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.
✂️ Zip Pouch Bookmark Pattern & Friendship Star Block
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blog / Instagram / shop / youtube Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing; we appreciate your support! Elevate your organizational game with this versatile Elastic Pencil Case designed to attach seamlessly to your book! Learn how to make one with our free, easy-to-follow sewing tutorial.
Learn how to make a Friendship Star Quilt block with our free printable quilt block pattern.
Join us in creating a breezy mystery Summer quilt with blocks designed by some of your favorite pattern designers!
Projects from Last Week's Newsletter If you missed it, here are the new projects we shared last week. Things to Make with Leftover Quilt Blocks 12" Log Cabin Block Tutorial Red, White & Blue Sewing Projects 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 Stitch up a stylish tote bag perfect for summer with one of these free pool and beach bag sewing patterns.
CRAFTS & FOOD DIY an adorable set of t-shirts inspired by the Princess Diaries movie with our Genovia Sports-themed SVG files.
QUILTS This tutorial will teach you the basics to make Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks (sometimes referred to as HST’s). This tutorial does not contain any measurements. You’ll need to get those from the specific tutorial or pattern that you are using
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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: Learn how to sew a twelve-inch Maple Star quilt block with our free quilt pattern. Maple Star Quilt Block Tutorial 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. Troubleshooting Common Quilting Issues...