It’s week twelve of the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge! This week, I’m sharing a free quilt block pattern for a 10″ finished block designed by Sandy Gervais called Flip Flopped. I mentioned earlier that I’m playing catch-up this week with my block challenge blocks. This is the second of two free quilt block patterns... The post Flip Flopped Free Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Join me as I sew along with the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! This week’s free quilt block pattern is Square Pegs and is a pattern for a 10″ finished quilt block featuring a row of squares crisscrossing the block. Welcome to week eleven of the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge. I actually forgot... The post Square Pegs Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

The Time Waits for No One quilt block is block ten of the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge. This free quilt block pattern features several Quarter Square Triangles and was designed by Karen Walker. It’s a new month, which means new block patterns for the 2024 Riley Blake Designs Quilt block challenge! As a... The post “Time Waits for No One” Free 10-inch Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting with a needle and thread, these step-by-step zip pouch sewing patterns will help you create stylish and practical zippered bags for any occasion. From cosmetic pouches to versatile travel bags, our free sewing tutorials appeal to every skill level, offering clear instructions and tips! Several of these... The post 21 Free Zip Bag Sewing Patterns for Every Skill Level! appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

I’m excited to introduce you to my newest quilt pattern, Tailored Tulips. The Tailored Tulips quilt pattern is a pre-cut-friendly tulip quilt pattern made using a 10-inch precut or layer cake of fabric and some yardage. It is a companion quilt pattern for my new fabric line with Riley Blake, Tulip Cottage. I’ll share more... Read On → The post Tailored Tulips Quilt & Quilt Along appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Learn how to make a fabric corner bookmark with charming patchwork details! This is a little twist on the classic bookmark. Instead of putting your bookmark between the pages, why not put it on the page? It’s a great scraps buster, and the little patchwork section allows you to do a bit of fun fussy... Read On → The post Patchwork Corner Bookmark Sewing Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Get a free Woven Together Quilt Block pattern as a part of the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge! It’s week nine of the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! I don’t know about you, but this is moving along pretty quickly. I can’t believe we are midway through March. After this, there are seven... Read On → The post Woven Together Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

The Glisten quilt block pattern is a free pattern for a 10″ star quilt block. It is block eight in the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge. Block 8 in the 2024 Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge is a unique star quilt block designed by Jill Finley of Jillily Studios. One of my favorite... Read On → The post Glisten 10″ Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

Quilting, a time-honored craft that combines creativity and precision, relies heavily on accurate fabric cutting. This guide will walk you through the process of using a rotary cutter and ruler to cut fabric accurately for your quilting projects. Three must-have tools for all quilters are the rotary cutter, cutting mat, and quilt ruler. Precise fabric... Read On → The post How to Cut Fabric with a Rotary Cutter for Quilting Projects appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more

The Star Crossed Quilt block pattern is block seven of the Riley Blake Designs Quilt block challenge. It is a free pattern for a star quilt block, incorporating a Granny Square block into the center. Welcome to Block 7 of the Riley Blake 2024 Quilt Block Challenge! If you’re new here and not sure what... Read On → The post Star Crossed Quilt Block Pattern appeared first on The Polka Dot Chair ..read more