The Striped Polka Dot is up and running!!!

Check out Facebook for my new Facebook store, The Striped Polka Dot! It is up and running. I still have many more designs to add to the store, since I have so many designs. I think I am addicted to super cute appliques--the 1st step to recovery is admitting I have a problem, right?!?! Check out the page frequently, as I am working diligently to get all my available designs listed.

Happy Shopping!!!

The Striped Polka Dot

Well, since my personal Facebook page is overloaded with all of my applique and monograms, I have decided to open a Facebook store. My Store is called: The Striped Polka Dot. From there, you can view what is available, as well as purchase!!! How exciting! The page is still "under construction", so it may be a few more days before it is available to view. As an incentive, if you "like" The Striped Polka Dot, you can receive 10% off your first order.

Happy Shopping!!!

The Paisley Peacock Consignment Sale

Well, it is a week away from the Paisley Peacock Consignment Sale. For those wanting to earn some money from all those too little clothes for your children, sign up to be a consignor!!!

There is a contest on Facebook with a chance to earn a free appliqued shirt of your choice from me. From now until Thursday at midnight, send your Friends to the Paisley Peacock Facebook page. Have them "like" the page and post your name (as the person who sent them) and "Melinda's Appliques". The person who sends the most people will win a free shirt of your choice.

Just as an FYI: For anything that you may purchase at the consignment sale, remember that it can be monogrammed or appliqued after you purchase it. Also, if you are in love with something that already has a monogram, we can work to cover it up or remove it, so don't let a monogrammed letter prevent you from buying an outfit that you love!!! If you purchase something that you would like monogrammed or would like to have appliqued, let me know and I will be glad to do it!

The Paisley Peacock

Let's Get it Together!

Well, after being "out of commission" for a couple of weeks, my machine is on its way home for the 2nd time (thanks to a wonderful friend who was willing to go get it for me)!!! Let's just hope that it really works this time....maybe it's me??? Anyway, in the meantime, my wonderful neighbor and friend, Jessica, lent me her machine. I have been steadily getting done what I can, but let's just be honest....you get used to one machine and it's hard to work on another. Each machine has its own quirkiness and I am used to mine. I hope to be back up and running this weekend! In the meantime, here are a few things that I did get done this week:

On another note, my neighbor (and great friend, I might add), Jessica and I have decided to join forces. She does vinyl items with her Cricut and hairbows. I think that this joining of forces will be a great thing for us both!!! I'm looking forward to what lies ahead as we venture out together. We will be setting up a Facebook page, so look for "Splendid Little Blessings" on Facebook in the next days!

Bradley's Pillow

Well, I can chalk another pillow up under my belt. Bradley's pillow is finished and I know that he will be so excited!!! He was very disappointed in me for not finishing his yesterday (having your child disappointed in you is worse than anything!!!). Here's big man's pillow:

My Etsy Store

New Year, New Projects

Well, we have entered a new year and I am trying new projects.  My latest project was a name pillow--too cute!!!  I finished Andrew's in 1 day, but Bradley's has taken longer (man, it is time for them to go back to school so that I can get some things done!).  I should have his finished tomorrow.  My Etsy account has some new items on it--going to try really hard to keep it better organized and up-to-date this year.