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So, um, I have some more news.

I'm writing a book!

It's sewing project book with Wiley, who published Anna Maria's Seams To Me.

And you know what's neat? The book I'm doing will be a companion  to another by a fellow fabric designer and blogger (and friend!) Sandi Henderson of Portabello Pixie!

(What's this about a companion book? That just means that the books are, so far, a 2-part series with similar formatting and they will come out at the same time. )

So, um, yeah. I will be writing the book this sping and summer, just as we have our first real season at the shop. I'm going to be a busy little bee!

I am super excited and a little bit scared!

I know I am going to grow and learn so much from this project. I am psyched to dive in!

xo,

m

Oh, P.S.

Thank you so much for the engagement enthusiasm!

No: no date set.

It won't be a regular wedding anyways. I'm not that kind of girl. No big poufy dress for me, no wedding magazines, no bridesmaids, no save-the-date. I'm not planning, not calling around checking dates. Just smiling to myself when I think about my future husband. Just enjoying being engaged and looking at my sparkly ring and saying fiance. That's enough for me right now.

 

 

Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 08:13AM by Registered Commentermelissa | Comments51 Comments

Reader Comments (51)

Congratulations! Can't wait to see it!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJenB
That's wonderful!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMellissa - wondermommy
Wonderful! Congratulations! :)
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterPatricia
Congratulations! I'm looking forward to it!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSarah
What's this about no bridesmaids? Oh, right. ;)

Congrats again on all fronts sweetheart!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCindy
Ruth and I spent a total of $93 on our wedding. I challenge you and Stu to do it for cheaper.
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRyan Schenk
AWESOME!!!! You're a super-duper star! How exciting for you.
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCicada Studio
Dear Melissa,
congrats on the book can't hardly wait to get it, I love Sandi H. also I bet its going to be fabulous!!! wow marriage, book....what's next???? much love to you!, SusieQ
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSusieQ
Big time BABY!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterPaper Dolls For Boys
Here is my mantra for you! It is OK to ask for help...It is OK to ask for help... It is OK...
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermelly
beside that! Congrats! This year has been an adventure of a lifetime and I hope you have as much fun as I am having!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermelly
How exciting! Congratulations!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermolly
Dood - if you fly off to Vegas to get married, send me an e-vite. Vegas is only 6 hours that way. I'd love to come and take pictures for your blog! LOL
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKim
omg that's awesome! my amazon wish list is growing quickly with all these books coming out!
and about the wedding thing- my husband and i have been married for almost 2 years and we totally did the untraditional thing and got married on Coronado Island with only a handful of people! i bought my dress (brand new) off ebay and LOVED it! i swear, it was the best thing ever!!! i've had MORE headaches being in weddings than i did for my own wedding!!!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commenternatalie
Good Lord, there's a lot of excitement! Congrats and I will await news of your book...I'm always a sucker for a new book!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterlaura
More great news! You deserve all the great news in the world.
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterStephanie
SO exciting!! And they just happened to choose 2 of my very favorite fabric designers. :)
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterNicole
Good things come in threes - what's next??
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMary on Lake Pulaski
congrats on the awesome news. good luck and let me know when I can buy it!
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterdarcrunner
Congratulations. What wonderful news.

It's quite the thrilling few weeks you've had. :)

Adele
April 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermodernemotive

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