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I’m Thankful for Today

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I love having a specific day to say thanks.  It helps me remember to think about what I have. 

 

And that makes me happy. 

 

Right now, I am together with family.  And it’s comfortable.  I love chatting and laughing and reminiscing and, of course, eating good food.  And yeah, I don’t even mind the teasing and the old embarrassing stories that are shared.  And believe me, there are plenty to be told amongst all 7 of us siblings. 

 

I wasn’t going to hop on the computer at all today.  But I just had to for one second.  And say thanks.

 

Blogging has been such a great outlet for me.  And such a nice way to release some of these pent up ideas…….and share them.  Sometimes they’re crazy ideas and sometimes they seriously fail.  But you have all been so kind.  And so encouraging.  And many of you have even become friends of mine.  I know I say this a lot……but I seriously wish I could lasso you all in, cram you inside my family room, and craft/sew with you in person.  And talk and laugh and, well, of course eat treats!  ;)  (It may drive my husband crazy to have that much estrogen all in our house at the same time…..haha.)  But the closest way I can think of to have you all come over and work on a project together…….is to give away some of my patterns from my little pattern shop.  And then this Saturday at 3:17 p.m., we can all work on the same thing over Skype.  Haha……just kidding.  But we can pretend.

 

Anyway, the first 30 people (Sorry….the first 30 were already chosen)to leave a comment on this post (with their email address), can choose whatever pattern they want from my pattern shop here. 

And then I will send you the PDF file right to your email inbox.

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If I had a shop full of pre-made items……I’d send some of those too.  But I don’t.  Darn.

 

But I just wanted to somehow say an extra great big thank you. 

 

And I hope those of you who celebrate, had a wonderful Thanksgiving today.

 

!!!!!!Giveaway Closed!!!!!

30 winners were notified

 

 

 

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Comments

  4. How generous! I love your thoughtfulness & talent. Today I am thankful for family as well. And health!

  7. What a great way to say thank you! I am thankful for you and all the other bloggers who so kindly offer up their ideas and knowledge to inspire the rest of us to create wonderful things for our babies!

  14. thank you soooo much :) i have a bunch of little friends’ babies on the way. your thankfulness will go a long way to making other people happy :)

  16. I enjoy your blog very much! Hope your thanksgiving was wonderful! Your patterns are so cute. Especially love the Abigail booties :)

    Walkwithmebyfaith at gmail.

  19. Happy Thanksgiving, indeed! I’m so thankful for my little family of three. Even if the youngest of us refuses to nap. :)

    The Darla Purse is amazing looking! How have I not noticed it before?!

    • Looks like you wanted the email actually put IN the comment, and not just left with it in the form. Ah well. Thanks for the chance anyway!

      • Oh no Leigh, you did it perfectly! :) I can see the emails that aren’t showing for everyone else to see. It just took me a few days to respond. But go and check your email……I just sent your pattern!

        Enjoy!

        Ashley

    • wasn’t sure if you needed me to write out my e-mail: e mollenhauer (at) g mail (dot) com

      I just found out I’m expecting a BOY (we have 3 girls currently) so I want the little guy tie pattern!

  23. Oh, you sweet thing! I am so excited! I love the little Abigail booties because I’m expecting my first granddaughter after a lifetime of only boys! Thank you so much! Hugs!!!

    sweetsandals@gmail dot com

      • EEEEK! I’m really excited about this! Thank you SO, SO much! These will soon be little pink princess slippers with pink Swarovski rhinestones on them, in a newborn size! I can’t wait!

  25. Hi, Happy Thanksgiving! I think you’re a genius. I love everything that you do. You’ve inspired me to start crafting/sewing again, so Thank You!

  35. Thank you for the giveaway love reading your blog! Happy Thanksgiving! Wonderful day to live in Colorado!

  37. Thank you for putting this give away on! I love all of your patterns, but I really like the Darla purse

    Have a good day!

  38. Your patterns are all gorgeous! Thanks for sharing so many tutorials with all of us – my novice sewing skills have really benefited from your posts!

  43. Thanks so much for the giveaway. I love the inspiration to create for my kids from your blog. Iappreciate the creativeness you share. Thanks!

  51. Darn! You only posted this 6 minutes ago, but there’s already 45 comments! Guess everyone wants your patterns! :D It’s too bad, because I’ve had your Bradley booties on my PInterest forever and would LOVE to make them for my baby boy who’s due in 3 weeks! Maybe for Christmas… :D

  52. Dunno if I made the cut but I’d love the little guy tie… super cute! I’ve been eyeing it for some time. :0)

  53. Wow! I feel so lucky! i already have the skirt and dress so i’m gonna go for the darla purse although this was a tough decision as i really wanted the little guy tie too! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your wonderful family! Thank you!
    kingsugarplums@gmail.com

  56. I know its way past 30, but I just love your blog! You are so generous for sharing so much with us. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Ashley!

    – jen

  58. Wow, when I opened this page up, it said 27 comments… and I wrote a comment (a whole one minute) and now it says 56 comments!!! 0_0 ummm, no clue how that happened but wowzas! Oh well… maybe next time then.

  64. Well, it looks like I might have missed the first 30, but I wanted to wish you Happy Thanksgiving, anyway! And thanks for all of the great stuff you post…now that I have my first grandson I have a new little person to make things for :-)

  66. Thanks for your blog – I enjoy it so much, especially with a new little granddaughter on the way!

  68. I love the Little Guy Tie. It would look really sweet on my grandson. Love your blog.
    mcclusks at bellsouth dot net

  71. Darnit, not in the first 30, but I will say I live the baby boogie pattern I bought last year; good work!

  73. I am thankful for my wonderful family. They are my world. I hpe everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving!

  76. Thanks for your blog I’ve now started sewing stuff for my wee one. Truly inspirational. Thanks and thanks!!!

  77. i’ve missed out as well – but happy thanksgiving!!!! and what a wonderful idea the giveaway was :)

  79. Well, I missed it (and that makes me sad because you have some adorable stuff!) but thanks so much! I am thankful for you and your blog. It is by far my favorite craft/inspiration blog! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!!

  80. Im too late but I would have chosen the darla bag.
    Sitting in Scotland in the middle of the night with my beautiful 2 week old baby girl wondering how I will ever find the time to craft again. I know I will. You are an inspiration, thankyou. X

    • I’ve been there! You will find time :) Once naps become regular and the bedtime set, you’ll be back at it! :)

  84. Looks like I didn’t make it in time, but wanted to let you know that you’re awesome. Love reading your blog and am always inspired by your projects. Thanks!

  85. I didn’t make it in time either.. but still want to thank you for all the cute projects you share with us and the time you put forth to do it !!!
    Happy Thanksgiviing !!! :)

  86. Even in New Zealand your patterns are being used. I have made the baby blanket and will be doing the hat soon
    Cheers from DOWN UNDER!!!!!!!!!!

  87. too late for me, is 101 a lucky number? Anyway I found my FREE pattern yesterday when my sister asked me to sew a art smock for her daughter. Thanks Ashley.

  92. Well, I’m late as well, but I really do love your blog. You have inspired me to be more creative, so thank you for that!

  94. Gosh there weren’t many comments when I started, but I love your blog and your patterns! thank you right back at you!!
    Lisa New Zealand

    • if you decide to do a random free pattern for #94, the maddy pattern looks sweet, thanks anyway :)

  95. Canada celebrated Thanksgiving earlier, but I’d like to thank you for your wonderful blog. You have helped me out many times.

  96. I LOVE your blog! If only I had more time to do more of the crafty things I see here.
    Allison_j22 (at) yahoo.com