Wohoo! Our thrid Zen Chic Quilt Along starts today! We couldn’t be more exited and we are overjoyed with the large number of participants who have already registered. Do you want to join in the fun, too? You'll find the sign up form in this post.
Read moreGet 20% off on all Zen Chic quilt patterns and also on fabrics in our German online shop
The Frisky Fabric Collection by Zen Chic for Moda brings a playful, young, fresh Summer vibe to your sewing room or craft space. Explore the complete range of fabrics here!
We celebrate a new collection, FRISKY. Und you get this weekend 20% off everything in the shop. Whether you're looking for something specific or just want to browse our website, this is the perfect time to get yourself something new.
Read moreMini Charm Packs: More Than A Patchwork Quilt
Create something beautiful with a sewing pattern featuring a pretty patchwork fabric suitcase. To make this adorable patchwork bag just use a Charm Pack as this one, CELESTIAL by Zen Chic
Sew a cute patchwork suitcase made from a Charm Pack of the collection Celestial by Zen Chic, it is fun to sew and unique for both children, who ride in it as overnight luggage, and grandmas that put their knitting tools in.
Read moreMODERN BUILDING BLOCKS by Brigitte Heitland | A Book Review for Quilters
It HAS arrived!!! The new book of Brigitte Heitland "Modern Building Blocks” with 6 Quilt Projects is now available! Some time ago, I announced the upcoming publication of this book to you. And now, a few months later, the encyclopedia of 40 modern quilt blocks has arrived and is available in English as well as in French.
Read moreLearn to design your own fabrics and a Giveaway
I’ve created a brand new Skillshare class for you. In this class, I will take you step-by-step through the process of creating hand-drawn elements and vector design, and then using both your digital and analog skills to cut, stitch, sew, and bind sample swatches you'll be proud to show off.
Read morePlanning Quilts With The Recolor App
Plan your quilts in advance with the free Recolor App, play around with color variations and you the print out as your shopping list.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a free and easy to use tool to plan all the colors of your next quilt project in advance. It would prevent from bad surprises and be a great shopping guide. Here is a video tutorial where I show you how to use the free RECOLOR app for your quilt planning.
Read moreEasy DIY Mini Fabric Basket | FREE Sewing tutorial
Sew a set of three cute mini fabric baskets with the free easy-to-follow tutorial. The fabrics from the series EVEN MORE PAPER by Zen Chic are perfect to be spiced up with a contrasting lining.
Would you like to know how to sew these fun mini fabric baskets with this free tutorial? They are quick to make and perfect for storing and organizing so many small items. Think of sewing notions, any sweets, or - as I used them - as a decorative flower pot. And the EVEN MORE PAPER fabrics make for a nice exterior!
Read moreEasy to follow tutorial for a stylish set of DIY zippered pouches
Sew a stylish zippered pouches set with the easy-to-follow tutorial. The fabrics from the series EVEN MORE PAPER by Zen Chic are perfect to be spiced up with cute sewing labels.
Do you have some lovely fat quarters and a time for a DIY weekend project?. Try out our set of zippered pouches, which you can never have enough of. Our trio was made with Zen Chic’s fabrics from the Even More Paper collection.
Read moreFabric Trays featuring the Even More Paper Collection
A fun trio of fabric trays made with fabrics from the EVEN MORE PAPER line by Zen Chic
Another great item to keep your sewing room, and home, more organized. These fabric trays are a quick DIY sewing project for when you have a couple of hours during the weekend. Not only are they perfect for your sewing organization, but they’re also fun sewn gifts for all ages. Our trio was made with Zen Chic’s fabrics from the Even More Paper collection.
Read moreNoodlehead Backpack in Even More Paper Fabrics
Are you looking for a fun, handy dandy backpack? The Range Backpack from Noodlehead is the perfect one for all kinds of uses. And for everyone to enjoy. We’ve used Zen Chic’s Even More Paper fabric and combined it with some Spotted ones. You can sew this bag in just a weekend so you have an awesome bag to take with you on Monday!
Read more“Cross my Mind” - Zen Chic’s contribution to Blockheads 4 (Block 9)
Zen Chic’s contribution to Moda’s Blockheads 4 - Cross my Mind
In this packed blog post, we are talking about Zen Chic’s contribution to Moda Blockheads 4, the Cross my Mind block. Brigitte’s new book is presented and you can watch 2 videos. One is a tutorial on the Cross my Mind block, the other one is a preview of the upcoming Pluses Quilt Along featuring the new Frisky collection.
Read moreHow to Sew a Kindle Holder for Reading Comfortably in Bed
What a stylish Kindle holder made with the CELESTIAL fabric line by Zen Chic!
If you like to have your hands free (or warm under the blankets) while reading on your Kindle or phone, you need the Kindle holder! This mobile stand is an easy DIY project and made in no time. After you’ve made one for yourself, you’ll want to make them for everyone and gift them this small bean bag for their devices. Pick your favorite Celestial fabric by Zen Chic and put some happiness out there!
Read morePour l'Amour du Fil 2022 - A Round-Up Tour of the Show
Let’s go back to Nantes and let me show you around Pour l’Amour du Fil
I’m taking you on a tour to France, where I was featured to represent Europe on Quiltmania’s yearly show in Nantes, Pour l’Amour du Fil 2022. From the video I made, you get a real feel of the ambiance of the event which was all about celebrating the Australian quilters. Read about what went on during the 3-day show.
Read moreJuniper Fabric Basket with the Even More Paper Fabrics
Make this stylish fabric basket with fabrics from the EVEN MORE PAPER line by Zen Chic
The Juniper Fabric Basket from SOTAK Handmade is a practical basket to organize your sewing supplies. It’s a fun DIY weekend project. But this fabric basket can be used for so much more than just your sewing organization. think about making one for your kids’ toys or to hold your rolls warm on the breakfast table. Ours is made with the Even More Paper fabrics from Zen Chic, an industrial-style zipper, and a fun label.
Read moreExplore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 4: CELESTIAL STRIPES
If you’re on the hunt for a beginner-friendly quilting pattern, look no further. The Celestial Stripes quilt pattern is the one for you. Using just one Jelly Roll and matching background fabric, this modern quilt is put together quickly. And with the new collection Celestial, you create a sophisticated quilt for your bed or your wall.
Read moreExplore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 3: X & +
Are you looking for a sophisticated pattern set up for a scrappy look? Then the X & + pattern is the one for you. With the famous Japanese X & + block in combination with the new collection Celestial, Zen Chic has exactly the quilt for you. This Zen Chic quilt is modern and Fat Eighth Bundle friendly.
Read moreExplore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 2: HALF THE WAY - And Wrap-Up Week of Bauhaus QAL
We present our second quilt pattern for the Celestial collection. Half the Way is a special quilt pattern, because we work with half a traditional block. Even the total layout of the quilt is like half that block. This gives room to show some intricate quilting. A fantastic quilt that you can make using a Layer Cake.
We also wrap up our second Quilt Along. Bauhaus QAL has almost come to its end and we are going to dot our i’s and cross our t’s to get a beautiful end result.
Read moreExplore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 1: JEWELS - And Week 6 of Bauhaus QAL
Today, I will introduce you to Jewels, a new Zen Chic quilting pattern. Jewels is Fat Eight friendly and made with the collection Celestial in combination with the Spotted line. In this blog post, you can read about home deco, more about the pattern, and why this pattern deserves a place in your home.
We are also looking into week 6 of the Bauhaus Quilt Along. This week is all about assembling the quilt top and adding the border.
Read moreZen Chic 2022 Bauhaus Quilt Along - week 5
A special blog post all dedicated to week 5 of the Bauhaus Quilt Along. We’re taking a look at what the participants of the Bauhaus Quilt Along are going to do this week. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can always join us!
Read moreIntroducing Celestial - a Cool Sophisticated Fabric Line by Zen Chic
I’m bringing you my new fabric collection Celestial. This fabric line has a modern and natural feel with a nod to Scandinavian design. Check out 4 new patterns specially designed for this collection in this article as well.
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