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.
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK: We’ve come to the end of the quilt along! Today, I’ll show you how to finish your Santa’s Sampler quilt top by sewing the blocks together with sashing, then add a checkerboard border using time-saving strip piecing techniques. Santa's Sampler Finishing Instructions All Blocks in the Quilt Along Looking for some creative and simple ideas for...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! NEW THIS WEEK: Create a fun Santa Hat quilt block for the Santa’s Sampler Quilt along! Keep reading to learn how to get the block pattern! Santa's Hat Quilt Block Welcome back to our Santa’s Sampler Quilt Along! Today we’re stitching up one of the most charming blocks in the whole quilt, Santa’s House! Santa's House Quilt Block HOLIDAY PATTERNS IN THE SHOP A few...
Hello Reader, Our semi-annual sale is here! Save 25% off Patterns & 15% off Fabric, Kits & More, no code necessary! No adjustments to previous purchases. Excludes November quilt kits & fabric drop. Sale ends December 1st, Midnight EST. Blue Ribbon Shortcut Quilt Kit A beautiful quilt kit featuring precut fabrics, this quilt stitches up so fast! SHOP Bluegrass Charm Fabric A bundle of 1/2 cuts of Bluegrass Charm and Derby Day Fabrics SHOP Arctic Sparkler Quilt Pattern A Scandinavian-inspired...