Hello! I’m Melissa Mortenson of the Polka Dot Chair Blog. My channel features inspiring sewing projects, quilt tutorials, fun crafts and holiday ideas!
I have bought the pattern a few months ago, I decided to work on it, but I cannot use the link. It will not load. I'm not sure if it's an i or a L on the RU-vid link
you could try to leave off the outside borders, but honestly it's pretty close to baby size to start with - so I'd just leave it and have it be a bit bigger than a normal baby quilt.
I truly thought you were going to turn the flange piece, like a quilt binding. But this is brilliant and the missing link to sewing with minky! Thank you!!!!
All of the blocks are so pretty, but I think I like your sailboat the best. Can't wait to make my own tote bag! Thanks so much for sharing; you all are so generous. Happy sewing!
Your bag is so cute. I love that you showed a different handle and how to find the leather and attach it to the bag. It makes the bag even more special ❤
I really like this and especially the whole concept of the different blocks by different designers. I’ve signed up and looking forward to receiving newsletters from you all. Thank you !
Thanks, Melissa, for this cute summer project! Your post just came up on my RU-vid feed. I was looking for a 12-inch block to display for the remainder of the summer and this will work perfectly. Love the colors you picked. I'm subscribed now--looking forward to exploring your content. 😊
First time on your channel after seeing this cute stripey sails block pop up but I'm concerned about the lack of 1/4" seam allowance around the perimeter. Several points will be cut when this block is sewn. Any suggestions?
There is a 1/4” on the perimeter. If mine looks off it’s because I pieced it while filming and can’t see the fabrics quite as well since I’m sitting at a table (because it’s the best angle for the camera). I’m also just not someone that gets super worried about perfect points.
Your block is so pretty. Thank you for showing it in different fabrics and colors. I love the inspiration. It is so generous of all you designers to put these quilts blocks out for free. They are all beautiful and come together perfectly to make a gorgeous summer quilt. I can’t wait to get mine sewn together. I love your idea of using your block for a summer bag as well. So fun ❤
I made this pattern for a girlfriend's grandson to match the one I made her 2 years ago boy do I love this pattern it's so easy it's fantastic thank you so much keep me posted with all the wonderful simple easy gift ideas any easy beginning quilts?
Love the tailored tulips! Haven’t been able to sew along with you but it IS in the plan to have it ready for next spring🌷 TYSM fir these great instructions
Hi! Right now I’m not planning to make more kits - it would take a while to get the fabric in and send it out. I checked and several Etsy sellers have the Denim Sparkler in stock. Let me know if you would like me to send you a specific link -
I like quilters dream cotton. I prefer 100% cotton batting - the blue one is extra snugly because of the Minky on the back - it changes the drape a bit
@@polkadotchair Thank you so much. I’m going to use this batting from now on hoping this can be washed ? Thank you I have my order ready to go on Etsy so I can sew along.I put both denim and sand but think I will do the sand.
I made this apron and im so pleased with the result, you are fabulous at instructions very clear and a great tutorial. Thank you and I'll be sure to check out your other tutorials 😊
Thank you for the video. Question about the zipper when pinning it prior to sewing around. You say to have the zipper teeth pointing toward the main fabric, yet you have the other side pinned with the teeth facing the lining? Is there a reason for this? The tutorials I have watched so far all say to have the zipper teeth both facing towards the lining... also if one is facing the lining and one facing the outer/main fabric then you have a twist in the seam allowance and can't iron it flat nicely? Help?
They should be facing the same way on each side of the zipper - if it's pinned that way in the video its my mistake - but personally I prefer to pin with the teeth facing the main fabrics.
Hi im new to sewing and this will be my first ever project! Thank you!! Ive been looking for a simple flat bag and all the tutorials are boxed or flat bottomed lol. How would i make this bag into a smaller pouch for my preschooler to carry coins in or little things? As im new to sewing and never made anything im not sure how to adjust measurements to make the bag smaller 10:01 😊 This is a fantastic tutorial by the way and ive subscribed and will probably re watch it to understand it lol. Do you have to use interfacing? What happens if you dont? Will it be ruined?
Thank you for putting videos on YT' Insta is a nightmare for accessibility, but RU-vid at lease has some accessible features. It is SO frustrating that SO MANY content creators completely ignore the tens of millions of disabled folks.6
