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 Zip Bag Pattern & More Bag Sewing Tutorials
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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.
UPDATED THIS WEEK Today, I will share how to make fabric baskets using this fabric basket sewing pattern. If you have a Cricut Maker machine, this project will be extra quick and easy, as I’ve also included a free Cricut Maker sewing pattern download for you!
NEW ON YOUTUBE 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 In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to sew a quilted box zip pouch with a charming ruffle accent.
CRAFTS & FOOD Get yourself Derby-ready with a colorful and creative fascinator hat. Learn how to make a Fascinator with our step-by-step, easy-to-follow tutorial.
QUILTS Gather your fabric scraps to create a cute and oh so helpful patchwork zipper bag! There’s a unique trick that I use to make constructing this patchwork bag a breeze! Gridded interfacing! If you’ve never used it before, you’re going to want to give it a try after you read today’s tutorial.
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! NEW THIS WEEK Learn how to make a versatile Ohio Star Quilt block with our free 12-inch Ohio Star Quilt block pattern. 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. Quilted Placemat Pattern APRIL PATTERN OF THE MONTH The...
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...