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: Handmade Travel Projects & Monster Candy Bowl DIY
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! A little paint, a little glue, and a few ideas for goofy faces are all you need to turn simple craft supplies into a collection of Halloween monsters! These DIY papier-mâché monster candy bowls add personality and color to your Halloween decorations!
Sewing your own travel accessories allows you to create pieces that fit your needs perfectly. You can choose the right sizes, fabrics, and features to suit your packing and travel style. Many of these projects are quick to make and are great for using fabric you already have on hand! It’s also a lot of fun to design and sew your very own travel essentials!
FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING Tired of digging through your fabric stash to find the perfect piece? Follow these five tips to organize your fabric collection and make sewing projects a breeze!
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY Learn how to make a simple trick-or-treat bag with our free sewing pattern. This trick-or-treat tote is fully lined and can be personalized with a bit of appliqué. It’s also, oh so cute!!
QUILTS Have you ever wanted to create a beautiful Autumn quilt? Why not try sewing a Maple Leaf quilt block for your quilt? Learn how to make these fun and unique quilt blocks with our free tutorial.
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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! New Last Week... Make a Hocus Pocus Halloween shirt with a few favorite quilt fabric scraps and simple raw-edge appliqué. Mix up your favorite Halloween prints for a scrappy sweatshirt! It’s a great way to use leftover fabric scraps from one of your Halloween quilt projects! DIY Applique Sweatshirt Updated this Week... Are you looking for fun, cute, and free...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Today, I’m sharing a pattern for a 12″ Triangle of Squares quilt block. It’s a geometric design that gives you plenty of opportunities to play with color and contrast. Triangle of Squares Block Tutorial NEW IN THE SHOP We've created a set of woven labels just for your Halloween sewing projects! Stitch them into quilt binding or add them to your Quilted Witch...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! I’m excited to share my latest quilt finish: a pink Halloween quilt featuring both ghost and pumpkin quilt blocks. My Newest Finished Quilt NEW IN THE SHOP We've created a set of woven labels just for your Halloween sewing projects! Stitch them into quilt binding or add them to your Quilted Witch Hats! Shop Labels FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING Create a stack of...