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

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.

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.

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.

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.