We are nearly done: This week we are already working on block 11 of our Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along. Again, we use paper piecing to get these accurate middle cross and also no-stretched triangles.
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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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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.
Read moreAnnouncing Our Giveaway Winner - Parallel Lines by Pamela Goecke Dinndorf
Zen Chic announces the winner of our book giveaway! We have chosen a winner from among our readers to receive a free copy of Pamela Goeke Dinndorf’s Parallel Lines.
Read moreBook Review & Giveaway - Parallel Lines Pamela Goecke Dinndorf
Learn about Pamela Goeke Dinndorf’s beautiful art to play with color and stripes - showcased through 12 projects in her book Parallel Lines.
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 49
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.
Read moreHow to use foundation paper piecing - Block 10 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
Block 10 of our Zen Chic sew along requires the foundation paper piecing technique. No worries if you never used it before - we prepared a step-by-step-tutorial for you.
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 48
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.
Read moreOn a Roll - A book review
Martingale has a new MODA ALL STARS compilation book out: Get a sneak peek on the beautiful quilts (Psst: I was also invited to contribute with a quilt, made a bright Pinapple Classic)
Read moreBook review - Millefiori Quilts 3 Willyne Hammerstein
Learn about Willyne Hammerstein’s third volume of intricate millefiori quilts, containing 18 projects for English Paper Piecing
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 47
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
Read moreHour Glass and Flying Geese - Block 9 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
So many different colors you can bring into one single block: Number 9 with hour glass and flying geese units is simple and classy.
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 46
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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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.
Read moreKites and Flying Geese - Block 8 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
Kites, Flying Geese and a Square-in-a-Square-Unit: A fun block is waiting for you to tackle it: block 8 of the Zen Chic BOM sew along.
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 44
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.
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 43
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!
Read morePlay with all kinds of sewn triangles - Block 7 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
Playing with all kind of triangles units: half-square-triangles, half-hourglass-units and square-in-a-square-units: improve your skills with block 7 of the Zen Chic BOM sew along.
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 42
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.
Read moreFat Quarter friendly quilt pattern: X & + by Zen Chic and Blockheads Block 41, Bella Spinners
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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