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 Projects to Make that Aren't Quilts & 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! Quilt piecing techniques are helpful for so many other projects besides just quilts! You can create bags, pillows, and even home decor items! Here are over a dozen clever, quilted projects to sew that aren’t quilts!
PATTERN OF THE MONTH The Choose Happiness Quilt Pattern is our February Pattern of the Month! Grab it for 30% this month only!
A Note from Melissa: I spent the week prepping for our next quilt kit drop! I finished the sample, but the quilt still needed to be bound. Normally, I machine-bind my quilts, but an old back injury made it hard to sit at my sewing machine this week, so I had to bind it by hand. It was nice to sit down and listen to my new favorite audiobook series (Emma M. Lion) while I worked. I enjoyed the slower, quieter pace this week. I'm not sure I'll go back to hand binding, though- hand it's hard on the fingers! -Melissa p.s. If you’re looking for some really fun and unique quilt block patterns, be sure to check out Gracey Larson’s Etsy shop. She’s a fellow Riley Blake Designer and is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia, so supporting her shop right now means even more. I picked up a few of her flower quilt block patterns for a gift I’m working on, and they’re just lovely. p.p.s. my favorite necklaces are on sale this month; they are perfect for adding a pop of color to your winter wardrobe. Use code surprise20 at checkout. FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING Learn how to make fabric napkins from fat quarters of fabric with this free, easy-to-follow sewing tutorial.
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY These bright and sunny fabric bookmarks are easy to make and a great scrap-busting project! If you have kids or teens at home who are looking for something to sew, this project is perfect for them!
QUILTS Celebrate Spring by adding a pop of color to your home decor! This brightly colored quilted table runner would make a great addition to your table this season. Learn how to make it with our free Spring Bee Quilted Table Runner Pattern by Amy Ball.
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.
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Learn the definitions of some of the most commonly used Quilting terms and sewing terminology with our free comprehensive guide to common quilting terms. We’ve even included a free printable quilter’s cheat sheet! Quilt Terminolgy Cheat Sheet FEBRUARY KIT DROP We are very excited to offer kits for our Bluegrass Crossing quilt pattern for our February shop drop!...
Hello Reader, Yippe, drops are back! Our February Kit Drop is LIVE, and it's a good one! We are excited to offer one of our newest quilt patterns, Bluegrass Crossing, in a quilt kit perfect for Spring! Create a fresh, classic quilt with the Bluegrass Crossing Quilt Kit, featuring the Bluegrass Charm fabric collection and an original pattern by Melissa Mortenson. The Quilt Kit Includes: Printed Bluegrass Crossing Quilt Pattern Fabric for Quilt Top & Binding Project Bag (zipper colors vary)...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! String quilt blocks are one of the most satisfying ways to turn fabric scraps into something beautiful and usable. They’re fast, forgiving, and perfect for quilters who love a scrappy, colorful look. If you’ve been saving leftover strips from past projects (and I know many quilters do), string piecing is a fantastic way to put them to work. How to Make String...