tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post8682958412934091940..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Closing a door, and stepping forth...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-84918715928322806522011-07-18T11:18:32.726+10:002011-07-18T11:18:32.726+10:00Sorry to hear about your knee problems sweetie, ho...Sorry to hear about your knee problems sweetie, hopefully a new focus and some rest will be just the tonic you need to heal. x<br /><br />I absolutely LOVE your 70s designs - as you know - I'm a 70's girl at heart! LOVE the combi van!!!! Superb choice of fabrics - it is indeed very groovy!!!!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to your next magazine!!!! Now sweetie - have you got a coupon for a few extra (stitching) hours in each day? Wouldn't that be wonderful!!!!<br /><br />Take care and heal quickly!<br />Vikki xoxoxoSew Useful Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18106751069792279390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-4176366199896664912011-07-17T03:21:10.955+10:002011-07-17T03:21:10.955+10:00I'm so sorry about your knee pain. I hope simp...I'm so sorry about your knee pain. I hope simplifying your life helps it to heal. I have knee problems in damp weather, so I know how it can really mess up your stride. Perhaps the knee problem was a gentle push toward what you are meant to focus on.<br /><br />I love the first design. They are both pretty, but I like how colorful the first one is. Is the one with the bus going to be the Magical Mystery Tour? :o)<br /><br />Peace and Laughter,<br />Cristinajugglingpayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921293051956441475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-32791142909559724392011-07-16T02:44:56.393+10:002011-07-16T02:44:56.393+10:00What's that saying? When one door closes anoth...What's that saying? When one door closes another one opens. Well the other door opening is the door to your Elefantz Home magazine. I know it will be a wonderful success! <br />Love these pieces and the songs!<br />xx, shellMichelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-71915978882445989432011-07-15T14:48:17.624+10:002011-07-15T14:48:17.624+10:00Jenny-girl, I think you're very wise to give u...Jenny-girl, I think you're very wise to give up the teaching - your heart is at home - and God has given you SUCH a gift for creating! I hope that your knee is better very soon.<br /><br />I can't decide between the designs, I love them both, boy does that bring back memories!!!!!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-23904361667003285292011-07-15T11:15:07.430+10:002011-07-15T11:15:07.430+10:00Is a knee replacement an option???
A friend here i...Is a knee replacement an option???<br />A friend here is going soon for her second knee.<br />I often say it's how you play the cards you're dealt & the way you handle things is so positive! <br />re your designs...I lean towards the second one but that is because I can't resist sweet wee things.( I see my friend Ruth has chosen that one as well.) But I think for the Magazine the first one would be the eye catcher.<br />xoxoVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064871627357642838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87891305380626859942011-07-15T08:57:44.094+10:002011-07-15T08:57:44.094+10:00Sorry to hear you had to leave a job you loved so ...Sorry to hear you had to leave a job you loved so much. What is the diagnosis on your knee? I tripped over a granddaughter (hugged her and twisted to avoid falling on her) and went down on concrete taking the full impact on my left knee. It was a torn meniscus and artherscopic surgery was minor. Walking in 3 days without crutches, therapy at home and now it's forgotten. Hope yours is as minor and you're back to doing everything you love.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468248280025055203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22841847028297495852011-07-15T06:52:23.125+10:002011-07-15T06:52:23.125+10:00So sorry to hear about your chronic knee pain. I ...So sorry to hear about your chronic knee pain. I know what you are through. Love the 70's inspired designs. That little van is so cute.Colleen's Blog Long Island NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582448851160612988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-86002769173585380822011-07-15T06:50:09.035+10:002011-07-15T06:50:09.035+10:00God never closes one door without opening another....God never closes one door without opening another. I love both of the designs and can't decide.Annie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946660574984289908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-3576828427042252752011-07-15T06:39:11.152+10:002011-07-15T06:39:11.152+10:00Jenny, I'm so sorry your knee is bothering you...Jenny, I'm so sorry your knee is bothering you so badly. I'm sure you will miss the teachers aide job, it sounds like you truly enjoyed it. But like you, I always feel God's hand in the changes in my life. A few years after I was diagnosed with Scleroderma, I lost the ability to do many of the intricate crafts I loved, but...everything in my life changed at once, making room in my house once again for my sewing machine, after putting it in storage for over 13 years to raise grandchildren. That is when He opened the window to quilting and stitchery for me. What perfect timing God has. I'm certain the time you have now for your creative juices to flow will be more fulfilling than you can ever imagine. Now, as for which 70's project I want to see in this months magazine...well, how about **both**? LOL. I just can't decide I love them both so much. So I'll just wait and be surprised. Which ever you decide on will surely leave us all "Feelin' Groovy" *wink*. Sending big hugs your way and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers too. OH! I wanted to ask you if your knee causes you problems when your on the motorcycle? Both of mine do, but I don't care, LOL. I'm going to hurt no matter what so I might as well be enjoying myself. Don't you agree? Hugs...Stitched With Prayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223099347614174169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59870224091857197502011-07-15T05:50:31.754+10:002011-07-15T05:50:31.754+10:00Your first LOVE cushion is just beautiful! :0)Your first LOVE cushion is just beautiful! :0)Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678326070918510419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-65194080606417514032011-07-15T04:50:27.858+10:002011-07-15T04:50:27.858+10:00Oh Jenny, I am so sorry about your knee. Is there ...Oh Jenny, I am so sorry about your knee. Is there anything a dr. can do for you?<br /><br /> How sad for the school and students there. What a lose for them not to have you anymore.<br /><br />I Love the first cushion(here in the US we call them pillows.) They are both lovely. The cushion with the VW bus in it makes me think of the Beach Boys, but the song escapes me.<br /><br />Thank for today's bit of loveliness. :)Robin in New Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373250627112138763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-80450768266655180012011-07-15T02:36:16.058+10:002011-07-15T02:36:16.058+10:00Jenny, I have had trigger fingers, two on each han...Jenny, I have had trigger fingers, two on each hand. I can't do cortisone shots (my mother did and it helped her a lot) and I'm anti- knives and needles :-D but I found exercising my hands two or three times a day in warm water really helps. And when they would start to lock down, I would grab the offending finger and hold it straight until it stopped. I use my hands a LOT, and I haven't had an attack in two years.<br />Love the 70's theme - how about doing them as a series in your magazine - coming next issue?!?<br />Best of luck in you new endeavor.Patty@inStitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008067462064666901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-8992761445813650992011-07-15T02:30:32.618+10:002011-07-15T02:30:32.618+10:00Your new designs are very pretty .
I had a knee o...Your new designs are very pretty .<br /><br />I had a knee op about 4 yrs ago . Before the op I could only move around by holding on the furniture and work tops .<br /><br />After the op I thought I had swopped one pain for another . It took 2 yrs to fully recovercottonreelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05079291444036839673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-52141097823518065242011-07-15T01:45:02.173+10:002011-07-15T01:45:02.173+10:00One door closes, another opens. Sorry to hear abo...One door closes, another opens. Sorry to hear about your difficult decision. I had to leave teaching because of a health concern and it was actually a blessing in disguise. You are so smart and so talented that you won't skip a 'beat' (speaking of 70's songs) and your new idea is ingenious!! ~karenKaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-91010191890938851492011-07-15T00:53:55.555+10:002011-07-15T00:53:55.555+10:00I really like those designs! Am sorry to hear abo...I really like those designs! Am sorry to hear about your knee problems, but as we all know when God closes a door, a window is opened. Good luck.drMolly, the BeanQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925687175799797538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-51623523300367171572011-07-15T00:36:34.168+10:002011-07-15T00:36:34.168+10:00Sorry to hear that you have to give up a job that ...Sorry to hear that you have to give up a job that you love so much Jenny.<br />Love the cushions, can't choose between them at the moment.<br /><br />Rest that knee, Please.Kim @ Him, Him Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09566674565055851455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-42584887381420594892011-07-15T00:19:46.153+10:002011-07-15T00:19:46.153+10:00I hope your pain is gone soon.. I'm totally cr...I hope your pain is gone soon.. I'm totally crushing on the first one!!Mommarockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551129981851834217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-78618979222694569652011-07-14T23:33:16.114+10:002011-07-14T23:33:16.114+10:00Hi Yenny, I hope you get better soon your knees an...Hi Yenny, I hope you get better soon your knees and your hands!<br />a hug for youGracielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10082410292013599183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-19274527474429749312011-07-14T21:23:09.963+10:002011-07-14T21:23:09.963+10:00Hi!
I am very sorry to hear about your knee and th...Hi!<br />I am very sorry to hear about your knee and that you will be stopping work...<br />Have you seen a knee specialist? Have you tried a prescription anti-inflammatory medicine, physiotherapy, seeing if you need your knee scoped to make it better?<br />If you have this much pain now, you will not be walking in 30-40 yrs! Please do not think you have to stop your activities because of you pain!<br />Good luck, LeslieLesQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133424132943634799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-83902735346326311202011-07-14T21:00:23.254+10:002011-07-14T21:00:23.254+10:00Hi Jenny, Sorry you are in pain - I can understand...Hi Jenny, Sorry you are in pain - I can understand that as I have M.E. and my joints can get very painful. God may have shut one door for you but has opened another with your patterns and magazine etc. I love the two designs and it is hard to choose - I thibnk I like the second one if you make it up as a cushion similar to the first one. Gos Bless Carolinequiltercarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168583041412881255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-83766022512082803482011-07-14T20:30:44.395+10:002011-07-14T20:30:44.395+10:00It's hard to give up something you enjoy but i...It's hard to give up something you enjoy but in the long run it'll be better for the health of your knee. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your projects. The VW and surfboards have me Feelin' Groovy.Abby and Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082914470199247665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-8475312958358727702011-07-14T20:10:56.549+10:002011-07-14T20:10:56.549+10:00The top one :) it would be perfect for my mum to m...The top one :) it would be perfect for my mum to make me and my Fiance (as she subscribes to your magazine) :) I love it, but both of them are gorgeous patterns :)Mummy and Me Stitchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998228527420142626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-17964746614927835092011-07-14T19:11:26.014+10:002011-07-14T19:11:26.014+10:00Dearest Jenny
Please take the time to rest and rec...Dearest Jenny<br />Please take the time to rest and recover... Your Lord will carry you through.<br />I love 70s music.. its the best... but my knees were complaining for a few days after a pal's hubby and I were shaking the groove thing to KC & The Sunshine Band....<br />I love the design that looks like it belongs in a nursery. <br />Great work.<br />Blessings<br />DiDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07337987459417392780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-88434248737325073982011-07-14T18:40:32.355+10:002011-07-14T18:40:32.355+10:00Our Bodies Tell Us when we need Change & Rest....Our Bodies Tell Us when we need Change & Rest...<br />Love the 70's Influenece Brings Back Lots of Memories...<br />Beautiful Work Jenny.<br />Take Care<br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606889686676670393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-29538789323316826552011-07-14T18:11:36.946+10:002011-07-14T18:11:36.946+10:00I like the first LOVE pillow best. And the project...I like the first LOVE pillow best. And the project with the VW on it looks very interesting but I can´t think of the song you had in mind. The 70´s prjects will be very nice!<br />KATRIN W.Cattinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16573600241695108396noreply@blogger.com