tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post1418687429782441808..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Homemakers Heart and a new free pattern...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-3614697767717696502020-04-07T14:00:41.131+10:002020-04-07T14:00:41.131+10:00So happy to have you join the party at Tuesday Tur...So happy to have you join the party at Tuesday Turn About, Jenny. Love this pattern, and all the tidbits you share about your life and relationship with the Lord. I delighted to let you know I will be featuring you tomorrow at TTA! Hope to see you there! Pinned!Julie @ My Wee Abodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825793187675031101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-74201381641663118712020-03-31T02:31:23.959+10:002020-03-31T02:31:23.959+10:00I am so glad you are feeling better! I think I wi...I am so glad you are feeling better! I think I will make a few of those pins for my kids, but will make them refrigerator magnets instead.<br /> <br />I have been thinking of giving my bedroom a good clean. I bought a cute little county cupboard last summer when I was out thrifting that I plan to paint. I am going to put it in my bedroom, in my sewing corner. I no longer have a sewing room, but a sewing corner. The side affects of downsizing. I found the sweetest sewing related print to put above the cabinet. <br /><br />My husband has been working on our new pantry for the last few months. Lots of wonderful shelves!! He finished painting a few days ago so I have been busy getting things out and organizing. So wonderful to see what I actually have. I love how home canned jars of fruits and vegetables look all lined up on the shelves. <br /><br />I store most of my patterns and recipes in binders. This year I made a binder just for my Jenny patterns and it is full!!!<br /><br />I signed up to get your posts in my email, but they don't seem to be going through. I did receive a confirmation. Any suggestions?<br /><br />Thanks for the free pattern and God bless!<br />Frankie AnnSimply Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949788201577730682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-13119031054647858962020-03-30T04:33:23.155+10:002020-03-30T04:33:23.155+10:00grazie Jennygrazie Jennyprofumo di lavandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209132047129078755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-47904762565921966952020-03-28T03:58:51.073+10:002020-03-28T03:58:51.073+10:00Thank you for the beautiful little pin!Thank you for the beautiful little pin!BJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768195225686101135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59304202476153649602020-03-27T12:16:32.406+10:002020-03-27T12:16:32.406+10:00Things are going well here. My longarm arrived mo...Things are going well here. My longarm arrived more than a week before I expected it, Paul got it together overnight so I could start practicing yesterday, and things are starting to come back to me. I'm doing a lot of cleaning because the living room is becoming the quilt studio, and the quilt room is becoming the living room! What a lot of moving and re-doing! So I won't be cleaning my bedroom this week, but it's been on the list for a little while, so it will wind up being done. I loved reading about your trip to the beach and your blueberry crumble. I'm not big on cooking, but I do like baking, and I've been cooking more than I ever imagined I would, anyway. Blessings on you, Jenny, I've never thought you cold or distant at any time. I know how a mother's heart can ache and yet keep beating as we move forward, because what else is there to do? Love you, love your encouraging posts, and love what you are doing to keep the girls as healthy as you can.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-47045303756592764582020-03-26T20:50:40.233+10:002020-03-26T20:50:40.233+10:00Dear Jenny, I hope you and your family are fine. G...Dear Jenny, I hope you and your family are fine. God Bless you. Best wises.Águedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714678030947878082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-24056704645873085812020-03-26T16:53:25.457+10:002020-03-26T16:53:25.457+10:00Estoy feliz, de poder leerte, encontré la opción e...Estoy feliz, de poder leerte, encontré la opción en español y puedo dejar tu enlace fijo en m o pantalla de inicio.<br />Yesyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07460135863257960584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-78042841169363850992020-03-26T09:08:08.429+10:002020-03-26T09:08:08.429+10:00Thank you for the lovely blog post, Jenny. Love t...Thank you for the lovely blog post, Jenny. Love the little brooch pattern. This is something I will have to stitch. Have not been doing any sewing for a few weeks now (apart from the face masks!). Glad to hear that you are feeling better and also enjoying your new health regime. Virtual hugs. xxxMargaret Vernonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-797674693119181512020-03-26T08:48:31.557+10:002020-03-26T08:48:31.557+10:00Thank you Jenny, your calming words are much appre...Thank you Jenny, your calming words are much appreciated. I hope that you and your family stay safe and well. AlisonAlison Ryanhttp://stitchesoftime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-48471360407555828992020-03-26T07:51:34.611+10:002020-03-26T07:51:34.611+10:00Thank you so much for the pattern! Glad that you a...Thank you so much for the pattern! Glad that you are feeling better. I need to start doing some quilting and stitching as I just found out we are going on lockdown. I keep praying that all this craziness ends soon. Take care of yourself.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435190773151476940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-51599825746389272532020-03-26T07:47:31.791+10:002020-03-26T07:47:31.791+10:00Isn't it amazing how God puts scriptures in ou...Isn't it amazing how God puts scriptures in our way, as answers to our concerns, exactly when we need them! Thank you for sharing your experience with that, and the beautiful stitchery. I know I won't have time for that, as my sewing time will be sewing masks. We've received a call for about 4-5,000 from someone's sister who is a nurse in Oregon. But your thoughts on trusting in the Lord are sooo needed today!!! And as a side note, put the garlic in oil inside your refrigerator or the garlic will mold over time, and that wouldn't be an asset to your health! :-) I can't remember if I wrote and told you that when my daughter went vegetarian, her menstrual cramps went away, so I'm not surprised that your migraines have abated! You are blessed that your hubbie will go along with going vegetarian: mine would think I'd asked him to starve to death! :-D Bless you, and stay well. Hugs, H Helen Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262129294254896564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-11234548948958444072020-03-26T07:37:23.081+10:002020-03-26T07:37:23.081+10:00Hi Jenny, thank you for your wonderful post and so...Hi Jenny, thank you for your wonderful post and so timely, we are in lockdown to some degree here in the uk, it is a strange and worrying time, and I like you have felt that fear and prayed for comfort. All my children work in the NHS, and our youngest son has had to cancel his wedding for the 16th May, it is exceptional times. It is lovely to find your post in my e mail and find words of comfort and cheer. Suethe warmfireplacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-31252424393111181992020-03-26T02:44:58.506+10:002020-03-26T02:44:58.506+10:00Thank you Jenny - such a long but thoughtful post....Thank you Jenny - such a long but thoughtful post. And thank you so much for the sweet stitchery - I have a few people in mind for this! I have long been a fan of dishwashers - no cloths or teatowels to harbour germs and the dishes get such a lovely hot wash and come out sparkling. Mine goes on every night to take advantage of our cheaper electricity. So glad the vegan life is helping you - hugs and prayers for you and all your family. xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-85884009260280600842020-03-26T01:01:35.478+10:002020-03-26T01:01:35.478+10:00Thank you again for all you do to encourage and in...Thank you again for all you do to encourage and inspire others.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664975962756698152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-25494242321475325642020-03-25T21:35:53.082+10:002020-03-25T21:35:53.082+10:00Hi Sarah, I live in the far north tropics of Austr...Hi Sarah, I live in the far north tropics of Australia. Bless you heaps. Jenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-84535318041659141012020-03-25T19:36:04.428+10:002020-03-25T19:36:04.428+10:00I have just discovered your blog and I am in love....I have just discovered your blog and I am in love. I noticed your blueberry packet - are you in Australia or NZ? I am in NZ here, and I bought the exact same packet this week from Countdown. <br /><br />Anyway, I so appreciate your words and writing style, as well as the beautiful pdf patterns. Thank you xSarah @ In Pleasant Placeshttp://www.inpleasantplacesblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-52228237641060065082020-03-25T12:13:22.618+10:002020-03-25T12:13:22.618+10:00I have been hanging out for an email from you dear...I have been hanging out for an email from you dear Jenny. <br />I thought my faith was strong but the fear for my teacher husband and those around us in our "baby boomer" community has at times felt overwhelming. <br />2 neighbours on our tiny island have been taken to hospital with Corona Virus. <br />Your love and support is strong, real and practical both physically and spiritually most importantly.<br />I am going to make a cuppa and start sewing several of these love gifts you have bestowed on us today.<br />Bless you and yours abundantly.Carrie Andohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214468394221169822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-80743428343363928162020-03-25T09:47:14.415+10:002020-03-25T09:47:14.415+10:00Thank you, Annabel, I have put the garlic into the...Thank you, Annabel, I have put the garlic into the fridge now. Once I read what your wrote there was an aha moment, followed by 'of course'...I really appreciate your advice! xxJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-45863719618799481082020-03-25T08:07:27.647+10:002020-03-25T08:07:27.647+10:00Thank you for the lovely design. I am so happy to ...Thank you for the lovely design. I am so happy to read your Migraines have lessened, they are awful things. Keep well xCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966402113591991510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-69385781622143357102020-03-25T07:59:37.043+10:002020-03-25T07:59:37.043+10:00Sweet girl, I translated your comment...so much yo...Sweet girl, I translated your comment...so much you are facing, so much more than we here at the moment. Yes, the world was unprepared. (((((((hugs)))))))<br />The group of gentle ladies was deleted early this month. I had to step back from FB and needed to close the group. If the Lord leads me I'll begin another one, but he is not doing that right now. <br />Keep reading your Bible, draw close to Jesus...be safe. I am praying for you. xxxJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-27784840032528530192020-03-25T03:45:03.773+10:002020-03-25T03:45:03.773+10:00Hi Jenny, I always look forward to your newsletter...Hi Jenny, I always look forward to your newsletter. The broach is cute. I think I may make some of those. <br />I am happy to hear your health is improving. It is really great news that those migraines have decreased so much! That surely would make your days better, and easier for you. <br />Unusual times we are living in. Hopefully this virus will die out soon. It has surely changed lives for so many people around the world. Heartbreaking news of so many deaths. We are praying God stays this plague very soon. When the enemy comes in like a flood, the LORD will raise up a standard against him. So we know God is at work on this situation.<br />Be well, Jenny. This is the day which the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Dotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555081712708645426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-85602023161196317162020-03-25T02:41:15.768+10:002020-03-25T02:41:15.768+10:00This is just what I need-I am going to start on it...This is just what I need-I am going to start on it right now! Thank you Jenny. Try to enjoy your homemaking and crafting as much as possible during these crazy days. I am also focusing on keeping my house extra clean to make my family feel safer. We are in Seattle and have been in quarantine for about a month-the virus has hit us all at my home at the beginning of the spread here. We are all coming to the end of it and my energy is returning. Stay safe.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525375556592480851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-2410298863802749342020-03-25T01:47:26.105+10:002020-03-25T01:47:26.105+10:00ciao Jenny, abito in Italia, e da me, è arrivata l...ciao Jenny, abito in Italia, e da me, è arrivata la pandemia di corona-virus. Dopo la Cina, è toccata a noi, neppure lontanamente pensavamo potesse succedere a noi. La Cina è distante, sono tanti, rimarrà confinata lì l'epidemia...ed invece no, in un battito di ali l'abbiamo trovata nel nostro paese, totalmente impreparati ad affrontarla. Anche perché tutti ci dicevano che non dovevamo preoccuparci, perché non era nulla, ed avevamo i migliori ospedali. E' solo una semplice influenza! ed invece sono tante le persone morte, che non possiamo più neppure seppellire, perchè i nostri cimiteri sono troppo piccoli per accogliere così tante salme....le bare vengono portate via di notte dai mezzi dell'esercito,affinchè possano portarle dove ci sono le possibilità per fare la cremazione.<br />Le persone muoiono in ospedale, da sole, senza nessun conforto religioso, senza la mano di un parente che ti sostiene nel tuo ultimo attimo, perché è proibito, perché il contagio si diffonderebbe ancora di più.<br />Siamo isolati in casa e possiamo uscire solo per motivi di salute, andare in farmacia e fare la spesa e solo nel nostro comune. Ci è vietato anche andare dal dottore, dobbiamo telefonargli se abbiamo bisogno di farmaci o un consiglio perchè ci sentiamo male.<br />tutto è diventato così irreale, successo da un giorno all'altro che non abbiamo avuto neppure il tempo di prepararci. Niente mascherine, perchè non se ne trovano più nelle farmacie, il nostro governo le ha ordinate ai Paesi che le producono, ma sono state bloccate le spedizioni... ed io sono qui a farmele da sola, perché anche se servono a poco, forse potrebbero proteggermi un pò, ma manca l'elastico per finirle, mancano i tessuti filtranti da mettere all'interno, mancano tante cose, perché non eravamo preparati e non ne avevamo in casa. E nei pochi negozi ancora aperti queste cose non si trovano. Vendono solo provviste alimentari e sono aperte le farmacie. Tutto qui. Soli ed isolati. <br />Sai, Jenny, cosa riesce a farmi svegliare ogni giorno? la presenza di Dio vicino a me, una presenza che ho sempre avuto accanto, ma che non sempre ho saputo riconoscere. Sono cattolica e la mattina mi alzo preso per ascoltare la Santa Messa del Papa al computer. E si! perché hanno proibito anche di andare in chiesa, non è possibile neppure pregare in chiesa, ma solo in casa nostra.<br />Ho ripreso in mano la Bibbia, che era da tanto in un cassetto, ed ho iniziato a leggerla di nuovo. Noi ci siamo abituate a pregare diversamente, la lettura della Bibbia la facciamo la domenica a Messa. Invece ora mi sono resa conto che è più importante del pane quotidiano leggerla. <br />non so perché questo stia succedendo, ma spero che Nostro Signore ascolti le nostre preghiere e suppliche, e ci salvi. <br />Che Dio salvi tutto il mondo <br />un caro abbraccio Jenny, ti leggevo spesso nel tuo gruppo delle gentili Signore, ma non so cosa sia successo, perché non mi permette più di accedervi.profumo di lavandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209132047129078755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-57235158653567526292020-03-25T01:25:15.222+10:002020-03-25T01:25:15.222+10:00"Choosing Christ over others, choosing Him ov..."Choosing Christ over others, choosing Him over the world, believing His word over man's. . . therein lies my confidence, hope, assurance, strength and direction." That quote is now hanging over my desk. I plan to share it with my sisters in Christ. Thank you for that! What a blessed reminder!!<br />And BTW...my husband and I went vegan (whole food plant based) one year ago. He has lost 50 pounds, feels wonderful, I have lost 20 pounds and feel amazing. I no longer have gastric issues all the time. We are so happy to have found this new way of living. I'm so glad that you have had so much positive happen with your migraines, too! Blessings to you!Lorraine Barnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07592739730442748917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-64511267306527514072020-03-25T01:20:34.187+10:002020-03-25T01:20:34.187+10:00The past week, I have been on the one bagel a day ...The past week, I have been on the one bagel a day with lots of water diet. Hard to prepare anything and eat anything when you just aren't hungry. The world, my world, has certainly changed, but I've been basically self-isolating for months, so I'm hoping not to get sick. Thank you for the words of our Lord you recommend today...I needed to hear them again!Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.com