Since it’s been a hot minute since I last posted, I thought it would be most efficient to do a month in review.
Work has been tiring of course but when I have had the energy or inspiration; I’ve been mostly obsessed with my sewing machine. Whether its fabric or paper or a combination of the two…I’m running it through my machine with reckless abandon. 
I’ve started work on a few new journal covers. This one has me stepping outside my comfort zone with the bold floral print as well as bright colors. Definitely not my usual but perhaps the shake up will act as inspiration or a challenge. I created two more but evidently forgot to snap a picture.
Making cards is always a relaxing activity for me. I had punched a ton of circles one day sitting in front of the TV watching who knows what. I like to have my hands busy so I don’t find myself snacking. But I digress… I sat down at my sewing machine with a couple different piles of scraps. Fabric and paper as well as the afore mentioned circles. I have mentioned lately how much I love circles!! I do, trust me.
Now I have a large stack of cards ready to go when an occasion arises. Just add a sentiment or even just a note on the inside.
The kids came home from college for Thanksgiving break. It was great to see them in person again. Just a couple more weeks and they’ll be home for a month between semesters. Marvin was very excites when Mini-me came through the door. He thought it was me coming home from work but it was his girl. She said that he yelled excitedly. Of course that never lasts too long…the comfort of napping on the “grandma blanket” always wins out.
Mini-me sent me this one day. The thrill of seeing your own work (or your offspring’s) never gets old. 
Mini-me helped me make our first batch of lefse of the season. We were definitely a bit out of practice…it had been almost two years since I made any. We made a small batch…just enough for Mini-me to bring some back to share with her friends at college and of course, for us to have a few.
Lastly I’ve been continuing to sew my random scraps together. I decided on 9.5 inch blocks. I just keep stitching and ironing and stitching and ironing…until I have a big enough piece to cut my square. I decided on 9.5 inches mostly because I have a square quilting ruler that size.
I don’t have a plan in particular for these blocks. I assume I’ll put sashing between the blocks to give the eye a place to rest. But for now I’m just creating a very colorful stack of blocks.
I’m certainly not promising that I will be posting more often but it does feel good to get my words on the page.
Happy T day everyone!
It must have been lovely to have the kids home for a spell. I smiled at Marvin’s reaction.
Like Linda, you have made clusters. And then you made them into cards. Good idea. I made some last year and I suppose I could make cards out of them too.
I love your quilt squares. Very unusual. But your brightly coloured journal cover steals the show! I love the colour!
Sorry I’m late,
Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
This is certainly a lovely post. Visits from the kids, features, sewing, card making how can one go wrong? Have a great day.
Delicious eye candy! What a great idea to have a stack of cards at the ready. Congrats on having your website featured. Happy T Day
You are inspiring me! I want to head out in the snow this morning to buy wool.
long time no see;) Love that fabric for your journal cover at the top. And I’ve ben gathering punched circles and bits to piece together too. Happy T day!
Such attractive cards! I look forward to seeing what you use the fabric squares for. Happy T Tuesday!
Cute kitty and beautiful sewing, Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx
Absolutely brilliant post Halle! Love the journal cover and the circle cards. Glad that your kids could surprise Marvin – I’m sure you all had a great time!
A very belated Happy T Day, Chrisx
I love your circles and your sewing. Between you and Linda K, I now have lots of inspiration for making tags and cards. Right now I’m working on my tip-ins. Love your cards. They are always so very different.
Those fabric journal covers are wonderful. I like the bold color. And I am always impressed with your squares you are making.
As always, Marvin steals the show. He’s definitely not camera shy like mine are.
Thanks for sharing your month of sewing and Marvin with us for T this almost Tuesday, Halle.
It’s fun when the kids come home for a while, and share their now-independent lives again.
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Happy November almost being over Halle. I can’t believe how fast this month flew by. I bet it was exciting to have the kids home. And not long until they are back. And I am glad even Marvin was glad. We had a cat Leo when my daughter left for college and he was so mad at her he wouldn’t even acknowledge her when she’d come home. And I am loving ALL the stitching. You have been busy and hopefully very relaxed doing it too. Have a great T day and rest of the month. Hugs-Erika
Hi you’ve been super busy, and accomplishing allot-all looks great and fun to do too.
nice your kids came home too Happy T wishes Kahty
SO much pattern and color. Love all the things that you have been creating. Those cards are such a unique way to use up scraps. Love it!
Glad that you got to spend time with your daughter. Sounds like a wonderful surprise.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Beautiful sewing work and your Marvin is the cutest.
Are those pancakes, the lefse?