We all love a good time-saving tip, right? Especially one that actually works. I’ve been quilting for over 15 years and have picked up a few tips and hacks. I’m excited to share some of those tips with you today! Using time-saving hacks when quilting, such as chain piecing or pre-cut fabric kits, allows quilters... The post My Favorite Time Saving Hacks for Quicker Quilting appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

With our free Garden Lattice Quilt Pattern, you can create a cheerful quilt out of a 10” stacker, 1 yard of accent fabric, and a little over 3 yards of background fabric! A Pre-cut Friendly Lattice Quilt Pattern Creating a beautiful quilt doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complex. With our Garden Lattice Quilt pattern,... The post Create a Cheerful Quilt with a 10 inch Precut Stack! appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Elevate your organizational game with this versatile Elastic Pencil Case designed to attach seamlessly to your book! Learn how to make one with our free, easy-to-follow sewing tutorial. Journal writing has existed for thousands of years, and more recently, various types of journaling have become popular, including Bullet Journals. Many people also enjoy making notes... The post Elastic Pencil Case Bookmark Sewing Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

If you’ve been quilting for a while, you may notice that you accumulate many individual quilt blocks over time. These are commonly referred to as “orphan blocks.” If you’ve been looking for suggestions on what to do with all those blocks, I hope this article helps! Recently, I’ve shared quite a few free patterns for... The post Things to Make with Leftover Quilt Blocks appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

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... The post Join our Summer Block Party Sew Along appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Get ready for summer sewing with this updated free pattern for a “Hit the Open Road” pillow. It features easy raw edge applique techniques, perfect for adding a touch of adventure to your home, camper, or RV! Summer is the perfect time for a new sewing project, and I’m excited to share a fun and... The post Hit the Open Road Pillow Sewing Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Using our free quilt pattern, turn a variety of 10″ quilt blocks into a sampler quilt inspired by a Bear Paw quilt block. I’m excited to share my finished 2024 Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge quilt with you.  Finishing the quilt so close to the end of the challenge is a new record for... The post My Finished Riley Blake Block Challenge Quilt appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Create a bookmark inspired by one of your favorite classic Penguin books with our free DIY bookmark sewing tutorial. In the mid-1930s, British publishing house Penguin began a “paperback revolution” by swapping the usual overly flashy illustrated covers for a simple design of three horizontal bands. Different colors were used to show the book’s subject... The post How to Make a Bookmark Inspired by Favorite Classic Books appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

The Point the Way pattern is a free ten-inch finished quilt block pattern. This quilt block is the last free quilt block pattern shared as a part of the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge. We’ve reached the end of the 2024 Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! I hope you enjoyed making your blocks.... The post Point the Way Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

In this free sewing pattern, I will walk you through the steps to create a quilted zip pouch with rounded corners. Over the years, I’ve shared quite a few zip pouch tutorials, each slightly different. I adore sewing zippered bags; they are fast to create and make great gifts! I’ve never counted, but I’m sure... The post Sew a Quilted Spring Floral Zip Pouch; A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more