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    Easy-to-Follow Sewing & Quilting Patterns, Free Tutorials & Crafts

    Welcome to the Polka Dot Chair! You’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step sewing, quilting, and crafting projects & patterns. We design projects for Makers of all skill levels. Beginners are welcome!

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    • The All the Hearts Quilt Pattern
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    • 50+ Simple, Fun & Free Beginner Sewing Projects
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    We love to sew and quilt as much as you do! Look for new projects posted every week. Here’s what’s new.

    • How to Make a Retro Diorama Ornament
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    Melissa Mortenson, Designer

    It’s nice to meet you! I’m Melissa Mortenson, a blogger, published author & licensed fabric designer.

    I’m also a Mom and a Maker. I am like most of you, just trying to do my best every day. I find joy in creating, if you do too, then I hope that you find something here to bring a little “happy” to your life. Learn more about me →

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    Recommended Beginner Sewing Projects

    We think the best way to learn is to do it! If you’re new to sewing and are looking for a fun beginner sewing project, here are a few that we recommend. –> Sewing Projects for Beginners

    • How to Make a Simple Zipper Pouch
    • Easy Fat Quarter Napkin Sewing Tutorial
    • How to Make an Upcycled Candy Bag Zip Pouch
    • How to Repurpose Jeans into a Scrappy “Be Kind” Sweatshirt!

    Valentine’s Day Crafts

    Celebrate the season of love with a new project! –> Valentine Projects

    • 40 Valentine’s Day Projects to Sew
    • Patchwork Heart Quilted Pillow Tutorial
    • Fabric Envelope Sewing Pattern
    • How to Make Canvas Zip Bags Perfect for Valentine’s Day

    Learn How to Quilt

    Just call this Quilting 101! Quilting tips, techniques, and easy beginner patterns and projects. –> Quilting for Beginners

    • How to Make a Simple Strip Quilt
    • 3 Tips for Quilting with Small Fabric Pieces
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    Free Quilt Patterns & Tutorials

    Are you looking for a new project? Check out one of the hundreds of quilt patterns on our site. Most of them are free! –> Free Quilt Patterns →

    • Twin Pines Quilted Pillow Pattern
    • Giant Hunter’s Star Baby Quilt Pattern
    • Riley Blake Block Challenge; the Finished Quilt!
    • Improv Patchwork Easy Going Pillow Pattern

    Free Sewing Patterns

    Sewing patterns for all the things you want to sew! From bag patterns to pillows to accessories and more! –> Hundreds of Free Sewing Projects

    • More than 25 Halloween Sewing Projects
    • How to Make Hogwarts House Inspired Embroidered Sweatshirts
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    We like to keep things up to date around here. Here are some of our most recently updated projects.

    • Herringbone Baby Quilt Pattern using 8 at a time HST Method
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    • DIY Valentine’s Day Sweatshirts
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