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 Quilt Patterns & Beaded Bag Charm DIY!
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Every year, as soon as the weather warms up, I start to get the idea that I need to make a summer quilt. If you’re also looking for easy-to-construct Summer Quilt Patterns, I came across quite a few that I thought you would enjoy! I wish I had time to tackle them all; they are so fresh and fun.
If you love adding a handmade touch to your bags, backpacks, or key rings, these Mickey Mouse-inspired polymer clay bag charms are such a fun project to make.
NEW KIT DROP! Bring a fresh look to your summer decorating with our 2026 Summer limited-edition Sparkler Quilted Pillow Kit! The kit includes all the fabric needed to create the pillow front, binding, and pillow back, plus a printed copy of the pattern!
FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING Today, I’m sharing the fabric marking tools I reach for most often, what I like about each one, and a few things to watch out for before marking your next project.
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY Stitch up a cute dish towel to add to your kitchen decor with our free “cheater” quilt block tea towel sewing tutorial! We made our tea towel in red, white, & blue fabrics for the 4th of July, but this project can easily be adapted to any time of the year.
QUILTS As a part of the 2023 Riley Blake Block challenge, I had not just a quilt block pattern for you but a pattern for a whole quilt! Visit our site to find out how to get our Free Glint Quilt Pattern!
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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! If you’re looking for a quick and easy Christmas quilt to sew, the Santa’s Steps Quilt Pattern is a great place to start. This free Courthouse Steps quilt pattern combines a festive Christmas fabric panel with a single 2 1/2″ precut fabric roll to create a beautiful quilt with minimal cutting and straightforward piecing. Santa's Steps Free Quilt Pattern JULY...
Hello Reader, Get a head start on your holiday sewing with the Claus & Co Quilted Potholder Kit! KIT CONTENTS 1 Claus & Co Panel (35" x 43") 8 Fat Quarters of Claus & Co Fabric for the Pot Holders and Binding (Red Candy Cane, White Candy Cane, Pink Houses, Green Houses, Red Stars, Green Stars, White Poinsettia, Aqua Santas) 1 yard 20" wide Insul-bright Batting Six 10" squares of cotton batting 4" x 6" Christmas Gift Sticker Sheet Printed Copy of Pot Holder Parade Sewing Pattern Project Bag...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! I was traveling over the weekend, so this week the Sunday Stitch is the "Tuesday Stitch". Sweet, colorful quilt blocks are always in season, and a strawberry quilt block is a fun way to add a bit of summer to your sewing. It’s perfect for a seasonal quilt, a cheerful table runner, or a set of quilted pillows. This free 12″ Strawberry Quilt Block pattern is an...