Thursday, August 6, 2009

Look who's back......

Yep, after a much too long sebatical from my sewing room, I'm back!!! The home office of Peppermint Rainbows is gearing up for fall and winter designs. I sadly report that the only thing I've been working on is new cushions for the patio furniture. Oh, and the occasional alteration here and there. Being back at the machine has got my mind working on some fun things for the kiddies. Be on the lookout for Halloween applique t-shirts, scroll applique sets for girls, Gingerbread Man applique Jon Jons, Gift Box applique dresses and aprons in all sorts of fun fabrics! As always, just send me an email with your requests and we'll get working on a custom handmade design just for you.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Pumpkin Pull Toy Embroidery


Here's your first glimpse of what Peppermint Rainbows will offer this fall. The Pumpkin Pull Toy embroidery design is in rich shades of orange, with a tinge of dark green and brown, and can be personalized with a name or monogram if you wish.

I usually do a model design and outfit with a girl's item, but I decided to mix it up this time. These Jon Jons are made of 100% cotton broadcloth in brown and white gingham. They are fully lined and have buttons at the shoulders and a snap bottom. If your weather is cooler during the fall, you can opt to have a Long Jon instead.

The same fabric and embroidery design can be used to make a Jumper Dress or Swing Top and any of our girl's bottoms. Just think how sweet a Brother/Sister combination would be in the Pumpkin Patch this fall!


The "create your own outfit" environment at Peppermint Rainbows allows for your personal style and preferences to be represented on your little ones. Simply choose the garment item(s) you like best from our menu, add any embroidery or personalization, and send us an email! It's that simple. You will receive an email confirmation of your order, along with an invoice that can be paid via personal check, debit card or Paypal account. Production on your custom Peppermint Rainbows original will begin once payment has been processed. Please allow 2 weeks from that time for production and shipment. When your order is ready to be sent to you, we'll send you an email letting you know to be on the lookout. We use USPS Priority 2-3 Day mail.

Standard garment item pricing applies; see the Price Chart for details.

Pumpkin Pull Toy embroidery design: $8

Friday, August 15, 2008

Reversible Bibs now available!!

These reversible bibs are adorable!! I did this one for my niece, Blair, who will be celebrating her First Birthday on October 10th. She needed something VERY SPECIAL to catch all those rogue cake crumbs that will fall from her fingertips as she devours her Birthday Cake. So, Peppermint Rainbows came to the rescue!!

Blair's bib is made with 100% cotton woven fabric in Duck Egg Paisley and a polly/cotton blend in White Minky Dot. The crown applique is also in White Minky Dot, and a single letter can be added for personalization. There is a snap closure at the back of the neck.

Blair's Bib: $12. Crown Applique with 1 letter, additional $6



I just HAD to make another bib, so why not for Blair? Sshhh!!! Don't tell her Mommy ~ it's a surprise!! This one is made of 100% cotton woven fabric in pink and light brown "petals" with off-white accents, and is backed in solid pink. I chose an off-white thread for the embroidery of her name, or choose a monogram in either off-white or brown.

Blair's Bib: $12. Monogram or Name, additional $6


I'll be adding more fabric choices later this weekend, but I just had to post the finished bib now for you all to see!

Monday, July 14, 2008

Black & White Gingham ~ A Year Round Classic


We offer 100% cotton broadcloth black and white gingham for your Jumpers/Swing Tops or Jon Jons/Long Jons all year. They can be
personalized with a monogram or a name (up to 9 characters for $6). Just choose your embroidery thread color!

Landon & Logan like theirs UGA style!

Or, add one of our applique designs for $12. All Jumpers and Jon Jons are fully lined. Long Jons are lined throught the chest. Jumpers/Swing Tops come with shoulder bows to match your embroidery. All boys items have snaps in the legs.

Now offering applique designs!


OK, so I've been testing several applique designs I found and I have found 2 that you are going to love for the summer. I did the Circus Elephant standing on a ball for a friend at my hair salon. Her daughter was about 18-20 months at the time and she chose the 2T Swing Top and 18mo Pantaloons in the Lime Green/Periwinkle Polka Dot set. It turned out lovely!!! . Bella is tall and thin so the Pantaloons are blousey enough to last her through the fall.


I made the Red/Yellow Gingham Jon Jon in a size 3T for a former co-worker and friend whose son is a regular size 2T, but she wanted it to last well through the summer. Gunner was 35" tall at the time. This applique is my favorite so far, because it can be used on Brother/Sister outfits for matching summer portriats.
Please check the sizing chart on our website (http://www.peppermintraimbows.com/) before ordering.

Choose our Circus Elephant or Lobster applique for any of your custom Peppermint Rainbows originals! All appliques are $12, and you can add personalization up to 9 characters for an additional $3 (this is half the usual price without an applique).