Fabric Look polkadotchair.com book 2018
Let’s Be Mermaids by Melissa Mortenson for Riley Blake Designs
Available November 2018
About Let’s Be Mermaids Even though my kids are teenagers, having everyone home during the day in the summer can still be challenging. Gone are the days of making PB&J’s for lunch on a summer afternoon. They have been replaced by summer carpools, sports practices and pool parties. One day a few summers ago, I was watching my teenage daughter as she hung out at the pool with a group of her friends. My mind drifted and I started imagining what it would be like if they were all mermaids. I started to wonder what a group of teenage mermaids would be like. Would they be sassy and spunky like my daughters friends? Would they have cell phones (or would they be “shell phones”)? What about snap chat and insta? Would they want to sleep all day and avoid all their chores? I imagined them as bright, intelligent, inclusive, creative and just a little bit silly, just like my daughter and her friends. The idea those fun, spunky teenage mermaids stuck with me and I began sketching mermaids during those long summer days. I designed the mermaid print first and the text print next. I included all of the funny things that I thought teenage mermaids would say to each other. It made me giggle a bit and I hope it brings a smile to your face as well. Visit me at: polkadotchair.com
18 Prints on Quilting Cotton & 2 Panels
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bag Pattern: March Bag by Melissa Mortenson shop.polkadotchair.com
quilt Pattern: Letter Board by Melissa Mortenson shop.polkadotchair.com
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Quilt Pattern: Patchwork Paddock by Melissa Mortenson shop.polkadotchair.com
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bag Pattern: Alice Bag by Melissa Mortenson with Expansion Pack- coming early 2019 shop.polkadotchair.com
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bag Pattern free tutorial coming 2019 polkadotchair.com
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quilt Pattern: Gingham Daydream by Melissa Mortenson shop.polkadotchair.com
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bag Pattern: Derby Tote by Melissa Mortenson shop.polkadotchair.com polkadotchair.com
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pillow patterns: various tutorials on polkadotchair.com
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bag Pattern: Bow Front Clutch Tutorial on polkadotchair.com
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bag Pattern: March Bag
bag Pattern: Derby Tote
bag Pattern: Drawstring Backpack tutorial on polkadotchair.com
Bag Pattern: Stuffle Duffle Bag Coming early 2019 shop.polkadotchair.com
Embroidery Hoop by Amy Chappell amerooniedesigns.com
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Customized Converse Tutorial polkadotchair.com
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letter board quilt pattern The Letter Board Quilt is a fun quilt to express whatever is on your mind. It makes a great gift! Pattern includes applique patterns for the entire alphabet. A few personalization suggestions: -Child’s Name -Baby of Mine -No Bad Days -I Love You The possibilities are endless Available in PDF format. shop.polkadotchair.com
Patchwork paddock quilt pattern The Patchwork Paddock quilt is inspired by the bright, bold patterns found in jockey silks. It measures 63” x 63” and looks great stitched up with either a dark or light background. The quilt features 8 different quilt blocks in an arrangement inspired by medallion quilts. Available in Print and PDF format. shop.polkadotchair.com
March Bag Pattern Personally, I find that I can never have enough handbags. I designed the March bag with a large kangaroo style pocket in the front so that I could easily find all of my necessities. (Don’t you just hate it when you lose your phone in the bottom of your bag?) Instructions to make the bag with 4 different handle styles are included. It can be made from purchased or sewn handles. Available in Print and PDF format February 14th. shop.polkadotchair.com
star bright quilt pattern Have you ever bought fabric that you thought was so cute that you couldn’t cut it up? The Star Bright pattern is designed just for that type of fabric. It’s large center blocks (8” finished) allow you to show off your favorite novelty prints. All while set in a background of sawtooth stars. Available in Print and PDF format. shop.polkadotchair.com
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zinnia zebra quilt Includes instructions for 60� x 60� Quilt and 20� Pillow
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