Welcome to my "First Blog Giveaway." A Summer one!
Theme: "We cannot control the wind, but we can adjust our sails".
Okay sometime ago, I wrote about "Random Act of Intention" and although I've had good intentions to have done a giveaway much earlier than now, I too had to adjust my sails.
I started the same saying for myself, with a slight twist; and of course life gave me a slight turn on it, and never finished it, but do plan to go back to it.
I, however, got this one done to give away.
I hope you all like it, or perhaps you can win it for someone that could use it. It can have so many meanings.
In the photo below are the items I have included in this "Summer" giveaway:
The crosstitch, finished as a flat fold
The crosstitch (back)
This little wooden sailboat. (sorry 'bout the fuzzy photo)
A small gift bag made by me.
Three fat quarters.
and a semi-handmade card.
This giveaway will close on July 15, 2010 and I make the announcement of the winner on July 16, 2010, via your email and my blog.
Everyone and anyone is welcomed to this drawing. You may invite your friends if you would like. I will ship overseas if need be. You may follow if you would like. You may not follow if you would not like. All thread and fabric lovers are all invited. It is my hope to do more giveaways.
My only stipulation is that you would make a comment, perhaps about the saying, to this post and leave your email to contact you.
I hope you all "enJoi".
Always.
Jackie
43 comments:
Why, you must really be a sweet person.I am not just saying that because you are having a lovely giveaway but because you said follow if you want and just all the things you said. You seem very kind.
It makes me feel good to visit your blog. I am gonna follow you .
How sweet is that>>??? I absolutely LOVE all that you have put in this wonderful giveaway!!! Congratulations on your blogaversary and all the wonderful friendships and memories you have made!! I know I cherish each and everyone of my followers and those who take the time to comment...
I definitely always "enjoi" reading your posts and progresses.. And, your work is stunning~~~
Of course I follow you and would be proud to have your work visit my summery colletions of stitcheries here in NC~~~ I absolutley love the theme you have gone with.
Take care and again, congrats~~ Faye
Hi Jackie, right here at my bd time too. Given what's been going on in my life here the saying is very real to me. We can't control the wind which I see as our circumstances with the cancer & chemo. But we can adjust the way we accept what's happening and look for God and His glory in the midst of it.
A most beautiful set of stuff you're giving away, you are too generous, dear stitching friend.
babs in alabama
bamastitcher47@yahoo.com
What a great idea! I know this saying from a long time ago, but like many important things in life, I had forgotten about it. You have put it together so nicely! The Lord is a great providor of wind in our sails, too bad I forget that too often as well! Happy blogging!
Heather
I just love this saying! My DD just graduated college and is looking for a job in these hard times I would give this to her to put on her desk. It fits her situation to a T right now....
thanks for a great giveaway and posting it on Kathy's yahoo group
glad I found your blog!
Kathie
First of all, congratulations. I love your watch words and your prayer, at my 65 your saying have been in my life many times. I do not have blog, and I will come back when I have time, just to read your comments. I love someone who have the Lord in her heart! Hugs from Venezuela
Love your blog!
I think all the give-away items are great. Your sayings are warm and kind.
Sandy L Ohio
What a wonderful giveaway. You have put in a lot of time making the cross stitch saying and the tote bag. I love the saying on the cross stich piece. Sail boats and light houses are some of my favorite motifs. Would love to win your giveaway. Thanks for being so generous and sweet.
I have never heard that saying, but I love it! I will be sharing it with a few of my friends this week as it goes right along with the book study that we are in the middle of. It fits in quite nicely with the serenity prayer that you have at the top of your blog. That is a little prayer that I say to myself when I feel that things are out of control.
Thank you so much for your generousity!
Jackie,
What a wonderful give away. I would especially love to win the cross stitch. I love the saying, and it is so true! If I don't win, could you send me the pattern info, so that I might make one myself? Your entire give away is wonderful -- so coordinated.
Blessines,
nana.quilts@gmail.com
I love that saying, it's so true, there is only "so much" that anyone can control but that is easy to forget. You are so sweet and kind to have this give away and the person that wins this is going to be SO happy!
Hugs
Julie
Hi.... thanx so much for your contest.... please add my name to your drawing.... I enjoyed looking thru your bolg....
take care, Claire
What a great give away. I love the saying, never heard it before.
This is gorgeous! I love the saying and will have to keep that in mind when the wind is blowing the *wrong* way. Such a sweet giveaway. I'm going back to read more of your blog and to follow. Happy Weekend!
What a thoughtful & generous giveaway. I love the saying! It holds so true for so many right now!
Congrats on your first giveaway. I must say it is a great one!
hewella1 at gmail dot com
Great give away I LOVE the nautical theme all you need now is a mermaid!
Bogfairy@yahoo.com
Wow - what a great blog! I loved the pictures of your family and projects - just lovely! And this giveaway is so generous... I love that saying - so very true in these very complicated times.
Julie
Hello...
your work is beautiful, love the cross stitch especially the words of wisdom. It would be a perfect gift for my friend if I won but would have a difficult time parting with it. Would it be possible to purchase the pattern would love to make it....
You are an inspiraton to our fellow stitichers.
God bless ps I am taggingf along!
Jackie, it's a fantastic giveaway! Lovely stitched piece and goodies! Pick me, Pick Me! LOL
Please add my name to your giveaway. That little stitched piece would be perfect for my daughter. She has a tendency to get overwhelmed by the world around her at times. I would love to stitch it for her. Can you tell me where it's from? Thanks!
Jackie, it's a lovely giveaway, and I'd be happy to win it. But I'm happier to have read the phrase--it applies to so much that is going on in my life right now--so in some ways I feel as if I've already won!
Thank you. I'm printing out the saying to carry with me as I go through these somewhat trying times.
What a beautiful collection/giveaway!
I love the saying..as a "control freak" I have to remind myself sometimes that what I really need to control is how I react to things...not the things themselves.
What a lovely give-a-way you are hosting. I was pointed to your blog by "A Cozy Little Place for Stitching" and I am glad that I came. Please enter my name for the drawing and I am going to sign up to follow!
Take care!
Love reading your blog and the wonderful items you are giving away for your anniversary! Congrats and keep up the good work! It is so inspiring to meet such great stitchers online. Please enter me in your drawing even tho I do not have a blog at this time. I do appreciate your wonderful stitching. pjstitcher at mchsi dot com
I'm so glad to have found your blog and the saying is so inspirational - something I need right now!
Thanks for a wonderful giveaway :)
kimberlybreid at hotmail.com
Jackie, what a beautiful, summery giveaway. Please include me.
I love the saying about adjusting our sails. Everyday to some degree this must be done. The Lord leads us in mysterious ways as does the wind. Thank you for sharing.
omashee at msn dot com
I just finished reading "Blue Water" and your giveaway sure reminds me of the book. What a great giveaway! Nice that you are opening it to everyone.
There are things in life we can't control, but we can adjust our thoughts and actions to deal with them. That's what came to mind when I read the quote about the wind. diana.h@comcast.net
I enjoyed looking at your work
I too am learning that I need to adjust my sails and let God direct the wind without worrying where he is taking me.
Please include me in this drawing.
Thank you for this opportunity to win these great prizes!
What a great giveaway! Both flatfold and the bag looks so neat and perfectly finished.
Fantastico!! Girl, you have out done yourself!!! I LOVE what you have done and the winner will too. This offering matches your heart...huge! Congratulations & hugs!
I adore the beach theme running throughout your blog, just makes me miss the ocean so much more! Beautiful items.
thepricklypinecone(at)hotmail.com
Please enter me in your draw.
To me this means that even though we run into a wall or some kind of blockade we just have to look at it from a different perspective and try again!
What a lovely give away ... all so beautiful and nicely themed. I am sure that you had a great time making all of the beautiful items! I am a newbie to blogging! I enjoy reading your posts!
Carla
www.ohsewaddicted.com
You have a beautiful blog, but I think that's because you have a beautiful attitude. Please include me in your drawing; you certainly did put together a great group of summer gifts!
Mary Jane
calamityjr@sbcglobal.net
What a great giveaway - I absolutely love the nautical theme! The saying is also great! Please enter me in the lucky draw.
Jackie
I just saw your note on the Small Quilt group and came right over(-:
I love that saying ~ and your giveaway is so generous!
God Bless You
Teresa
Thank you Jackie, I found you on the Small Quilt group at just the right time. I had never heard of this saying before but I am touched by it and must remind myself of it daily. You are a blessing and I am so glad that I have found you. Your give away is so very thoughtful and lovely. Could I buy a copy of your 'recipe' for life to make? Thank you so much for your inspiration. Many blessings to you and yours.
After entering your contest last night, I went to bed thinking about the saying that you stitched, which led me to the song lyrics "Sometimes He calms the storm; some times He calms His child." I think we need to remember both of these thoughts more often, so thanks for jogging my memory!
Count me in if it's not too late
Good Luck to All
Oh WOW, this is wonderful! If i'm too late to enter that's ok but it's gorgeous! Love it!
This giveaway is now closed. I thank everyone that entered.
Jackie.
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