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 moreBook Review & Giveaway - Alchemy Pamela Goecke Dinndorf and Moda Blockheads, Block 42
We are excited to announce the release of Pamela Goecke Dinndorf’s new book “Alchemy”. It’s her third book and she refers to quilters as alchemists that create wonderful and even magical things from all kinds of fabric scraps. Don’t miss the chance to win one of five copies in our giveaway!
Additionally, we present Block 42 for our mutual Moda Blockheads quilt along, Stardust, by Joanna Figueroa.
Book 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 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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