Hi, I'm Melissa Mortenson, a blogger, fabric designer, and content creator. I am the Founder of the Polka Dot Chair website, where I'd love to invite you to "pull up a chair" and create something you will love with me! I have been sharing fresh and creative sewing, quilting, and craft ideas with readers since 2008, and I would love to have you join me on this creative journey.
✂️ Sunday Stitch: 8 at a Time Half Square Triangles & New YouTube Video
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK: Learn the quick and accurate way to make half-square triangles using the eight-at-a-time method! This easy quilting tutorial walks you through each step, including cutting, sewing, and trimming tips for perfect HSTs every time.
NEW ON YOUTUBE A look at what's on my cutting table this week! -Quilted Witches' Hats -DIY Pumpkin Pins -Bows & Monograms Pumpkin Quilt Kits -New Halloween Quilt Top -Ruffled Tote Bag Tutorial (Coming soon)
QUILT KIT & YOUTUBE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS Everything you need to know to sew the pumpkin quilt version of this fun Bow Quilt Pattern. In the video, I'll cover:
This beginner-friendly seasonal design features a sweet pumpkin block paired with a classic bow!
FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING Upcycle ribbon saved from a special gift into a beautiful zip bag with our free designer ribbon zip bag sewing pattern.
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY Decorate your Christmas tree with these simple, handmade ornaments using our free Felt Mitten Christmas Ornament pattern.
QUILTS Quilting is a wonderful creative hobby. If you have ever wanted to learn how to make a quilt but didn’t know where to start, we are here to help! We’ve gathered our best tips, tutorials, and instructions to help you learn how to begin quilting.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Here are the projects shared in last week's newsletter If you love our emails and want to get an email the same day we publish a new blog post, just CLICK HERE (most weeks, you will receive 2-3 emails a week). Check out What's New in the Shop Click the images below for more information about the patterns. If you're outside of the USA, please visit our Etsy Shop. Until next week! As a reminder, the password for the library is: polkadots - Melissa |
Polka Dot Chair; Sewing, Quilting & Crafts
Hi, I'm Melissa Mortenson, a blogger, fabric designer, and content creator. I am the Founder of the Polka Dot Chair website, where I'd love to invite you to "pull up a chair" and create something you will love with me! I have been sharing fresh and creative sewing, quilting, and craft ideas with readers since 2008, and I would love to have you join me on this creative journey.
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK: We’ve come to the end of the quilt along! Today, I’ll show you how to finish your Santa’s Sampler quilt top by sewing the blocks together with sashing, then add a checkerboard border using time-saving strip piecing techniques. Santa's Sampler Finishing Instructions All Blocks in the Quilt Along Looking for some creative and simple ideas for...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK: Create a fun Santa Hat quilt block for the Santa’s Sampler Quilt along! Keep reading to learn how to get the block pattern! Santa's Hat Quilt Block Welcome back to our Santa’s Sampler Quilt Along! Today we’re stitching up one of the most charming blocks in the whole quilt, Santa’s House! Santa's House Quilt Block HOLIDAY PATTERNS IN THE SHOP A few...
Hello Reader, Our semi-annual sale is here! Save 25% off Patterns & 15% off Fabric, Kits & More, no code necessary! No adjustments to previous purchases. Excludes November quilt kits & fabric drop. Sale ends December 1st, Midnight EST. Blue Ribbon Shortcut Quilt Kit A beautiful quilt kit featuring precut fabrics, this quilt stitches up so fast! SHOP Bluegrass Charm Fabric A bundle of 1/2 cuts of Bluegrass Charm and Derby Day Fabrics SHOP Arctic Sparkler Quilt Pattern A Scandinavian-inspired...