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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.

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✂️ Sunday Stitch: Summer Block Party Info & Bluegrass Charm Fabric

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! 2025 Summer Block Party The Bluegrass Charm Fabric collection, designed by Melissa Mortenson for Riley Blake Designs, is a cottage floral-inspired...

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...

Hello Reader, If you're looking for some fun new summer sewing projects, we've got a sale just for you! Summer Pattern Sale! Take 25% off Printed & PDF Patterns with the code: JULY25 SHOP QUILT PATTERNS SHOP SEWING PATTERNS No discounts on previous purchases; sale ends July 10th at 12 a.m. EST If outside the US, please shop our Etsy site; the discount works there too. NEW FABRIC BUNDLES We've added a few curated Red, White, or Blue fabric bundles to the shop! Use them to make a fun, scrappy...

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 "Monday Stitch". Nothing says summer quite like days spent by the water, sailboats drifting across the horizon, and classic shades of blue, white, and red. Here are more than a dozen nautical quilt patterns that capture that relaxed coastal feeling and make wonderful projects to sew during...

Hello Reader, Create a classic American flag quilt with a truly scrappy look using the Red, White & Scrappy Quilt Kit. This kit includes a carefully curated assortment of red, white, and blue fabrics, featuring a wide variety of prints to give your finished quilt the charm and character of a well-loved scrap quilt without having to dig through your stash. Quilt: 58" x 68" Kit Includes: All Fabric is by Riley Blake Designs Fabric for Quilt Blocks: 9 Quarter Yard Cuts Red Fabric 7 Quarter Yard...

blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! With this year marking the 250th anniversary of the USA’s declaration of independence from Great Britain, it is a year of big celebrations. You need decorations to make this year’s celebration really pop. This DIY 4th of July banner is a customizable, no-sew project that will put the finishing touches on your celebration this year. No Sew 4th of July Banners...

blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! Add a touch of handmade Americana style to your home with the new Summer Sparkler Quilted Pillow Patterns. Featuring classic red, white, and blue patchwork designs, these patriotic pillow patterns are perfect for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and summer decorating. Quilted Pillow Patterns Stitch up a stylish tote bag perfect for summer with one of these free...

Hello Reader, My newest Christmas fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs, Claus & Co, was designed to capture that feeling of holiday nostalgia while adding a playful, cheerful twist, perfect for quilting and sewing projects. We have a selection of precuts and patterns from the line now available in our shop! Shop Claus & Co ALSO AVAILABLE Did you catch our latest kit drop? It's a sweet pillow project perfect for summer! Kit Includes fabric to make two pillows: All Fabric is by Riley...

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. 12+ Summer Quilt Patterns If you love adding a handmade touch to...