When Rome Follows You Home: The Story Behind Dolce Roma

September 30, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

Meta Description: Discover how a journey to Rome inspired Dolce Roma—a modern fabric collection with two color moods, new quilt patterns and coordinating Whisp fabrics,

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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When Rome Follows You Home: The Story Behind Dolce Roma

Meta Description: Discover how a journey to Rome inspired Dolce Roma—a modern fabric collection with two color moods, new quilt patterns and coordinating Whisp fabrics,

Your Turn: What Would You Like to See on the Zen Chic Blog?

What would you love to see more of on the Zen Chic blog? Share your ideas for quilting, color, fabric design, behind-the-scenes stories, sewing tips, and more.

This MIRA Bag Had Me at Hello

A beautifully sewn Sheridan Tote by Gaby Beck shows how perfectly MIRA fabrics can shine in a handmade bag — with clever pattern matching, warm details and serious bag envy.

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.