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We have come to the end of our Seasonal Safari Quilt row along! Today we are going to talk about how to finish our quilt by stitching the rows together. To see all of the posts in this series you can CLICK HERE. Can you believe it? We’ve made it to the END of…
Welcome to Row 2 of our Seasonal Safari row along. If you’d like to see all of the posts in this series as of today, you can CLICK HERE. We have made it to the last row in our row along! Which is row 2. I saved it for last simply because it builds on…
Today we are moving on to row 1 in our Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along. If you are joining us now, welcome! This is the 5th row in the series. To see all of the rows posted thus far you can CLICK HERE. If there is a row that you don’t see, that means that…
Welcome back to our Seasonal Safari Row Along! This week we are going to be stitching up a bunch of half square triangles to make row 3 of our quilt. To see all of the posts in this series CLICK HERE. Hey Guys! Are you ready to start stitching again? A few weeks ago we learned…
Welcome back to the Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along. If you are new here you can see all of the rows posted as of today by clicking HERE. Today we are going to make row 5 which is a row of flying geese blocks! If you like this quilt then you may also like this…
Welcome to week 2 of the Seasonal Safari Row Along. This week we are going to learn how to make Flying Geese Blocks as we create row 6 of the quilt. I hope you’re excited to continue the Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along! I’m really glad to hear that so many of you want to join…
Today kicks off our Seasonal Safari Quilt Row Along! I hope that you will join us! This is the first tutorial in the series and we are “starting in the middle” and creating Row 4 of the quilt! Keep reading to find out how to join in. Hi guys! I hope you’re excited to start…
Please join me this Fall as we complete this fun Seasonal Safari Quilt! I’m offering it as a free quilt row along to celebrate the release of my new Safari Party fabric line! Keep reading to find out how to participate! You can now buy a PDF with the entire quilt pattern (instead of clicking…
Welcome back to our Summer Quilt Along! This is week 5 and we are working on row 4 which is also the center row of the quilt. Before we jump into this weeks blocks, a bit of housekeeping. You can see all of the blog posts as of this date for the Quilt Along here:…
I’m happy to share the finishing instructions for our Christmas Sampler quilt! These block setting instructions would also be great for any quilt made using 12″ quilt blocks! Hi Friends! We’ve reached the end of our Festive Friends Quilt Along! I hope that you’ve enjoyed it. I’ve had a lot of fun sewing along with…
Sew a twelve-inch Gingerbread Man-inspired quilt block with our quilt block pattern. This block is Block Four of the Festive Friends Quilt Along on the Polka Dot Chair. First of all, before someone points it out, yes, I know that the buttons section of the block is wonky. I didn’t realize it was that off…
Create a cute Santa Claus quilt block with our twelve-inch Christmas quilt block pattern. This block is block 3 of the Festive Friends quilt along. Hello! Welcome to block 3 of the Festive Friends quilt along! Today, we are creating a Santa Claus-inspired quilt block to add to our ever-growing Christmas quilt block pile! What…
The Snowman Quilt Block pattern is pattern two of our Festive Friends Quilt Along! Use our easy-to-follow directions to create a twelve-inch Snowman Quilt Block! Hello! Welcome to Block Two of the Festive Friends Quilt Along! I’m thrilled with the positive response I’ve received. It’s wonderful that you’re all excited about it, and I hope…
Sew along with me this holiday season as we create the Festive Friends Christmas quilt. This is a free quilt-along being hosted exclusively on the Polka Dot Chair! I have had the idea for this quilt-along brewing for a few years now, and finally, this year, I got organized enough to host it! I hope…
Join us in creating a breezy mystery Summer quilt with blocks designed by some of your favorite pattern designers! I never know quite what to sew during the summer. Should I start a Christmas quilt? Or maybe Halloween? Every year, when the Fourth of July rolls around, I wish I had a fun quilt to…
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my newest quilt pattern, the Spooky Shelfie Pattern! This Halloween sampler quilt pattern is a unique take on a bookshelf quilt and features a variety of picture Halloween Quilt blocks. I know that it’s May, and it seems funny to release a Halloween quilt pattern right now, but one…
Add a little “sparkle” to your year by participating in the 2023 Polka Dot Chair Block of the Month program. Make a quilt one month at a time with our Starlight Sparkler quilt pattern. You’ll build your skills as the year progresses and have a lot of fun in the process! This year we’re making the…
Add a little “sparkle” to your year by participating in the 2022 Polka Dot Chair Block of the Month program. Sew along with us as we create the Sparkle More Quilt! This is the 4th year that we’ve offered a Block of the Month quilt! This year’s theme is “Sparkle” because I think we all…
Today I thought it would be fun to share a bit of my progress in the All the Hearts Quilt Along with you! The All the Hearts Quilt Along is a year-long block of the month program, which the Polka Dot Chair Pattern Shop is hosting. It will walk you through the steps of creating…
Welcome to week one of the Santa’s Hat Shop Christmas quilt along! We are kicking things off by chatting a bit about design suggestions for your quilt. We will discuss fabric choices, color value, and alternate layouts. Let’s Go! For those of you who have joined, I’m so excited to have you on this quilt…
Block 3 in our Choose Happiness Quilt Along was just released! It’s called, Calm Seas, want to play along? Keep reading to find out how. A lot has changed in the world since our last block was released. I’m sure that all of you are feeling the effects and range of emotions associated with the…
We’ve reached the end of our Just for Fun Quilt along! The Just for Fun quilt along is a year-long modern inspired quilt series designed to help you build your quilting skills. This block is the last quilt block in the series. I’ve named it the Road Trip quilt block. We’ve reached the end of…
Welcome back to the Just for Fun Quilt Along! Today I’m sharing block 5 in the quilt along, which I have named the Bike Ride Quilt Block. Hi Friends! I know that you have been anxiously awaiting the next block in our Just For Fun Quilt Along! About the Just for Fun Quilt Along: Each…
We’ve come to the end of our Summer Quilt along! It’s time to wrap things up and chat about how to finish your quilt. This post marks the close of our Lets Stay Home Quilt along. If you’re not done with your quilt, please keep working on it! This won’t be the last you hear…
It’s time for the next block in our Just for Fun Quilt Along Series! This month we are celebrating summer with a Churn Dash Quilt Block that I’m calling “Salt and Sand”. About the Just for Fun Quilt Along: There are few things I love more than the beach. Unfortunately, the closest beach to where…
Welcome to week 3 of the Let’s Stay Home quilt along. This week we are making two rows of Ohio Star Quilt Blocks! Hi Guys! I hope that you are having fun with our quilt along! I’ve absolutely loved seeing your progress. Thanks for sharing it with me on Facebook & Instagram (and a few…
Who’s ready to make some House Quilt Blocks? These little blocks might be my favorites from the Let’s Stay Home Quilt-along! There are so many fun ways to customize them. Welcome to week two of the Let’s Stay Home Quilt Along. If you’re new here you can see all of the posts in this series…
Who’s ready for a fun summer quilt along? Please join us as we make the Let’s Stay Home Quilt. I’m breaking down the process one row at a time for you and hope that you’ll join us! Welcome to the first week of our Let’s Stay Home Quilt Along. If you’re new here: Before we…
Today I’m so excited to announce something that I’ve been working on for months! I’m hosting a summer quilt along for the Let’s Stay Home Quilt pattern. I have partnered with Fat Quarter Shop to bring you a series of videos teaching you how to make the quilt! I know that video is something that…
Today I’m excited to share with you the 3rd block in our Just for Fun Quilt Along. This block is called Sunshine and Stars. If you’re new here, welcome! You can jump right into the quilt along. Happy May! Are you guys reading for the next block in our Quilt Along? If you’re new here,…
Hi everyone! I’ve been waiting to announce a fun new quilt along coming late Spring. I didn’t want to say anything until we had all of the details ironed out but word of mouth has spread a bit more than I was anticipating and I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Let’s Stay…
I’m so excited to start our Block of the Month series! The quilt pattern is called, Just for Fun, and the first block in the series is called Under the Stars. It is inspired by my love of summer evening outdoors! Keep reading to find out how to make the block, to see all the posts…
I’m so excited to hear that so many of you are excited about participating in the quilt along. This is the 2nd post in the series. If you’re reading this later (as in after the quilt along is over), you can click through all the posts by clicking HERE. If you’re reading it during the…
Who wants to make a fun Halloween Quilt?!? If you’re looking for a new Halloween quilting project, I invite you to participate in our Halloween Haberdashery Quilt Along. You’ll make this fun Witch’s Hat quilt and improve your quilting skills at the same time! Please keep reading for more information about joining our quilt along. …
One of the most frequent comments I get is “I’d like to make a quilt but I don’t know where to start”. With this in mind I designed this simple chevron quilt project. It would be a great place to start if you’ve never made a quilt before. If you are an…
Sarah Ashford is back with us again today to share a free rainbow quilted pencil pouch pattern. I love this bright and colorful project and that Sarah is using it as a sign of hope and optimism! A rainbow is a symbol of hope. And during this lockdown period, the symbol of the rainbow has…
If you’re looking for a fun summer quilt project then you may just love my new Patchwork Safari Quilt pattern. It’s a fun quilt to stitch up, and can be made in a few different sizes. Keep reading to find out more! My next fabric line with Riley Blake Designs, Safari Party hits stores this…
Learn how to make a unique Pinwheel Star Quilt block with our free 12-inch quilt block pattern. The Pinwheel Star quilt block combines two classic quilt designs into one unique block, a Pinwheel and a Sawtooth Star. It’s an excellent choice for adding movement and contrast to your quilt, and it looks especially striking in…
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…
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…
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). It’s easy to misplace pieces, forget about…
Use the eight-at-a-time half-square triangle technique to quickly piece the quilt blocks needed for this adorable Pretty Pinwheels Quilted Zip Pouch! Follow along with our free sewing pattern to find out how to do it. I’m always looking for small sewing and quilting projects you can make in an afternoon. I have an enjoyable project…