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If I had to pick, I think I’d have to say that Dresden Plate Quilts are my favorite type of quilts (I’d put an Ohio or a Sawtooth star block at a close 2nd and 3rd though). I think there is something so fun about a Dresden plate, it always reminds me of a giant…
This week we kick off the Derby Day Fabrics blog tour with a post from Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt! She created this Dresden Quilt Block pillow and I’m seriously smitten! I can’t believe it’s already time for the Derby Day Fabrics blog tour! I swear in my head, it’s still November, not March. My perception…
Today, I’m excited to share with you photos of my completed Block of the Month Sampler Quilt AND the free tutorial for the August Block, a Dresden Quilt Block. I’ve had a great time putting this series of blocks together for you, and I hope that you’ve enjoyed making the blocks. UPDATE: You can now…
Today I have a very quick and easy sewing project for you. Have you ever wanted to dress up a simple tote bag pattern? I’m going to show you how to add a Dresden Plate to an existing tote pattern in a few simple steps. If you like this post you may also like this…
I hope that you’ll enjoy this simple Dresden Block Baby Quilt tutorial that I’m calling “a Dresden Burst!”. If you like this post you may also like this Turnstile Baby Quilt Tutorial. For this month’s free tutorial, I am going to show you how to make a baby quilt from Dresden Quilt Blocks. I love…
If you’ve been quilting for a while, you may notice that you accumulate many individual quilt blocks over time. These are commonly referred to as “orphan blocks.” If you’ve been looking for suggestions on what to do with all those blocks, I hope this article helps! Recently, I’ve shared quite a few free patterns for…
Looking for a new quilt pattern to try out? Check out these printable quilt patterns featuring a variety of blocks and designs for quilters of all skill levels. They’re perfect for your next quilting project! The internet is full of free quilt patterns, which is lovely and overwhelming. I’ve blogged for over 15 years and…
Turn a few of your favorite fabric scraps into a simple and cute pincushion with our free Charming Patchwork Pincushion Pattern. Today’s project is perfect for using up some of your fabric scraps! I never know quite what to do with all of my scraps, it feels wasteful to throw them out, but at the…
This Giant Hunter’s Star Baby quilt pattern is a modern take on a traditional baby quilt. The oversized quilt block allows this quilt to be created quickly in a modern style that will appeal to many new mothers! I’m excited to share another “Giant” baby quilt tutorial with you today! I didn’t come up with…
Welcome to week 3 of our Santa’s Hat Shop Quilt Along! This week I’m sharing a free pattern to create a Santa Belt Quilt Block! This cute Christmas Quilt Block is just the right size to add to your Santa Hat Quilt. You can also use it to create a cute Christmas Pillow. How are…
Hi there! I’m so excited today to share the tutorial for this Large Hexagon Quilt with you. I was able to whip this Halloween Quilt up very quickly using half hexagon quilt pieces, this free Hexagon Quilt Pattern, and a bunch of Halloween fabric fat quarters. This large hexagon Halloween quilt comprises an extremely random…
I’m excited to share more than 40 of my favorite free baby quilt patterns with you! Baby quilts are great projects for quilters of all skill levels since they are small and relatively quick to sew. Looking for the perfect baby quilt pattern? Look no further! We have over 40 free patterns and tutorials to…
I love finding new ways to sew with things I already have. Vintage Sheets and Handkerchiefs are two of my favorite items to repurpose. I’m lucky enough to live in an area where you can find them pretty easily! If you love to sew with Vintage Linens too; I thought I’d share with you some…
If you’ve ever wondered what English Paper Piecing was or how to get started, then you’re going to love today’s tutorial. Sarah Ashford is back with us again teaching you how to make this fun Star Quilt Block embroidery hoop that features English Paper Piecing (also called EPP). For us in the Northern Hemisphere, the…
There aren’t many many things as wonderful as a warm day after a cold winter! Sarah Ashford captures the bright and cheery feeling of a warm summer day with this free Hello Sunshine Mini Quilt Tutorial. Finally, after what seems like a very long winter, the sun is making an appearance, and I can’t tell…
Learn how to make a simple modern baby quilt. This Herringbone baby quilt pattern features a quick-to-piece 8 at a time half square triangle method. Last year we added a new baby to our extended family! My brother and his wife had a baby girl. As soon as I found out my sister-in-law was expecting,…
I love to quilt but sometimes am not in the mood to tackle a big project. I think that’s why I love Mini Quilts so much! It’s all of the fun of quilting in a smaller (and faster size). If you love making mini quilts or want to venture into the hobby, then you might…
Today I get to participate in a “quilting bee” of sorts. It’s my day for the Splendid Sampler 2 Book Sew Along! If you’re not familiar with it, the Splendid Sampler is a book put together by Jane Davidson and Pat Sloan and features 100 quilt blocks from a variety of designers. I…
Sarah Ashford has the cutest idea for today’s quilt tutorial! She created a special snack mat just for Santa Claus. What a perfect way to leave milk and cookies out for him on Christmas Eve! I love that it’s a fun take on a Christmas Mini quilt pattern. Keep reading to find out how to…
Sarah Ashford is back with us today sharing this cute Fabric Selvage Zip Pouch sewing tutorial. It’s a great way to use up some of those adorable fabric selvages you’ve been saving! If you don’t save your fabric selvages you might just start after seeing Sarah’s cute tutorial! I’ve been collecting selvages for about 5…
These beginner-friendly quilting patterns feature a variety of quilt patterns, all with clear, step-by-step instructions. Learn how to quilt by starting with one of these simple free quilt patterns. I am frequently asked, “What is a good quilt pattern for a beginner?”. I’ve spent a lot of time researching quilt patterns for beginners. Today I…
I noticed the other day that seem to be collecting quite a few quilt rulers. The longer I quilt the more I seem to have. I’ve noticed over the years that I seem to reach for the same rulers over and over again. Today I thought I’d share with you 5 of my Favorite Quilt…
This scrappy strips baby quilt is so easy to stitch up that you’ll want to make a bunch to give away as baby gifts! It’s also a great scrap busting quilt project. Many years ago I created a simple strips quilt for my son for Christmas. The quilt I made was a part of a…
Learn how to make an easy Striped Paper Pieced Quilt block with this tutorial by Alicia from SewWhatAlicia. It’s a great beginner quilt project and an even better way to use up a lot of your fabric scraps! Alicia here again from Sew What Alicia. I have been on a serious quilting kick lately, I…
A few weeks ago, I asked some of my “blogging buddies” to create a few small sewing projects using Derby Day Fabrics. I absolutely LOVE the projects they came up with. They shared so many things to sew! From adorable mini quilts, dress patterns, travel sewing kits, and more. Each one of these simple sewing projects…
Learn how to make a pincushion with a pocket to hold your sewing scissors, binding clips, needles, or other items with our free sewing pattern. Just last week, I was getting ready to hand-stitch a project, and I could not find my small scissors anywhere! If I had a pincushion with a pocket like the…
Today, I’m going to share with you some tips tricks and how-to’s for using the Cricut Maker for Quilting. We will talk about how to cut out basic shapes from fabric with the machine and how to cut out all of the shapes for your quilt project when working with an existing pattern. I’m also…
Looking to create a quilt inspired by the state of Kentucky or the Kentucky Derby? We have 4 colorful, fun, and creative quilt patterns ready to share with you today. I didn’t grow up in Kentucky but have grown to love it. The longer I live here the more I appreciate all that is great…
About Derby Day Fabrics The Derby Day Fabric line is a follow up to my 2015 line, Derby Style and is inspired by the sights and sounds of the Kentucky Derby. The Derby Day line tells a story taking you through a day at the races. It includes fabric prints featuring all the things you see…
Today’s tutorial by Simple Simon and Co has visions of sugarplums dancing in my head! They are sharing a free tutorial for this Sweet Treats Quilt Block. If you like this project, you may also like this Dresden Quilt Block tutorial. This time of the year I start getting sentimental for holidays of my youth and…
Today, I have a Cricut Maker review to share with you. It’s a brand-new product from Cricut, and it can cut fabric! Keep reading to find out what I thought about the machine. I am also answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Cricut Maker. Disclosure: I work with Cricut as a…
Today I’m excited to share with you something that I’ve been working on for a long time! A video sewing tutorial series featuring my Retro Travel Bag! It’s the next best thing to me coming to your home to help you while you sew the pattern. Keep reading to find out a bit more about the…
This past year I set a goal for myself to convert my PDF sewing patterns into printed patterns that could be sold in stores. I have received many emails from shop owners over the years asking for a way to sell the patterns in their shops, but just wasn’t ready to take that step yet….
Today marks the end of our 2015/2016 Quilt Block of the Month Series. It’s time to turn those quilt blocks into a completed Quilt! If you’re looking for all of the blocks featured in this series just CLICK HERE. Whew! I can’t believe that 1 year has passed since I started the Block of the Month series…
This Retro Travel Bag is just the right size for a weekend retreat, sleepover, or even a trip to the gym! Stitch up a custom weekender travel bag with our Retro Travel Bag Sewing Pattern. A long time ago, I wrote a tutorial for a Retro Weekender Travel Bag. I had no idea it would…
Today I’m sharing with you a little update on my Prize Ribbons Quilt Pattern. If you are curious about the fabric used on this quilt hop on over and read about my line with Riley Blake Fabrics, Derby Style. You ever start a “to do” list then it gets to be so overwhelming that you…
I hope you’re ready to play along with the Quilt Block of the Month series here on the Polka Dot Chair! This month we kick things off with a 15 inch Plus Quilt Block Tutorial. It’s designed to be a skill-builder block. Let’s get this party started, shall we? The first block in our…
I am so happy to announce that the PDF of my Prize Ribbons Quilt is now available for purchase!! It took a bit longer than I was expecting to put it all together but I’m happy to say that it’s done now (I wanted to make sure that all of the directions were clear…
Merry Christmas! I can not believe that it’s in just 2 days! I’m feeling totally “off”this year and for some reason feel like I’ve still got a good month until Christmas Day. I think it’s because I don’t have little kids running around the house any more asking about Santa Claus every 5 minutes. I’ve…
I’ve had a fun time the last few months sewing up some samples from my new fabric line Derby Style. While I still have a lot more ideas than time when it comes to sewing with this new line, I have been able to get a few things done that I’m really excited about. Today…
Hello, Happy Monday Morning to y’all! Today it’s my turn for the Riley Blake Fabric Designer Blog Hop! If you came here from the previous stop, Lori Whitlock‘s blog welcome! I thought that I’d start by introducing myself. My name is Melissa Mortenson, I live in the Louisville Kentucky area with my husband and 2…
Hi guys! Today I’m going to share with you a bit more about some of the fabulous new things I discovered at Quilt Market in Houston last month. Before I get in to that, a little bit of business. I recently added a password to download my free printables. I did this because…