tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post7777136718112130178..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Comfort and tea cosies...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-43894302585214545802019-08-16T19:53:21.497+10:002019-08-16T19:53:21.497+10:00I do hope that the quilts I give to friends and fa...I do hope that the quilts I give to friends and family are used, I have seen several baby quilts in use. I have a few at the end of my bed which I use as throws when it gets colder. My comforts are good books, cake and chocolate, and ringing a friend for a chat. xKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373043952789494619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-41860131748846555962019-08-10T01:56:08.850+10:002019-08-10T01:56:08.850+10:00Lovely post, dear heart! I love the comfort of qu...Lovely post, dear heart! I love the comfort of quilts everywhere, and hope to see them tattered and torn and well loved. Not much of a tea drinker anymore as it gives me heartburn, but I do love a good cuppa. Praying for Mr. E!!!!!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-63884663986584836632019-08-01T09:25:51.501+10:002019-08-01T09:25:51.501+10:00I do hope Mr. E. is up and around shortly, and fee...I do hope Mr. E. is up and around shortly, and feeling all the thing again. My mother's recipe for colds is one I've never had anyone else say her mother used ... warm, liquid Jello, usually lime or lemon. It truly soothes my throat and I'm still likely to use it when I have a sore throat. My quilts are almost all given away, though my older son has several from saving each one - and using them to death. The younger has been given several, but can't hold on to anything more than a month! The last one was stolen from him after two weeks, along with his car and tools. Most of them go to American Hero Quilts, but quite a number wind up with some other charity for children or cancer patients. I love to quilt, and I would shortly have them piled to the ceiling if I didn't share! I want my quilts used, too. I don't care if a baby spills grape juice on one or it goes through the grass and gets stained. I had the joy of making it, and the user should have the joy of using it. Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-51853382008527493422019-08-01T09:07:43.791+10:002019-08-01T09:07:43.791+10:00My comforts ... tea from the teapot which is teaco...My comforts ... tea from the teapot which is teacosied and then poured into fine china ... old or new, a view to the garden, hot water bottle at my back (cosied too!), a little stitching from my favourite designer and knowing that my husband is pottering about somewhere close by. I love my quiet time reading in the morning in my "electric chair" (an op shop chair with has a back massager tied to it). When traveling by car and staying in other places I like to take my very old crochet rug (now replaced by my sweetpea blanket) or one of my quilts ... just makes it more homely. My quilts are to be used. I once took a few to my granddaughter's birthday party at a park by the lake - one of the father's of the other children asked me "Isn't that too good to put down on the grass?". Perfect for the grass as they wash up so well. My grandchildren use one of their old cot blankets as a floor rug in their new home. Comforts? The cup of tea has to be top of the list!Margaretnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-70176927524864447272019-07-31T11:04:44.037+10:002019-07-31T11:04:44.037+10:00My English sister-in-law introduced me to tea, PG ...My English sister-in-law introduced me to tea, PG Tips, and I've been hooked ever since! Although I only use tea bags, making one at a time, I do find the tea cozies quite charming. As a quilter, I am only bothered when the quilts given as gifts are not used at all. One of my nieces was found to have been putting all her children's baby quilts safely away. She stated they were too pretty to use. I relayed to her that perhaps we will start making ugly quilts for her babies from now on! Quilts are to be used, carried, cuddled, loved, but not just put in a closet. I'm not bothered at all by a quilt that becomes worn, it is a sure sign that it was appreciated. - Diane from MinnesotaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-28480072939751396922019-07-31T08:30:20.363+10:002019-07-31T08:30:20.363+10:00I made a quilt for my favourite uncle for his 80th...I made a quilt for my favourite uncle for his 80th birthday. He was an old batchelor farmer. After his passing it came back to me. I had hoped he had used it and not just put it in a cupboard "for good". Well, it was filthy, the label was starting to come off and a bit of the binding was coming undone!!! I was a little shocked and thought it must have been used for a dog blanket. I put it in the bottom of our washing hamper and left it there for ages. Eventually, I brought it out. There were no pet hairs, so I finally realised that he had used it - lots! It was such a wonderful feeling. I can picture him coming in from a cold day working on the farm and warming himself under the quilt. So what to do with it? I figured it was already pretty well wrecked so nothing to lose. I soaked it in the laundry tub in very hot Napisan. Yuck, the water came out black. I repeated the process and then put it in the washing machine on a long hot cycle. Wow!! The cream fabrics returned to their original colour from nearly black. Some of the fabrics faded, but it survived and was revived! I repaired the stitching and it now lives on the back of our lounge. During the cooler months you will find me on the lounge watching TV with Uncle Chris' quilt over me and Joey our cat sitting on top. It is so very special to me.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-8627144469512036322019-07-31T05:52:33.583+10:002019-07-31T05:52:33.583+10:00Hi Jenny, what a lovely study. Comfort, I think bo...Hi Jenny, what a lovely study. Comfort, I think books, magazines, quilts and crocheted blankets and my little dog, so precious. Love your blog and will be sorry when this study ends. xxMandy Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17909834568522726579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60415526439779988512019-07-31T03:31:41.089+10:002019-07-31T03:31:41.089+10:00Oh Jenny, you must do a bit of research on Alan Be...Oh Jenny, you must do a bit of research on Alan Bennett - a British National Treasure! And you must watch The Lady in a Van - my most favourite actress, Maggie Smith in a superb AB film. xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-82835537790219170542019-07-31T03:20:26.553+10:002019-07-31T03:20:26.553+10:00I love the tea cozy! I also love the pumpkin style...I love the tea cozy! I also love the pumpkin style. Never have been able to fid a pattern of one like it. Thank you for the paten and tutorial.graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801648716163653446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-19435537383123023862019-07-31T03:10:47.022+10:002019-07-31T03:10:47.022+10:00What a wonderful cozy section of the book. I knit...What a wonderful cozy section of the book. I knit, make quilts, etc. and have some lovely tea cozies but what do I use....two of my now grown son's (he's just about to turn 50!) well used, but still useful, winter wool knit hats nestled inside of each other! They were something I just grabbed because they were handy. Nothing has ever kept my tea warmer than these well loved hats. They may not be appropriate for a tea party but certainly add warmth to both my tea and my heart. They also make me smile when someone looks questioningly at them on my counter on a hot summer day! Hope your sweetheart feels better soon.Corvus of the Faerie Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042667324129911212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-63531797451731213942019-07-31T02:29:30.684+10:002019-07-31T02:29:30.684+10:00Hi Jenny, Hoping Mr. E. will be better soon. The m...Hi Jenny, Hoping Mr. E. will be better soon. The man works so much. He needs a good rest!<br />I am not a tea drinker. Coffee is my thing. But I love that orange knitted cozy. In my town they have an Pumpkin Festival every year in October. That orange could double as a pumpkin. It is by far a beautiful thing!<br />I try to use things rather than 'save' to use. I saw my mother use her 'good' things for special occasions.Now she is gone, and all the saved stuff is surely being used. Besides, using things gives me pleasure. Making things and using them, just go together.Dotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555081712708645426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-44645578454568873532019-07-30T23:41:35.498+10:002019-07-30T23:41:35.498+10:00I want my quilts used! I would rather not see them...I want my quilts used! I would rather not see them in a garage under a car.....but I keep one on the backseat of my car. I think that pretty placemats and runners make a home lookloved and comfortable, just like fresh flowers brightening up a room. I love to make and use my ‘comforts’<br /><br />Material Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17393186113668840815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-13018085035401123752019-07-30T22:33:13.260+10:002019-07-30T22:33:13.260+10:00I agree that quilts are made to be loved and USED!...I agree that quilts are made to be loved and USED!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-10370887261566386452019-07-30T18:49:56.758+10:002019-07-30T18:49:56.758+10:00Tea is an essential in our house - loose leaf, in ...Tea is an essential in our house - loose leaf, in a pot, brewing under a handmade tea cosy! Tea cosies also make me think of my grandparents - on both sides of the family. Gran and Grandpa's tea cosy was in the shape of a house with details embroidered and appliqued on. Nanna and Papa's was knitted - black, green, blue, red and yellow scallops. My Mum has made me a few cosies - different sizes and colours for different pots in my teapot collection - but all fabric.<br />Comfort - a nice cup of tea; a shelf full of books; blankets to snuggle under ...Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319783522813289404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-25010553381778778552019-07-30T16:54:18.214+10:002019-07-30T16:54:18.214+10:00Hi Jenny. I do hope Mr E is soon feeling much bett...Hi Jenny. I do hope Mr E is soon feeling much better my friend. I adore that cable hottie cover in the photo - its beautiful! My go to comfort items are ..... candles definately. In the winter time I burn something (candle or a wax melt or incense) every single day in the house while its closed up. Not quite so often in the warmer months. Also even tho I try to keep the house warm with the fire going, I still have crochet blankets over the backs of all the chairs that can be pulled over one self. And also - even though I have a very male dominated household (with sons & grandsons) I use my good china every single day. Every day should be a special occasion I feel - my sons are used to me giving them a cuppa in a china mug. I also use my nice linen tablecloths, even though I have four legged creatures walk over them (!!!) I feel there's no point in saving them for "one day" - I may as well get some joy from them today! Oh & good books & magazines too ................... & nice soap in the bathroom ................. I think I had better stop now !!! xxxJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-2436257402835982372019-07-30T16:06:14.646+10:002019-07-30T16:06:14.646+10:00My go to comforts:
The crochet throw a dear frien...My go to comforts:<br /><br />The crochet throw a dear friend made me<br /><br />A good book<br /><br />My little dog Lottie snuggled beside me<br /><br />I really hope all the quilts I've made and gifted are used but sadly some have been put away as they are too 'special' to be used - the recipients words not mine. Now I make fleece backed quilts for young children as they aren't seen as 'special' in the same way. As for being used in the garden - why not. Mine are all easily washable. Delight in Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635834001869755040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59981483006923100342019-07-30T15:19:49.193+10:002019-07-30T15:19:49.193+10:00Hi Jenny,
It's World Embroidery Day!
http://ww...Hi Jenny,<br />It's World Embroidery Day!<br />http://www.broderiakademin.nu/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/embroidery_manifesto_-english.pdf<br />Thank you for all your inspiration and patterns and tutorials! You have made embroidery fun and enjoyable!<br /><br />The Gentle Art of Domesticity is a big book ! :)<br />Comfort at home....there a lot of things I enjoy! my own creative taste of things around me, comfy chairs, lots of green and light. a view out to the garden, a feeling of open space, table cloths, photo's with depth on the wall. colour!<br />Ginger tea! good chocolate! Mexican food! old English cups and saucers ! what a miss mash of tastes!<br />hugs,<br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367841239911239597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-17748970786007010342019-07-30T14:27:16.780+10:002019-07-30T14:27:16.780+10:00So true. Need to start the use of my tea cosy agai...So true. Need to start the use of my tea cosy again. Always seem in too much of a rush. I use my quilts daily. Thanks for sharing this with me!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897205374744658831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-5379608504202709242019-07-30T12:38:41.760+10:002019-07-30T12:38:41.760+10:00My quilts are always used up — I hope!! My nephews...My quilts are always used up — I hope!! My nephews and sister have worn out seven. My Father stayed wrapped in one I made him until he died.... it is well worn with faded bits, but I still feel him there. My son has used his and left one with a roommate who has used it to pieces.... this is what a quilt is for — to wrap those we love completely in our love through our quilts! Comfort tonight are these three things: crickets chirping, toads at the creek singing their throaty song, and the sound of pages turning as Mister sits and reads.... and a fourth... the impatient nudge of a puss ready for night night treats and a bed snuggle... mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.com