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.

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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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

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.

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.