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Are you starting to see a recurring theme around here??? There may be just a bit too much polka dotted”ness” going on. From the tween skirt tutorial last month to my Vintage style Polka Dot dress for the Oaks, I guess it’s easy to tell that I’ve been buying up quite a bit of polka…
Hello!! I really hope that you have enjoyed reading all of my posts leading up to the Kentucky Derby last weekend. It really is a wonderful time of year to live in Louisville and I love being able to share a bit of it with you. We didn’t go to the Kentucky Derby (actually I’ve…
As my children have grown I’ve tried to adapt my sewing projects to grow with them. This year my youngest turned 13, when the kids were younger I used to sew for them voraciously. I loved making little dresses and skirts for my girls for all of their special occasions, and just for every day….
It was a long and horrible winter, have you heard??? I’m sure you didn’t hear me complain about the cold dark winter at all huh?!? (ha! who are we kidding?) The winter started early and lasted FOREVER, in fact we are under a freeze warning today…. AUGHH! Totally NOT normal for Kentucky… but I digress….
With my youngest daughter now almost 13, finding appropriate Sunday clothes has become a challenge. She’s stuck in that “inbetween” spot. Too small for teenager clothes, but wanting something more grown up than the kids stuff. I’ve started sewing up a bunch of things for her to wear to church this summer. This skirt is…
Hello friends! I’m so happy to be here today on Melissa’s blog to share in her polka dot series. My name is Rachel and I blog mainly about sewing, at Family Ever After. Feel free to stop by and “join the family!” blog…rss…facebook…pinterest…twitter…instagram My husband and I recently went on a trip to Paris to celebrate our…
Hi friends! I’m Kristen, I’m so happy to be here to share my polka dot project! I blog over at Capturing Joy where I like to share photo tips, DIY projects, and my family favorite recipes. Recently, I made a glitter anchor shirt for all of my family to wear on a trip we took….
Hi there! It’s Stef, from Girl. Inspired. I absolutely love polka dots and this Project Polka Dot series, and I am thrilled to share with you today! I could probably stick polka dots on every project I make for the rest of my life and be a happy camper! Today, I’m sharing the easiest polka…
Hey, hey Polka Dot loving peeps! I’m Jessica from Mom 4 Real, and I am so excited to be here hanging out at The Polka Dot Chair! I am absolutely obsessed with polka dots and have been since I was little! It’s finally spring time here in Kentucky, and I am ready to infuse my…
Hello Polka Dot Chair readers! My name is Bev and I blog over at Flamingo Toes. I am so excited to be here for Project Polkadot! This is such a fun series – I have already added a ton of projects to my to-do list! This Spring I have been all about the color combo…
Hello! I’m Ashleigh from Bee in Our Bonnet, I’m so excited to be part of the Polka Dot Project! Everything is better with polka dots (or bacon), so it’s not hard to think of something to add polka dots to. I’ve got Easter on the brain this time of year! I know I did…
Hi, I’m Andrea from Knitty Bitties Project Polka Dot? Uhm, I’m sorry, but if that showed up in YOUR inbox would you not say, Yes please! When & Where? Well if you wouldn’t then I’m not sure we can be friends … because I LOVE polka dots that much, it *might* just be a deal…
HI! I’m Kimbo! and i’m SUPER DUPER EXCITED to be here!!!!!! polka dots are one of my favorite things! really! most of my clothes have polka dots (polka dots…paint splatters same thing)…and i have a polka dot SOMETHING in every room of my house. i love them! So i was so excited to do a…
Since it’s been a “polka dot party” all month long on this blog, I figured it would be appropriate to make some Polka Dot Party hats to celebrate!! Do you like alliteration? If so you’ll love these printable, pom-pom, polka dotted party hats! (Whew, that’s a mouthful!!) I’m sharing these party hats as a…
