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: Finished Sailboat Quilt Kit & Quilt Piecing Tips!
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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 excited to share another ‘Finish it Friday” quilt project with you! This navy version of my Stripey Sails & Stars quilt pattern might be my favorite project of the summer!
I’ve been quilting actively for over 10 years. During that time, I “figured out” a few things to improve my quilt piecing accuracy. Today I’m sharing five of my best “learned the hard way” quilting tips with you!
AUGUST LIMITED EDITION SPECIALS Even if you never win a blue ribbon at the fair, it's ok, because we've included a Blue Ribbon sticker in this month's quilt kit! The Blue Ribbon Shortcut Quilt pattern is a PRECUT quilt pattern. There is minimal cutting, and we use a fun "shortcut" to piece the uneven nine-patch blocks on the quilt! In addition to the kit, you can also find a selection of curated fabric bundles, fun stickers, and a new pattern in the shop!
PATTERN OF THE MONTH The Retro Travel Bag sewing pattern is our pattern of the month. Get it for 30% off during August only!
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 Create a bookmark inspired by one of your favorite classic Penguin books with our free DIY bookmark sewing tutorial.
CRAFTS & FOOD Create a set of chinoiserie-inspired blue and white pumpkins to add to your Fall decor this year! It’s an elegant take on Autumn decor and oh so easy to create with a Cricut machine. No drawing or hand painting skills are required!
QUILTS Use the eight-at-a-time half-square triangle technique to quickly piece the quilt blocks needed for this adorable Pretty Pinwheels Quilted Zip Pouch! Follow along with our free sewing pattern to find out how to do it.
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! Learn how to create a simple Basket Quilt block using squares and half-square triangles with our free Basket Quilt Block Pattern. 12" Basket Quilt Block Pattern - Free AUGUST LIMITED EDITION SPECIALS Even if you never win a blue ribbon at the fair, it's ok, because we've included a Blue Ribbon sticker in this month's quilt kit! The Blue Ribbon Shortcut Quilt...
Hello Reader, I'm so sorry that the first email was missing the correct link; I was just so excited to share the kits that I missed a few items. Thanks for your patience! August brings the State Fair to Kentucky, and it has inspired the theme for our August kits, Blue Ribbon! The August Polka Dot Drop Even if you never win a blue ribbon at the fair, it's ok, because we've included a Blue Ribbon sticker in this month's quilt kit! Blue Ribbon Shortcut Precut Quilt Kit & Quilt Pattern Make a...
Hello Reader, August brings the State Fair to Kentucky, and it has inspired the theme for our August kits, Blue Ribbon! The August Polka Dot Drop Even if you never win a blue ribbon at the fair, it's ok, because we've included a Blue Ribbon sticker in this month's quilt kit! Blue Ribbon Shortcut Precut Quilt Kit & Quilt Pattern Make a prize‑worthy quilt without ever setting foot in the fairgrounds! Our Blue Ribbon Shortcut Quilt Kit features the Blue Ribbon Shortcut quilt pattern, designed to...