-01-09T23:28:37.864+10:00Every morning there is a new post from Jenny is a ...Every morning there is a new post from Jenny is a lovely day, sets my mind on a gentle pathway. Thank you.BarbaraShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129230133343681492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-71067278485563342312018-01-09T23:04:27.693+10:002018-01-09T23:04:27.693+10:00Great ideas Jenny, never thought of bookmarks like...Great ideas Jenny, never thought of bookmarks like yours. I am thinking I could make some with a stitched design of our church on them to sell, for much needed funds.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885305136786413106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-1098262962894809422018-01-09T23:02:53.134+10:002018-01-09T23:02:53.134+10:00Great ideas. And easy on the pocketbook too. thank...Great ideas. And easy on the pocketbook too. thank you JennyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-43722776665928417492018-01-09T21:30:54.119+10:002018-01-09T21:30:54.119+10:00Jenny I am sure you and Annabel would get along li...Jenny I am sure you and Annabel would get along like a house on fire :-) Thanks for those lovely gift ideas. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-31128575855987409512018-01-09T20:46:04.576+10:002018-01-09T20:46:04.576+10:00Great ideas for gifts and stocking fillers and als...Great ideas for gifts and stocking fillers and also great they can be made from stash. Thanks for the ideas. Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-39180698307516783022018-01-09T20:33:38.432+10:002018-01-09T20:33:38.432+10:00Thank you so much Jenny! I just love wha you have...Thank you so much Jenny! I just love wha you have come up with. Just exquisite to me. I love soft colours and the way you do everything. This is a joy to me... which the world needs! And we really can give gifts to others without great expenses just thought and effort. Also some of these ideas are wonderful to post and this is often a consideration for me. Thank you! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com