Since finding serenity is so dear to my heart, I thought I would have a little serenity giveaway to all you lovely people who come and visit my blog. I have knitted an overabundance of dishcloths, so I thought I could show my appreciation to all of you by giving a pretty pink set away, along with a bar of my homemade Lavender Mint soap. If you will just leave me a comment, and tell me how you try to find serenity in your life, I will add you to my little giveaway. Next Thursday morning, November 13, I will announce the winner. I am really looking forward to reading your serenity comments.
Also, I would like to mention, Jodi, from Simply This That and the Other, is very kindly featuring me today on her blog.....it's her new weekly feature about other quilters and sewers. Thanks, Jodi!
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Thanks for the chance to win! I have a friend whose written a book about QUIET RETREATING. This is something I do 8-9 times per year to find serenity. I have a post about it here: http://momsbyheart.blogspot.com/2008/09/welcome-our-guest-blogger.html
They dishcloth's are wonderful! And the bar of soap looks scrumptious! If soap can be scrumptious. I Love visiting your blog, so glad I found you. I feel at peace, every time I do. Thank you. ooxx`jodi
I love those dish clothes! Thank you for sharing!
What a kind giveaway! Love your sewing and quilts!
Serenity...for me is taking the dogs for a long walk in the woods, especially in the winter when the snow has fallen and it's all so quiet and peaceful. However, I can also find serenity by turning off the electronics and spending time journaling or soaking in the tub or going for a long run. I do some of my best thinking when running.
Thanks so much for the giveaway- I found you on this that and the other, and I've added you to my google reader- your blog is just lovely! I am a single mom of 3 crazy wonderful kids, and I would have to say that serenity is not something that I find easily. Sometimes it's the quiet cup of coffee at 5:00 am on a Saturday, when I walk room to room to watch them sleep, sometimes it's when we are all hugging and playing together and laughing. Some days serenity doesn't happen... but most days I find it. Sorry for the ridiculously long comment, but you did ask! :)
I find serentity by reading in my bed or crocheting the blanket I am working on.
What a beautiful giveaway...the dish cloths are so lovely. And your blog is lovely...I just came over from This That and the Other. Serenity for me is what quilting and stitching and creating are all about. I truly do feel peace and joy when I am making things. It's also so fun to look at what others have done!
I find serenity with a great book in the bath. Really like your giveaway and your blog.~Susan
Hi,
Great giveaway. I love walking my dogs in the woods. Janey Joop :^)
I find serenity every morning with my 2-year-old daughter when we do our quiet time. We read our Bibles together and pray. It is a very special time of the day for us!
Being at the seashore and listening to the waves. I could do this all day every day. If only I didn't live in a landlocked state. :( So I listen to music to get me through until I'm at the beach again. What beautiful dishcloths. I love your pattern!! These are so pretty. Cotton dishcloths are a favorite of mine. Thanks so much!
I find my serenity in different ways every day so mostly I listen to my heart and go with it. It is either sewing, gardening, baking and sometimes even fishing. Just doing the things I love and letting myself get totally immersed in the experience feels good to me.
This picture alone relaxes me. I try to find serenity by working on creating something every day (sewing, scrapbooking, cooking) - with two little ones, it doesn't seem like much gets done, but I'm always "working" on something and it's a nice way to relax after everyone's asleep.
Cute washcloths! My serenity is mindlessly reading blogs! haha...but also knitting in the evenings or staring at my beautiful fabrics wondering what to make! :)
I am a stay at home mamma....my "therapy" my husband calls it is sewing/scrapbooking/crafting...thatis my serenity!
Oh how pretty. I've never seen dishcloths like that and the soap is a dream. Please throw me into the sink of wanna-be's.
I'm adding you to my google.com/reader selections.
My quiet retreating is meeting with my stitching friends on Wed.
What a lovely giveaway Cathleen! I am increasingly finding that I like spending time at home in silence - no tv, no radio, no kids - just sitting quietly and sewing or knitting - and that's my serenity.
Rachel xx
I find serenity in quiet times in my sewing room, just sorting out my thoughts while I create something. It's good for the soul.
Quiet time, by myself, at my home, curled up in a chair with some hand-sewing, embroidery, or a good book. Add a cup of tea on the said table and you have...serenity.
Lovely giveaway. I use clothes my mom knits--LOVE 'EM!
As a SAHM I find my serenity on the treadmill or behind the sewing machine, sometimes even folding clothes. Anywhere that I can have 2 minutes of peace and quiet away from it all.
Thanks for this. Id love those.
yahoobuckaroo@hotmail.com
Wow! You have a lot of comments already. I find serenity in my life by spending time in the garden, feeding the wild birds and just observing nature around me.
this are adorable dishclothes!
maybe my girls will do the dishes now, they are pink!
pink is big in this house
I would love to try the soap as well
thanks
Kathie
Sounds great..would love to try that soap and I find my serenity scrapping after my three kids are in bed. I just dive in and relax!
I find serenity in my painting room on a lazy Saturday. When I'm painting, there's no sadness, hurt, boredom, worry.... it's just my time to be creative and selfish!! Great giveaway, Cathleen! I've been lucky enough to try out both your dishcloths and your soap and it's all WONDERFUL!!
Hi Cathleen
The soap and dishcloth package looks soooo pretty, I love it.
I stopped by earlier but couldn't quite think how to comment then, I've been pondering your question about Serenity all day.
I can honestly say that I find serenity each and every day, many times a day when I go about my everyday life, by being aware of the very preciousness of the moment we are in and knowing I am happy being ME, right now, right here.
Whatever I am doing, I do really try and appreciate it for what it is, whether it be chores around the house, walking to school, being creative, or maybe just taking a moment to sit and look at a flower, observe the weather. Appreciating life's little pleasures, being thankful for what I have.
Hope this doesn't come across as too airy-fairy, I hope you know me well enough by now to know what I'm trying to say, and that it is genuine!!!
Love to you Cathleeen
Lucyxxxxxxxxxxxxx
that's so pretty! I love your giveaway and your blog.
cielo
I found your site on "This That and The Other". I love handmade soap! It's all I've been using for quite some time now. The dishcloth's are very pretty. My serenity is usually my afternoon coffee. It's a very simple thing, but I really look forward to just sitting in peace, and enjoying one cup of coffee while doing NOTHING!
i find serenity by reading gobs of magazines-it is my guilty little pleasure!
I hope I win!
Ness
nessaanncam@gmail.com
What a lovely (smelling) giveaway.
One way I find serenity is to sit on my glider on the patio (weather permitting) and read or pray or just enjoy nature. No one around but me and the birds. So quiet and peaceful. Thanks for your blog--I love it. Nerm
My serenity comes from sitting on the deck and watching the waves roll up on the beach.
Neat disclothes and soap!
You have a lovely blog. I'm glad to find it.
Jodi sent me. Lovely giveaway. Flannel jammies, hot cup of tea, cozy quilt, and a good book. Ahhh! That does it for me.
Jodi sent me over =] And I am so glad she did! I love your blog. I've struggled with stress for years, and I've just recently picked up sewing, and it really does calm everything down. "Serenity" is such the perfect word for it. I think I might put that up in my sewing room =] My main source of serenity though is through my photography.
beautiful dishclothes! I find my serenity by cross-stitching or reading a good book in a boiling hot bath
serenity is in the bathtub and in a scented candle,a hot cup of tea and maybe when I sleep. Hope to win! My birthday is Sunday so I may be lucky right now.
Serenity? what is that? Right now serentiy is when my little ones are napping and I am finally sitting down to enjoy my coffee and maybe find a new blog to enjoy! thanks for sharing.
Oddly enough, I find a little serenity on the public bus. On days that I can ride the bus in to work and not drive - gives me an extra hour a day to sit and stare into nothingness or read a good book. It is nice to have that time where I am forced to sit still and just breathe.
Hi! Jodi sent me your way :) What a beautiful blog you have, full of gorgeous eye candy. I just LOVE your fabric stash.
Blessings
Janelle xx
Threads of Friendship (we have a giveaway on too, please comment).
thanks for a chance to win your giveaway,,, serenity for me is reading what other people are doing and also quilting, gardening and playing with grandkids.... thanks again...Lise
I love the dishcloths and the soap looks very yummy! Serenity for me is being able to sit and read without interruption. Sunday afternoons are good for that.
The dishcloths are so cheerful and pretty. Thanks for the chance to win! Serenity for me is observing nature and taking a walk. Love this time of year.
Glenda in MS
Wonderful & generous giveaway....wow!! I think your soaps & dish clothes are divine!! I find your blog very peaceful to view! Your tote bage are also very adorable!!
I LOVE the cloths!! Keeping my fingers crossed that I win - PLEASE!!
Finding serenity for me is getting up before the kids, taking time to sit with a cuppa and relax before the day begins.....
I cuddle under a quilt with a cup of cocoa and a good book.
Simply love the dishcloths. Here's hoping.
I like to read. It takes me away to different worlds.a gerig
I love to cuddle up with my dog/cat and boyfriend and watch movies. Or a good Bubble Bath!!
Im swinging through from Jodi's blog, but I just might have to stay awhile :)
Wow, what a great giveaway. I find serenity by quilting and then giving them away. It's fun and I totally enjoy quietly working.
Anna
Lovely, and everyone could use a "little serenity".
I would love to win a dishcloth. I find serenity by sitting down with a good book and a glass of ice tea. It's nice to take a little "me" time.
My serenity is a good book in the bathtub or waking up without an alarm clock. Mmmmm...that sounds wonderful right about now.
i try to find serenity by working with my hands quilting or knitting.
Nice music helps with the journey.
Thanks for a chance to win
WOW! Your creations are incredible!
Being a H'schooling mom with two young kids-serenity can be a bit of a challege. I've found that listening to beautiful music like Enya or amazing choir music from other countries really helps me to relax and find a sense of peace. At night when the kids are in bed, I may take a long hot bath with a good book and then snuggle into my bed and listen to the wind or rain. I love to sit outside in the fresh Fall air and look at the leaves while my children ride thier bikes. If I wanted to find serenity completely alone, it would be at the mountain cabin, next to the river-Just being.
Your corner of the world is beautiful! Those dishclothes and soap are so pretty. Thanks to Marcee for leading me to your blog.
What wonderful dishclothes! And I am glad to know you are on Etsy - that is one of my favorite spots. Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog the other day. I just spent the last little while looking over yours and I LOVE it! ALL of it! The quilts, the bags, the socks, the sock-monkey quilt, the pumpkin...am adding you to my blog-roll now. :)
I just discovered your blog and I love it. I have the Serenity Prayer all over my house. It's my favorite. Please enter my in your lovely drawing.
Sara
I find quiet moments and spots. I think everyone needs periods of time in each day of silence, meditation and peace and I try very hard to be able to have those.
I try to create a space in my home where that can happen easily, and that isn't easy because I have small kids running underfoot. But even one clean, simple spot that I can retreat to is helpful.
So lovely, Cathleen...so generous! Your cloths are beautiful! Do count me in on the fun! Since finding you sweet place here a little while ago, I just love to visit...The quest for serenity is something I too share. Serenity is a state of mind, a state of heart. To find it one must be quiet, silence to the inner silence. From there joy happens easily! :o) Sewing is also a great way to serenity--LOL! Happy weekend, my friend ((HUGS))
I'm so glad I found your blog through Jodi. Your photos are beautiful and what a fabulous giveaway.
I love your giveaway - how generous you are. I feel serenity comes from prayer - for me this is the answer.
love the dishcloths :-) too nice to use!! my serenity is found as i walk back downstairs after the children are put to bed and just sit for 5 mins in the quiet and breathe!!!
Lesley x
I find serenity by focusing on being grateful to God for everything, big things and even small things. Then my eyes are off myself.
If I win, I'm looking forward to using washclothes like these; I never have.
I found your blog through Jodi's page and I love it!I enjoyed reading through your entries and jodi's right, you do have an eye for photography. I LOVE these dishcloths! And I need some badly as the ones I have are threadbare!
thankyou for allowing me a chance to win them!
Kelly
skoten@distributel.net
I forgot to say what I do to get some serenity in my crazy house with 2 kids, a huge dog and neat freak husband! I escape! I lock myself in the bathroom for a bubble bath or just reading my bible and doing my devotions. Just some me time.
Kelly
skotten@distributel.net
I find serenity in my room touching my fabric and yard and floss and looking through patterns. I call it my play time and I love it.
your giveaway looks like it could add to my serenity every time I use them. thank you for having the giveaway.
Rita E in AZ
I find serenity by spending an hour alone each day, reading, praying, thinking...
Your blog is wonderfully inspiring! Thank you!
I find serenity by sitting beside my beehives and watching the bees coming and going with their supplies of pollen...listening to the gentle hum as they fly by.
Or by sitting on my porch watching the birds at the feeders or the squirrel stealing the fallen seeds.
With 5 children I find stepping out of the house and into nature is my step into serenity!
Oh, I hope, I hope I win!
I feel serenity in just being able to enjoy my home and my family, and a big Thank You for the chance to win the beauiful dishcloths,
Ratnay1
rbr920@comcast.net
One of the ways I find peace or serenity is walking my dog. Looking at the sky, the trees, the glory of our natural world help me feel blessed.
Thank you for encouraging us to find peace and comfort!
Oh I would love to win such a wonderful prize!
I try to find serenity by letting go of the things that at the end of the day either I can't do anything about or aren't part of the big picture! A struggle at times but I'm getting better at it!
Every afternoon at school I drink a cup of chamomile tea on my lunch break. It's nice to have a quite moment away from the children to recharge my battery!
Your giveaway items are so beautiful, I hope I win!
Hi
What a lovely giveaway! I would love to win it.
Rhondi
Serenity to me is sewing things for my grandkids and loved ones, or reading a good book with a cup of tea..
Lisa
Hi Serenity,
Great giveaway! I find serenity just being at home with my cats and reading or crafting. It's as simple as that. :)
Hello and thank you for the lovely comments on my blog! What a lot of comments on this post - the easiest way for me to find some serenity is to go out walking onto the hills and stand and stare at the beautiful countryside, it always works!
Kimx
I do that by taking an occasional walk in the morning and inhaling the cool air.. Perks me up all the time!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Cheers,
Melody
mel_88_88@hotmail.com
By visiting my grandmother! I love her dearly & seeing her makes me really happy.
Crystal(manhattandolls@gmail.com)
I just have to look around & i feel so blessed to have such a loving family.
thanks for the chance! Such a lovely set you're giving away..
tan.huishan@gmail.com
I find serenity in nature. this fall has been alive with color. The red's, oranges and yellow have been exciting.
Thanks for the fun giveaway.
Regena
What a fun give away! I think that is so cool, it never occured to me to knit dishcloths, I'm a terrible knitter... I could really use some pretty pink dishcloths. I try to find serentiy by visiting my grandparents each week, in there home. We sit at the kitchen table, drinka mug og hot camomille tea, and chat about the weather, the roses in the garden, and memories of the past.
Their charming ways make me smile and lift my spirit.
Serenity for myself is anytime I can spend in my sewing room. Love the dishcloths and reading your blog. Thanks for sharing.
The comments are closed now...thanks everyone. I will announce the winner Thursday morning.
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