4 + 1

Having a good summer?  I certainly hope so.  Mine has been pretty quiet.  Not a lot of blogging, sewing, creating, or running mans sadly.  I just haven't had the energy for it.  The past 6 weeks have been physically and emotionally hard on yours truly.  Because.......well.  See for yourself! ^_^

Yes my dear bloggy buddies, I am having a baby! Yay! I'm about 10 weeks along now and has this little one has been giving me the business!  Let's just say I've spent the greater portion of my mornings, noons and nights in the past month and a half worshipping the porcelain god.  I've already been to the hospital twice, once to the ER and the second time they admitted me with Hyperemesis.  I spent about 3 days in the hospital last week getting rehydrated and pumped up full of anti-naseau medication.  2 dress sizes later and I'm feeling pretty good again.  

I had pretty bad morning sickness with my first two wee ones, but never this bad and I'm praying that I can finally have some relief after the 12th week.  *crosses fingers and toes*  I still can't believe we're going to have another little one!  I'm so excited and scared and thrilled and nervous and utterly and divinely happy.  Children are such a blessing and I can't wait to see our wee one. February 27th seems so far away, but I know it will be here in no time flat!  Wow. A baby. ^_^

I'm also quite please to finally know part of the reason I've had such a bad case of blogger's/crafter's block lately.  *whew*  I thought I was losing it!  I'll get it all back sooner or later I suppose. 

Anyone know anything about sizing children's patterns?  I have a project that I've been working on that I want to make as a tutorial for everyone but I'm not quite sure how to adjust the pattern so that it would fit other size children.  If you think you might be able to help me please shoot me an email! ^_^

Anyhoo, aside from the non-blogging, non-crafty porcelain god worshipping action that's been going on around here, there hasn't been a lot of fabric shopping happening either.  In fact, I haven't done any major fabric shopping since last Summer when I started sewing for the book.  I bought so much fabric that i really felt like I had more than enough to last me for a long while.

I have indeedy gotten into buying a few vintage lovelies here and there, though.  Two of my most favorite finds from Ebay..........

This sheer delight has a gorgeous orange border running parallel to either edge of the selvedge.  I'm thinking of making some panel curtains for our bedroom and Mel thinks I should use it to make something for myself.  There's about 6 yards of it!  Still deciding. 

And this.  Is this not the GREATEST PRINT EVER?!  I LOVE THIS FABRIC!  I have to say I was really having a battle on ebay to win this baby.  I was NOT letting it get away from me.  Why aren't there more prints like this these days?  *sigh* Oh bunnies, vegetables, and flowers how I love thee.  

In other news, the newest issue of Sew News has hit newstands and your dear blog pal is on the cover! Yay!  I can't even begin to tell you how thrilled I am about this. I did notice that the tutorial on the Sew News site didn't show a photo of the pouch.  That would kind of help when making it so have a look here.  

The Interweave Press store also has a darling little preview of my bookety book book, so run on over and take a lookety look look! (Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you'll see the preview)

Interweave also has a few titles coming out that I'll be adding to my wish list, you might like a few of these as well................

Well, happy Monday folks!  I'm off to worship a different type of porcelain.  ^_^

Comments

[BrookeLaine]

Rashida,

Congrats to you and Mel on your awesome news. I am so excited for you. I also can't wait until your book comes out. It's on my 'must own' list of craft and sewing books.

I hope you're feeling much better soon!

Brooke

[Adrienne]

CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!

[Diane]

CONGRATS TO YOU AND YOUR HUBBY! I love your work, all of it. Going to get the book when it comes out.

[jimin/smallville]

congratulation!
i hope you're feeling better soon. your book looks lovely.

[bakeandsewblog]

Congratulations to you and your family. Hope you start to feel better soon. The book looks fab

[kaoz]

Congratulations to you and your family =D I hope you`re feeling better soon!!

[Sarah]

Congratulations! I had hyperemesis during all three of my pregnancies and I know how terribly horribly awful it is. Sending you many, many feel-better-soon wishes!

[Stephanie]

Congrats! That is so awesome. Get lots of rest and I hope you feel better soon.

[Dee]

Congrats mama! I'm glad you feel better. I'm going on 20 weeks myself. ;-)

[allyson]

How exciting!!! I'll say a little prayer for you! I love your ebay scores and I can't wait to peek inside those books! (especially yours of course)

[leslie]

oh, rashida! congratulations! another little one! whoohoo!

[Christina]

Congratulations! How exciting! I hope the morning sickness subsides soon and you are well the rest of the pregnancy. I had dreadful morning sickness too and would have a cup of tea and a biscuit before getting out of bed (thanks to hubby) and that seemed to help. Congrats on the mag as well! :)

[Michelle]

Big huge congratulations! I hope your time on the bathroom floor is very limited, as in maybe once you write about it, it will go away?! Wishful thinking, but I'll be sending positive vibes your way. Take good care!

[josie]

Congratulations! What wonderful news. Hope you are feeling better soon.

[Brierley and Clover]

Congrats about your pregnancy, that's wonderful news! So looking forward to your book :)

[Jennalou]

Congrats!! So much wonderful news.

Also looking forward to getting my mitts on your book!

[Elinor]

Yay! Congratulations on all fronts! I've been in the same boat for the last 5 mos. Hyperemesis really takes a lot of the joy out of pregnancy. I hope you stop puking soon!!! Best wishes for smooth sailing from here on!

[Margie]

Congratulations!!! A new baby, a book, two super cute children running around -- girl you got it going on! Can't wait to get my hands on your book!

[RosaMaria]

Congrats!! Felicidades!!! So much wonderful news.

[Kuky]

Congratulations! And I'm thinking positive thoughts hoping the nausea will be gone soon.

[shannon]

Congratulations! Very exciting news and i hope you are feeling better soon.

[Eva]

Congrats! You make the cutest behbehs, anyway!

[Tally]

Oh, what news! Congratulation. I do hope you will feel better soon.

Thanks for pointing to your tutorials in this magazine.
I discovered your blog some time ago because I also have this love for linen plus cotton.

With best wishes
Tally

[andrea]

Wow, congratulations to you and your family :)

I've been following your blog for awhile now and can't wait to get your book-

Take care, hope you feel better soon
~Andrea

[montague]

CONGRATULATIONS!

[Willow]

How wonderful! I hope you feel better soon. I hope you have a healthy pregnancy. :) And thank you for sharing the "inside view" of your book -- looks like the craft book I've been waiting for. :)

[Doris]

Congratluations, Rashida, on all of the above! Hope you are feeling well soon...

[Christina]

That's how it was for my first - and it scared me enough to not be sure I want to try for a second. The hospital visits, dress sizes lost, and 16 weeks of being stuck in bed so nauseated I couldn't move...doesn't exactly make me want to try again. Not to mention the bed rest the last few months of the pregnancy...darn blood pressure! I avoid my husband like the plague in August. ;)

[Jessie Fincham]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! and on your front cover story, what a great double celebration! I have just discovered your blog and wanted to say it's fantastic, i've been scrolling through all the archives and i'm SO inspired by all your wonderful projects :)

Thanks.
P.S. i ♥ linen too!

[melissa deakin]

oh my goodness, rashida,
this is such fabulous news!
i am so thrilled for you.
i hope your 'morning' sickness subsides real soon.
i know how awful that is.
congrats on all the publications...can't wait for your book, chica!
xoxo

[robyn]

Oh,
this
is
exciting!!
Congratulations!

[Kim]

Hooray! I'm sorry you're so sick ... hyperemesis? Yikes! But it means you will have the easiest baby ever, right?

[Nancy]

Congratulations and welcome back--that's great news! Hope you're feeling better soon.

BTW, thanks for the link to the "Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy" book--I have airedales and love seeing the one on the cover--I just pre-ordered a copy.

[Kristin]

Congratulations, Rashida! I hope you feel better soon. Mmmmm, babies.

[Amber]

Oh I'm so sorry! I had hyperemesis with all 4 of mine - I hope it gets a little easier for you! Congratulations on your new addition and all your sewing success~thanks for the book links!!

[Kiva, Farmstead Lady]

Congratulations to you and your hubby! Hope you are feeling better soon.

[sherri]

Congratulations on everything! Especially the new little one...but wow...all of those wonderful projects in print too...you must be elated! Best wishes that you are feeling wonderful soon!

[Mefi]

congratulations on number 3.

[Astrid]

Congrats on the pregnancy still! :) A good friend of mine just had a beautiful baby boy after 9 months of terrible pregnancy sickness. It's a good thing there's such a reward at the end of it! ;)

[Dana]

Congrats to you, I am also 10 weeks and due Feb. 27th and can't seem to sit at the sewing machine much lately. I have many gifts to make and need to get my bootie going, but it is so tough when you feel this bad all day long.

[Corinne]

Lots to celebrate in this post! Congratulations :)
Hope you feel better soon!

[Kim]

Wow. Congrats on the little bub. Sorry to hear you are feeling sick and I hope you reach the 13wks really soon and it eases. Can't wait to see your book. It looks devine.

[pratima]

Hearty congratulations!!
Hope you feel better soon.

[Audrie]

Congratulations!! I hope you have a smooth and healthy pregnancy :)

[Bethany]

Congratulations!

[Heide]

Hooray for babies!!!! CONGRATS! :)

[Isa Maria]

Congratulations! I'm also expecting, due February 13th. I've had terrible nausea but no vomiting. I've lost 14lbs in the last 8wks so I'm hoping to start gaining weight now I'm over the worst.
Well done on your book too. It looks amazing.

[Anne]

Congratulations to you, a new baby ! Fabulous...

[amy h]

Congratulations on the good news! I'm expecting #3 in about 17 days now. My nausea was worst with the third, too. I hope yours goes away soon.

[muralimanohar]

Congratulations! On all counts! I have to say Feb 27 is a good day to be born. :p Of course, it's my own birthday, so I am wildly biased, lol!

And that blue and orange sari is to DIE for!! WOW!!

[Anjeanette]

Congratulations!! I had two Hypermesis pregnancies. If you are a support group kind of person (or even just to have a place to read up on it more) helpher.org was a huge resource for me during my pregnanices.

Take care of yourself and Congrats again!!

[Diane - Little Birdie]

Congratulations! So sorry that you are enduring hymperemesis. This is my second encounter with it (for baby #2) and it is difficult to convey what you go through to someone who hasn't had it. Have you met Zofran yet? You're in my thoughts... Best wishes.

[pamela]

Just found your blog..so cute. Congrats on the new baby!

[péitseoga k. lee]

CONGRATS!! so exciting! i have only the one so far, but am tempted to go again... :-) except for the morning sickness... yours sounds dreadful!

[Elizabeth]

Congrats on the baby! I had HG with my first (and as a result, ONLY) daughter too. After a two week stint in the hospital and countless trips to the ER, it went away one day, out of the blue. Hope yours does too! I'm so impressed that you are up to blogging and being creative at all! Good work on keeping your brain busy...and I'm in love with the bunny/veggie/flower fabric as well.

[Melissa]

Congrats and rats that you have HG. Yuck. I feel for ya, because I myself and 8 weeks and preggo with my third, I just started Zofran and although I was severely sick with my first two kids and wouldn't touch a thing, not even caffeine, I sucked it up and started accepting help. It has taken the edge off. Wish it totally erased the nausea but, eh, what can you do. Good luck to you and keep up the creativity.

[PatchworkPottery]

I hope you feel better soon Rashida. Congratulations for all the magazines, books and Baby #3!!! I will definitely have to get my hands on a signed copy of "i love patchwork" when it comes out in november!!! Big Hugs to you! Laurraine

[patricia]

Wonderful news. Congratulations! Here's hoping for a diminishing amount of porcelain god visits!

[Beth]

Wow congrats!! hopefulyl the rest of your pregnancy is very healthy with less trips to the er!

[Christine]

oh those babies! what they do before they arrive! how wonderful for your family.

Please email me on the pouch if you can type and not get the queasies (or maybe it's gone now :0)

I'm having a problem with how the fabrics go...up or down. Thank you!

[Jennifer]

I just found your blog and am really enjoying reading some posts. I too had severe hyperemesis with all four of my babies, the last doing a 2 month stint in the hospital. I sure hope it eases up for you soon.

[Sandra]

Congratulations and hope your pregnancy is wonderful! Sounds like your studio is in-house these days...yeah, yeah, it's the best I could do but I'm sitting here grinning like a monkey at your happiness.
The world is a frosty ole place so good news, from friend or stranger, is always welcome.

[mary]

CONGRATULATIONS for this great news !!!!

[Maritza]

Sorry I am so late is seeing this post, but just wanted to say hooray! Huge congratulations to you & your family! xoxox

[corrie]

hi there

congratulations! I've just found your blog through your book, can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

love your blog & adding it to my faves right now!

corrie:)