tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post4466476868773031525..comments2024-01-30T11:12:59.366-08:00Comments on beyond the reef: dearSTELLA, meet Jaybird Quiltsnatalie. beyond the reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17930941955128436897noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-20552117198725376002012-08-13T21:08:10.323-07:002012-08-13T21:08:10.323-07:00Thanks, everyone for the inspiring comments. The ...Thanks, everyone for the inspiring comments. The random number generator selected number 29 - Jacqueline, please email me your addy and I will send you the wonderful dearStella fabrics! Tomorrow, Martingale and Company book will be our next giveaway!<br />This giveaway is now completed.natalie. beyond the reefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930941955128436897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-28924793005630741062012-08-13T10:37:03.848-07:002012-08-13T10:37:03.848-07:00When my bell choir plays at local nursing homes, I...When my bell choir plays at local nursing homes, I feel my gift is returns many times in the smiles of the residents and the joy that gives me.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842933448274247062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-11811688478014206382012-08-12T17:35:57.195-07:002012-08-12T17:35:57.195-07:00We found out that there is a crew of thieves that ...We found out that there is a crew of thieves that frequent the gas station we use. Yesterday I saw them again. They were not stealing, but walking around the fueling area. Two men drove up to the pumps and got out of their truck to go inside. So, I mentioned to them that they might want to lock their truck. I won't go through the details, and it is fortunate that they did.Marcia W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11895729581181426478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-77747766255727256722012-08-12T16:38:54.671-07:002012-08-12T16:38:54.671-07:00Hi Natalie :-) I always smile when I see your bl...Hi Natalie :-) I always smile when I see your blog in my emails, I enjoy them. I'm sharing just to share & would like another to enjoy your gracious giveaway. Love your topic.....I try to treat others as I'd like to be treated & to always be fair....as I enter/exit a door I always hold the door open for the next person. While driving I'll let a car ahead of me if I notice they were there prior to me & waiting to be let in......so forth :-D Jackie in N.C.jackierohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01685595003297913955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-85357025393171381642012-08-12T13:25:10.919-07:002012-08-12T13:25:10.919-07:00HELLO! I QUILT BABY SIZE QUILTS FOR CHARITY FOR A ...HELLO! I QUILT BABY SIZE QUILTS FOR CHARITY FOR A LOCAL 'UN-WED MOTHERS GROUP'+I KNOW THAT FEELING IS GREAT TO GIVE TO OTHERS AS ONE CAN!<br />THANK YOU FOR SHARING!<br /><br />msstitcher1948@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-26036774439252668972012-08-12T12:14:29.578-07:002012-08-12T12:14:29.578-07:00SUPER CUTE! And great tip!!! I think that my bigge...SUPER CUTE! And great tip!!! I think that my biggest was getting groceries for a friend and her family and then having the satisfaction of knowing they would eat for another week. The best part was that week her two brothers got called back and offered jobs. Such a blessing. Thanks for the giveaway and for making me think.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346696791515719450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-36865286251761752562012-08-12T07:30:24.565-07:002012-08-12T07:30:24.565-07:00I have to confess I don't 'pop my seams...I have to confess I don't 'pop my seams' but yours look so neat I will from now on!<br />I volunteer at my local primary school - I started when my children attended but my youngest is 18 now and I'm still there! I think I get as much pleasure from it as the children do!Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608760953744169322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-71889151395124618072012-08-12T07:11:59.375-07:002012-08-12T07:11:59.375-07:00I am very involved with our church, volunteering a...I am very involved with our church, volunteering and giving my my time and talents wherever I can. That always fills me and makes me feel awesome, but when my kids tell me how much they like volunteering because of the warm fuzzies they get, my heart swells!no_ideahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730431627996080362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-58474773935546599982012-08-12T06:03:36.272-07:002012-08-12T06:03:36.272-07:00Every time I give something, just the smile on the...Every time I give something, just the smile on the person's face is a thank you enough for me. I really putting my time into something for a special someone.debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18404753843545620860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-30818845311903674702012-08-12T06:00:51.430-07:002012-08-12T06:00:51.430-07:00I totally agree that when you give you will receiv...I totally agree that when you give you will receive. My favourite thing to give is a smile - costs you nothing and can make another person's day so much better. Sometimes I throw in a kind word too. We can all make our world a more loving and friendly place by being kinder, gentler and more loving to the people we meet : )Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07584353121763854396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-59019468900637767662012-08-12T05:33:29.971-07:002012-08-12T05:33:29.971-07:00Volunteering as the chairperson of several fund ra...Volunteering as the chairperson of several fund raising events for our local hospital has provided me enduring friendships.Lindsey F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14289203708805414121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-16453173742853033252012-08-12T04:18:09.961-07:002012-08-12T04:18:09.961-07:00I don't know if it's tenfold or not, but w...I don't know if it's tenfold or not, but when I make a quilt for someone who needs the comfort of one and give it to them, my heart swells at their reaction. It makes me want to do it again and again. Julie's book looks awesome.charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021922531444496300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-13332567327306852552012-08-11T20:01:43.562-07:002012-08-11T20:01:43.562-07:00I love to make quilts for fmily and friends, and b...I love to make quilts for fmily and friends, and burp cloths and blankies for the young Mothers group home in Los Alamitos. But mostly I think it's the small things I love t do the most, buy coffee for the person behind you in the drive thru or leave a very large tip for some hard working wait staff....or??? ( and. I am just saying Hi, I have this fabric too!)mascanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08265744683449278774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-46890779431825781592012-08-11T19:30:28.788-07:002012-08-11T19:30:28.788-07:00Given, only to receive tenfold ... my wonderful do...Given, only to receive tenfold ... my wonderful dogs and cats (aka, quilt helpers) - each of them a rescue, each of them gives back so much more. <br /><br />Thanks for the chance1Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273330068620571996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-8040664553515466332012-08-11T19:28:50.308-07:002012-08-11T19:28:50.308-07:00I always acknowledge people when I see them, stran...I always acknowledge people when I see them, strangers holding the door for another, answering a question in a public place. Giving directions. A smile, a nod, a 'thank you'. People respond to a friendly face, it's like the 'pass it on' commercials. Sometimes its all it takes to make my day feel better, and maybe someone else's too.Bennett and Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967361562768782448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-24792259676216835592012-08-11T19:06:13.866-07:002012-08-11T19:06:13.866-07:00its all.wonderful! I have a cousin who just found...its all.wonderful! I have a cousin who just found out she is having a baby boy in November! I would pay forward the fabric I win to her in the form of a quillt! :)Ann @thequiltingcatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425417912613287987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-86443309758806050012012-08-11T18:44:03.625-07:002012-08-11T18:44:03.625-07:00Made a quilt for my daughter-in-law with Texas fab...Made a quilt for my daughter-in-law with Texas fabric as she is a native Texan. She told me it was her most prized possession that no one had every gave her anything like this before. Just the fact I had made her so happy was thrill enough for me. I give to make people happy which makes me real happy.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12542158932927772438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-13212030239823839872012-08-11T18:40:25.438-07:002012-08-11T18:40:25.438-07:00I just enjoy giving to those that need an extra pi...I just enjoy giving to those that need an extra pick-me-up...especially w/o their knowing. I know that these kinds of thoughtful gifts always brighten my day and I love the feeling that comes w/ making someone else's day just a shade brighter :)Sandra https://www.blogger.com/profile/03101187355679644511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-34115317895706428262012-08-11T18:36:14.959-07:002012-08-11T18:36:14.959-07:00Giving always makes me feel better than receiving....Giving always makes me feel better than receiving. I love to bake and I think our neighbors like it too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-67575940640489007572012-08-11T18:24:53.973-07:002012-08-11T18:24:53.973-07:00I am part of a prayer shawl group at my church. Wh...I am part of a prayer shawl group at my church. When my dad recently broke his hip, the shawl group have been so supportive of him! Their hugs and support have been awesome.quiltsNtangleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620332188710807892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-51390993715791447562012-08-11T18:16:23.761-07:002012-08-11T18:16:23.761-07:00I love to make baby gifts and I usually go a littl...I love to make baby gifts and I usually go a little nuts. I get back 10 fold when they send me pictures of their little ones using my handmade goods. Recently my co-worker sent a picture of his little one cuddling with one of my handmade blankets and it made my day!Allison Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14383837006643949894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-90606683187692266732012-08-11T18:02:06.327-07:002012-08-11T18:02:06.327-07:00I sewed over a 100 dresses and shorts for a childr...I sewed over a 100 dresses and shorts for a childrens ministry in Brazil. Then years later an unknown stranger paid my way flight lodging everything.... to see the ministry in person! There shall always be a part of me in Brazil. <br /><br />sowingstitches [at] gmail [dot] comBeulahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-61838455135236222002012-08-11T17:59:52.457-07:002012-08-11T17:59:52.457-07:00I love to volunteer at an elementary school. The b...I love to volunteer at an elementary school. The best feeling I have had was when the young girl would give the biggest genuine smile and a simple thanks.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125315192005455761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-4703816600984124332012-08-11T17:53:21.507-07:002012-08-11T17:53:21.507-07:00I like to give anonymously and I always feel bless...I like to give anonymously and I always feel blessed ten fold when I give to others. Thank you for reminding me how much I enjoy blessing others.Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207867362411137201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340263764085914151.post-75863819921353663492012-08-11T17:37:25.151-07:002012-08-11T17:37:25.151-07:00That really is a hard question. I just love givin...That really is a hard question. I just love giving and never give to receive back. Thank you so much for this giveaway.Patricia Lessellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747595273484731811noreply@blogger.com