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.
Hello Reader, Bring a fresh look to your summer decorating with our 2026 Summer Sparkler Two Quilted Pillow Kit! Designed as a companion to the original Summer Sparkler Quilted Pillow pattern, this year's kit features updated fabrics while coordinating beautifully with the pillows from the 2025 collection! Large Pillow: 22” x 22” Small Pillow: 14” x 20” Kit Includes: All Fabric is by Riley Blake Designs 1 Fat Quarter Each: Denim Sparkler Fabric; Schoolhouse Red Star Sparkler Fabric; Lake Blue...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! If you’re looking for some fun things to sew this summer, I’ve rounded up 25 4th of July Sewing Projects for you to try. There’s something for everyone on this list, from 4th of July Table Runners & pillows to cute projects made with 4th of July fabric Red, White & Blue Sewing Projects My newest Christmas fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs, Claus & Co,...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! If you’ve been searching for a unique horse quilt pattern with a classic Americana feel, the Bluegrass Pastures Quilt Pattern may be just what you’re looking for. Inspired by Kentucky horse farms and rolling countryside, this quilt combines charming horse appliqué blocks with horse fence blocks for a design that feels both traditional and fresh. Bluegrass...