I’m Thankful for Today
Posted by Ashley 
210 Comments
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.
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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I am checking in late, but hoping to get a free pattern. If not thanks for the chance.
percillasdeals at hotmail dot com
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
Thank you so much. I would love the pattern to the bradley booties. This is first time I have won anything from a blog that I follow!!!!!! I love your site and enjoy reading it daily!!
Percilla,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Kari,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
Thanks Ashley!! I would love to have the Maddy dress pattern please
Kari,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Thanks for the pattern giveaway! And Happy Thanksgiving!
By the way, I’d like the little boy tie :) Thanks again!
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
How generous! I love your thoughtfulness & talent. Today I am thankful for family as well. And health!
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
Thank you!!! I would love the Maddy dress:)
Whitney,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Lindsey,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
What???? Thanks for the giveaway!!
Chris,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
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!
Neta,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
I would love the Lily skirt! I have been a bit nervous to try the technique.
Neta,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Your blog is such an inspiration! I got the potty party idea from you and it worked! ;-) happy thanksgiving!
Can I get the Maddie dress please? :)
Eva,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Thanks for the giveaway
could I get the little guy tie? My son would look so cute in them!
Jen,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Happy Thanksgiving! Keep up your creative spirit!
I’d love the Little Guy Tie. So many cute boys to make those for! :)
Becky,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
I love the Darla purse! And I especially love this website. Great patterns, Great ideas and Great blogging!
How wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving to you!!!
I would love the abigail pattern.
Kim,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Oh how nice! Thank you for your blog, too! I’d love a pattern!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Diana,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
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 :)
could i get the abigail booties please :)
i left my email addy in this comment form… did you need it actually typed out in the comment?
DeeDee,
Nope, it shows up perfectly for me. Go and check your email…….I just sent over your pattern!
Ashley
What a beautiful blog post. I’m thankful for YOU, too. You’re reinspired a love for sewing and creating – and the confidence to do it!
Oh, and I LOVE all your patterns, but the Abigail booties are calling my name. :)
Since we enter our email address in the form, do you have to physically write the email address on the comment? If so, aprilcmcgrew(at)gmail(dot)com. :)
April
Nope, it shows up perfectly for me. Go and check your email…….I just sent over your pattern!
Ashley
I enjoy your blog very much! Hope your thanksgiving was wonderful! Your patterns are so cute. Especially love the Abigail booties :)
Walkwithmebyfaith at gmail.
Faith,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Thanks for sharing your crafting talents with us! I love your tutorials. Happy Thanksgiving!
Marie,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
I would love the maddy dress. ( I already have your lily skirt and tie patterns- they are great!)
Thanks again!
Marie,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Happy Thanksgiving, I love your blog and all the great tips and ideas!
Sheena,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
I would love to have the Abigal booties pattern! Thank you so much, you made my day!
Sheena,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
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
I LOVE your patterns! THANK YOU!!!
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!
Oh yay…..this pattern will be perfect for him!
Go and check your email!
Ashley
Happy thanksgiving!
I’d love the tie pattern. So cute!
Cyndiedg@gmail.com
Cyndie,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
How awesome! I love your blog!!!
Anna,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
I would like the little guy tie!
Thank you!!!
Anna,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
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
Oh yay……congrats on the new granddaughter on the way!! :)
Now go and check your email!
Ashley
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!
what a fun idea! love your website!
Shelley,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
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!
Little Guy Tie please, so cute!
You’re so welcome! I’m so glad you’re finding everything so useful! Now go and check your email!
Ashley
Oh I love your patterns! Happy Thanksgiving!
Shirley,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
I would love the Darla Purse pattern. So cute!
Shirley,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
Happy Thanksgiving! I love the little guy tie tutorial.
oh, and my email is youngrachelanne at gmail dot com
Fantastic………go and check your email!
Ashley
I love your darla purse, I’d love to make it!
I entered my email in the form but just in case, jennkenn10@gmail.com
Jen,
Fantastic……go and check your email! And enjoy!
Ashley
Thank you for blogging! :D (and thank you for the giveaway)
Oh and I forgot to say I like the Darla purse!
Kelly,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
I’m thankful for your inspiration!!! Love your blog.
Elizabeth,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
I just got your email and sent your pattern over to your email.
Thanks and enjoy!
Ashley
Your blog is my favorite to read. Thanks for all the sharing!
Jenny,
Let me know which pattern you’d like from my shop (http://makeitandloveitshop.bigcartel.com/) and I’ll send the files to your email.
Hope you enjoy!
Ashley
Thanks, Ashley!! I didn’t catch onto the reply feature in the comments until too late! Ah! It’s a hard choice, but I’d love the Darla purse. Thank you so much! You’re incredibly sweet and generous!
Jenny,
Fantastic……go and check your email!
Ashley
I love your patterns!! I bought 2 already and can’t wait to have another!! Thanks!!
Oh I love your patterns! Happy day!
Im thankful for your blog!!! Thank you for always sharing :)
amydconover at gmail
Thank you for the giveaway love reading your blog! Happy Thanksgiving! Wonderful day to live in Colorado!
Happy thanksgiving! love all of your patterns!
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!
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!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh, here’s my email address: jennyruth414@gmail.com
I love the Darla purse! So cute!
i love your patterns! thanks for your blog too, I love it!!
Aww I missed out :(
Thanks so much for the giveaway. I love the inspiration to create for my kids from your blog. Iappreciate the creativeness you share. Thanks!
You are so sweet! AND, I think you’re close enough that we COULD get together and craft sometime! Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving! Love your blog!
Oh, you are a creative genius! I love all your ideas and wish I had more time to make things!
Hi, Happy Thanksgiving. I would love a pattern! I would love either the little boy’s tie pattern or the darla purse.
Happy thanksgiving. Thanks for inspiring us crafters.
Love all you do! Would definitely enjoy a free pattern. :) Happy Thanksgiving!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
jmojmo24 [at] gmail [dot] com
The Abigail booties pattern is adorable!
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
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)
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
i swear there were 21 comments when i started typing! oh darn!
same here… said 27 but once I submitted there were 56 lol
Oh man, I missed my chance!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Not everyone above me left their email address….so I might still have a chance!
ourchangeofart@gmail.com
I would like a pattern!! Thanks!!!
nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com
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
Oh boo :( too late!!
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.
Think I missed out but love your site anyway
Love the Abigail booties!
I know I’m not in the first 30 but I wanted to say Thank You for your blog!
Aw, there’s no way I’m getting in, but it doesn’t matter–thank you so much for the continued inspiration, it keeps US going as well!!
THANK YOU!
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 :-)
Happy Thanksgiving! And thanks for all you share!! I love your blog!!
happy thanksgiving! i love your patterns!
Thanks for your blog – I enjoy it so much, especially with a new little granddaughter on the way!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I love the Little Guy Tie. It would look really sweet on my grandson. Love your blog.
mcclusks at bellsouth dot net
Not in the top 30 but love your site!! Thank you!
It looks like I’m too late! Oh well, I love your site. You always post such cool stuff! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Danna
dannamccrary@hotmail.com
Darnit, not in the first 30, but I will say I live the baby boogie pattern I bought last year; good work!
Happy thanksgiving :) thanks for the chance!
I am thankful for my wonderful family. They are my world. I hpe everyone has a wonderful thanksgiving!
Boo to being #87…..but happy thanksgiving!!!
Doesn’t hurt to try! Happy Thanksgiving!
Beth
olsoncieslak at msn dot com
Thanks for your blog I’ve now started sewing stuff for my wee one. Truly inspirational. Thanks and thanks!!!
i’ve missed out as well – but happy thanksgiving!!!! and what a wonderful idea the giveaway was :)
Happy Thanksgiving!
wow, so many comments already~
Hope you had a great holiday with your love ones.
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!!
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! :)
What a wonderful gift – thank you! I love reading your blog, it’s always inspiring! sarah.eternal@yahoo.com
I’m late. But I do want to say thanks for your blog. I’m new to the blog scene but I really love yours!
Love your blog! Abigail booties are super cute!
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!
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 !!! :)
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!!!!!!!!!!
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.
Hoping lots of those comment failed to leave their email addresses!
eahern (at) live (dot) com!
Here’s hoping!!!
Happy Thanksgiving! What a great giveaway!
mogarza@gmail.com
I have all of your wonderful patterns already! Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving :)
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!
OOps forgot my e-mail! hall_jennifer@live.com
I’m new to your site and would love to try one of your patterns!
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 :)
Canada celebrated Thanksgiving earlier, but I’d like to thank you for your wonderful blog. You have helped me out many times.
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
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for your inspiring blog! You’re awesome. Wish I was on earlier; I would have loved the tie pattern =D
I missed out too and only an hour after you posted! But love your blog. =0)
Happy Thanksgiving!
rachelannjeanette at gmail dot com
Oh I missed out :( happy Thanksgiving and thanks for all the wonderful crafty tips!!!
I know I don’t get a pattern but I wanted to say thank you to YOU. You are an inspiration on so many levels and you’ve taught so many of us wonderful things. Today as I think about what I’m grateful for, I see you and your blog on the list. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thank you for inspiring my creative energy. I might not be able to make things, but it is always fun to be inspired!
First 30 ??? You’re way more popular/famous than that! Love your cheerful creations. Mary Poppins and Bert are terrific!!!
Love, Love, Love your site!! I am not creative, so I use your creativity to help me on my way!!
Thank you so much for all your cute creative posts. I love it! I have made so many fun things after being inspired by you, and it brings so much pleasure into my life. Thanks!!
Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving and love your site!
OH…I wish I was number 30:) I love your ideas and your blog!!! You are amazing!
Ashley, finding your blog had made me dust off my serger & sewing machine. You are such an inspiration. For that, thank you…
Well, I may not be in the top 30 but I am still grateful for your blog so full of ideas and such. Thank you.
I don’t know if I’ll make it… a lot of people didn’t include e-mails, so….
rae_adropofgoldensun @ hotmail . com
If not, thanks for the daily inspiration, and I hope your holiday was great!
I am thankful that you are so willing to share your talent and inspiration with all of us.
I’m nowhere near the top 30, but still want you to know how much I enjoy your blog and the wonderful creations you share. You’re fantastic inspiration for a sewing mummy like me! :)
Even though I was out all day and was not a winner in your pattern giveaway – I STILL think you are terrific! Thanks so much for all you do!
I know that I don´t win. But I want to say that I follow you ervery day from Hamburg/Germany.
You´ve got great ideas.
Thank you for your ideas and abilities to spark my own creative juices. You are appreciated. Thank you.
Hi!
It´s a wonderful thing to feel grateful:) I´m also grateful for the simple things I have in my life…for my family, my health and my work! Wish you all the best.
I´m far from being in the first 30 but I´d like to say that I love the Abigail shoes! They´re so darling!!
Sending you this comment from Portugal,
Sonia Lopes
I really like your Darla Purse!
Well, I missed that one by … a bunch!!! Oh, well, I hope your Thanksgiving was just awesome!
Sonja
sonja_sings(at)hotmail(dot)com
OOHHH I am so late for this post…. I love all your things, any girly pattern would be perfect for me…
Well, Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Wow! Thanks for this!!! I love the little guy tie and would be thrilled to have the pattern!
I’m sad I missed it! But I still love your site :)
Too late for a pattern, but just wanted to say–happy Thanksgiving! I’m grateful that your’e generous in sharing your talents with all of us.
I am way too late, but still want to say ‘thank you’ too (for all the awesome stuff here) and Happy Thanksgiving & holiday season!
What a generous offer :) A little late for me, but what fun for the ones who saw this in time! Thanks for all your inspiring ideas!! You’re super mom!
Aw I’m too late.
I cryed when I saw this post and realized that I missed it. And for a long time have been wanting the boy booties because we are expecting a boy soon and would love to make him some of those booties. Could I get one too?? :(
please please please please.
Lyudmilochka.g@gmail.com
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m Canadian, so we’ve already had ours long ago, but greetings to all your American neighbo(u)rs. I also nearly cried when I realized how much I missed this giveaway by. I love your blog, patterns, and neat ideas, Ashley! Thank you. p.s. If you are still giving away those patters… this wannabee creative new mom would love one!
*you not your and *patterns… :) They do teach us grammar in Canada, although sometimes we have different spellings than you.
I missed out on the giveaway, but just wanted to say how awesome I think this was. You are extremely talented and what a giving heart you have! I’m so very glad I found your sweet blog! Would have loved that that little maddy dress, but will wait for the next time around. Keep up beautiful sewing!
This is the best deal you’ve gotten from Raining Hot Coupons. I love it!!!
I know that I’m waaaaay too late for the giveaway but I wanted to tell you that your blog is by far my favorite. You have taught me so much about sewing and have brought out a talent that I didn’t know I had. Thank you so much for teaching us new projects and basic techniques. You are so creative. I recommend your blog to every crafty person I know. Thank you so much for all the time you put into your blog. :)
Love your purse pattern and your blog, one of my fav’s!!
jenrsharpe@yahoo.com
I just found this and I love it!
Give credit where credit is due sister – I showed you!
HA! Okay okay!