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: Quilted Pinwheel Pouch Pattern & Favorite Bag Sewing Patterns
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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 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.
UPDATED THIS WEEK I’ve rounded up more than 30 of my favorite tote bag sewing patterns. Most of them are free patterns. I have also included a section of bag patterns that you can buy. They range in difficulty and skill level from easy to advanced.
MARCH PATTERN SALE The Tailored Tulips Quilt is our MARCH Pattern of the Month (on sale for 30% off, this month only)! This cute Tulip quilt is perfect for Spring and created from a 10" Precut Stack! A series of YouTube videos will walk you through the construction steps!
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 If you are a beginner sewist or quilter, sewing with minky can seem intimidating at first. Here are some simple sewing tips for sewing and quilting with minky fabrics.
CRAFTS & FOOD Create a set of notebooks perfect for school, work, or even a party with our free printable Disney-inspired notebook covers! We have versions inspired by our favorite Disney, Marvel, and Pixar movies! Print out the covers, glue them to a purchased notebook, and you're done!
QUILTS Learn how to make Polaroid quilt blocks using a method that I call “no math quilt blocks.” It’s a semi-improvisational technique using precut strips of fabric. You can make your blocks any size you like!
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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.
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...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK Here are some of our favorite tips for organizing your quilting works in progress! These are easy-to-follow, actionable tips to help you get and stay organized! Tips for Organzing your Works in Progress UPDATED THIS WEEK Y’all know how much I love making zippered pouches. Please enjoy this free sewing pattern for the Curved Zipper Pouch Sewing...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK This tutorial will teach you how to make a laundry bag using only fat quarters of fabric! Fat Quarter Drawstring Bag Tutorial and Video UPDATED THIS WEEK (towel tutorial by Amanda Niederhauser) Celebrate Easter with these fun and unique sewing patterns, projects, and ideas. From adorable bunny plushies to colorful Easter baskets, table runners &...