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.

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

July 15, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

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.

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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I’m on the Quilter on Fire Podcast!

I recently joined Brandy Maslowski on The Quilter on Fire Podcast for a conversation that starts with a six-year-old girl in Germany waiting for the sewing machine pedal — and travels all the way to Zen Chic, color, simplicity, and modern quilting.

Quilting in the Garden: Fabric, Friendship and an 11/10 Cake

Come along to Nähen im Garten in Siegen for modern quilts, fabric design insights, relaxed hexagon sewing and a wonderful quilting community.

Precision Without the Drama: BERNINA the Zen Chic Way

See how I use the BERNINA 790 ULTRA’s Laser Pinpoint and 3-Point Placement for precise quilting and embroidery on a modern geometric pillow.

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.