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Let your mini-quilt be the star of the winter season and Blockheads, Block 36

September 16, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe
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Don’t miss the third wintery mini quilt project from my Chill Mochi Linen series! Striking Starks is made from a beautiful neutral color palette of fabrics from my SPOTTED collection, which works with traditional as well as modern interior styles. And of course we share the newest block 36 from our mutual quilt along project, hosted by Laurie Simpson.

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How to Sew a Simple Tote Bag and Moda Blockheads, Block 35

September 9, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe
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This week we share a free pattern for a fun and quick project: A simple tote bag made with French seams, which make it stylish and easy to sew at the same time! You’ll also find the newest block for our free quilt along project, which is hosted this week by Modas marketing chief, Lissa Alexander. Don’t miss it!

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How to get a perfect 1/4" seam every time, a Winter Mini Quilt and Block 34 of Moda Blockheads

September 2, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe
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Get into winter mood: This week, we share a fun mini-quilt project for the upcoming winter season. In addition, we provide all the information you need to get a perfect 1/4" seam, visually explained in my recent Youtube tutorial. Do not forget to join our Moda blockheads quilt along with this weeks Block 34 “Fullfillment”.

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How to Master Any Curved Seam and Moda Blockheads Block 33

August 26, 2020 Laura Nicholls
There are so many options with this free block design, Walking In Circles, from Zen Chic for Moda Blockheads 2020.

There are so many options with this free block design, Walking In Circles, from Zen Chic for Moda Blockheads 2020.

This week Zen Chic is the host of Moda Blockheads 2020 with Block 33, Walking In Circles. To celebrate, I’m bringing you a fun challenge along with a tutorial and some alternatives – there’s something for everyone!

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Cool DIY Linen Handbags and Block 32, Moda Blockheads 2020

August 21, 2020 Laura Nicholls
DIY handbag sewn from Mochi Linen by Zen Chic, bag pattern FUEHLINGSLIEBE und sample by Unikati

DIY handbag sewn from Mochi Linen by Zen Chic, bag pattern FUEHLINGSLIEBE und sample by Unikati

Here are some gorgeous linen handbags perfect for an evening out, a day on the town or just about anywhere. And it’s time to reveal my alternative block for Moda Blockheads this week!

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Are You a Raving Blockheads Fan? Here's a Giveaway for You!

August 19, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Enter to win a Moda Blockheads 2020 t-shirt or go ahead and order one as featured on the Zen Chic blog.

Enter to win a Moda Blockheads 2020 t-shirt or go ahead and order one as featured on the Zen Chic blog.

Do you love Moda Blockheads? Here’s your chance to win a one-of-a-kind t-shirt!

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How to Make an Envelope Pillow Closure and Block 31, Moda Blockheads 2020

August 12, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Make your own home decor pillows with a simple and easy envelope closure with Zen Chic’s beginner-friendly video how-to.

Make your own home decor pillows with a simple and easy envelope closure with Zen Chic’s beginner-friendly video how-to.

Here we go with another beginner-friendly video tutorial on how to make a simple, easy envelope closure for pillows! And this week brings us another free block design for Moda Blockheads 2020 from Betsy Chutchian, Basket Collector.

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How to Make a Table Runner Framed With Hourglass Blocks and Blockheads 2020, Block 30

August 5, 2020 Laura Nicholls
A beautiful and festive way to decorate your table this holiday season with Zen Chic’s table runner pattern and framed panels from the Mochi Linen collection.

A beautiful and festive way to decorate your table this holiday season with Zen Chic’s table runner pattern and framed panels from the Mochi Linen collection.

Here’s a beautiful way to decorate your table this holiday season with the versatile, neutral colors and festive prints of Chill and the fun framed holiday Mochi Linen panels. And this week brings us a sweet block for Moda Blockheads 2020 from Sherri McConnell – Love at Home!

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How to Sew Scrappy Hand Quilted Placemats and Blockheads 2020, Block 29

July 29, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Have fun with your left over scraps with these hand quilted placemats and a free tutorial featured by Zen Chic.

Have fun with your left over scraps with these hand quilted placemats and a free tutorial featured by Zen Chic.

Here’s fun way to make excellent use of those scraps we all have laying around just begging to be put to good use – hand quilted placemats! And here’s this week’s block for Blockheads 2020, Ring Around by Corey Yoder.

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How to Sew a Modern and Improvisational Scrap Pillow and Blockheads 2020 – Block 28

July 22, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Sew this modern improvisational scrap pillow with a free video tutorial from Zen Chic.

Sew this modern improvisational scrap pillow with a free video tutorial from Zen Chic.

The people have spoken! Here’s Zen Chic’s first video in response to the survey we sent out recently – a modern project using scraps that can be done on a weekend! And here comes Block 28 from Joanna Figuroa, Broken Dishes.

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Free Charm Pack Quilt Pattern - Splashdown Quilt by Christina Cameli and Blockheads 2020, Block 27

July 15, 2020 Laura Nicholls
The free Splashdown quilt pattern by Christina Cameli featuring the CHILL fabric collection from Zen Chic.

The free Splashdown quilt pattern by Christina Cameli featuring the CHILL fabric collection from Zen Chic.

Explore a fun, free pattern for the Splashdown quilt by Christina Cameli featuring the Chill collection and catch Block 27 from Jen Kingwell for Moda Blockheads 2020!

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Celebrating CHILL – Free Mini Quilt Pattern and a Huge Discount Pattern Sale

July 9, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Sew this mini quilt using a fun and easy free pattern from Zen Chic.

Sew this mini quilt using a fun and easy free pattern from Zen Chic.

Let’s celebrate my newest fabric line CHILL hitting stores with a fun, free pattern and a huge pattern discount sale this weekend!

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The Winter Star Pattern Featuring Chill and Block 26, Moda Blockheads 2020

July 8, 2020 Laura Nicholls
The Winter Star quilt pattern from Zen Chic, back by popular demand and featuring the newest fabric collection Chill.

The Winter Star quilt pattern from Zen Chic, back by popular demand and featuring the newest fabric collection Chill.

Introducing the fourth pattern featuring our new series, CHILL, Winter Star! This pattern also comes with a wonderfully creative gift idea for that quilter in your life. And here we are at Block 26 for Moda Blockheads 2020, half-way through a year of fun and inspiration!

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Two New Quilt Patterns for Chill and Block 25, Moda Blockheads 2020

July 1, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Zen Chic brings you two more new patterns featuring our latest fabric collection, Chill.

Zen Chic brings you two more new patterns featuring our latest fabric collection, Chill.

Ready to meet two new patterns featuring Zen Chic’s newest fabric line, CHILL? Introducing Mega Star 2 and Those Trees 2! And let’s take a look at this weeks block for Moda Blockheads 2020, Block 25 – Corner Garden from Robin Pickens.

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Winter Windows - An Easy Zen Chic Beginner Quilt Made With a Layer Cake and Blockheads Block 24

June 24, 2020 Laura Nicholls
The Winter Windows quilt pattern from Zen Chic is an easy, beginner-friendly quilt with a dynamic geometrical design.

The Winter Windows quilt pattern from Zen Chic is an easy, beginner-friendly quilt with a dynamic geometrical design.

Get ready for Zen Chic’s newest fabric collection CHILL with a easy and eye-catching quilt pattern – Winter Windows! And here comes this week’s block for Moda Blockheads 2020, Won’t You Be My Neighbor by Stacy Iest Hsu!

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Moda Blockheads 2020 – Block 23

June 17, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Free quilt along Blockheads 2020, Block 23: Lucky Penny. Fabric used in the block is from Zen Chic by Moda, SPOTTED.

Free quilt along Blockheads 2020, Block 23: Lucky Penny.
Fabric used in the block is from Zen Chic by Moda, SPOTTED.

This week brings us a fun and versatile block design for Moda Blockheads 3, our fabulous year-long quilt along. Come take a look at Vanessa Goertzen’s Lucky Penny!

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From South to North – A German Summer Road Trip and Blockheads 2020, Block 22

June 10, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Zen Chic’s Brigitte Heitland has set out on a summer adventure to the Black Forest in Germany.

Zen Chic’s Brigitte Heitland has set out on a summer adventure to the Black Forest in Germany.

I’ve set off on a summer adventure… Come see where my wanderings will take me! And here comes Block 22 for Moda Blockheads 2020, Hen and Chicks from Minick and Simpson.

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Two Cute Versions of the Geranium Dress Sewing Pattern and Blockheads 2020, Block 21

June 3, 2020 Laura Nicholls
This tunic is just one way to sew the Geranium dress pattern from Made by Rae featured by Zen Chic.

This tunic is just one way to sew the Geranium dress pattern from Made by Rae featured by Zen Chic.

Here are two possibilities of many with the sweet Geranium dress pattern… And oh, that adorable model! And here comes this week’s block for Moda Blockheads 2020, Block 21 XOXO from Lissa Alexander.

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How to Sew a Quick and Easy Tissue Pouch and Blockheads 2020, Block 20

May 27, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Sew this quick and easy tissue pouch with a free pattern and Zen Chic’s Breeze collection.

Sew this quick and easy tissue pouch with a free pattern and Zen Chic’s Breeze collection.

Sew a unique tissue pouch quickly and easily with this free pattern – and have fun making it your own with stylish embellishments! And here comes Block 20 for Moda Blockheads 2020, Contribution by Lisa Bongean.

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Blockheads 2020 | Block 19 – Compass Point from Zen Chic!

May 20, 2020 Laura Nicholls
Block 19 – Compass Point from Zen Chic for Moda Blockheads 2020 year-long quilt along.

Block 19 – Compass Point from Zen Chic for Moda Blockheads 2020 year-long quilt along.

This week it’s my turn to share my block design for Blockheads 2020! Come take a look at Compass Point and be inspired with a few different ways you can use this fun and versatile block.

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