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

November 28, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

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.

How to sew an easy and quick Baby Quilt and Blockheads 2018 - Block 32

November 20, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Check out my playful new quilt pattern BABY BALLS made from fabrics of the SPOTTED collection, which lately arrived in stores. The size of this quilt is perfectly suited for a play rug or baby blanket and it’s a great sewing project for grandmothers-to-be, like me.

We also move on with our Moda Blockheads 2018 sew along, presenting block 32. It is an easy to sew Double Quartet Quilt Block, hosted by Betsy Chutchian, who loves to create traditional quilts and antique looking fabric lines.

Quilt pattern SKY including the brand-new SPOTTED collection and Blockheads 2018 - Block 31

November 14, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

My new collections SPOTTED and MORE PAPER are now both available in shops! We want to celebrate the sales launch with a series of four brand-new quilt patterns including different compilations of the two lines, starting with the pattern SKY this week.

Furthermore we keep on working on the Moda Blockheads 2018 project with block 31, which is an unique mixture of traditional and abstract design elements, including challenging features, like a curved seam. Read more to check out, which trick I used to simplify the piecing.

Blockheads 2018 - Block 30

November 6, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we have the pleasure to host block 30 for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project. The block design is quite unknown, you might never have seen it before. It’s named after the famous Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi, who created the most impressive buildings like Sagrada Familia in Spain. See here why I fell in love with his art…

Blockheads 2018 - Block 29

October 31, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Here is block 29 for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Courthouse Step, hosted by Carrie Nelson. This is a simple and quick block to sew, which you can actually do while waiting for a noodle casserole in your oven to get baked. Multitasking, haha…

Blockheads 2018 - Block 28

October 24, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Here comes block 28 for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Lincoln’s Platform, hosted by Barbara & Mary - Me & My Sister Designs, the both most hilarious designers in our Moda team. Why? Find out in my blog post.

Blockheads 2018 - Block 27

October 17, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present a wonderful classic block for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 27, Mountain Climbing, hosted by Lynne Hagmeier.

Blockheads 2018 - Block 25 and Block 26

October 10, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 25, Oshkosh-Star, by Lisa Bongean and block 26, Churndash Surprise, by Corey Yoder.

Announcing Zen Chic’s Upcoming BOM And Blockheads 2018 - Block 23 and Block 24

October 3, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Zen Chic’s BOM 2018: A quilt along project using the fabric lines SPOTTED and MORE PAPER.

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 23, Broken Windows, by Jo Morton and block 24, Kaleidoscope, by Sherri McConnell.

Blockheads 2018 - Block 21 and Block 22

September 26, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 21, Circle and Star, by Jan Patek and block 22, Economy Path, by Laurie Simpson.

I got the block done in between a whirlwind of preparations for my daughter’s wedding. Come and have a look how we celebrated the day together…

Blockheads 2018 - Block 19 and Block 20

September 19, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 19, Rocky Road to California, by Betsy Chutchian and block 20, Go Fish, by Stacy Iest Hsu.

Moda Blockheads 2018 - Block 16, 17 and Block 18

September 12, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present three of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 16, TEXAS PUZZLE, by Carrie Nelson, Block 17, BIG STORM, by me (Brigitte Heitland) and block 18, MISHMASH, by Vanessa Goertzen.

Moda Blockheads 2018 - Block 14 and Block 15

September 5, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 14, Fidget Spinner, by Lynne Hagmeier and block 15, Corner Pocket, by Barbara Groves of Me and My Sister.

How to sew a modern advent Countdown calendar & Blockheads 2018 - Block 13

August 29, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Advent Countdown Calendar sewn from a panel of the fabric collection White Christmas by Zen Chic, picture courtesy of Martina Ludwig

Block 13 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Patchwork Flower and will be hosted by Cory Yoder.

In addition I guide you through how to sew a Advent Countdown Calendar, an Adventskalender how we say it in German. It is a traditional German habit and lot of fun for everybody!

12 thread colors every quilter needs & Blockheads 2018 - Block 12

August 22, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Aurifil Thread Box featuring White Christmas select by Zen Chic

Block 12 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Jace’s Star and will be hosted by Lisa Bongean

In addition I will introduce a box of quality threads with 12 color no quilter won’t miss! Believe me.

Christmas Trees in a modern Quilt & Blockheads 2018 - Block 11

August 15, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Those Trees Christmas Quilt pattern by Zen Chic

Block 11 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Direction and will be hosted by Sherrie McConnel

And I will talk a bit about my THOSE TREES Christmas Quilt pattern (it’s cute, it’s simple and you can make that…)

A modern Appliqué Christmas Quilt & Blockheads 2018 - Block 10

August 8, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Mistletoe Christmas Quilt pattern by Zen Chic

Block 10 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Duck and Ducklings and will be hosted by Jo Morton.

And I will talk a bit about my MISTLETOE Christmas Quilt pattern (if you want to kiss under a Mistletoe, this would be THE opportunity…)

How to sew a Christmas Quilt with a Layer Cake & Blockheads 2018 - Block 9

August 1, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Star In A Star Christmas Quilt pattern by Zen Chic

Block 9 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called With A Plus and will be hosted by Laurie Simpson.

And I will talk a bit about my STAR-IN-A-STAR Christmas Quilt pattern (a really easy to sew quilt, also for beginners…

How to sew a modern Lone Star Quilt & Blockheads 2018 - Block 8

July 25, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Mega Star Christmas Quilt pattern by Zen Chic

Block 8 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Pineapple and will be hosted by Jan Patek.

And I will talk a bit about my MEGA STAR Christmas Quilt pattern (which turned out to become a Mega Star…)

Win an Aurifil Thread Box & Blockheads 2018 - Block 7

July 18, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Block 7 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Spin Cycle and will be hosted by Stacy Iest Hsu.

Andy you will have the chance to win an Aurifil thread box and a bundle of White Christmas fabrics