For Block 3 of our Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along I have some useful tips for you on how to sew the perfect hour glass block. See here, which practical tool I used to receive the most accurate seam line for the pointed tips in the center.
Read moreGeometric quilt pattern with echo quilting by Zen Chic and Blockheads 2018 - Block 33
This week I present my new geometric quilt pattern DELIGHT with diamond shaped patches in light colors and a modern, straight echo quilting. If you love the interplay of colors on a late summer morning, like me: bring it inside and enjoy it all winter with this minimalist quilt design.
We also keep on working on our Blockheads 2018 sew along project with Block 33 hosted by Stacy Iest Hsu. She puts a spotlight on a classical eight-point star, which completely changes its appearance depending on your placement fabrics. See my interpretation of her design in my blog.
Read moreHow to sew a perfect scant 1/4" seam and bonus settings for our Zen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER
Some of you are still waiting for their fabrics to arrive, so we will have a little “pause” here and bring some bonus tips in order to let the waiting people catch up with the project.
Read moreHow to sew an easy and quick Baby Quilt and Blockheads 2018 - Block 32
Check out my playful new quilt pattern BABY BALLS made from fabrics of the SPOTTED collection, which lately arrived in stores. The size of this quilt is perfectly suited for a play rug or baby blanket and it’s a great sewing project for grandmothers-to-be, like me.
We also move on with our Moda Blockheads 2018 sew along, presenting block 32. It is an easy to sew Double Quartet Quilt Block, hosted by Betsy Chutchian, who loves to create traditional quilts and antique looking fabric lines.
Read moreQuilt pattern SKY including the brand-new SPOTTED collection and Blockheads 2018 - Block 31
My new collections SPOTTED and MORE PAPER are now both available in shops! We want to celebrate the sales launch with a series of four brand-new quilt patterns including different compilations of the two lines, starting with the pattern SKY this week.
Furthermore we keep on working on the Moda Blockheads 2018 project with block 31, which is an unique mixture of traditional and abstract design elements, including challenging features, like a curved seam. Read more to check out, which trick I used to simplify the piecing.
Read moreZen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: Block 2
This week we present Block 2 of our Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along. It’s a classic pieced block, a so called Mosaic Block.
I also have to announce some minor corrections to our cutting instructions after the helpful feedback of one of my very attentive clients. You can download a PDF with all revisions here in my blog.
Read moreZen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: Block 1
We are kicking off the Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along with Block 1. Still time to join the project, to buy some of your favorite fabrics and get the pattern!
Read moreZen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: cutting diagram
So excited to see, that our fabrics are arriving in stores! Hey this post has a cutting diagram for you, in case you want to prepare yourself in advance!
Read moreZen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: cutting your fabrics
Are you in the mood to sew along with me and many others? You love the traditional way of piecing a block and also the modern style of a unique setting and minimalist look? Then come over, get your shopping list out - we will talk about preparing yourself for the upcoming sew along.
Read moreHow to prepare yourself for our upcoming Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER
Are you in the mood to sew along with me and many others? You love the traditional way of piecing a block and also the modern style of a unique setting and minimalist look? Then come over, get your shopping list out - we will talk about preparing yourself for the upcoming sew along.
Read moreChristmas Trees in a modern Quilt & Blockheads 2018 - Block 11
Those Trees Christmas Quilt pattern by Zen Chic
Block 11 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Direction and will be hosted by Sherrie McConnel
And I will talk a bit about my THOSE TREES Christmas Quilt pattern (it’s cute, it’s simple and you can make that…)
Read moreA modern Appliqué Christmas Quilt & Blockheads 2018 - Block 10
Mistletoe Christmas Quilt pattern by Zen Chic
Block 10 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Duck and Ducklings and will be hosted by Jo Morton.
And I will talk a bit about my MISTLETOE Christmas Quilt pattern (if you want to kiss under a Mistletoe, this would be THE opportunity…)
Read moreHow to sew a Christmas Quilt with a Layer Cake & Blockheads 2018 - Block 9
Star In A Star Christmas Quilt pattern by Zen Chic
Block 9 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called With A Plus and will be hosted by Laurie Simpson.
And I will talk a bit about my STAR-IN-A-STAR Christmas Quilt pattern (a really easy to sew quilt, also for beginners…
Read moreHow to sew a modern Lone Star Quilt & Blockheads 2018 - Block 8
Mega Star Christmas Quilt pattern by Zen Chic
Block 8 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Pineapple and will be hosted by Jan Patek.
And I will talk a bit about my MEGA STAR Christmas Quilt pattern (which turned out to become a Mega Star…)
Read moreWin an Aurifil Thread Box & Blockheads 2018 - Block 7
Block 7 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Spin Cycle and will be hosted by Stacy Iest Hsu.
Andy you will have the chance to win an Aurifil thread box and a bundle of White Christmas fabrics
Read moreHuge Discount on All Zen Chic patterns & Blockheads 2018 - Block 5
Block 5 of the free quilt along blockheads 2018 by Moda. These week Vanessa Goertzen from Lella Boutique brings us a huge block - IMPACT. This quilt will definitely have an impact on your completed layout.
I’m also offering a huge pattern discount on my new WHITE CHRISTMAS pattern series, so don’t miss this opportunity.
This post gives you also a sneak peek on the new issue 13 of Simply Modern by Quiltmania.
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