Melissa Mortenson

1 week ago | polkadotchair.com | Melissa Mortenson

Create a beautiful zip pouch from Liberty London fabric with our free Quilted Liberty Zip Bag Sewing pattern. This zip pouch features a quilted exterior and a contrasting fabric base. Recently, I took a foray into garment sewing. I started my sewing journey in the 1980s with garment sewing. I frequently stitch up clothing for myself. My favorite thing to sew is dresses.

2 weeks ago | polkadotchair.com | Melissa Mortenson

Learn how to make a versatile Ohio Star Quilt block with our free 12-inch Ohio Star Quilt block pattern. I have been working on a scrappy, colorful Sampler quilt for a few years. I have twelve quilt blocks completed, each featuring a gray background. I’m working to finish that quilt this year and have decided to create six more blocks; the Ohio star is one of them. Table of Contents - Jump To:ToggleAs I work, I will share the free block patterns and the final quilt layout and directions with you.

2 weeks ago | polkadotchair.com | Melissa Mortenson

The Cat Dash Quilt Pattern is a beginner-friendly cat quilt pattern made from three yards of fabric and a precut jelly roll! Today, I’m excited to introduce you to our newest quilt pattern and discuss a new kit program we are introducing to the shop!Table of Contents - Jump To:ToggleI’ve wanted to clear out some of my older fabric collections from my stash. In the past, I’ve put together 1/2-yard bundles, but this time, I’d like to run my next fabric destash in a more organized way.

3 weeks ago | polkadotchair.com | Melissa Mortenson

More than 20 quilt patterns perfect for Spring sewing! We gathered some of our favorite Spring quilt projects to share with you! Included are both free quilt patterns and patterns you can purchase. As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s a great time to pull out fresh fabrics and start a new quilt. Spring is full of color and energy, and these quilt patterns are perfect for the season.

4 weeks ago | polkadotchair.com | Melissa Mortenson

Here are some of our favorite tips for organizing your quilting works in progress! These are easy-to-follow, actionable tips to help you get and stay organized! Sewing and quilting are my favorite hobbies. I’m always “mentally” planning my next project, which leads to multiple works in progress (WIPs).