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: Scrap Friendly Sewing Projects to Welcome Spring!
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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.
APRIL PATTERN SPECIAL The Stripey Sails and Stars Quilt Pattern is our April Pattern of the Month! Grab it for 30% this month only!
If you're outside of the USA, please visit our Etsy Shop. FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING These cute little keychain chapstick holders make great gifts since they are so useful and easy to stitch up! They would make great teacher appreciation gifts or simple gifts for your friends and neighbors.
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY Have you ever had a great idea for a design for a t-shirt or tote bag but didn’t know how to GET the design onto the t-shirt or tote bag? Let me tell you that there is a very simple way to transfer your design onto your item, use Freezer Paper!
QUILTS Turn simple half-square triangle quilt blocks into 10 different baby quilts using our free baby quilt pattern and half-square triangle quilt layout printable!
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.
Hello Reader, Bring a fresh look to your summer decorating with our 2026 Summer Sparkler Two Quilted Pillow Kit! Designed as a companion to the original Summer Sparkler Quilted Pillow pattern, this year's kit features updated fabrics while coordinating beautifully with the pillows from the 2025 collection! Large Pillow: 22” x 22” Small Pillow: 14” x 20” Kit Includes: All Fabric is by Riley Blake Designs 1 Fat Quarter Each: Denim Sparkler Fabric; Schoolhouse Red Star Sparkler Fabric; Lake Blue...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! If you’re looking for some fun things to sew this summer, I’ve rounded up 25 4th of July Sewing Projects for you to try. There’s something for everyone on this list, from 4th of July Table Runners & pillows to cute projects made with 4th of July fabric Red, White & Blue Sewing Projects My newest Christmas fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs, Claus & Co,...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! If you’ve been searching for a unique horse quilt pattern with a classic Americana feel, the Bluegrass Pastures Quilt Pattern may be just what you’re looking for. Inspired by Kentucky horse farms and rolling countryside, this quilt combines charming horse appliqué blocks with horse fence blocks for a design that feels both traditional and fresh. Bluegrass...