A Time For All Seasons - November

This month's A Time For All Seasons block from Joan at Moosestash Quilting captures the fall/Thanksgiving theme so wonderfully...
















I did one colorful block that reminds me of Indian Corn...  and a fall wreath that I made with the girls one year for Thanksgiving.  It is looking a little tired but I love the little corn husk dolls that are on it and I simply cannot bear to part with it yet. 💓

We made the wreath with grape vines that grew on the property when we lived in Illinois (25 years ago!) and then made those little corn husk dolls when I introduced them to Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House" books.  

Sadly, the books never captured their attention like they did mine.  But they both have a love for reading so it isn't all bad. 😉

And while winter has attempted to poke its nose into the business of autumn, it has been short lived.  

So last weekend when my husband had the opportunity to go elk hunting with a friend I took advantage of the beautiful "Indian Summer" and enjoyed a walk at the state park not far from my home.













The landscape, along with the thought of the "Little House" books fresh in my mind, I was inspired to make a second block...  This one featuring some calico and some of the hand-dyed eco-printed fabric that I have recently added to my stash.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner we are planning to go camping.  Yes... one last time until next February/March.  Our children will be celebrating on Thursday with their respective in-laws and everyone will come together for a relaxing day on the following Saturday.  (You know, I love that the girls are married and our family has grown, but one of the hardest adjustments I have had is the fact that we have to "share" them when it comes to holidays.)

Our menu will consist of turkey (of course!), dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable side dish (green beans or carrots) and fruit salad.  Oh, and don't forget the cranberries!  

Cranberries are probably my favorite side... a little tart, a little sweet.  I recall as a kid my Mom making them by following the directions on the package.  My  Dad must have asked her to try making them... they were his favorite as well.  They were yummy, but they didn't set or gel... The next day she was on the phone with my Aunt Clara (Dad's sister) asking "What's the secret was to getting cranberries to thicken as they cool?" 

That secret was a package of orange gelatin!  There you have it!  Follow the recipe on the package and when they are done cooking, stir in a package of orange jell-o.

What is your favorite side dish to a Thanksgiving (or turkey) meal?

Leave a comment... I'd love to hear from you.

Quilt Happy,

Melva

Plan to join me for a fun sew along that will feature vintage Kansas City Star quilt blocks!

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