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: Summer Block Party Info & Bluegrass Charm Fabric
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! The Summer Block Party is back for a second year, and this year we’re headed to the beach! Join us in creating a breezy mystery Summer quilt with quilt blocks designed by some of your favorite pattern designers!
The Bluegrass Charm Fabric collection, designed by Melissa Mortenson for Riley Blake Designs, is a cottage floral-inspired quilting cotton fabric line inspired by the bluegrass region of Kentucky.
SUMMER SAILBOAT QUILT I finished my first summer sewing project!! The navy version of my Stripey Sails and Stars Quilt! If you'd like to make one as well, we have kits available in the shop. The Stripey Sails and Stars Quilt Kit features red, white, and blue fabrics to create Sailboat Quilt blocks with bold stripes and classic stars. Available only through our monthly kit release, the kit includes fabric for the quilt top and binding.
JUNE PATTERN OF THE MONTH The Picnic Crossing Quilt Pattern is our June Pattern of the Month! (get it 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 The 4th of July is just around the corner, plenty of time to stitch up a few items to help you celebrate. 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 make with 4th of July fabric.
CRAFTS & FOOD Learn how to DIY a Beaded Tassel Necklace with this simple tutorial. You can even personalize it a bit more by adding a covered button to the end.
QUILTS Scrap fabric is perfect for adding unique touches to your quilts or creating fun, smaller projects. Here are some creative ways to incorporate scraps into your quilting and sewing projects!
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...