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: Ohio Star Quilt Block Patterns & More Spring Sewing Ideas
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK Learn how to make a versatile Ohio Star Quilt block with our free 12-inch Ohio Star Quilt block pattern.
UPDATED THIS WEEK These Foundation Paper Pieced placemats are made using square-in-square quilt blocks and are perfect for fussy-cutting your favorite fabrics.
APRIL PATTERN OF THE MONTH The Alice Bag Sewing Pattern is our APRIL Pattern of the Month (on sale for 30% off, this month 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 Use your favorite fabric scraps and a raw edge applique technique to create a fun Mickey Mouse-inspired DIY Disney canvas tote! Our step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make this simple DIY Disney bag.
CRAFTS & FOOD Whether you’re attending the Kentucky Derby or just a Derby party at home, no Derby outfit is complete without a fabulous hat! Learn how to make your own Derby hat with our easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial.
QUILTS Brighten up your home decor this season with a beautiful table runner. Learn how to make one with one of these quilted table runner sewing patterns perfect for Spring!
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! Due to yesterday's holiday, we are sending the email on Monday this week instead. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! NEW THIS WEEK Create a beautiful zip pouch from Liberty London fabric with our free Quilted Liberty Zip Bag Sewing pattern. This zip pouch features a quilted exterior and a contrasting fabric base. Quilted Liberty Zip Bag Pattern UPDATED...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK More than 20 quilt patterns perfect for Spring sewing! We gathered some of our favorite Spring quilt projects to share with you! Included are both free quilt patterns and patterns you can purchase. 20+ Spring Quilt Patterns The Cat Dash Quilt Pattern is a beginner-friendly cat quilt pattern made from three yards of fabric and a precut jelly roll!...
Hello Reader, 🎉 No tricks here—just treats for your sewing table! Introducing Polka Dot Drops, our brand-new monthly curated quilt project and kit series! We will deliver a fresh, exclusive design packed with charm, color, and creativity each month—perfectly prepped and ready to sew. But here’s the catch (and it’s no joke!): quantities are limited, and each kit drops on the first of the month at 6 pm EST. Once they’re gone, they’re gone—so don’t let this month’s project slip through your...