These simple felt pouches are great for gift-giving, and make a fun canvas for machine embroidery. … More
Hi there! My name is Melissa Mortenson and I’m the owner of the Polka Dot Chair Blog. I also work … More
The Magic Circle block from the Bernina Block Party block-of-the-month, stitched three times, will make a perfect table runner. I chose … More
I have always wanted to have one of those pretty hexie pillows or colorful crochet blankets. Sometimes you desperately want … More
Fall has brought many wonderful sew-alongs among the online sewing community. In my real life sewing group, we are currently … More
Join me for my three-part Silhoucat Quilt-Along and learn a really nice way to combine some piecing with an easy appliqué. Taking a basic half square triangle pattern and adding an appliqué on top makes a nice keepsake or a very attainable, very prized gift! … More
Pleats add a nice textured element to your wardrobe, especially when using solids. Learn how easy it is to add pleats to a dress pattern bodice. … More
Whether you have a new family member on the way or need a sure-to-be-a-hit gift for a baby shower, this burp cloth is a must-have accessory. The heat-retaining bottle pocket makes them the perfect on-the-go solution. … More
Add splashes of color to any outfit with this vibrant and eco-friendly scrap-pieced belt. Gather a pile of your favorite colored fabric scraps – coordinating or contrasting – and create a one-of-a-kind belt without any new fabric. … More
What’s not to love about an in-the-hoop project? Easy to make and the entire project is stitched in the hoop with only minimal hand sewing! … More
I live in a small house but didn’t want to have too small a sewing area. We finished out our … More
Learn how to make a simple door curtain that adds a bit of privacy and style to any doorway and acts as a quick room divider. … More
