Are you ready to make 2025 your most creative year yet? Join us on Patreon for an exciting Quilt Block of the Month (BOM) program, where we’ll create a stunning Christmas or winter-themed quilt together! Whether you’re an experienced quilter or just starting, this program is the perfect way to bring a little creativity into... The post Stitch Your Way Through the Year! Join our 2025 Quilt Block of the Month Program appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Learn how to make a pincushion that attaches to a sewing machine with our free sewing pattern! If you’re constantly moving your pin cushion around your sewing space and losing track of where it is, this is the make for you! A pin cushion that slips around your sewing machine and stays in place thanks... The post Sew Smart! Make a Pincushion That Attaches to Your Machine appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

A look back on some of the most popular free patterns, projects, and tutorials shared on the Polka Dot Chair during 2024. (quilt pattern is Stripey Sails & Stars) Each December, I enjoy looking back at the content and projects shared here on the Polka Dot Chair during the year. I love to see what... The post 2024 Best of the Blog; Reader Favorite Projects appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

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... The post How to Finish Your Christmas Quilt; Festive Friends Quilt Along appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Create a clever star in a star quilt Sawtooth quilt block for the corners of the Festive Friends Quilt Pattern with our free quilt block pattern. We’re nearing the end of our Christmas quilt along, and today, we are going to be constructing the corner blocks for the quilt. What’s a Christmas quilt without a... The post Corner Star Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

This Christmas Gift with Bow Quilt block is the fifth quilt block in our Festive Friends Quilt Along! Welcome back to the Festive Friends Quilt Along! Today, we have a free quilt block pattern for a festive bow quilt block. This block sits at the center of the quilt and is designed to be the... The post Christmas Bow Quilt Block Pattern for Festive Friends Quilt Along appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Sew a twelve-inch Gingerbread Man-inspired quilt block with our free 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... The post A “Sweet” Gingerbread Man Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

This holiday season, give your friends and neighbors the gift of light and warmth with this simple “Merry & Bright” candle gift idea & free printable. It’s easy to overlook the simple joys of connection and community in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Yet, sometimes, a small gesture can make a big... The post Merry & Bright Candle Neighbor Gift Idea appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Create a cute Santa Claus quilt block with our free 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!... The post Santa Claus Quilt Block for the Festive Friends Quilt Along appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

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... The post Stitch a Snowman! Snowman Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more