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From Grandma’s Pfaff to the BERNINA 790 Ultra — and a Little Ampersand Magic

August 19, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

Join Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic for a behind-the-scenes look at the new BERNINA 790 Ultra, the FreeSpirit Live recording, Ampersand and WHISP fabrics, and the Between the Lines auction quilt winner.

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In Behind The Scenes, fabric collections, FreeSpirit, Whisp Tags BERNINA 790 Ultra, modern quilting, Zen Chic, Brigitte Heitland, FreeSpirit Fabrics, Ampersand, WHISP, quilt inspiration, sewing machine, Between the Lines quilt, fabric collection, quilting community
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Meet Whisp. Twelve Colors. One Very Deliberate Mood.

June 24, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

Discover Whisp, Zen Chic’s new textured blender fabric for modern quilting—12 deliberate colors with serious Mid-Century mood. Why it replaces “boring solids” (sorry) and how to use it like a pro.

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In fabric collections, FreeSpirit, Zen Chic inspiration Tags Whisp, Ampersand, FreeSpirit Fabrics, Zen Chic, Blender Fabrics, Modern Quilting, Fabric Design, Color Palette, Quilt Coordinates, Petal Pop 2, Fat Quarter Bundle
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This Quilt Basically Cheats — And Ampersand Is the Reason

June 17, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

Discover how the Dissolve quilt gets that jaw-dropping ombré fade—without the headache. Ampersand fabrics + low-volume prints = instant drama, zero guesswork.

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In Zen Chic patterns, Quilts, FreeSpirit, fabric collections Tags dissolve, quilt pattern, quilt design
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Did You Know? Hidden Messages in Ampersand Fabric

June 10, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

Discover Zen Chic’s Ampersand fabric collection: hidden words in stripes, sneaky ampersands, and punctuation prints. Modern quilting inspiration—plus a wink.

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In fabric collections, FreeSpirit, Zen Chic inspiration Tags ampersand, new fabric line, FreeSpirit
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Chicago. The Show. The Moment. (And Why Ben on His Vespa Totally Stole the Crown.)

May 13, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

A humorous, behind-the-scenes H+H Chicago recap from Zen Chic—modern quilt booth styling, FreeSpirit show moments, runway surprises, and what really matters after the trade show buzz.

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In fabric collections, FreeSpirit, Lookbook, Zen Chic inspiration Tags h+h, Quilt Market, FreeSpirit
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Ampersand — My First Collection for FreeSpirit. And Why That Little Symbol Says Everything.

April 29, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

Meet Ampersand — 24 bold graphic quilting fabrics for FreeSpirit by Zen Chic. The sequel to iconic COMMA. Two colorways, three patterns, ships November 2026.

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In fabric collections, FreeSpirit, Lookbook, Quilts, Zen Chic patterns Tags Ampersand, new fabric line
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Between the Lines: The Modern Quilt That Tells a Story of Bold Change

April 22, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

Between the Lines — a modern quilt with something to say. Bold geometry, quiet confidence, and a story stitched into every line. This is Zen Chic, unfolding.

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In FreeSpirit, fabric collections, Quilts, Zen Chic inspiration, Zen Chic patterns Tags donation, ampersand, between the lines
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A New Chapter. A New Home. A New Flight.

April 15, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

Zen Chic is moving to FreeSpirit Fabrics after 14 years with Moda. Here’s the heartfelt, funny, no-drama story, what stays the same, and what this new chapter means for modern quilters.

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From Grandma’s Pfaff to the BERNINA 790 Ultra — and a Little Ampersand Magic
From Grandma’s Pfaff to the BERNINA 790 Ultra — and a Little Ampersand Magic

Join Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic for a behind-the-scenes look at the new BERNINA 790 Ultra, the FreeSpirit Live recording, Ampersand and WHISP fabrics, and the Between the Lines auction quilt winner.

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One Hour, One Glasses Case — and the Second One Practically Sews Itself
One Hour, One Glasses Case — and the Second One Practically Sews Itself

Sew a chic quilted glasses case in about an hour using Mira scraps—no zipper, no fuss. A modern, giftable mini project with links to patterns + free tutorials.

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The Notebook I Kept Avoiding
The Notebook I Kept Avoiding

Make a quilted journal cover from fabric scraps with this free Zen Chic pattern. A quick, stylish sewing project for modern quilters.

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The Colors You’ll Actually Use: Aurifil Thread Boxes for Mira & Ampersand

Choose the perfect Aurifil threads for your Zen Chic Mira and Ampersand projects — practical neutrals, bold accents, and curated colors you’ll actually use.

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Apparently, I Needed a Break. My Body Just Forgot to Ask Me.
Apparently, I Needed a Break. My Body Just Forgot to Ask Me.

After Quilt Market, my body forced me into an unexpected pause. A personal Zen Chic story about creativity, rest, modern quilting, and learning that not every quiet afternoon needs an assignment.

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