MIRA Just Landed.

May 27, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

MIRA by Zen Chic has arrived in quilt shops—crisp modern quilt fabric, clean geometry, and four new quilt patterns (Urban Grid, Shadow Path, Nordic Echo, Scandi Hours). Find MIRA yardage at your local quilt shop, Fat Quarter Shop, farbstoff.org, and more.

Four Patterns. One Collection. Zero Excuses Not to Start.

April 8, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

*(The MIRA patterns are here — and yes, I made one for you too.)*

Meet the MIRA fabric collection and pick your perfect modern quilt pattern: Urban Grid, Shadow Path, Nordic Echo, or Scandi Hours. Skill levels included, plus a sassy little 20% intro discount (no code) — ends Sunday.

New Fabric Collection MIRA: Modern Rustic Neutrals with a Story to Tell

April 1, 2026 Brigitte Heitland

Discover MIRA by Zen Chic—modern rustic quilt fabrics in warm neutrals. Preorder now and get 3 free color palettes for your next project.

Houston Quilt Market 2025 Review: Industry Shifts, Mira Fabric Launch & the Future of Modern Quilting

October 23, 2025 Brigitte Heitland

My honest Houston Quilt Market 2025 review: empty booths, Moda's 50th anniversary party, launching Mira fabrics, and why our quilting industry needs to evolve. Plus Key Biscayne recharge tips!

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 Colors You’ll Actually Use: Aurifil Thread Boxes for Mira & Ampersand

Choose the perfect Aurifil threads for your Zen Chic Mira and Ampersand projects — practical neutrals, bold accents, and curated colors you’ll actually use.

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

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.