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: DIY Fabric Easter Eggs & Spring Sewing Projects
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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.
If you love a good surprise (and a beautiful fabric stash), this Mystery Fat Quarter & Scrap Fabric Bag is for you! Each 8" x 10" mystery bag bundle is thoughtfully packed with a curated assortment of Riley Blake Designs quilting cottons; perfect for scrappy quilts, small sewing projects, or simply adding something new to your fabric collection. Also includes 2 patterns, stickers & colorful thread snips!
LAST DAYS FOR MARCH BAG SALE! 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. FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING If you’re looking for a quick, beginner-friendly sewing project, a pillowcase dress is one of the easiest garments you can make. With just a small amount of fabric, a bit of ribbon, and some basic sewing skills, you can create a charming dress that’s perfect for warm weather, special occasions, or everyday play.
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY This tutorial will teach you how to make Jockey Silks pillows, a perfect way to add a bit of Kentucky Derby decor to your home! The directions include options for sew and no-sew pillows. To make this project as easy as possible, we’ve even created a free jockey silks applique pattern for you.
QUILTS The pillow pattern this month is perfect for Spring and Summer! It’s a bright and cheery Beehive quilt block turned into an 18″ pillow!
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! 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...
Hello Reader, Our March Limited Edition Drop is LIVE, and it's a good one! If you love a good surprise (and a beautiful fabric stash), this Mystery Scrap Fabric Bag is for you! Each 8" x 10" mystery bag bundle (each bag is close to 2lbs) is thoughtfully packed with a curated assortment of Riley Blake Designs quilting cottons; perfect for scrappy quilts, small sewing projects, or simply adding something new to your fabric collection. Includes: A selection of large fabric scraps (some up to fat...