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Author: Melissa Mortenson

Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of "Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love." Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, "Derby Style," debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs. Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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Stitch a Snowman! Snowman Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along

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Sew an Elf Quilt Block for the Festive Friends Christmas Quilt Along

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Join Me for the Festive Friends Christmas Quilt Along

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Sew a Jolly Santa Hat Quilt Block with our FPP Pattern

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Create a Festive Christmas Tree Pincushion: A Holiday Sewing Pattern

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A Few of My Favorite Things; Gift Ideas for Quilters

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Creative Things to Sew with Christmas Fabrics

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DIY Quilt-As-You-Go Disney Sweatshirt

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The Stripey Sails & Stars Quilt Pattern

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Beginner Friendly Irish Chain Baby Quilt Pattern

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A “Little Bit Extra” Pin Cushion Sewing Pattern

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From Quilt Blocks to Boo-tiful: The Spooky Shelfie Table Runner

Free Pattern for a 6 inch and 12 inch Shoo Fly Quilt Block

Free Pattern for a 6 inch and 12 inch Shoo Fly Quilt Block

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Meet The Pumpkin Patch Ghosts Halloween Quilt Pattern!

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How to Sew a Quilted Box Zip Pouch with Ruffle Details

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Creative Ways to Use Scrap Fabric in Your Quilting & Sewing Projects

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How to Quilt Quarter Inch Foam for Sewing or Quilting Projects

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A Pumpkin Pincushion Pattern that’s Pumpkin Spice & Everything “Sew” Nice

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How to Sew a Twelve Inch Turnstile Quilt Block

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10 Best Pressing Practices for Patchwork Quilt Projects

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Two Ways to Make a Nine Patch Quilt Block

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12 Quilted Projects to Make that Aren’t Quilts!

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Learn How to Make a Maple Leaf Quilt Block

Aqua, blue and gray quilt block on white cutting mat

How to Make a Maple Star Quilt Block: a Free Tutorial

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Troubleshooting 7 Common Quilting Problems

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Make a Clever Wrist Scrunchie Pincushion with our Free Sewing Pattern

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How to Make a Bear Paw Quilt Block

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Create a Disney Canvas Tote Bag with Appliqué and Thread Sketching

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16 Tried and True Tips for Organizing Your Sewing or Quilting Space

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Create a Fat Quarter Nine-Patch Quilt with our Free Pattern; Beginner Friendly!

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How to Make a Sailboat Quilt Block Tote Bag

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Create a Charming Friendship Star Pincushion with our Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Make an Economy Quilt Block

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My Favorite Time Saving Hacks for Quicker Quilting

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Create a Cheerful Quilt with a 10 inch Precut Stack!

Friendship star quilt block on white cutting mat

How to Make a 12-inch Friendship Star Quilt Block

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Elastic Pencil Case Bookmark Sewing Pattern

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Things to Make with Leftover Quilt Blocks

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How to Make a 12″ Log Cabin Quilt Block

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Join our Summer Block Party Sew Along

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How to Sew a 12 inch Churn Dash Quilt Block

Free tutorial for a Hit the Open Road pillow, a fun DIY project for an RV or camper. Plus why our family loves to "Go RV'ing"

Hit the Open Road Pillow Sewing Pattern

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