Cooler weather means Holidays are nearing!

I just love this time of year!  The weather is cooler and the mornings and evenings are crisp!  I also love making cheery holiday clothing.  Every little one can enjoy there time at family gatherings and on Santa's Lap wearing a Polka Dots and Stripes Original!  Here are just a few sneak peaks into our Holiday Line.  I will be working on more samples this month!

These will be added to the website www.pdsboutique.com this week!

You can also link directly to the Fan Page from the Polka Dots and Stripes Web Page now!  Check out the link "Follow Us on Facebook" on the left column.

Finally Upgraded!

After running by business on a single needle machine, I finally decided it was time to upgrade!  Doing embroidery for a local boutique as well as keeping up with my own appliques shirts made it a must.  I must say I am in LOVE!

I started out on the Brother ULT 2003

I know this machine inside and out and have used it for over a year now to do hundreds of appliques and embroidery jobs.  It served me well!  Now - with the PR-650 I can run shirts all day with no problem!

It requires less time and less "babysitting" and everything I stitch out looks amazing!  I cant help but sit and watch it!

Fabrics, Fabrics, Fabrics!

Just had to share the fabrics I am included in my children's clothing options this year!  I am also so excited when it is time to stock up on fabrics for the new season!  Here are my fall and winter choices:

 I of course have Ta Dot in there along with some other Polka Dots!!!  The solids are cords and the paisley is a cord, too!!

Finally setteled....my first projects!

We moved in our new home this past Saturday and I have been unpacking boxes like crazy!  First off I set up the kitchen, assembled beds ( since nap time is crucial), and then got to work on our study/my sewing room.  My first project - after completing some orders needed ASAP - was monogramming some pillows for our bed.  This was a must!  Our color scheme in the Master changed from Brown and Green to Aqua and Creme, with brown as an accent.

Next up, was a hat, since we are spending more time on the beach and in the sun, a hat was a must have!  I went with lime and hot pink - bright and cheery!

2 Truths, 1 Lie Revealed

Thanks to all who participated in the 2 Truths, 1 Lie Blog Game!  I enjoyed checking out all the blogs you posted as well.  Always looking for more to follow!


A couple of you guessed right - my lie was #3...I was not born in Atlanta, GA - I was born and raised in Augusta, GA, but did live in Atlanta for a brief time when I was younger....and now, we call our home Charleston, SC.  As for my truths, I DID have 3 children within 35 months and I am very thankfully a stay at home mom - I am thrilled to have found a job I love (embroidery) that I can do from home around my boy's schedule!

Thanks to http://randomosityblog.com/ for starting the game!

2 Truths, 1 Lie

Playing a little Blogging Game tonight.  2 truths, 1 lie - also known as an Icebreaker.  Leave a comment with your guess as to which one is not true!  I will post the answer tomorrow:)

1.  I had three children within 35 months.

2.  I am a stay at home mom.

3.  I was born in Atlanta, GA.

Applique and Embroidery Must Haves

Items that I cannot stitch without!

Dritz Dual Purpose Marking Pen










Totally Stable 2.5 oz Cutaway Backing

Quick Tear 1.8 oz Tear Away Backing

Solvy Topping

505 Adhesive Spray