It's Sew Emma Books

 My friends at Fat Quart Shop are releasing two new quilting books. They are both available on pre-order! I am really excited about the books because quilting is such a fun and beautiful hobby. You can make things that can be passed down through generations.

The first book is Winter Wonderland by Sherri Falls of This & That Pattern Company

This book has instructions for 12 cozy Christmas projects including 9 quilts, 2 table runners, and a tree skirt. If you pre-order today, you’ll receive an exclusive Mini Nordic noel Sampler pattern for free!

 

Pre-order the Winter Wonderland book 

Here is a great  blog post about Winter Wonderland. 

 

The second book that  Fat Quarter Shop has available for pre-order is Farm Girl Vintage by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet. This book includes complete instructions for 45 sampler blocks in two sizes (6” and 12”), 10 quilts, 2 table runners, a table topper, and a potholder. If you pre-order, you’ll receive the Canning Season pattern!

 

 Pre-order Farm Girl Vintage

Be sure to also check out the blog post about Farm Girl Vintage

Which one are you going to pre-order first? 

Windham Fabrics Sale at Fat Quarter Shop

Fat Quarter Shop is having  a sale. They are offering 20% OFF ALL WINDHAM FABRICS!

This offer starts FRIDAY, January 23^rd until FRIDAY January 30^th at 11:59 PM CST. 

Windham Fabrics are gorgeous and great quality. Act fast though because this sale is only good for one week! You don't want to miss out!

Be sure to shop at Fat Quarter Shop to get your savings.

I Wish I Could Have Traveled when I was Pregnant

Being pregnant is such a fun and magical time. You are usually the center of attention. People dote over you. Even when you travel you receive the pregnant woman special treatment. It's kind of fun to be pampered sometimes. I have heard stories of people traveling while pregnant and strangers paid for their dinner or even gave a monetary gift for the baby. I think that is such a kind thing to do.  I wasn't able to travel while I was pregnant because I was high risk my entire pregnancy. I was put on modified bed rest at 18 weeks. I had Placenta Previa with the cord under the placenta. I don't think I went farther than twenty five minutes away from home my entire pregnancy. It really sucked because I love to travel so much. I didn't go on any vacations my entire pregnancy with Noah. It was such a chore to go anywhere for me. I was pretty much bed ridden. I was allowed to go a few places. We went to the county fair because I wanted an elephant ear. The weather was so hot that I had to rest after getting one. It was early July and I was pretty pregnant by then. I gained a lot of weight.  If you are healthy and have your doctor’s approval it can be fun to travel while you are expecting.

I did go on vacation with my first pregnancy. We went to a beautiful lake and stayed on my ex-husband's family's houseboat. When I was little, I experienced car sickness so I was a little worried when we drove down. Thankfully I am one of the lucky women who doesn't get morning sickness but I wasn't sure about the car. I figured out ways to prevent it and ways to make it more fun for everyone else. Being cooped up in a car can be frustrating when you have a tiny person growing inside your womb if you aren’t prepared.

Check out my post about traveling while you are expecting. Remember it is a special time. Cherish every moment.