Introducing FILIGREE, the Latest Collection from Zen Chic and a Matching Quilt Pattern CONTRASTING!

March 1, 2023 Brigitte Heitland

New modern quilt fabric collection FILIGREE by Zen Chic

If you’re looking for a new quilting project, then look no further than the newest collection from Zen Chic—FILIGREE! This stunning fabric line offers contemporary, graphic, minimalist prints in modern colors - black, white, saffron, greys, and stone - and comes with four matching quilt patterns. One of them, called CONTRASTING, is featured here. Let’s take a closer look at what this fabric collection has to offer.

Fatquartershop Sewcialites Block 9: New Plus Old

December 30, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Sewcialites 2022 Sampler Block 9 by Zen Chic: New Plus Old. The free sampler project is hosted at Fatquartershop

As the designer of Zen Chic, I represent the modern area of quilting. But I also highly regard the experience and history that goes into our centuries-old quilting tradition. So for this sampler project, I wanted to contribute a block that would look wonderful in both a modern and traditional quilt.

Lerne Patchwork auf die einfache Art und Weise mit diesem Skillshare Kurs in Deutsch

November 30, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Wollten Sie schon immer mit dem Patchwork-Quilten beginnen? Sind Sie bereits Anfängerin und hätten gerne ein paar Expertentipps für den Weg, den Sie eingeschlagen haben? Wenn ja, habe ich den perfekten Kurs für Sie. Ich bringe Ihnen alles bei, was Sie wissen müssen, um Ihre ersten Projekte anzufertigen und wie Sie sie zusammensetzen können. Üben Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten, indem Sie mit mir ein Eye-catcher Kissen anfertigen, und lernen Sie einige Quilting-Tipps, wie Sie die Oberfläche Ihrer Arbeit verschönern können!

The Winter Star Pattern, a striking Wall hanger

November 23, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

The Winter Star quilt pattern from Zen Chic, back by popular demand and featuring the newest fabric collection Chill.

Winter Star! This striking wall hanger is indeed a star, it will make a beautiful eye-catcher over your mantel. You can also make it as a table topper.

Cute Christmas Stockings with Free Pattern and Tutorial

November 2, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Make this cute Christmas Stocking using the Frisky collection by Zen Chic, to hang on your mantel or to decorate your Christmas dining table.

Let’s create a couple of little Christmas Stockings as placeholders at the Christmas dining table. In this blog post, there’s a free tutorial for you with a downloadable and printable template. Don’t worry, it’s an easy project you can do on a weekend or when you have some free time in the evening.

Learn Patchwork The Easy Way And Get Your Fingers Itching With This Skillshare Class

September 29, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Take my class to learn how to sew a patchwork pillow

Have you ever wanted to get into patchwork quilting? Are you already a beginner and would love to have some expert tips on the journey you started? If so, I have the perfect class for you. I'll teach you everything you need to know to make your first projects and how to put them together. Practice your skills by making a striking pillow with me, as well as learning some quilting tips on enhancing the surface of your work!

3 Methods for Sewing a Professional Binding and Pluses Quilt Along Week 6

September 14, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Our 3 best methods for binding your quilt professionally. Watch the video and learn how binding a quilt can easily be done and look beautifully.

Binding a quilt is the final step in completing your project. It helps finish off a quilt nicely, but it can also be tricky to get right. If you're not sure how to sew the binding onto a quilt, don't worry! There are several different methods that will help you end up with professional results. In this blog post, we'll break down three different ways for sewing binding onto your projects so that you can choose what works best for your next project!

DIY round pincushion and Pluses Quilt Along Week 5

September 7, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

This pincushion is so sweet and easy to make! It's just the right size for your sewing pins, and the covered button makes it extra cute. Plus, this project only takes a few minutes and you'll have scraps left over. Get a free tutorial with paper templates, Frisky Fabrics by Zen Chic

10 Easy steps to Sew a Headband and Pluses Quilt Along Week 4

August 31, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Grab some scraps, a needle and thread and make one of these cute headbands for yourself or for a gift for someone special.

It's the perfect project to whip up during your downtime this weekend. It's also a great way to use up those fabric scraps. And it fits every size, so you can make a bunch as a surprise gift for your daughter, granddaughter, niece - DIY Headband

The Pluses Quilt Along - Week 3 Sewing The Large Plus Blocks

August 24, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

We are in the third week of our free Plusses Quilt Along by Zen Chic. And after we have cut all the needed fabrics last week it is now about pure sewing fun. We are starting with the large Plus Blocks.

The Pluses Quilt Along - Week 2

August 17, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

We are in the second week of our free Plusses Quilt Along by Zen Chic. So far we have looked at the different sizes you can make, like the bed quilt size, a lap size quilt, and the baby size.

Zen Chic 2021 Pluses Quilt Along - Week 1

August 10, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

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.

Get 20% off on all Zen Chic quilt patterns and also on fabrics in our German online shop

August 3, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

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.

Mini Charm Packs: More Than A Patchwork Quilt

July 13, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

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.

MODERN BUILDING BLOCKS by Brigitte Heitland | A Book Review for Quilters

July 6, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

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.

Learn to design your own fabrics and a Giveaway

June 27, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

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.

Planning Quilts With The Recolor App

June 22, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

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.

Easy DIY Mini Fabric Basket | FREE Sewing tutorial

June 15, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

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!

Easy to follow tutorial for a stylish set of DIY zippered pouches

June 8, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

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.

Fabric Trays featuring the Even More Paper Collection

June 1, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

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.