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: Sewing Machine Feet for Quilting Guide & Foldover Clutch Tutorial
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Choosing the right sewing machine foot for machine quilting can significantly impact your quilting results. In this guide, we’ll explain the most common types of quilting feet (the walking foot and free-motion foot) and help you understand when to use each one.
UPDATED THIS WEEK A few years ago, I created this Seersucker and Leather Fold-Over Clutch to tote around to summer parties and events. - I’m sharing a free sewing pattern to make the clutch for it with you.
JULY LIMITED EDITION PRODUCTS! Our July Limited Edition product drop is now live! Shop a selection of quilt kits, fabric bundles, and gift items!
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 Do you have a teen or tween looking for a new hobby? Or are you a teen searching for a creative outlet? Sewing might be the perfect fit! I’ve got some beginner-friendly project ideas that are great for teens.
CRAFTS & FOOD These free printable Disney Luggage Tags will not only help you find your bag at the airport but also are a fun way to build up some pre-trip excitement!
QUILTS I’m excited to share over 40 of my favorite, easy-to-follow, free baby quilt patterns with you! Baby quilts are fabulous for quilters of all skill levels since they are small and relatively quick to sew.
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, It's time to share the finishing instructions for the 2025 Summer Block Party Quilt! Feel free to finish the quilt as you wish, but if you'd like a suggestion, Andy Knowlton of a Bright Corner has generously offered to share setting instructions for the blocks! The finished quilt features a clever strip-pieced sashing and smaller cornerstone accents. To download the PDF of the Finishing Instructions here --->Finishing instructions Summer Block Party 2025.pdf I'll be sure to...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Please join me for a quilt-along featuring my newest quilt pattern, the Bluegrass Sampler quilt! Sew along with me as we create a unique quilt inspired by the Bluegrass region of Kentucky! Bluegrass Sampler Quilt Along I recently finished a quilt that feels like summer stitched into fabric! A nine-patch quilt made using the cheerful Summer Picnic fabric...
Hello Reader, It's time for the LAST block of the 2025 Summer Block Party! Amanda Niederhauser designed today's block. About Amanda Happy summer! I’m Amanda Niederhauser – you may know me as Jedi Craft Girl! I love quilting, fabric, and cats! I have been quilting for 25 years, I am a fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs, and I write and publish my own quilt patterns for my Etsy shop, JediCraftGirl. I have authored the book Playful Precut Quilts and More Playful Precut Quilts by C&T...