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!
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! Due to the holiday weekend (and lack of wifi), I'm sending this week's newsletter on Tuesday. Learn how to make a double-sided appliquéd bag tag using machine embroidery and fun foam with this free tutorial. Appliqued Embroidered Bag Tag Tutorial NEW PROJECT KITS! Make your own tablet case with our Busy Day Tablet Case Kit! This kit includes everything you need...
Hello Reader, Make your own tablet case with our Busy Day Tablet Case Kit! This kit includes everything you need to make the Medium size (approx: 8 1/2” x 12” finished size) from the Busy Day Tablet Case pattern, including the pattern, fabrics, interfacing, zipper, snap, and finishing details. KIT CONTENTS 1/2 Yard Fabric for Outside Case (note: on the Bluegrass kit, the horse fabric is a fat half yard to account for the fabric direction). 1/2 Yard Fabric for Case Lining 1/4 Yard Fabric for...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Since it's "Aug"tober, it's time to make the Witch Hats! Stitch up an only slightly spooky patchwork quilted witch’s hat with our Spellbound Witch Hat Sewing Pattern! We've recently received a HUGE restock of the printed patterns! About the Pattern & FAQ's Shop the PDF Pattern Shop the Printed Pattern PATTERN OF THE MONTH! The Arctic Sparkler pattern is our...