Just because it's Monday...
Just because I love wearing my mantilla...
Just because I think Joy makes the best crocheted mantillas and chapel veils...
I decided to have my first giveaway!
My friend, Joy, from O Quam Gloriosum blog, crochets the most beautiful and delicate mantillas and chapel veils and sells them at her online store: Crocheted Mantillas & Chapel Veils by Jjoy
One lucky visitor will win a lovely full length black mantilla. Just like the one shown below!
Some things I love about Joy's mantillas:
#1 The length. I have longer hair and it gives me full coverage. Though, as you can see in the photo above, it looks very nice on shorter hairstyles as well.
#2 It stays put. Because of the material, the weight and crocheted design, the mantilla stays on your head without having to secure it with pins. Now, of course, if you have a very active wiggly little one in your lap you may have to secure it like you would other mantillas. But I have found that compared to other designs that this crocheted mantilla will not slip or slide around as most others will.
# 3 It holds up to lots of wear and is easily rolled up and carried about in a purse or diaper bag. Because of the design you don't have to worry about it getting wrinkled.
#4 It's delicate. Even though it can be rolled up and stuffed in a diaper bag it is still so, very delicate and feminine.
Plus, along with the mantilla, I am giving away a copy of The Chapel Veil, Symbol of the Spouse of Christ by Elizabeth Black and Emily Griswold! This is a lovely little booklet discussing the veil as a symbol of the identity and vocation of a woman, and the veil and the Eucharist.
To enter this giveaway please head on over to Joy's Shop, check out her other fantastic designs and then come back and leave a comment here for your chance to win.
Comments will be open until midnight on Monday, October 18th. The winner will be chosen with a random number generator and announced on Tuesday, October 19th. Be sure to leave your email address, or have it linked in your profile, so that I am able to contact you.
Update: Please, only one comment per visitor. Thank you.
Good luck and God bless!!
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Beautiful, Kelly! I would love to enter, and I will check out her site when I leave here. My e-mail is on my profile. Thanks! +JMJ+
ReplyDeleteWOOT! :) I do love your blog!
ReplyDeleteDuring extreme weather I'm a "stealth veiler." I wear a straw hat in summer and a stocking cap in winter. I tried a polyester lace mantilla, and it slithered all over my dandelion-fluffish (though still mostly brown) hair. Total distraction. This might be the answer.
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever design, the mantilla looks really durable and still so beautiful. =)
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Beautiful! Great give away.Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I'm hopeful one of these might convince my wife to at least try wearing one!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I have seen your blog! Thanks to Fr.Z's blog :) I am a mom of seven, and have wanted to take up the practice of veiling. I laughed when I read Naomi's comment about "stealth" veiling, I have done that too! I would wear a scarf to mass, and then pull it up onto my head. I have full, curly hair and have problems getting anything to stay put on my head, but my biggest hesitation is that NOBODY ever wears anything on their heads, and I have this creeping feeling that I would be making OTHERS feel judged. Kind of silly, I know. Veiling is something I have wanted to do, something I believe in. Humility is such a foreign notion in the world I inhabit. I would go as far as to say it is a virtue that engenders hostility, even. Someone needs to have the courage to publicly espouse the pursuit of humility, why not me?
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Kelly---mrsesposito7@hotmail.com
here is my blog address, you are invited to visit! It is fairly new :)
http://amomforlife-theunconventionalfamily.blogspot.com/
Beautiful veils, Kelly. Thanks to Father Z and your site for letting me learn about the crocheted veils.
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Kelly, thanks for the opportunity for the mantilla. Joy's work is beautiful. I'm in an FSSP parish now and wearing a 45-year old, falling apart veil. It's sweet, used to belong to my Mother, but with each washing, a little more fraying at the edges. I'm making a note of Joy's site, and when I can afford it, will be investing in several of her creations. Just lovely. Found you via Fr Z btw. God bless. JanetinSanDiego jhoward@nethere.com
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful and tasteful. I have never worn a chapel veil because I don't like the excessively lacy ones I've seen. This is much more becoming. Just as a suggestion for Joy, it would be nice to see a picture of each of the styles on the front page of her site.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to enter your contest.
Darcy (jdbunn-at-charter.net)
Besides being beautiful, these veils remind me of the ones my grandma used to crochet. She made the smaller, on-top-of-your-head type in various designs. I don't know what happened to them when she died. Joy's bring back good memories of her.
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Great Giveaway! I've been wearing a mantilla to Mass for the last several months & I have to say I was very surprised how much it helps me pray during Mass. Here's my blog site so you can contact me when I win :-)
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Lovely. I have actually never seen a crocheted veil--fabulous idea!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!! I cover at Mass and Adoration, and also for Confession. These veils are so unique and delicate, and I love them in black. I would love to win! :-)
ReplyDeleteI have a Social Group on Catholic Answers for women who cover - check us out! Veiled in Grace: http://forums.catholic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=274
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ReplyDeleteVery lovely, and what a great give-a-way idea!! My wife asked me to enter, so here I am...
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lizaanne,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about the mix up in deleting your second post. I do have your contact information if you turn out to be the winner.
Thank you.
What a beautiful veil! We will be moving shortly to a parish with the TLM so this would be a wonderful time to begin veiling!
ReplyDeleteMy email is rm4mrfrus at yahoo dot com
Thanks to Fr. Z I have found a new site to read! I would also love to enter your Great Mantilla Give-Away!
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I always get excited when i see women wearing veils/mantillas at Mass. It's so reassuring that we're on the right path. Fr. Dwight Longenecker has a great "Mantilla" piece for those interested... http://gkupsidedown.blogspot.com/2010/08/mantilla-hon-on-bad-vestments.html
ReplyDeleteI particularly love Joy's dark blue, round crochet work. Great idea, Kelly!
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ReplyDeleteI had not seen either your blog or her site before. Thanks to Father Z for sharing about this! I've only seen a few women cover their heads where we currently attend, but at least I would not be completely alone.
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beautiful! Thanks for the chance! sftradition at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea! I always wanted to try to crochet a veil, but never had the patience or time to finish it. I would love to enter the mantilla givaway.
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marmarchel89 at yahoo dot com
Oooh, what a nice chapel veil! Have been wearing them for 4 years, but with grabby little ones, I always need a new one! :)
ReplyDeletegreat give-away! i am a veiler in a TLM parish
ReplyDeletesarina at scualum dot com
I found this from Fr. Z's blog. I dabble in crocheting but I always put it down for long periods of time before mastering anything. I've thought about learning to crochet a mantilla myself. The black one I made for myself out of curtain lace is lovely but it's a slider - I must always pin it down. Joy's mantilla's are lovely. I especially like the white and copper ones (I usually wear a white one.) Thanks for this chance to win one! My e-mail is lirioroja2 at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThis is very exciting! You can reach me at kacmcg on gmail. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteNice blog.
ReplyDeletePretty veil.
It would not let me on her website because I do not have the right flash player, which my computer can't handle.
Pennsylaura@gmail.com
Great give away idea! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Fr. Z for the link that sent me to you. It's fun to see what other catholic homeschooling moms are up to. The veils look so lovely. Let's see if I'm lucky. :) elizabeth dot business at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteI crochet myself, but never thought to do this. How lovely they are. Would love to wear one at Mass. Clicked over from Fr. Z's blog.
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blessed creations!
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Thank you for the chance to win the veil!
ReplyDeletekrisann@charter.net
I'm here by way of Fr. Z, too and would like to enter for the mantilla giveaway! I'm also going to start following your blog. Blessings!
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Beautiful veils! I too have a hard time keeping lace veils on, especially with a wiggly little one.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, and practical (stays put, no wrinkles) too? I'm sold! Thank you for this opportunity, and for the link.
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I was wondering about colors and saw on Joy's site that there are 6 to choose from. I'd be interested to know if there is meaning behind color choice.
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First time visitor, and it won't be my last! Very interesting blog. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win that beautiful mantilla too!
joy in MO
I did not know about crocheting mantilla's. They are so beautiful! I'm glad that Fr. Z directed me here. God Bless!
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Thank you for the wonderful opportunity and God bless.
ReplyDeletesalistre@gmail.com
Fr. Z sent me too! Thanks for the opportunity to receive a really lovely mantilla.
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Very pretty veils! I knit but I don't know how to crochet. I've never thought of trying to knit a covering for church since I don't do fancy lacy stuff, just utilitarian hats.
ReplyDeleteSheryl
mammabonita65@hotmail.com
Another Fr Z reader. Thanks for the chance as my wife has been interested for some time.
ReplyDeleteOkay - I'm now ready to take the plunge and start veiling also at the N.O. Mass. Thanks to Fr. Z for the link here and to you Kelly for this opportunity. Reach me at mrch-owner@yahoogroups.com
ReplyDeleteI want to start veiling too, but have been too self-conscious. Thanks for the article - and the contest!
ReplyDeleteI started wearing a veil to Liturgy about a year ago, and my girls (4 and 6) do with me. I love the practice... it would be great to try out a new style! jabyad@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThese chapel veils ARE unique. I love the look. I wear mine to either the NO or the Traditional Mass. I feel naked now if I should forget it. FOR ME, it is a necessity. Thanks for sending us to Joy's site.
ReplyDeleteYours in Christ,
Brigette
I am here by way of Fr. Z as well, and would love to enter the mantilla giveaway! What beautiful work Joy does--and the idea of it staying put is very appealing as well, I must say!
ReplyDeleteYet another Fr. Z reader here...my wife would love one of these beautiful mantillas!
ReplyDeleteandrew.p.hill@gmail.com
I'm not a 'veiler'... yet... but my two oldest sons have me interested in the traditional Mass, so this just might help me along! Thank you. (ps I'm also here by way of Fr. Z.)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - the colours are nice....but I do like the black one best
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Jocelyn
novenamum@hotmail.com
Another Fr Z reader.
ReplyDeleteI'll take it, give to Mama ( mother in Spanish )
They look very nice. I hope my wife wins!
ReplyDeleteLove the mantilla and the fact that it may stay on my head. I think I readjust minr at least 6 times per Mass because of children and babies to attend to. email address is: clarendonfamily@msn.com My God Bless you
ReplyDeleteI already have one of Joy's veils and I love it.
ReplyDeleteWow, the crocheted mantilla looks beautiful! Much better than I expected to see.
ReplyDeleteCommenting in hopes of winning the freebie!
-Another Fr. Z reader ;)
I love the crocheted veils on the little girls!! I would love to try one of these, my toddler always pulls my veil as much as I try to teach her not to! Thank you for offering this!
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Kelly, Joy's mantilla's are stunning! Your blog and Plurks are an inspiration to another home educating mom. Thanks! Debi aka momof3plus
ReplyDeleteOoh, good timing, my chapel veil is starting to come apart a bit! -Sarah
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Thanks for hosting this wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win!
My email is anoldfashionedgal (at) gmail.com
God Bless!
Very pretty. I would love to win! My daughters will be needing them soon.
ReplyDeleteMy email is dizzydeb at gmail dot com.
Debbie in MO
I love chapel veils so much that I am the only person wearing one: it is makeshift, just a piece of Chantilly lace cut out. I wear it to daily Mass at the Cathedral here in Mobile, AL. But I have many women approach me after Mass, and longingly say things like, "Oh, I wish that custom hadn't left the church," or "I wish I had the courage to wear a veil." It makes me a little sad, but I refuse to give this gift up. I am so blessed to have an understanding confessor, who has never directed me to stop this heartfelt desire to honor God like this. I am alone here, but it is worth it. I would truly love an honest-to-goodness chapel veil to wear, but God's will be done.
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Absolutely beautiful! And they really stay put?! I will have to see about putting money in the budget for one of these. Unless, of course, I win! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is great, too!
God bless both of you.
Email: littleway12@yahoo.com
Posting a link to your Give-Away! Does that help my chances any? Hee! ;)
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Thank you Kelly for this opportunity. Those mantillas are so feminine and beautiful.
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What a beautiful veil! I would love to win it to where to mass. What a wonderful blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your conviction. I have been praying on and off about wearing a veil,,with my daughter, I'm feeling a bit more convicted each time I contemplate it. Thank you for your inspiration and thank you for offering the give away! Blessings to you!
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Michelle McClane
mom4godsglory@yahoo.com
Well, if I win it will surely be a sign from God that I (and the other young moms) should be wearing a head covering at Mass. We are divided at church right now - the older moms (i.e. those with not-so wiggly children) and their teenage/college age daughters wear them, and the younger moms like myself do not wear them. If I start covering, I'm certain I can convince my friends to do the same (funny how peer pressure still influences us). Of course I will direct them to your site. A lovely selection! kharrison80@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOoh, yes please! The one I have right now is white, and I primarily wear black. ink@cleansingfiredor.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mantillas. What a blessing to have such a talent.
ReplyDeleteI blogged your give-away, via Fr. Z.
ReplyDeleteI like that the crocheted mantillas actually have some weight to them and will STAY ON THE HAIR. My big lace mantilla slips off often--which is distracting not only to me but to those around me as well, I'm sure!
Blessings for doing this give-away!
Pax et bonum,
Colleen
Hi Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled upon your blog today! There is something beautiful and feminine about mantillas... I hope to learn more about the practice of wearing them.
ae-anderson@comcast.net
That would be a big blessing for my wife as she just delivered Robert Damien. She would love it.
ReplyDeleteI heard of this drawing via my husband who heard about it via Fr. Z's blog!
ReplyDeleteI would like to be entered in to your drawing. I have a hard time keeping my veil on without 3 or 4 bobby pins holding it on, and then, it still slips down my head!
Thank you for doing this drawing!
My email is catholicmumma at gmail dot com
--Beth
Well I'm going to throw my hat in the ring for this one too.
ReplyDeleteI don't wear a mantilla and I've been too self conscious to start, although I would like to. I wish more women wore mantillas, it would make it easier!
If I win this I'd wear it.
Kelly - it's so encouraging to see how many women are encouraged by your Give Away! I've been veiling for a year now (lace mantilla that ties like a kercheif) and it's such a blessing! (Even if I am the only one I've seen doing it in 4 out 5 parishes ;) God Bless your generosity!
ReplyDeleteIf guys qualify, I'd like to enter the giveaway. I know someone who would love it.
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Worm
Beautiful!! Thank you for the give away!
ReplyDeleteColleen
crblock at gmail dot com
What a blessing to see this practice restored in our churches! These are so unique and beautiful. Thanks for the information.
ReplyDeleteI love this thread, so encouraging to see the love of the veil return! I have plenty of veils so I don't want to enter the give away, I hope someone who has never worn one wins it! Great blog,bless you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful offer. I know just the person for it. If you hadn't thought of Canadian visitors I will be glad to pay postage.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Rachel, and I would love to have the mantilla to wear to Church. I'm 17, and I believe that a mantilla would be an excellent example of feminine modesty needed so dearly in today's secular society. Thank you very much for having the giveaway! God Bless!
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I would absolutely love to win this! If not, I will have to add one to my "wishlist" since I have such hard time keeping my lace veils on my head with a baby.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly for hosting such a great giveaway! May God reward you!
The matilla is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a black mantilla and that one's perfect!!
My email is MFRitaCasey81@aol.com
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI used to read your blog when I lived in Colorado! I love your new title, Careless Catholic! Or has it always been that.... anyway, love the mantilla, thank you for showing us Joy's beautiful selection!!
God bless you!!
wow, just lovely! My daughter had her Baptism (albeit late) and I would have loved one of these...
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I linked to you from Father Z's blog. I really need something that stays on my head and can be stuffed into a pocket! Her designs are lovely.
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Paula
Thanks for this mantilla offer! I'm blessed with a girlfriend who wears mantillas to Mass, and I think she'd enjoy trying this less "lacy" style.
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I loved the pictures the look so delicate. I am attending my first mass in the Latin Rite next week and I will be wearing a mantilla, maybe yours if I am Lucky <:{{{><
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Kathy
Kathysemail@gmail.com
Yay, I made it just in time. I'm toying with this idea, my friend and I are debating back and forth.
ReplyDeleteI have been wearing my veil again for 5 yrs now....
ReplyDeleteI grew up wearing them til 7th grade in Catholic school,1970,when they were forcibly taken away.
So glad to see I am not alone.
Thanks
Mary
riivermomof9@yahoo.com
Found this page through a facebook friend. I started veiling last Lent. My daughter now wears a crocheted veil. I really like the one I bought for her and would love a crocheted one for myself that I can keep in my purse (my lace one gets wrinkly in there) email is have1faith at hotmail dot com
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Thank you so much they are absolutely beautiful. I crochet all the time and never thought about a veil. I would love to have one for me and my daughter. I have a crochet pattern for a shawl with the Blessed Mother on it. But I dont' crochet with the thread. Are you interested in it. Stephanie mother of 7
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mantillas, I have never seen crocheted ones before and would be honored to wear one of these to Mass. I especially got a smile out of the children's mantillas modeled on the dolls. I even checked out the links recommended and enjoyed browsing the Catholic Modesty link. Great mantilla site to keep in my files, nice ones are becoming harder to find. Thanks and God Bless, Janet Sides janetsides@live.com
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is absolutely stunning and beautiful. I love how simple and elegant the veils look. I do prefer that to the more gaudy looking veils that really pop and make one look at them. I am a simple modest stay at home mother and homeschooler. I recently lost my only chapel veil and have been borrowing from friends whenever I go to church. I have one very long veil with gold woven thread which I as a modest woman feel it is better for decoration in the house than to wear to Mass. My mother got it in Fatima I believe. I am Portuguese and my mother would get me something every year from Fatima. My Great Grandmother witnessed the miracle of the sun and I am very devoted to Nos Senhora de Fatima. I would consider it a blessing and a great honor to wear one of your beautiful veils.
ReplyDeleteAna Maggio
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Joy's work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful! I would be honored to wear one!
ReplyDeleteI have been veiling. I just started to have a strong desire to veil. I feel that it is a non verbal communication of our deep beliefs. And since I believe that the Lord Jesus is truly present in the tabernacle at Church and on the Altar at Mass, than I want to be veiled in His presence. To show Him that I believe in Him. That I want to obey Him. That I worship, love and adore God incarnate, Jesus Christ Our Lord.
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