Good afternoon friends! I hope everyone's New Year has been a day of blessings. Ours was very quiet, but sometimes the quiet days are needed, aren' they?
Today I am sharing with you part 1 of my 2011 BOM, "Give Thanks". First off, let me tell you about this BOM and what inspired me to design it.
Over the last couple of years there have been many challenges facing our nations, our world, our neighbours, family, friends, and our own lives. When struggles occur it is far easier to focus on the sorrows and trials than on the continuing goodness that still exists in our lives.
This BOM is my small attempt to have our hearts and thoughts dwell on those good things for which we can give thanks.
This month, January, we shall make the wall hanging part of the BOM. Then from February 1st – December 1st I’ll share a small stitched verse of thankful inspiration, made up into a mini hanging that you can display in the blank centre section of the wallhanging.
If you know of someone who is struggling, I encourage you to make one for them as well, or even to use the mini-hangings each month as encouraging postcards you can mail out, or even display in small frames.
Whatever you choose to do with this BOM, I pray sincerely that it blesses you through 2011.
You can download the pattern for Part 1 of "Give Thanks" HERE.
As with all my designs, I encourage you to send me photos of your completed projects, or a link to your blog post about it.
NOW - something a bit extra, and for some fun.
Please add my "Give Thanks" button to your blog sidebar...
...and let people know about it. Once you have done that, leave a comment here and you'll go in the draw for something very special and secret that I can't tell you about until tomorrow. Trust me, you'll love it!
If you don't have a blog, please email all your crafty friends and tell them about "Give Thanks"! I'll accept your comment/entry on the honour system. :-)
Hugs
Jenny of Elefantz
xxx
143 comments:
Beautiful idea Jenny, I'll put your button up on my blog!HUgs Jo
Just gorgeous Jenny! I am happy to add your button to my blog - it is so cute! I can't wait to start this project!
Oh wow! It looks awesome Jenny!! I'm looking forward to this!
Looks wonderful Jenny, how inspired I feel by this one, as one who fights every day with depression, this is exactly what I need. God love you for such wonderful sentiments.
I put your button on my blog. I love your patterns. I hope to keep up with you this year. Happy New Year.
Very Pretty wallhanging and what a great idea Jenny! I would be happy to display your button on my blog.
Already have the button on my blgo and about to download the pattern.It's such a lovely idea Jenny :) Barb.
Lovely, lovely.
Button on Blog
Pattern downloaded - I will be making it.....
and will include in my next blogposting...
Hugz
thank you, jenny, for the 'sweet' mini wall hanging pattern. special gratitude for including those of us without blogs in your drawing. some of us have many responsibilities caring for invalid mothers or loving our grandbabies so their parents can work, leaving very little time for our own blogs. i relish the time i do find to stitch a bit, and it's very nice not to feel left out. "kudos" to you and your thoughtfulness!
Jenny-girl, this is so lovely, and I really love the sentiment behind it - I think it's just perfectly wonderful! Got your button up and will be happy to tell all about it next blog post - wait, that's not for four days, I don't think I can keep it a secret that long, lol!
Just beautiful "as usual" honey..... And of course love that yummy Bliss you have used too... You are such a clever girl. have blogged about it and have your very pretty button up on my blog - Hugs and Kisses - XXXXXXX Fee
Beautiful as always! Jenny your stitches are so exact. Did you use a particular thread and is it by hand or an embroidery machine....guess I just need to practice more.
I added your button and blogged about it. Fantastic! I love this!
Hi Jenny so so pretty I look forward to stitching along with you again. I love your little roses. Have added your button Happy Stitching Chrisb.
Gorgeous Jen...I love it, thank you so very much....xx
I've added the button to my blog and will try to download the pattern. The first couple of tries it would not come up for me. Hmmmm. Hopefully third time is the charm. I LOVE your theme for the year.
What a great idea for your new BOM!
I will post your button on my blog and I am happily going to be following along with this project.
Judy
What a thoughtful idea, I can tell lot's of love has gone into this project! Thank you sooo much for making it a free BOM. I will be adding it to my sidebar too.
Blessings
What a lovely idea - will have to include that on the list of UFOs tht I promise to finish as part of Dawn's "Sew have you Finished It" project (th ekist s getting loger every time I turm my head).
PS I couldn't see the video - but I understand the sentiments
Me again - sorry for very poor typing before - but off to add your little button to my blog - boy do I need to get my head into gear!
Gorgeous Jenny. Love the idea. I added you new BOM logo yesterday after i saw that you had blogged about it. Hugs,
I will join in too. That BOM is so beautiful and I'll be sending the link onto some others as well. Thank you!
I've put a link to your new BOM on my blog but it's not scheduled to post until tonight - 10pm Sth Aust time.
Your button is on my blog, Jenny and I am very happy to spread the word about the beautiful projects which you so generously share with us. I think I'll use your blocks as presents in the swaps I've joined this year. Thanks again.
I love this new bom, because I like your stitchery very much.
Just a few minutes ago I added your button to my blog!
Happy new year for all of you!
Thank you Jenny! Wonderful idea and I am going to add your button to my blog! I am thankful for YOU! Happy New Year!
Hi Jenny, Well button is on my sidebar and i have told everyone about your BOM as it is just beautiful. I have even emailed some of my crafty friends telling them to go to your Blog and have a look. Hope that we have lots and lots of people doing this it would be great.
Hugs
Narelle
Thank you so much Jen... it is indeed a gorgeous project...
hugs,
^A^ngel♥
Wow, Jenny what a lovely idea. You are a generous and giving person to share your wonderful ideas with all of us.
Thank you kindly.
Hugs, Sue
How lovely of you to share such a sweet project. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the new pattern, and of course you are linked to my side bar.
KATRIN W.
Happy new year..
Great idea for your BOM 2011 and i will take part.
Your Button with a link to this post is in my blog.
Thanks for all your patterns and projects.
Greets from Germany
Iris
Love your new header Jenny, it is great! Thank you also for the new B.O.M. it is a great idea.
I have already put the button om my blog.
I am looking forward to this great idea!
Thanks for sharing with us;o)
I have added your button to my blog, look forward to all the lovely patterns to come, many thanks Chrissie
Thanks you Jenny, I take the button on my Blog. I will sew the nice work in this year. It´s so lovable design!
Happy New Year, Marita
Love it as usual Jenny thanks for sharing this with us
This is just sooo lovely! I HOPE I can actually make it :O) And I have posted a link in my sidebar too. Thanks soooo much you are truly a generous soul!
May you be richly blessed!
Hi, I love your work really, so I take your botton to my blog.
Have a good year.
www.tambienbordo.blogspot.com
Guao Jenny!!!
Está hermosísimo este proyecto. Mil gracias por compartir tantas cosas lindas. Recibe un fuerte abrazo desde Venezuela.
Ingrid.
Hi Jenny Happy New Year! I was waiting for her BOM and I was very happy. We have to thank every day. After all we are blessed! Thank you for your generosity.
Hugs Denyse
Very Pretty wallhanging.I'll put your button up on my blog. And I have becam a follower:-)
Very sweet. I did add your button and a link back to your blog on my sidebar :-)
Dear Jenny
I Like this idea very much and have posted it on the online group I belong to.I am still working on the Shabby Roses quilt.Wish there were more hours in the day.
Denise
Thanks for the new BOM, what a great idea. You are always so generous. I will pass it on to all my friends. Have a great day!
Beautiful! I can't wait to start on this project! :)
Jenny love the new "BOM" thanks so much for sharing it and I'm putting your picture of it on my sidebar right now.
Happy New Year to you & your family
Hugz
The last thing I thought I needed was another project, until Michelle sent me the link to your wonderful BOM. This is such a thoughtful project and as I'm trying in 2011 to say "thank you" at least as often as I can "please can I?" then it is supremely appropriate. So, for starters, thank you Jenny. I've put your button my my blog :)
I love your blog and your designs.
I already put the button on my blog (only i Swedish) for all my Swedish friends so they find your beautiful blog and designs.
I´m looking forward...
Happy New Year to you and your family Jenny!! Can't wait to start this beautiful BOM. Sooo cute. Have email my quilt friends.
Hugs, Sue from Cyprus x x x
Happy New Year!
Your new BOM looks adorable and is such a great idea. I had already put your button and link on my blog.
Dutch hugs
What a wonderful idea! I love it! I put your button up on my blog http://runtomomma.blogspot.com
Hi Jenny, I hope this year will be a blessed one.
Thank you for your new BOM, I like it very much and I'd like to make it, but I still have to finish the daisies.
I have add your button to my weblog.
Greetings from a cold Holland
Very appropriate, Jenny. Thanks.
What a lovely BOM.
Of course I added you to my Blog and looking forward to a year of "Giving Thanks"
Hugs,
Liz
Your block of the month is beautiful and I am looking forward to starting on it soon. I will add your button to my blog.
Hi Jenny beatiful work, thanks,I put your botton on my blog
hugs for you and happy new year
Beautiful idea Jenny, I'll put your button on my blog yet.
Blessings from France
Beautiful Miss Jenny! You are a HUGE inspiration to me my friend. Wow! I must return again and again for a big dose of you and your very gifted hands.
Blessings for a beautiful New Year.
Love to you~
Rebecca
I happily have added your button to my blog and I look forward to joining you in giving thanks this year!
http://piecefullife-elizabeth.blogspot.com/
I have added your button to my blog so all my friends can enjoy your BOM. Thanks so much!
Beautiful project, Jenny. Yes, I will definitely tell my Yahoo list about it.
Chris
What a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for your genorosity in sharing such beautiful designs.
Your BOMs are always spot-on, Jenny. I'm glad to put your button on my blog. Thanks for being the sweet-thing you are! Stay dry! Hopefully frugal eating won't be the norm for too long.
Great Blog!
Wonderful idea!! I've already put your button on my sidebar. Looking forward to the next 11 months with this project.
Have a God Filled Day
Shirley
Thank you for the wonderful inspiration of your new BOM. The main wallhanging is so beautiful and your button which is so sweet is on my blog :) I'm looking forward to seeing how this progresses.
Thank you :-D Hugs Elly
I hope this doesn't post again. This one looks like another winner, Jenny. I will post your button tomorrow and thanks for sharing your fun designs.
Beautiful idea Jenny! I put your button on my blog. Thanks very much
Narelle of Rell's Place 'hunted' me over here to have a look at your blog and I'm so glad she did as I haven't visited you for a while. Glad to see you're not treading water and the damp hasn't affected your creativity.
What a delightful idea Jenny, it will start the year off with lovely stitched sentiments, can't wait to start, Thank you so much. I will pass this on to all my sewing pals. Rosalie H.
Oh, Jenny it is so sweet. I just put the button on blog. Happy New Year.
I hope you are not affected by the flooding I have seen on the news.
Link at the Sidebar - Checked
Posted about the BOM - Checked
Thank you so much for this sweet BOM
Hugs Gunda
Button is going up on my sidebar as soon as I leave here. Thanks for the new project!
Thanks you Jenny.
Happy New Year!!!
Hugs,
Ana
Jenny, I have posted about your new BOM on my blog. It looks beautiful and I am ready to start it. Thank you for again giving such a beautiful project. I have just finished Daisy Do and have put pics of it on my blog this morning.http://mardimeanderings.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-first-finish-for-year.html
Thank you for it also. (Hope this link works)
Happy New Year Jenny and Blossom and family!! Jenny you have done it again LOVELY, LOVELY AND LOVELY. thanks so much for sharing your pattern with us!!
Oh, Jenny, I absolutely love this! It's just perfect for reminding us, "In everything give thanks." I don't have a blog, sorry, but I will certainly be sharing your blog AGAIN with everyone I know! Also--I just started my "Merry Heart" garden piece. I made one small change..."sunshine" to "Sonshine." Hope you don't mind!
Dot
dminshall67@yahoo.com
Wonderful idea, I am going to have just put a link on my blog. Although my English. not the best, I think we understand each other. All the best for 2011, from Christine Dresden. My Blog http://mariposa-christine.blogspot.com
wow..lovely block. thank you so much for sharing ...I have posted a link from my blog...
Thank you so much
Aw Jenny, you're such a special lady!!!! Had put the button up as soon as I saw it and even though I'm supposed to be finishing stuff off, this is one i JUST GOTTA make!!!!
love ya sweet girl
XXX Wendy :O)
Great and beutiful idea, I'll put your button on my blog.
Love Ines
It's a great Idea, Jenny, thank you so much for the inspiration you give!
Hi Jenny, No blog sorry but will email a few friends to tell them. Great idea! Thanks once again for your generosity. Hoping good things come your way in 2011!
WOW! Once again your designs are just fabulous! Thank you so much for this design, just love it! No Blog, but have told everyone I know - am printing as we speak - can't wait to start on this.
Thanks again -
Barbara in TN
Oh, I am so excited to have newly found you!! I cannot wait to begin your BOM! I am new to stitchery and boy am I hooked; I'll tell you that!!
I am redesigning my blog a bit in a few days and then I will put your button. I am too late for the giveaway anyway :)
I'm off to see your etsy shop now!
Hi Jenny. The button is on my blog. What a great way to start the New Year.
Absolutely lovely Jenny, thank you.
Qué hermosa idea!!! Será un placer recibir cada mes algo tan bonito y con significado!!! Un abrazo Jenny, y que Dios bendiga a tu familia!!! Ya anuncié en mi blog este BOM!!!! Besos!!
Jenny, I love this! It is a great idea~ My first Inspiration came....thanks so much
Love you!
Added your button to my sidebar for such a gorgeous BOM and great idea of thanksgiving!
How lovely Idea Jenny!I love your thing so much. I'll put your button up on my blog! Györgyi
I have put your button on my blog. I hope to keep up with you this year. Happy New Year.
Thanks Jenny! I've added your button in my blog. 2011 is going to be fun!
Jenny, I have added your button to my sidebar!! What a great idea. A special idea by a special lady.
Hi Jenny
I have added your button and blogged about this lovely BOM.
I left a comment earlier but forgot to say I had done the above.
I started the stitcheries yesterday!
Thanks again for the lovely pattern!
Oh how wonderful! You know I love to focus on the positive, happy and good things in life. Too much poo poo around that can drag ya down!
This is great Jenny!
love ya girlfriend!
xx, shell
I posted about your blog on my blog.
http://billiebeesblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/give-thanks-bom-for-2011.html
It's adorable, Jenny! I've added your button to my sidebar and also just posted about it. I'm looking forward to starting this project!
Oh wow, this is just gorgeous Jenny! Thank you for sharing this with us! Got the button on my blog too...
lv,
Joy
It's in my sidebar!
A beautiful taught behind a lovely BOM. I have put the button on my blog. Greetz Anita
I've blogged about this gorgeous project too and hope some of my readers will be joining you and giving thanks.
http://shiny4444.blogspot.com/2011/01/to-do-list-item-one-ticked.html
Just getting my fabrics together while it's snowing outside - that's something to give thanks for, I can't go out so I have to stay in and sew, thank you snow :)
What happens to the first person to mention Anne of Green Gables? Ouch!
I've already downloaded part 1 and will link your logo on my blog today.
It's such a lovely idea!
Jenny, this is really neat. I know just the person who could use some spiritual uplifting, and I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out what to do for her. This will be great.
I am trying to download the pattern, but it doesn't seem to be working. I am not sure what's going wrong. Would it be possible to send it to me? I am sorry.
I also am trying to put your button on my blog, but I don't see the HTML to do so. Can you help me with that a little? Sorry to be such a pin when you are so generous to offer these things.
I just discovered your blog from Allie Oops. It is awesome. I think you are in Australia? I lived near Melbourne for 3 months when I did my student teaching. I loved it. :-) Thank you so much.
Stephanie
What an inspiring wall hanging this will be. I have added your button on my blog and posted an entry about it. Thank you for sharing!!
It is a cute project and thank you for the pattern. If I have had a blog I would have put your botton there. You always make so beautiful things.
Hi,
I'm from Italy!!!
I put your button on my blog,thank you for your pattern.
Happy stitching!
Claudia.
This is just too lovely. Thankyou so much for sharing. I've added your button to my blog
Oh, Jenny, I just had to tell you! I loved your fabric choices, but had no idea what they were. This usually doesn't concern me--I just use what I have, or what I like best--but yours were SO PERFECT that I was a little disheartened. Just today, though, my postmistress brought me some fat quarters that I'd ordered with a gift certificate. I ORDERED BLISS, BECAUSE THERE'S SO MUCH BUZZ ABOUT IT! I COULDN'T BELIEVE MY EYES--THAT'S WHAT YOU USED! I'm in a tiny town with no fabric shops anywhere, I had no idea! I'm so happy, I'm just praising God! Mine won't look anywhere near as good as yours, but the fabric will be lovely! Talk about GIVING THANKS!
Oh, and a couple of friends of mine from other states are doing this right along with us! Happy, happy, happy...
Dot
dminshall67@yahoo.com
I put your button up on my blog.
I'll follow up next month
Yasmin
Came here from Allie-oops' blog. OH.MY. That BOM project is ADORABLE!! Using those very fabrics it would go wonderfully in my new walk-in pantry above the desk. Of course, mind you, I don't know how to embroider! I hope to figure it out though.
Thank you for such a lovely pattern. I'm adding it to my sidebar :) Happy crafting, Jenny
Thank you for the pattern. I have your button on my sidebar, and it will be a reminder to give thanks for all the good things I have in my life.
ME PARECE FANTASTICO, HE ANADIDO EL BOTON EN LA BARRA LATERAL
ANNY
Jenny, Your work is lovely... and I have posted about this lovely giveaway!
Xs for sharing
Thank you for the lovely project. I am telling everyone I know about it.
Thank you for the beautiful BOM 2011. I have add it to my sidebar and I also will start your great project.
Warmest greetings from Germany, Nora :-))
LOVE this new BOM!!! I am off to write a post about it now for my Happy Monday post!!
SheilaC
Jenny, I am blogless. However, I saw the alternate email method of drawing attention to the reason behind this wall hanging. Here is what I wrote: Have you seen this lovely wall hanging? You must go to this blog and check it out. Beautiful sentiment and stitchery. It is a New Year. Let's give thanks for that which is good in our lives. Regards, your friend Marcia.
http://www.elefantz.com/2011/01/revealed-give-thanks-my-2011-bom.html
Oh thankyou so much Jenny! I just love this BOM. Am I allowed to start this, even though I am trying to finish all my UFO's on Sew Its Finished?? Well...yes, I think I can!! Why not?? So I will add your button to my blog as soon as I work out how to do it!! :0)
Hugs n Blessings from Sue xx
Like you, I also like FREE stuff and your patterns are beautiful. I just added your button to my TQS blog, so lots of TQS members will see your blog. Thanks!
Lovely BOM Jenny. I have placed your button on my blog.
Jenny,
I am new to following blogs and clicked into yours from IvorySpring site.
Wonderful blog and thanks for letting those who don't have a blog enter the draw. I quilt with 12 wonderful ladies and will email them about your site.
QuiltinGram
Hi Jenny,
I love this idea and am planning to get this done this year. I have only managed to add a link to the picture of the button, can you tell me how to add the button? I tried looking on blogger help but I'm very new to blogging and I can't seem to work it out. Please help.
Regards
Raylee
Hi Jenny,
I have done it, button link added to my blog, I think I remember how I did it. Chooky Blue had some info which helped a lot.
I do love this idea, looking forward to it
Raylee
Now that is what i call an incentive to update my blog at http://scarlette-gabby.blogspot.com/ thanks for the chance to win such fantastic patterns. scarlette
This is SEW DARLING!! I am adding your button to my blog!! XXOO, Damaris
Thank you so much Jenny for this beautiful project. I can't wait to get started on it. I don't have a blog but I will certainly get the word out to all my quilting friends and family. Hugs...
Hi Jenny... had fun quilting with Wendy B and two other girls today. She insists that I get back to my blog!! So I'll put your button there as encouragement!
Rainbow smiles... Gloria
Jenny es un hermoso trabajo.Anunciare este BOM en mi blog
http://bordadosesmeralda.blogspot.com
fernandezcelia@gmail.com
Gracias por invitarnos. Cariños, Celia
Love your new look... I have my Give Thanks all made up and hanging on my wall... can hardly wait for next months blocks... Thanks Jenny!
I have finally had time to put your button on my side bar. We had a very sick son away at university in another state. We were able to bring him home after he was stable enough to travel. I have much to "Give Thanks" for. It will be a sweet blessing to make your hanger. Thank YOU!
a lovely idea Jenny, and a way to remember what is important in life and to appreciate what we have... I wont have time to make it but it will prompt me to take the time to think each month, hugs , Helen
jenny precious your idea is a nice design, I put
button on my blog. thanks
jenny precious your idea is a nice design, I put
button on my blog. thanks
I LOVE THIS !!!! So pretty . I hope I can do something like this one day :-)
I added your button to my blog. Thanks for the BOM, we do indeed have so much to be thankful for.
I couldn't get the movie to play. I'll try again later.
Hola,Jenny te felicito por tu blog y el proyecto esta precioso, voy a empezar hacerlo y ponerlo en mi blog.
Saludos desde Puebla,México.
raquelvegatorres@hotmail.com
lasbolsasdemama,blogspot.com
Hola,Jenny te felicito por tu blog y el proyecto esta precioso, voy a empezar hacerlo y ponerlo en mi blog.
Saludos desde Puebla,México.
raquelvegatorres@hotmail.com
lasbolsasdemama,blogspot.com
You are a very kind person and I think it's a beautiful idea :)
Mu english is not good, but yours works are soo beautifull, that I¨ll put your button up in my blog. Thanks you and visit me when you want.
kiss and good week.
http://keprincondeartesanias.blogspot.com
Hi Jenny,
I am just trying to find the instructions for the wall hanging for your Block of the Month, the video in this post does not seem to be working, is there anywhere I can get the pattern and the instructions for the wall hanging part of this quilt, I am hoping to start this sometime soon.
Thanks for your help.
Lynn
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