Blog - The Polka Dot Chair

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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

Blue quilt with white, red and green sailboat quilt blocks

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

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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!

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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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My Finished Riley Blake Block Challenge Quilt

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How to Make a Bookmark Inspired by Favorite Classic Books

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Point the Way Quilt Block Pattern

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Put a Spin On It Quilt Block Pattern