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: Quilting Supplies Worth the Money & Fall Sewing Projects
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! With so many quilting tools, notions, and sewing machines available, it can be difficult to know which ones are worth the investment. After years of designing quilt patterns and sewing projects, I’ve found that certain products truly make quilting easier, more accurate, or simply more enjoyable. This list includes ten quilting tools and supplies I use regularly and would happily purchase again.
NEW PROJECT KITS! Make your own tablet case with our Busy Day Tablet Case Kit! This kit includes everything you need to make the Medium size (from the Busy Day Tablet Case pattern, including the pattern, fabrics, interfacing, zipper, snap, and sew-in tags. Choose from Liberty Floral or Bluegrass Charm Horse fabrics!
PATTERN OF THE MONTH The Tic Tac Cat Quilt pattern is a fun mix-and-match quilt pattern! Create a Halloween, Valentine, or everyday quilt! It is our September pattern of the month, 30% off this month only!
FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING With our free “A Little Bit Extra” Pincushion Sewing Pattern, designed by Amy Ball, you can create a unique pincushion with a spot to store your binding clips.
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY Learn how to make a simple trick-or-treat bag with our free sewing pattern. This trick-or-treat tote is fully lined and can be personalized with a bit of appliqué. It’s also, oh so cute!!
QUILTS Stitch up a baby quilt in an afternoon with this Giant Star baby quilt pattern! The giant star quilt block is not only striking and modern but oh so fast to sew!
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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, I finished a Christmas quilt before Christmas! Mind you, I started it last year, but I finished it with plenty of time for this year's holidays! The Santa's Sampler quilt pattern was our 2025 sew-along quilt; now you can get it as a standalone pattern! It features six unique Christmas quilt blocks and a simple checkered border! Shop the Pattern Find a video series walking you through the steps to make the blocks on the Riley Blake YouTube channel. If you are outside of the US...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! New Last Week... Make a Hocus Pocus Halloween shirt with a few favorite quilt fabric scraps and simple raw-edge appliqué. Mix up your favorite Halloween prints for a scrappy sweatshirt! It’s a great way to use leftover fabric scraps from one of your Halloween quilt projects! DIY Applique Sweatshirt Updated this Week... Are you looking for fun, cute, and free...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! A little paint, a little glue, and a few ideas for goofy faces are all you need to turn simple craft supplies into a collection of Halloween monsters! These DIY papier-mâché monster candy bowls add personality and color to your Halloween decorations! DIY Monster Candy Bowls Sewing your own travel accessories allows you to create pieces that fit your needs...