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    Home » Crafts

    Project Polka Dot

    Updated: Mar 4, 2013 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

    This March, this blog will be:

    All Polka Dots.  All the time.

    (I’ve been dying to write that line for a month now).

    I’ve lined up a fun blog series for you guys.  This March I will be blogging all about polka dots.  They are super “in” right now and I thought I’d seize the opportunity given the name of my blog :).    I’ve got lots of guest bloggers lined up for you that will sharing their projects ALL related to POLKA DOTS.    There will also be a few giveaways thrown in.

     

    We will have a bit of sewing, a bit of crafting and a bit of fashion too!

    There’s a bit of a back story to this idea… read on if you’re curious.

    Back in 2007 I was looking to rename my blog.  I wanted something catchy.  I glanced over at the polka dot chair sitting in my craft room and VOILA a name.

    Since then I’ve gone back and forth with whether I like the name. If  I started all over again I’d name it something different, but the Polka Dot Chair has served me well.  Recently I met up with a new friend in Utah and she said “I always remember you as the polka dot chair girl”.   I giggled a little bit.  I answer to Mom, Melissa, Honey, Hey You and the Polka Dot Chair girl I guess.

    I get asked a lot if I blog about Polka Dots.  This also makes me giggle.  No not really, although I do have a great love of polka dots.  You can see them all over my house and in the clothing I pick. I’ve even got a pinterest board entitled, Inspiration: Polka Dots. 

    I thought it would be fun for one month to blog all about polka dots.  With the exception of a post or two.   I’m very exited for the projects I’ve got to share with you along with the AMAZING ladies that have agreed to guest post for the month.

    So…. stay tuned…

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Sheri says

      March 01, 2013 at 9:54 am

      Have you seen the polka dot ankle jeans at Target and Coldwater Creek? I’m trying to be good and not spend any unnecessary $$ but the more and more and more I think about it, these polka dot jeans are seeming to be a very necessary piece of clothing to add to my summer wardrobe;-) Can’t wait to see all your polka dot posts this month!

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      • Melissa Mortenson says

        March 01, 2013 at 8:08 pm

        Yes I LOVE those jeans. I haven’t picked up a pair yet.. I did get some cute black and white polka dot pants at Black House/White Market that I love. I just need it to warm up a bit to wear them- it’s been so cold here I just want to wear boots every day.

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    2. Melody Wright says

      March 01, 2013 at 5:55 pm

      I don’t remember where and when I found your blog but it was the name that drew me in. I too LOVE polka dots. In fact, I’ve been collecting all different kinds of polka dot fabrics to make a Dresden polka dot quilt! I’m so excited to watch your blog and see what’s in store for the month of March. By the way, I LOVE YOUR CHAIR! So cute!

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        March 01, 2013 at 8:07 pm

        Thank you!! A polka dot dresden quilt would be so amazing!! Make sure you send me a link (if you post it online) after it’s done. I’d love to see it!

        Reply
    3. Margarita Jamali says

      March 01, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      SALAM! I remember back when I was a newbie in the blog land and came across your wonderful blog. The Polka dot name made me interested and your fun projects . That is a catchy name indeed. Kisses from Manila.- Margot

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      • Melissa Mortenson says

        March 03, 2013 at 3:47 pm

        So nice to hear from some one from around the globe!

        Reply
    4. Cari Kaufman says

      March 03, 2013 at 12:29 pm

      Hi Melissa — just found your blog from the BYW class forum. I’m looking forward to your month of polka dots!

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        March 03, 2013 at 3:41 pm

        Hi!
        Thanks so much for stopping by… I’m really excited about the BYW class. So nice to meet you!

        Reply
    5. Cheryl says

      March 04, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      Can’t wait to see what you have going on this month!!!

      Reply
    6. LuAnn says

      December 27, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      I’d love to know where you found your polka dot chair! I’ve been searching and searching – PBteen ha one at one time but no more….

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        December 30, 2013 at 3:58 pm

        It was PBTeen, on clearance ages ago! Sorry I can’t be more help!

        Reply

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