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! Sewing with fabric scraps is not only economical, but it can also be fun and creatively challenging too! Looking for project ideas? Here are more than 30 cute things to make with your fabric scraps. Things to Sew with Scrap Fabrics APRIL PATTERN SPECIAL The Stripey Sails and Stars Quilt Pattern is our April Pattern of the Month! Grab it for 30% this month only!...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! With Easter just around the corner, I felt inspired to decorate a few eggs, but with a fresh twist on the traditional approach. I had a collection of fabric scraps from past projects and thought they’d be perfect for something creative. Fabric Scrap Easter Eggs If you love a good surprise (and a beautiful fabric stash), this Mystery Fat Quarter & Scrap Fabric...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! This 12″ bunny quilt block tutorial is a fun, easy way to create a seasonal block perfect for spring and Easter projects. Designed with simple piecing in mind, this block comes together quickly and is ideal for quilts, pillows, or table décor Bunny Quilt Block Tutorial If you love a good surprise (and a beautiful fabric stash), this Mystery Fat Quarter & Scrap...