november 24
i keep meaning to tell you:
kristen's new collection of outtake takout polaroid fortunes at violet hour photography rocks my world. love these.
we are getting a new couch, a red couch (a comfortable pullout couch for when the time comes that the guest room becomes a nursery). am thinking of making a quilt from some of anna maria's good folks to compliment the couch. haven't made (okay finished) a quilt yet. and will probably do it my way minus a pattern as i just can't seem to want to figure out a quilt pattern. all those little pieces. am thinking huge squares.
i am not a pumpkin pie person (and neither is jon), so we usually make this incredible oh my goodness easy and yummy pumpkin cake. though this year, all i want is to find a bakery that has pumpkin cookies. wish i knew a good bakery in tacoma.
speaking of pumpkin, as soon as i am ready to spend more than three minutes in the kitchen, i am going to make this pumpkin pasta recipe (via alicia and andy).
but since i am not spending any length of time in the kitchen anytime soon, jon is making the turkey this year. a smaller, turkey breast but he is still going to do it my way, which is alton's way (the best turkey recipe ever).
i hope to spend many an hour with my crochet hook over the next few days. hoping to make our christmas gifts. we are going simple and easy this year. might even try to make a hat!
had three good days without horrible nausea. and then today happened. sigh. this has been really rough going. i have found a few things that help (thank goodness and thank you!), but i have basically felt ill for weeks and weeks. it has been a bit intense.
and, i know you know this already, but i am totally pregnant. during the three days when i felt better, i kept thinking that thought repeatedly. i am totally pregnant. w.o.w. when the nausea sets in though i head back into the "just breathe in, breathe out" and "when is jonny gonna get home and rescue me" sort of repeat thinking.
i have been trying to chant every day. i love this practice. and i am thinking about how it must sound to that little baby bean.
totally wishing tomorrow involved heading to cira's for breakfast followed by walking around the farmer's market with my dad. yep. i am certain my brother will sleep in and miss out on this (he is there), but if i could, i would be there. missing my family a lot today.
liz lamoreux
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I was just looking at red couches on the weekend! WHy don't you make a raggedy quilt? It's SUPER easy and I managed to make a generous lap sized one in TWO days! (1 day cutting, 1 day sewing) It's the first and only crawl under quilt (I made lots of wall quilts) that I finished and kept for me.
Here's how:
Prewash your fabrics & iron.
Cut your squares as large as you want. I cut mine 10 x 10. Cut the exact same size in batting (I recommend either Heirloom or Warm &Natural) and the same in whatever you are using for backing.
Lay your blocks as follows: backing, batting, top. Pin.
Sew all your blocks diagnonally from corner to corner. You should chain piece all your bloakc one direction, then the other to make an X through the middle of your blocks.
Once all your blocks are sewn, match them up in pairs of 2. Sew together using a 1/2 inch seam allowence. (Very important it's that much!) You want to pin and sew the seam so that the backings are together. THe seam will show on the TOP of the quilt.
Keep sewing the quilt together in this manner, till all the blocks are joined to make the quilt. Once it's finished, clip onto ALL the seams to create fringe. You will want to use a pair of short, sharp scissors. You may find your hands get tired, so only do it for as long as you're comfortable!
After all the seams are clipped, run it through the washer a couple of times to fray and curl all the seams. The more it gets washed, the softer it gets.
*Be sure to use a walking foot to sew your blocks.
ANy questions, holler!
i wish you felt better....but dude, you're totally pregnant. psych! much love dear friend. thinking of you, wishing i could come sit with you and hold your hand (or your hair.) xoxo
I'm not sure if you are open to taking medicine to feel better? I take unisom/b-6 while pregnant to keep me from puking all day. It really helps, just google it if you are interested.
I hope you feel better soon.
THE BEST pumpkin cookies? Cinnamon Works at Pike Place Market! My sister-in-law makes them, and they are as big as a dinner plate, frosted with a simple but very yummy glaze which perfectly compliments the pumpkin. The glaze is my dear MIL's recipe, and a secret! When you are able to be out and about a bit more, you MUST try them!
Just remember, this too will pass!
yes, yes, yes to the red sofa - i've loved mine so very very much, have not grown tired of it in all its linen and down feather glory!!!
i've noted that pumpkin pasta recipe as well, ever since she posted it last year. those folks can COOK.....
enjoy jon's company and love, i know you do - how blessed you two are to have one another. xoxo
aww liz your pregnant!!!??? wow i didnt know this! ive been reading your blog for years!! love it! fantastic news x
The nausea will pass. And the great thing is being able to eat again after you throw up....... gross, I know. Happy Thanksgiving!
hope your thanksgiving is filled with beauty and no nausea ... that would be very good. xox
love hearing about your quilt ideas
and sending you hugs
and hoping the morning sickness passes soon...
xo