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: Caring for Handmade Quilts & New Arctic Sparkler Quilt
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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 The Arctic Sparkler Quilt pattern is a versatile, easy-to-construct Scandinavian-inspired quilt pattern featuring large quilt blocks.
If you’re lucky enough to own a handmade quilt, you’ll want to ensure that it says beautiful for years! Our guide to properly caring for, cleaning, and storing your handmade quilts will help you keep those precious quilts looking great for generations!
FEBRUARY PATTERN SPECIAL The Saturday Duffle Bag is our February Pattern of the Month (on sale for 30% off)! Create a cute padded duffle bag in one of three sizes with this unique pattern. A series of YouTube videos will walk you through the construction steps!
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 Learn how to make a simple ruffled pillow sham in two different sizes with our free sewing tutorial.
CRAFTS & FOOD This Covered Button Necklace Tutorial is great way to use up a bunch of fabric scraps!
QUILTS Brighten up your home decor this season with a beautiful table runner. Learn how to make one with one of these quilted table runner sewing patterns perfect for Spring!
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 &...