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Polka Dot Coasters by the Cottage Mama

 

 Oh polka dots, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways……

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Hi, my name is Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama! I’m excited to be here sharing this super-simple, beginner sewing project for Easy Polka Dot Coasters. These coasters will take you about 10 minutes to whip up. You can give a set of these as a sweet little hostess gift or just make some for yourself. They are also an easy project to make for a party as a way to tie in your favorite fabric to your party decor. Let’s get started…….

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DIY Polka Dot Zip Pouch

 

DIY Polka Dot Zip Pouch on the Polka Dot Chair

 

Last year Kate Spade did a line of clothing and accessories inspired by the “Art of the Dot”.  I think she’s probably responsible for the recent resurgence in the popularity of polka dots, the creative genius that she is.

I was inspired by a polka dot pouch she had in her line last year.  I thought it would be fun to take the idea of black polka dots mixed with pink and make a simple zip pouch. To add a little twist I decided to make my own polka dot fabric.

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Polka Dot Easter Pail by Lil Luna!

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Hi there Polka Dot Chair readers!! I’m so happy to be here today! My name is Kristyn, and I blog over at Lil’ Luna. It’s a place where you can find recipes, tutorials, crafts, printables and more. Be sure to come on over and say hi as well as find all things good for all occasions. :)

 

Cute and Easy Polka Dot Easte Pails with Initial { lilluna.com }

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Polka Dot Gift Wrap by 30 Days!

Hi Polka Dot Chair friends! I’m Mique from Thirty Handmade Days and the Queen Bee Market. I have known Melissa online from back in the dark ages and finally got to meet her face to face at SNAP! last year. It was a blast! Thanks for having me Melissa.

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Another Soft n Snuggly Baby Quilt

Soft n Snuggly Baby Quilt Tutorial

One of my favorite baby quilts to make is the one from my Soft n Snuggly Baby Quilt tutorial.  It pieces together quickly and is a great way to use up some of your scraps.   A friend of mine is expecting a new baby girl and I thought it would be the prefect opportunity to make another one of these quilts.

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Embellished Zip Pouch Tutorial

Zippered pouches are my “go to” item when I need a gift that is both cute and easy to make.  They are simple to construct and can be filled with all kinds of wonderful things to make the recipient feel special.

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