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 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 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 moreMartingale Snuggle Up! Book - a Book Sneak Peek, a Giveaway, and week 4 of Bauhaus QAL
Paper Planes Quilt by Zen Chic is featured in the Moda All-Stars book Snuggle Up!
Martingale has released another wonderful Moda All-Stars book featuring 12 lap size quilts. Zen Chic’s contribution is the beautiful Paper Planes Quilt using the collections Spotted, Paper, More Paper, and Even More Paper. Plus we’re taking a look at what the participants of the Bauhaus Quilt Along are going to do in week 4. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can always join us!
Read moreMartingale Soft Spot Book - a Book Sneak Peek and a Giveaway
Martingale has released a new book with 17 pillows. Zen Chic has contributed with the Plus Pillow
Martingale has released another wonderful Moda All-Stars book featuring 17 quilted pillows and comfy cushions. Zen Chic’s contribution is a beautiful pillow made with the collections Quotation and More Paper.
Read moreModa All Stars New Book Giveaway
Martingale’s new book, Moda All Stars: Two Four Six Eight Fat-Quarter Quilts You’ll Appreciate features projects created by Moda designers using fat-quarters.
It’s time for another wonderful Moda All Stars book featuring Zen Chic, and a giveaway!
Read moreModa All Stars: Mix It Up!... A Moda All Stars Blog Hop
Martingale’s new book, Moda All Stars: Mix It Up! includes a quilt sewn by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic and created with one of its sixteen Cake Mix recipes.
Martingale has just put out a new book, Moda All Stars: Mix It Up!… One of my quilts is featured alongside several other beautiful and unique creations!
Read moreBook Review - Why We Quilt by Thomas Knauer
Thomas Knauer’s Why We Quilt delves into an intriguing question in the context of our current culture and features 40 contemporary quilters, including Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic.
Thomas Knauer created a wonderful book exploring a fascinating question and featuring 40 contemporary quilters who truly shine a spotlight on it.
Read moreAnnouncing Martingale's New Book – Moda All Stars: Mix It Up!... And a Free Book Giveaway!
Martingale’s new book, Moda All Stars: Mix It Up! includes a quilt sewn by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic and created with one of its sixteen Cake Mix recipes.
Martingale has just put out a new book, Moda All Stars: Mix It Up!… One of my quilts is featured alongside several other beautiful and unique creations!
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 morePin Pals by Carrie Nelson - 40 cute Pincushions - A book review
Pin Pals by Carrie Nelson - 40 patchwork pincushions with detailed instructions
When Carrie gave me kindly a copy of her newest book, my fingers started at once itching. So many cute pincushions - I couldn’t resist to sew some. Come and stroll with me through the book.
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