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: Top Projects of 2025 & Quilty Goals Worksheet
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Freshen up and organize your sewing, quilting, or creative space with one of these DIY tutorials. From fabric basket sewing patterns to how to build a pegboard, there’s bound to be something to help you get and stay organized this year!
TOP NEW TUTORIAL OF 2025 You guys love all of the great projects in our archives, but there were a few standout NEW projects shared in 2025! Your favorite new tutorial from 2025 was this cute quilt block sweatshirt project!
TOP NEW PATTERN OF 2025 You guys LOVED the Gathered Quarters Quilt Pattern. It includes instructions for making FIVE different sizes of quilts and is fat-quarter-friendly!
I'm excited to get working on all the fun things I have planned for you in 2026! We had a lovely holiday, but I am running a bit behind getting in and kicking off all of our new projects for the new year. My husband had surgery two days before Christmas, and caught I a "bug" right before the holiday! Thankfully, we are all on the mend. For those of you asking, here's what's coming:
FROM THE ARCHIVES SEWING Learn how to make a lined zippered pouch with this simple tutorial. Zip pouches are one of my favorite things to sew! It’s so easy, you’ll find yourself stitching them up over and over again!
CRAFTS & HOLIDAY Learn how to make a set of lined, fabric drawstring bags perfect for Valentine’s Day treats. These DIY Valentine’s Day treat bags are made with leftover pieces from a fabric panel or precut stack of fabric.
QUILTS These beginner-friendly quilting patterns feature a variety of quilt patterns, all with clear, step-by-step instructions. Learn how to quilt by starting with one of these simple free quilt patterns.
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.
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Learn the definitions of some of the most commonly used Quilting terms and sewing terminology with our free comprehensive guide to common quilting terms. We’ve even included a free printable quilter’s cheat sheet! Quilt Terminolgy Cheat Sheet FEBRUARY KIT DROP We are very excited to offer kits for our Bluegrass Crossing quilt pattern for our February shop drop!...
Hello Reader, Yippe, drops are back! Our February Kit Drop is LIVE, and it's a good one! We are excited to offer one of our newest quilt patterns, Bluegrass Crossing, in a quilt kit perfect for Spring! Create a fresh, classic quilt with the Bluegrass Crossing Quilt Kit, featuring the Bluegrass Charm fabric collection and an original pattern by Melissa Mortenson. The Quilt Kit Includes: Printed Bluegrass Crossing Quilt Pattern Fabric for Quilt Top & Binding Project Bag (zipper colors vary)...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Quilt piecing techniques are helpful for so many other projects besides just quilts! You can create bags, pillows, and even home decor items! Here are over a dozen clever, quilted projects to sew that aren’t quilts! Small Quilt Projects PATTERN OF THE MONTH The Choose Happiness Quilt Pattern is our February Pattern of the Month! Grab it for 30% this month only!...