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I’m Melissa. I like to design things, like fabric, printables, and projects.

I’m also a Mom and a Maker. I am like most of you, just trying to do my best every day. Some days I succeed, many days I fail.  I find joy in creating, if you do too, then I hope that you find something here bring a little “happy” to your life.  Find out more about me here.

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  • I am sure your feed is full of the Black Friday specials right now, please allow me to throw my hat in the ring as well. ❤️. The entire shop is 30% off through Monday link in bio (https://shop.polkadotchair.com) I appreciate each one of you so much! I can not believe the difference you have all made in my life. Thank you for letting me into your lives just a bjt through this funny little medium. ❤️.
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  • I am so excited to have a project featured in Quilts and More Magazine! ✂️ When I first started quilting it was always my favorite Magazine to pick up at the store. I can’t believe I have a project in it now. This little pin cushion caddy is super quick to make and would make a great gift for someone who loves sewing and quilting. The issue is in newsstands now. .
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  • The first two of our annual holiday gift guides are up on the blog. 🎁 We do these every year and look forward to searching for fun ideas for you guys for gifts. Our gift guides always include BOTH gifts you can make and gifts you can buy. The first two guides include gifts to make and buy for teenage girls. 💄 AND gifts for the Disney fan in your life. 🎢 🍦 To see the guides just hop on over and click the link in our bio. Keep watching the blog this week for more guides. Is there a gift guide you’d like to see? Just leave a comment for us and we’ll try to do it! .
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  • Looks like a nice size for a baby quilt right? Well it’s NOT SUPPOSED to be a baby quilt. It’s supposed to be the center block for our #justforfunquilt and it’s TWO TIMES TOO BIG! 🤦🏼‍♀️. Don’t know what happed to my brain this week. More explanation on stories. Oh- and don’t worry. The right block will be up on the blog tomorrow as planned. Also- next year for Halloween I’m going as a quilt with legs 😂.
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  • I guess it’s time to transition the IG feed from orange to red 😉. Let’s talk Christmas crafting! 🎅🏼 🌲. I’m working with @officialcricut this holiday season to bring you loads of fun personalized gift ideas. First up this “believe” wood Christmas sign with 3D wood cut out. It was my first time to cut wood with my Cricut Maker and I’m so excited that it actually worked! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 It took a bit of trial and error but it worked! On the blog I’ve outlined how I did it , along with a few tips if you try it yourself.  Just use the link in my bio  then go to the home page. #cricutmade #cricutmaker #christmascrafts #handmadechristmas #handmadechristmasdecorations
  • Happy Halloween Witches! 🎃🎃🎃 Hope your day is full of fun and not too many scares!  Photo is from a few years ago when the kids were little and we did things like carve pumpkins, and dress in matching costumes. Might still carve the pumpkins tonight and break out the hat - we will see 😉
  • Hi guys! I’m very sad to be #missingmarket right now! The timing wasn’t great for me to go and I’m missing all of my friends right now. A few of you have asked and I do have a fabric line releasing in 2020. There aren’t any samples at market (usually Riley Blake doesn’t show samples of holiday lines at market) but I wanted to let you know to look out for it if you’re there ordering fabric! 🎅🏼 🎄 It’s called Santa Claus Lane and it’s inspired by my collection of vintage Christmas linens and postcards. (And that Hilary Duff song 😉🎼I )I wanted to design a Christmas line with a fresh and bright feel and am really excited with how it turned out. There are 21 prints (with Mr and Mrs Claus ‘cause we all know who does most of the work at Christmas 🤶🏻) and 2 panels with the line. One for pillows/quilts and one for stockings. The line will hit stores in May 2020 and I’m thinking a little Christmas in July celebration will be in order then. 🎄🎅🏼🤶🏻.
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