Make a Statement with the YOU DECIDE Bag Pattern and THINK INK Fabrics by Zen Chic

April 19, 2023 Brigitte Heitland

Craft your own style with the You Decide bag pattern by Zen Chic! Made from the stunning Think Ink fabric line, this reversible and large beach bag is perfect for a day at the beach, your groceries, or a shopping day. With the unique quote panel on the pocket reminding you that you have the power to choose your mood and outlook on life, you'll not only look stylish but also feel empowered. Get inspired and create a one-of-a-kind bag that tells your story!

Discover the new You Decide bag pattern by Zen Chic, made from the beautiful Think Ink fabric line. This DIY reversible and large beach bag features quote panels and is perfect for a day at the beach, for groceries, or for shopping. Get inspired and create your own style with this new bag pattern!

Get your creativity going with the THINK INK fabric collection from ZEN CHIC

April 12, 2023 Brigitte Heitland

Get inspired with the stunning fabrics and quote panels from Zen Chic's THINK INK collection! With bold and graphic prints on high-quality canvas fabric, these rolls are perfect for adding a touch of personality to any project. Plus, the inspiring motivational quotes on the panels will keep you motivated and positive throughout your creative journey. #ZenChic #THINKINK #CanvasFabric #MotivationalQuotes #SewingProjects #Quilting #DIYHomeDecor #FabricStash

Elevate your next project with Zen Chic's THINK INK fabric collection. Made of high-quality canvas fabric and featuring motivational quotes and gold accents, this collection is perfect for creating stunning bags, decor projects, and statement quilts.

Take Flight with Twisted Geese: A Fun Twist on the Classic Flying Geese Block

March 22, 2023 Brigitte Heitland

Take your quilting to new heights with TWISTED GEESE, a modern quilt pattern by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic. A modern twist on a classic favorite!

Discover the magic of the Twisted Geese quilt pattern! With its unique twist on the classic flying geese block and no-waste technique, this pattern is perfect for quilters of all levels. Learn more about this popular pattern and how to create your own masterpiece today!

Write On White - A Minimalist & Elegant Quilt

March 15, 2023 Brigitte Heitland

WRITE ON WHITE, a minimalist quilt reflects the light and creates an elegant and simple look that only a white quilt can achieve. The pattern, created by designer Brigitte Heitland, consists of a single line of fabric and easy-to-connect squares. It has nothing to it and is everything at the same time. This is minimalism at its best.

The minimalist quilt reflects the light and creates an elegant and simple look that only a white quilt can achieve. The pattern, created by designer Brigitte Heitland, consists of a single line of fabric and easy-to-connect squares. It has nothing to it and is everything at the same time. This is minimalism at its best.

What kind of quilt would a teenager like?

March 8, 2023 Brigitte Heitland

What kind of quilt would please a teenager?

Ah, the teenage years. They're an exciting time to be a parent! Your child is transitioning from being a child to becoming an adult and that means they need their own space in the household. This is when decisions are made about what kind of room your teenager needs and what kind of décor or theme they want in their own nest.

A quilt is a great way to help your teen express her individuality and personality. It's also a way for you to connect with the person that she is becoming.

A quilt can be used as a blanket, but it can also be used as decoration in her room or even on the wall. Check out our pattern ON THE PLUS SIDE, it has all ingredients a teenager would like.

Introducing FILIGREE, the Latest Collection from Zen Chic and a Matching Quilt Pattern CONTRASTING!

March 1, 2023 Brigitte Heitland

New modern quilt fabric collection FILIGREE by Zen Chic

If you’re looking for a new quilting project, then look no further than the newest collection from Zen Chic—FILIGREE! This stunning fabric line offers contemporary, graphic, minimalist prints in modern colors - black, white, saffron, greys, and stone - and comes with four matching quilt patterns. One of them, called CONTRASTING, is featured here. Let’s take a closer look at what this fabric collection has to offer.

The Winter Star Pattern, a striking Wall hanger

November 23, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

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

Winter Star! This striking wall hanger is indeed a star, it will make a beautiful eye-catcher over your mantel. You can also make it as a table topper.

The Pluses Quilt Along - Week 3 Sewing The Large Plus Blocks

August 24, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

We are in the third week of our free Plusses Quilt Along by Zen Chic. And after we have cut all the needed fabrics last week it is now about pure sewing fun. We are starting with the large Plus Blocks.

The Pluses Quilt Along - Week 2

August 17, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

We are in the second week of our free Plusses Quilt Along by Zen Chic. So far we have looked at the different sizes you can make, like the bed quilt size, a lap size quilt, and the baby size.

Zen Chic 2021 Pluses Quilt Along - Week 1

August 10, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Wohoo! Our thrid Zen Chic Quilt Along starts today! We couldn’t be more exited and we are overjoyed with the large number of participants who have already registered. Do you want to join in the fun, too? You'll find the sign up form in this post.

“Cross my Mind” - Zen Chic’s contribution to Blockheads 4 (Block 9)

May 18, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

Zen Chic’s contribution to Moda’s Blockheads 4 - Cross my Mind

In this packed blog post, we are talking about Zen Chic’s contribution to Moda Blockheads 4, the Cross my Mind block. Brigitte’s new book is presented and you can watch 2 videos. One is a tutorial on the Cross my Mind block, the other one is a preview of the upcoming Pluses Quilt Along featuring the new Frisky collection.

Explore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 4: CELESTIAL STRIPES

April 6, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

If you’re on the hunt for a beginner-friendly quilting pattern, look no further. The Celestial Stripes quilt pattern is the one for you. Using just one Jelly Roll and matching background fabric, this modern quilt is put together quickly. And with the new collection Celestial, you create a sophisticated quilt for your bed or your wall.

Explore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 3: X & +

March 30, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

Are you looking for a sophisticated pattern set up for a scrappy look? Then the X & + pattern is the one for you. With the famous Japanese X & + block in combination with the new collection Celestial, Zen Chic has exactly the quilt for you. This Zen Chic quilt is modern and Fat Eighth Bundle friendly.

Explore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 2: HALF THE WAY - And Wrap-Up Week of Bauhaus QAL

March 23, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

We present our second quilt pattern for the Celestial collection. Half the Way is a special quilt pattern, because we work with half a traditional block. Even the total layout of the quilt is like half that block. This gives room to show some intricate quilting. A fantastic quilt that you can make using a Layer Cake.

We also wrap up our second Quilt Along. Bauhaus QAL has almost come to its end and we are going to dot our i’s and cross our t’s to get a beautiful end result.

Explore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 1: JEWELS - And Week 6 of Bauhaus QAL

March 16, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

Today, I will introduce you to Jewels, a new Zen Chic quilting pattern. Jewels is Fat Eight friendly and made with the collection Celestial in combination with the Spotted line. In this blog post, you can read about home deco, more about the pattern, and why this pattern deserves a place in your home.

We are also looking into week 6 of the Bauhaus Quilt Along. This week is all about assembling the quilt top and adding the border.

Zen Chic 2022 Bauhaus Quilt Along - week 5

March 10, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

A special blog post all dedicated to week 5 of the Bauhaus Quilt Along. We’re taking a look at what the participants of the Bauhaus Quilt Along are going to do this week. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can always join us!

Introducing Celestial - a Cool Sophisticated Fabric Line by Zen Chic

March 9, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

I’m bringing you my new fabric collection Celestial. This fabric line has a modern and natural feel with a nod to Scandinavian design. Check out 4 new patterns specially designed for this collection in this article as well.

Martingale Snuggle Up! Book - a Book Sneak Peek, a Giveaway, and week 4 of Bauhaus QAL

March 2, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

Paper Planes Quilt by Zen Chic is featured in the Moda All-Stars book Snuggle Up!

Martingale has released another wonderful Moda All-Stars book featuring 12 lap size quilts. Zen Chic’s contribution is the beautiful Paper Planes Quilt using the collections Spotted, Paper, More Paper, and Even More Paper. Plus we’re taking a look at what the participants of the Bauhaus Quilt Along are going to do in week 4. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can always join us!

The Kaleidoscope Mini Quilt and Week 3 of the Bauhaus Quilt Along

February 23, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

A beautiful mini quilt in the Even More Paper fabrics combined with Spotted blenders.

In this post, you’ll find a modern and unique mini quilt for the experienced quilter. It’s a fun DIY weekend project and comes with a free block pattern. Read all about this Kaleidoscope Mini Quilt sewn with Spotted blenders and the Even More Paper collection. This is also week 3 of the Bauhaus Quilt Along! Read all about what is going on this week and sign up if you haven’t already.

The Two-Zippered Devon Pouch and the Bauhaus Quilt Along - week 2

February 16, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

A handy pouch with 2 zippered pockets. Beautiful in the Even More Paper fabrics

In this blog post, we have a beautiful set of two-zippered pouches. This fun DIY project is from a pattern of Sotak Handmade featuring the Even More Paper fabrics. This is also week 2 of the Bauhaus Quilt Along! Read all about what is going on in week 2 and sign up if you haven’t already.