This week is brought to you by my sewing machine…
Most of what I’ve been doing for the last few weeks is sewing in my spare time.
I can’t stop. I pushed off my junk journal November project a bit because of all my sewing. I still plan to finish the prompts…just a bit behind schedule.
I completed another quilt top with my scraps and some that were gifted to me. So many fun fabrics!!
I haven’t decided on the backing and binding yet to it sits for now.
Our school is having the annual craft boutique this week. After last year’s dismal turnout, I wasn’t sure I’d even participate but I just couldn’t help myself. Since I was in full sewing mode I decided to try a couple of crafty items that I wanted for myself but would be great and less costly made in bulk.
My first item is key chain wristlets. They are so cute! Since I have such a huge selection of scrap fabrics, I knew these would be perfect for another stash-busting project.
My next item has school staff written all over it.
They are lip balm holders on a clip. Perfect to attach to your lanyard, bag, backpack, purse….you get the picture.
Lots of fun varieties to fit anyone’s fancy.
Today when I set up I saw the cutest Gnome and snowmen decorations. I hope I make more than I spend. :)
Last week had my college student home not only for Thanksgiving but for two additional days due to bad weather on either end of the holiday break. You know its bad when they cancel college classes. But a blizzard with over 20 inches of snow will do that.
Today had me at school and then at a meeting until dinner time. Long day…but I knew I still wanted to stop in for T Tuesday before you all forgot all about me. LOL My own fault…I haven’t been very active in the blogosphere lately.
Goodness, Halle. You have a colorful sewing machine. I like the quilt you made. Very stash busting. I also like those incredible gifts for the holidays you made. I hope they sell well. You certainly made a big supply of various items. They are both colorful and USEFUL, too.
As always, I love your Minnesota mug. It’s perfect for keeping your coffee hot. Thanks for taking time to join us for T this Tuesday, because I know you have a very busy schedule. Good luck at the sale.
Wow, you impressed me very big, great work!
And the machine looks “cute” :-)
I am highly impressed Halle. That quilt top is amazing and I love the colors. You have been a busy girl. Hope it was a happy T day. Hugs-Erika
I’ll bet your items sell well. The wristlets are a fun idea I’ve never seen before, and the lip balm holders look handy.
20 inches! Wow! We feel lucky if we get 2 inches. Or even 2 flakes lol
Happy T Day!
How colourful! I love it. All those little bits! The articles (key ring, lip balm holder etc) are brilliant. I do hope you sell lots. Or I can see your whole extended family receiving home made gifts.
I like your huge Minnesota mug, with the map in the letter O. Very clever.
Sorry I’m late, but happy (belated) T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Wow, you’ve been sewing some fabulous things, Halle. The quilt top is gorgeous!!! The key chain wristlets and lip balm holders will surely sell well if enough people come. Fingers crossed for you xx
Belated Happy T-Day! Eileen
You’ve created some fantastic sewing projects. I love that quilt. I can’t wait to see photos of the completed piece. I like those key chain wristlets. And that lip balm holder is a great idea. I was wondering how you fared with that snow blast that went across the country. It caused trouble here in the northeast, too, but I got lucky and ended up in a dry pocket where not much snow fell, thankfully. I always enjoy reading your posts, so I’m glad I checked back at Elizabeth’s, to see if anyone had posted late to T-Day. Happy belated T-Day! (And I hope you and your family had a nice Thanksgiving last week, despite all that snow.)
Wow, you have made some amazing makes with your sewing machine, I hope they sold well ?. I just stopped by to wish you and yours a magical Christmas and a very happy New Year! Hugs, Jo x