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: Budget Friendly Quilting Tips & Easter Basket Liner Tutorial
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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 No one likes to use the “B” word when it comes to their favorite hobby, but today, I will share some of my favorite tips on supporting your quilting hobby on a budget!
UPDATED THIS WEEK There are always so many cute Easter baskets in the stores during the Spring, but many of them don’t have a fabric liner. Learn how to make one with our sewing tutorial.
MARCH PATTERN SALE The Tailored Tulips Quilt is our MARCH Pattern of the Month (on sale for 30% off, this month only)!
BLOCK TWO SEASONAL SPARKLER QUILT PATTERN Block two of the Seasonal Sparkler Quilt pattern dropped this week! There's still time to jump into our Pateron group and join the fun!
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). FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING If you’re in the mood to do a bit of sewing before Easter, then you may like this Easter Basket Sewing Tutorial! The smaller size of this basket sewing pattern allows it to double as a purse for a little one on Easter morning!
CRAFTS & FOOD These Malted Milk M&M cookies feature both semi-sweet chocolate chips and the M&M’s Crispy candy. They are simple to make and one of my family’s favorite treats!
QUILTS Create a classic traditional Bear Paw quilt block with our free twelve-inch Bear Paw block quilt pattern.
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.
Hello Reader, 🎉 No tricks here—just treats for your sewing table! Introducing Polka Dot Drops, our brand-new monthly curated quilt project and kit series! We will deliver a fresh, exclusive design packed with charm, color, and creativity each month—perfectly prepped and ready to sew. But here’s the catch (and it’s no joke!): quantities are limited, and each kit drops on the first of the month at 6 pm EST. Once they’re gone, they’re gone—so don’t let this month’s project slip through your...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK Here are some of our favorite tips for organizing your quilting works in progress! These are easy-to-follow, actionable tips to help you get and stay organized! Tips for Organzing your Works in Progress UPDATED THIS WEEK Y’all know how much I love making zippered pouches. Please enjoy this free sewing pattern for the Curved Zipper Pouch Sewing...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK This tutorial will teach you how to make a laundry bag using only fat quarters of fabric! Fat Quarter Drawstring Bag Tutorial and Video UPDATED THIS WEEK (towel tutorial by Amanda Niederhauser) Celebrate Easter with these fun and unique sewing patterns, projects, and ideas. From adorable bunny plushies to colorful Easter baskets, table runners &...