Check out the second quilt pattern, BOWLS, from my brand-new fabric line DAY IN PARIS, which finally arrived in stores!
It’s a playful design using the full palette of fresh spring colors from my newest collection.
Read moreHow to sew a stylish lettered improvisational quilt
Are you in the mood for a stylish improvisational quilt that only needs one Layer Cake and some yardage for the background? Try my new quilt pattern LET’S FLY!
Read moreA Sneak Peek at My New Fall Collection... Introducing Breeze
Take a walk on the beach with me on a warm sunny day and discover my newest fresh, youthful fabric collection Breeze.
Read moreA bit more Paper Piecing- Block 11 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
We are nearly done: This week we are already working on block 11 of our Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along. Again, we use paper piecing to get these accurate middle cross and also no-stretched triangles.
Read moreHow to use foundation paper piecing - Block 10 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
Block 10 of our Zen Chic sew along requires the foundation paper piecing technique. No worries if you never used it before - we prepared a step-by-step-tutorial for you.
Read moreHour Glass and Flying Geese - Block 9 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
So many different colors you can bring into one single block: Number 9 with hour glass and flying geese units is simple and classy.
Read moreKites and Flying Geese - Block 8 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
Kites, Flying Geese and a Square-in-a-Square-Unit: A fun block is waiting for you to tackle it: block 8 of the Zen Chic BOM sew along.
Read morePlay with all kinds of sewn triangles - Block 7 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
Playing with all kind of triangles units: half-square-triangles, half-hourglass-units and square-in-a-square-units: improve your skills with block 7 of the Zen Chic BOM sew along.
Read moreFat Quarter friendly quilt pattern: X & + by Zen Chic and Blockheads Block 41, Bella Spinners
Check out our fourth quilt pattern, X & +, from my brand-new fabric line DAY IN PARIS, arriving in stores by April 2019.
And get your hands on block 41 of our Blockheads project: Bella Spinners, hosted by Barb and Mary from Me and My Sister designs.
Read moreEasy piecing is a big plus - Block 6 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
Have fun with simple straight line piecing: Block 6 of our Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along is built around a striking big plus sign in the center that is easy to sew and emphasizes the effect of color blocking with fresh bright colors.
Read moreHow to apply circular patches in a playful quilt pattern: BOWLS by Zen Chic and Blockheads Block 40, Ribbon Star
Check out the third quilt pattern, BOWLS, from my brand-new fabric line DAY IN PARIS, arriving in stores by April 2019.
It’s a playful design using the full palette of fresh spring colors from my newest collection: Just perfect to get over the winter blues!
Read moreEasy to sew modern star block quilt and Block 39, Bordered Granny
See my modern interpretation of an easy to sew traditional star block design: Zen Chic quilt pattern FADED. It is made from fabrics of my new brand-new collection DAY IN PARIS, arriving in stores by April 2019.
Read moreTutorial on how to sew a compass block - Block 5 of the Zen Chic BOM 2018
Block 5 of our Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along is more challenging: We sew a compass block with foundation paper piecing, curved seams and hand appliqué. It’s actually a skill builder block. But no worries, with the detailed tutorial on how to sew the pieced ring you can manage this modern and fresh block.
Read moreHow to sew a stylish lettered improvisational quilt and Block 38, Anchor Point
Are you in the mood for a stylish improvisational quilt that only needs one Layer Cake and some yardage for the background? Try my new quilt pattern LET’S FLY!
Read moreImplementing modern elements into a classical block design - Our Zen Chic BOM block 4
Block 4 of our Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along is an exciting mix of modern graphic elements implemented in a classical geometric block design. The arrows represent an element of our everyday life, inspired by impressions from the airport, internet or smart phone. They are made from traditional flying geese units for which you can find some useful sewing tips here in my blog.
Read moreHip quilt pattern with letters - not Only for teens! Plus: Blockheads 2018 - Block 34
If you want to get the teenagers in your family excited about quilting try my new quilt pattern XOXO that gives text messaging a whole new dimension.
Read moreHow to sew a perfect hour glass block for our Zen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER Block 3
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.
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