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Blockheads 2018 - Block 52

April 10, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 52: Scrappy Checker Board Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 52: Scrappy Checker Board
Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

On the finishing straight - We present the final Block of our Blockheads 2018 quilt along, Scrappy Checker Board by Corey Yoder. Plus: brandnew updates on my latest collections SPOTTED 2019 COLORS and DAY IN PARIS.

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 51

April 3, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 51: Power Star Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 51: Power Star
Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

This week we present the penultimate Block of our Moda Blockheads 2018 quilt along, hosted by Lisa Bongean. Power Star is a block for the more patient quilters among us: it is made of 141 little pieces!

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 50

March 27, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 50: Vintage Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 50: Vintage
Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Have fun with Block 50 of our Moda Blockheads quilt along! Vintage is a classic hourglass block hosted by Sherri McConnell.

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 49

March 20, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 49: Cups and Saucers Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 49: Cups and Saucers
Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

This week we present Block 49 of our Blockheads 2018 sew along project, hosted by Jo Morton. Cups and Saucers is a traditional geometric block, for which I only used two colors to emphasize contrast and structure.

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 48

March 13, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 48: Ann Arbor Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 48: Ann Arbor
Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Block 48 of our Moda Blockheads quilt along is another beautiful floral appliqué block. It is called Ann Arbor and is hosted by Laurie Simpson.

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 47

March 6, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 47: Bird and Basket Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 47: Bird and Basket
Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Block 47 of Moda Blockheads is more an unusual kind of block for me: folk art appliqué. It is called Bird and Basket and hosted by Jan Patek

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 46

February 27, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 46: On Point Star Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 46: On Point Star
Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Small and nice - block 46 of our mutual Blockheads Sew Along. It is called On Point Star and presented by Stacy Iest Hsu.

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 45

February 20, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 45: Twelve Crowns Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 45: Twelve Crowns
Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

We come closer and closer to the end, this week with block 45. It is called 12 crowns and a really time consuming one, I can tell. But oh so worth it. The host for this week is Betsy Cutchian.

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 44

February 13, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 44: Candy Striper Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

Free quilt along Blockheads 2018, Block 44: Candy Striper
Fabrics used in the block are from Moda, Basic Grey GRUNGE and Zen Chic PAPER

We continue with our Moda blockheads 2018 free quilt along project with Block 44. The block is called Candy Striper and goes quickly together. I enjoyed the simplicity of this sewing task. Our host for this week is Vanessa Goertzen from Lella Boutique.

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 43

February 6, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
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We continue with our Moda blockheads 2018 free quilt along project with Block 43. This week I am your host. Our block is named Mosaic, a simple and elegant 6” block that can be interpreted in many different ways, e.g. using fussy cuts for the center, whatever fits your style!

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 42

January 30, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
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We continue with our Moda blockheads 2018 free quilt along project with Block 42 hosted by Moda’s talented Carrie Nelson. Her block, named Around the Corner, is a simple to sew 12” block that can be interpreted in many different for example fussy cut as a midpoint, whatever you like.

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Fat Quarter friendly quilt pattern: X & + by Zen Chic and Blockheads Block 41, Bella Spinners

January 23, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
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Check out our fourth quilt pattern, X & +, from my brand-new fabric line DAY IN PARIS, arriving in stores by April 2019.

And get your hands on block 41 of our Blockheads project: Bella Spinners, hosted by Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister designs.

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How to apply circular patches in a playful quilt pattern: BOWLS by Zen Chic and Blockheads Block 40, Ribbon Star

January 16, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
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Check out the third quilt pattern, BOWLS, from my brand-new fabric line DAY IN PARIS, arriving in stores by April 2019.

It’s a playful design using the full palette of fresh spring colors from my newest collection: Just perfect to get over the winter blues!

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Easy to sew modern star block quilt and Block 39, Bordered Granny

January 9, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
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See my modern interpretation of an easy to sew traditional star block design: Zen Chic quilt pattern FADED. It is made from fabrics of my new brand-new collection DAY IN PARIS, arriving in stores by April 2019.

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How to sew a stylish lettered improvisational quilt and Block 38, Anchor Point

January 2, 2019 Brigitte Heitland
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Are you in the mood for a stylish improvisational quilt that only needs one Layer Cake and some yardage for the background? Try my new quilt pattern LET’S FLY!

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 37

December 26, 2018 Brigitte Heitland
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We wish you a merry Christmas and hope you enjoy the holidays by sewing along with us in our Moda blockheads 2018 project! This week we move on with Block 37 hosted by Sherri McConnell. It’s a more time consuming 18 " square block, just perfect to immerse yourself in extensive sewing fun.

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 36

December 19, 2018 Brigitte Heitland
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We continue with our Moda blockheads 2018 free quilt along project with Block 36 hosted by Jo Morton. Her block, named Rolling Stone, is a traditional 6” block that can be interpreted in many different ways, using color blocking or fussy cuts, whatever fits your style!

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Blockheads 2018 - Block 35

December 12, 2018 Brigitte Heitland
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This week we present block 35 of our Moda blockheads 2018 free quilt along project. It is hosted by Laurie Simpson from the Minick and Simpson sisters, who are known to design beautiful classic quilts for a traditionally decorated home.

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Hip quilt pattern with letters - not Only for teens! Plus: Blockheads 2018 - Block 34

December 5, 2018 Brigitte Heitland
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If you want to get the teenagers in your family excited about quilting try my new quilt pattern XOXO that gives text messaging a whole new dimension.

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Geometric quilt pattern with echo quilting by Zen Chic and Blockheads 2018 - Block 33

November 28, 2018 Brigitte Heitland
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This week I present my new geometric quilt pattern DELIGHT with diamond shaped patches in light colors and a modern, straight echo quilting. If you love the interplay of colors on a late summer morning, like me: bring it inside and enjoy it all winter with this minimalist quilt design.

We also keep on working on our Blockheads 2018 sew along project with Block 33 hosted by Stacy Iest Hsu. She puts a spotlight on a classical eight-point star, which completely changes its appearance depending on your placement fabrics. See my interpretation of her design in my blog.

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