Once again a month has passed. Crazy how that happens.
Since my last post I’ve been dealing with some health issues. The most debilitating of which was a case of cellulitis. I had never even heard of it until a couple years ago. Thankfully I did learn about it so I went in and got checked out. Steroids and antibiotics did the trick. Although I learned that I will never take Prednisone again unless it is a life or death situation. Uff Da. That is some wicked stuff.
Now that I am feeling better I have been inspired to create a bit. 
I created a selection of journal covers from leftovers in my stash. The inside is a heavyweight poster that I have recycled to act as book board that was then machine stitched to the fabric covers. This creates a nice folio type booklet for a single signature of around 15 pages. Small books such as these make great gratitude journals, everyday thoughts, lists and so on.
Here’s another stack of them in progress. I do get obsessed and can’t stop once I get going.
Another project I tackled a few weeks ago was creating a pattern for a KitchenAid mixer cover. Yes I could have purchased a pattern but I enjoy the creative process and truth be told… like being able to say that I made it, me, completely from my own brain. The above photo is my mock up cover. A co-worker purchased it from me after I made my pattern templet. Now ask me if I have made the one for myself….umm…no. Soon…very soon.
One of the things on my list for my Spring break is to go through and reorganized my supplies. Yesterday I organized this entire drawer of trims while watching Yellowstone. I am not an organized person but this was oddly satisfyingly.
My list of to-dos for Spring break is lengthy but then again, it always is. The weeks leading up to it were kinda crazy.
My BFF sent me this and it was very relatable. :)
Mini-me was home for her Spring break a couple weeks ago. It was great to see her. She sent me this photo the other day that another friend had snapped as they stopped to pet the horses.
Mini-me said that they often stop by the barn to pet the horses. Pretty cool that they are able to do that right on campus.
Kombucha has been my friend since the round of antibiotics. Trying to rebuild that gut flora. I’ve also got a crockpot full of soup bones simmering for bone broth…another good thing for gut health.
Tuesday has me working on my list….phone calls, bills, taxes…such fun stuff.
I haven’t heard of cellulitis either and I’m glad you told us about it. Hopefully I never get it, but after I did my research I now know that it could happen to anyone. Ugh. But despite all that you have been very busy and creative.
I never thought of covering my KitchenAid Mixer. Cute project!
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Other than having that nasty sounding cellulitis, you’ve had a productive month Halle. You’ve done some great artsy things. And I’m with you about prednisone. I never fail gain weight on it, even if I don’t eat as much as it makes me want to. I’m glad to see you back for T though, and hope you have a great T day and week ahead. hugs-Erika
Sorry you have had such a difficult time. Antibiotics and steroids do a number on the gut. I never take them unless it is the last resort. Bone broth, yogurt and booch are what I am using to rebuild my gut after 2 rounds of abx earlier in the year. I just discovered Kimchi and I have now added that to my gut health regime.
I love your mixer cover! What a great idea and so creative to create the pattern yourself.
Your gratitude journals are stunning! I LOVE the covers and the insides must be so inspiring. Such a great use of leftovers.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
What a great idea to make a cover for your mixer. I have a KitchenAid mixer that I should l cover. hmm.. Love your journal covers. What a genius idea to make several ahead of time. Happy T Day!
Wow, that is a lot of great crafty work!
And oh. I can´t remember when I last petted a horse. The last ones I saw were police-horses in the middle of the city – weird.
Have a happy T-Day!
I had never heard of cellulitis, but had to check it out. So very sorry this happened to you, my friend.
Your journal covers are beautiful. I especially love then jeans cover.
Good for you for creating a cover for your mixer.
I’ve never had Kombucha, but I know Lisca makes her own. Looks like it is good for you, too.
Thanks for sharing your journal covers, the mixer cover you created, Mini-me’s fun on campus, your organizing skills with all that ribbon and lace, and your kombucha with us for T this Tuesday, dear Halle.
Good morning predisone is just the worse, but sometimes we don’t have another alternative-I have to succumb to it once in awhile for asthma.
glad you are feeling much better. I have never heard of cellutitis so will check that out.
enjoyed seeing your art and projects. Happy T wishes Kathy
So sorry to hear that you’ve been so unwell, sending you get well wishes! Your art is gorgeous as always and I loved seeing all the organising too – so fulfilling 😀. Take care and wishing you well! Happy T Day! Hugs Jo x
oh, that’s an awful thing to have:(. Glad you’re on the mend. Wonderful variety of craft work. happy T day!
I’m sorry to hear about the cellulitis. Sounds wicked! :(
Your journal covers are beautiful! I’m impressed you can make your own pattern. We bought our cover ready-made.
Happy T Tuesday
Welcome back to the T-Party!
I’m sorry to hear you have had cellulitis. Bummer. Yes, Prednison is awful stuff, but on the short term it works well (It’s seldom prescribed longer term).
As Elizabeth commented, I make my own Kombucha. Now that my husband has gut problems, we are only making it with one fermentation. The second fermentation gives the fizz and he can’t have that.
What a good idea to make a cover for your KitchenAid as it has to live on your worktop otherwise you will not use it.
Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Sorry about the cellulitis. As for prednisone, I have taken so much over my life for the lupus that it only helps me. Low dose at a time. Your art today is just beautiful. I love the cover for the mixer too. Have a lovely day.
Sorry you haven’t been feeling well, but hope you are on the mend. Your journal covers are so beautiful. The mixer cover is pretty, too. Clever you. Happy T Day