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    The Polka Dot Chair was founded in 2008 and is run by Melissa Mortenson, of Louisville, Kentucky. The Polka Dot Chair is a place for Creative Moms and Families to come to find simple and inspiring DIY projects for their home, sewing projects, Holiday crafts, and family recipes.  Its mission is to make its readers WANT to create.

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    • Brands We Work With
    • Contact Us
    • Press Mentions & Features
    • Featured Videos
    • TV Appearances
    • Brand Mentions
    • Published Books
    • Magazine Features

    Who are our Readers?

    Our readers are mostly women who love to create. Yes, they love to sew, craft and quilt but they also love to travel, decorate their home and spend time with their loved ones.

    Our readers are Makers. Quilters, Sewists, Crafters & DIY’ers.

    They are active, intelligent and informed consumers, and we would love to share your message with them.

    Brands We Work With

    We understand the power of social media and knows how to get your business or service in front of individuals with similar interests.

    We’ve been privileged to work with some amazing companies including:

    • Coca Cola
    • BERNINA
    • Intel
    • Shutterfly
    • Rubbermaid
    • BEHR Paint
    • Bertolli
    • Riley Blake Fabrics
    • American Crafts
    • Universal Studios, Florida
    • Hershey’s
    • and many more…

    Contact Us

    If you’re interested in working with this site, send us an email at polkadotchairblog [at] gmail [dot] com.  To find out more about Melissa check out the ABOUT page. 

    Please Note: This site does not participate in link exchanges or accept contributor articles. All sponsored relationships are clearly disclosed in accordance with FCC guidelines.

    Press Mentions & Features

    The projects from this site have been featured in numerous print and online magazines including:

    • The Today Show
    • Huff Post Home
    • Good Housekeeping
    • Elle Magazine
    • Craftzine
    • BuzzFeed Life
    • Love, Patchwork & Quilting
    • Redbook
    • HGTV
    • Better Homes & Gardens
    • FaveQuilts
    • All People Quilt

    Featured Videos

    Learn how to make a round bag in this online video course! #videotutorial #sewingvideo #sewingpattern #sewingpatterns #roundbag #roundbagpatterns #alicebag #melissamortenson #imaginewithrileyblake #rileyblake #polkadochair

    Instructor for Imagine Tutorial Channel

    TV Appearances

    Beach Ball idea featured on the TODAY show

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    Kentucky Derby Decorating Ideas Segment on WDRB Louisville. (link to video)

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    Summer Journals Segment WDRB (link to video)

    WDRB- Polkadot Chair - Mother's Day 5-6-15 (4) (1)

    Mother’s Day Mason Jar Gift Ideas WDRB (link to video)

    Seashell Craft Ideas and free printable gift tags. This craft idea would be great for kids especially on a rainy summer day

    Seashell Summer Craft Ideas WDRB (link to video)

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    4th of July Decorating Ideas Segment WDRB (link to video)

    Brand Mentions

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    Published Books

    Project Teen by Melissa Mortenson

    Project Teen: Handmade Gifts Your Teen Will Love 21 Projects to Sew – September 2014  More info here. 

    Lunch Hour Patchwork – February 2018 Published by Martingale.

    Book published by Stash Books, featuring Moda Bake Shop Chefs.

    Sweet Celebrations with Moda Bakeshop Chefs: 35 Projects to Sew from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, Fat Quarters, Charm Squares & More. Apron Project featured on the cover.

    Published in 2010, by Stash Books
    Fresh Fabric Treats: 16 Yummy Projects to Sew from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes & More — With Your Favorite Moda Bake Shop Designers

    Messenger Bag & Laptop Case Projects

    Magazine Features

    Better Homes & Gardens Winter 2020 Quilts & More Magazine Project. Used with permission from Quilts & More™ magazine. ©2020 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved.

    Better Homes and Gardens Make it Yourself Magazine– Fall 2013

    Cinch Gift Bag project featured on the cover

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    August 2013 Issue of Australian Homespun Magazine, Reading Pillow Project

    Where Women Create Summer 2012 Cover (1)

     Summer 2012 Issue of Where Women Create

    listed as one of “25 inspirational sewing blogs”

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    Fall 2014 issue of Artful Blogging- Example of a Beautiful Blog Layout

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    December 2014 Redbook Magazine.  – Craft Project Feature

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    March 2015 Homespun Magazine Feature

    OTHER PRESS:

    for a full listing of online features visit my Featured On page.

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    Hello! It’s nice to meet you.

    I’m Melissa. I like to design things, like fabric, printables, and projects.

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

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    All my images and text are copyrighted. You may NOT use any images from this site in any kind of Video (this includes YouTube). If you would like to feature my work, you may use ONE (1) NON-COLLAGED image and must “follow” link back to my original blog post. You may NOT edit, crop, or change my images in any way without written permission. You MAY NOT print out or copy and distribute any text, images or patterns from this site. All patterns, content, instructions, and templates are for personal use ONLY! Thank you! Violators will be reported.

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