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.
✂️ The Sunday Stitch: Maple Star Quilt Block & Common Quilt Problems
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! New & Updated this Week: Learn how to sew a twelve-inch Maple Star quilt block with our free quilt pattern.
As a long-time quilter, I’m not immune to some common quilting issues! Here are some ideas for troubleshooting some of the most common quilting issues I’ve found helpful over the years.
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 This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.”
CRAFTS & FOOD Use your favorite fabric scraps and a raw edge applique technique to create a fun Mickey Mouse-inspired DIY Disney canvas tote! Our step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make this simple DIY Disney bag.
QUILTS Quilting is one of my favorite hobbies, but like many hobbies, there are a few things that you should be aware of if you’re a new or experienced quilter. Trust me when I tell you that I learned all of these things the hard way! Today, I’m sharing some of my quilting safety tips.
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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! Updated this Week: One of my favorite things about Fall is Halloween. And one of my favorite things about Halloween is the fun crafting and sewing that goes along with it. I’m always looking for Halloween Patterns for all of the cute Halloween Fabric I love hoarding! 25+ Cute Things to Sew for Halloween September Pattern of the Month Just in time for Halloween,...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! New & Updated this Week: Have you ever wanted to create a beautiful Autumn quilt? Why not try sewing a Maple Leaf quilt block for your quilt? Learn how to make these fun and unique quilt blocks with our free tutorial. Maple Leaf Quilt Block Tutorail Quilt piecing techniques are helpful for so many other projects besides just quilts! You can create bags, pillows,...
blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing and reading the Sunday Stitch; we appreciate your support! New & Updated this Week: Create a cute and clever pincushion that fits on your wrist with our free Wrist Scrunchie Pincushion Sewing Pattern. How to Make a Wrist Pincushion If you’re looking for some fun Fall projects to sew, then I think you’ll love these fabric pumpkin sewing patterns & tutorials. Fabric Pumpkin Sewing Patterns IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Here...