The Quilting Room with Mel

Welcome to Our Little Handmade Home, where quilting, sewing, and cross-stitch collide in a symphony of creativity! Discover step-by-step tutorials, inspiring projects, and beautiful patterns. Join me on a journey of stitching magic!

For over a decade, Make Modern has inspired quilters in 70+ countries around the globe. Independently published by a team of dedicated Australian women, each issue of our magazine is a treasure trove of patterns, articles, and interviews with quilters. Accessible digitally, read on-the-go, on holidays, and reference patterns while shopping! With no physical storage needed, easy navigation, and eco-friendly delivery, it's a win-win-win! Come and join our global community of passionate crafters!

I’ve been sharing two BRAND NEW thrifty makeovers a week on my blog for over a decade, and my passion is to inspire your creativity!

I teach quilters to free motion quilt with confidence!

Hi, I'm Melissa Mortenson, a blogger, fabric designer, and content creator. I am the Founder of the Polka Dot Chair website, where I'd love to invite you to "pull up a chair" and create something you will love with me! I have been sharing fresh and creative sewing, quilting, and craft ideas with readers since 2008, and I would love to have you join me on this creative journey.