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: Cute Things to Sew with Spring Fabrics & New Quilt Finish!
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! I’m so happy to finally share the finished Bluegrass Crossing quilt with you! This design has been nearly a decade in the making, and bringing it to life has been such an enjoyable process.
There’s something about spring fabrics that instantly sparks creativity, maybe it’s the soft florals, cheerful pastels, or fresh ginghams that feel like a breath of fresh air after winter. If your stash is starting to fill up with pretty spring prints and you’re wondering what to make with them, you’re in the right place.
PATTERN OF THE MONTH The March Bag Sewing Pattern is our March Pattern of the Month! Grab it for 30% this month only!
If you're outside of the USA, please visit our Etsy Shop. A Note from Melissa: Last Sunday it was 20 degrees and snowed, this week we hit 65 and have had some sunshine! It's amazing how just a bit of warm weather and sunshine makes you feel like a new person! I've been stitching up a new sample of my Bows & Monograms quilt pattern, this time in blues instead of pinks, and I'm so happy with how it's turning out! I'll be sure to share when it's done. Also on my sewing table are lots of bright, happy fabrics that I hope will soon be turned into a new spring tote and zip-pouch tutorial for you guys! As always, I hope your week is filled with a bit happy of "sewing time"! -Melissa FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING Here are 15 of my favorite bag-making tips and tricks! If you have a tip of your own, be sure to leave it in the comments section so that other people can benefit from your knowledge!
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY DIY an adorable set of t-shirts inspired by the Princess Diaries movie with our Genovia Sports-themed SVG files.
QUILTS More than twenty free quilt block patterns from our extensive site archives! Use one of these classic, free, 12-inch quilt block patterns to create a sampler quilt, a baby quilt, or even a throw pillow! The possibilities are endless!
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! Sewing with fabric scraps is not only economical, but it can also be fun and creatively challenging too! Looking for project ideas? Here are more than 30 cute things to make with your fabric scraps. Things to Sew with Scrap Fabrics APRIL PATTERN SPECIAL The Stripey Sails and Stars Quilt Pattern is our April Pattern of the Month! Grab it for 30% this month only!...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! With Easter just around the corner, I felt inspired to decorate a few eggs, but with a fresh twist on the traditional approach. I had a collection of fabric scraps from past projects and thought they’d be perfect for something creative. Fabric Scrap Easter Eggs If you love a good surprise (and a beautiful fabric stash), this Mystery Fat Quarter & Scrap Fabric...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! This 12″ bunny quilt block tutorial is a fun, easy way to create a seasonal block perfect for spring and Easter projects. Designed with simple piecing in mind, this block comes together quickly and is ideal for quilts, pillows, or table décor Bunny Quilt Block Tutorial If you love a good surprise (and a beautiful fabric stash), this Mystery Fat Quarter & Scrap...