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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Blockheads 2020, Block 18 Alternative

May 15, 2020 Laura Nicholls

An alternative Block 18 from Zen Chic with a contemporary flair for Moda Blockheads 2020 year-long quilt-along.

Here’s an alternative Block 18 for our Moda Blockheads 2020 year-long quilt-along, for those of you with a more contemporary style like mine!

How to sew a Round Quilted Potholder and Blockheads 2020, Block 18

May 13, 2020 Laura Nicholls

Bring charm and fun into your kitchen space with this round quilted potholder made with a free pattern featured on the Zen Chic blog.

Bring a delightful accent to your kitchen with this round potholder… And catch this week’s block, Bird and Urne, from Jan Patek for Blockheads 2020!

At Home With Moda – Wintery Chill Collection

May 8, 2020 Laura Nicholls

Visit my home and studio as I share fabrics, patterns, and finished products based on my Chill Collection.

How to sew a Stylish Injabulo Pouch and Blockheads 2020, Block 17

May 6, 2020 Laura Nicholls

This stylish little pouch created with a free pattern and fabric from Zen Chic’s Mochi Linen series is perfect for any number of keepsakes.

What treasures will you keep in this stylish little pouch? And here comes this week’s block for Blockheads 2020, Block 17 – Crossroads by Betsy Chutchian!

Free Pattern – Lavender Sachets and Blockheads 2020, Block 16

April 29, 2020 Laura Nicholls

A charm pack, an afternoon and a free pattern are all you need for these sweet and beautiful smelling lavender sachets featured by Zen Chic.

Bring a touch of lavender to all your cupboards and drawers with these sweet and simple to make lavender sachets… And catch this week’s block, Dream, from Sherri McConnell for Blockheads 2020!

Giveaway – Moda Blockheads 1 Sampler Book and Blockheads 3, Block 15

April 22, 2020 Laura Nicholls

See all 48 block designs from Moda Blockheads 1, as well as quilt settings in this newly-released book from Martingale.

Moda Blockheads 3 is well underway, and to celebrate we’re giving away a free ebook of Blockheads 1! And it’s time for another great new block design – Block 15 of Moda Blockheads 2020!

Free Pattern – Pixie Cups With Just Red and Blockheads 2020, Block 14

April 15, 2020 Laura Nicholls

These charming pixie cups are a perfectly simple project for an afternoon, created with a free pattern from Fabric Mutt and sewn with Zen Chic’s Just Red fabric collection.

These sweet and fun pixie cups are the perfect place for just about anything you can think of! And so simple to sew… Oh and it’s time for Block 14 of Moda Blockheads 2020!

Free Pattern – Placemats With Just Red and Blockheads 2020, Block 13

April 8, 2020 Laura Nicholls

Sweet, simple and beautiful – sew these placemats with a free pattern and Zen Chic’s Just Red fabric collection.

Spend an afternoon with these sweet, simple and beautiful placemats and the fabulous diversity of Just Red… And here’s Bock 13 of Moda Blockheads 2020!

Free Pattern – Adorable Penguins and Blockheads 2020, Block 12

April 1, 2020 Laura Nicholls

Sew these fun, adorable penguins with Zen Chic’s Just Red fabric collection and a free pattern from Purl Soho.

Yet another opportunity to explore the wonderful diversity of the Just Red fabric collection with these adorable penguins and a free pattern… And get ready for Bock 12 of Moda Blockheads 2020!

Sew the Town Square Pillow and Blockheads 2020, Block 11

March 25, 2020 Laura Nicholls

Zen Chic’s JUST RED fabric collection makes this Town Square pillow pop.

Low volumes and scrappy segments make this Town Square pillow pop perfectly with the Just Red fabric collection. Block 11 of Moda Blockheads 2020 brings a wonderfully versatile design from modern Moda designer Robin Pickens.

How to make a Sewing Mat - free pattern and Blockheads 2020, Block 10

March 18, 2020 Laura Nicholls

This sweet, simple and handy sewing mat created with Zen Chic’s Just Red fabric collection is a must-have for any quilter or sewist.

This charming and handy sewing mat is a must-have for any quilter or sewist… And here comes Block 10 in Moda Blockheads 2020, brought to us by Stacy Iest Hsu.

Free Pattern – Mini Charm Place Mats and Blockheads 2020, Block 9

March 11, 2020 Laura Nicholls

A Mini Charm pack of Zen Chic’s Just Red fabric, some yardage and a free pattern are all you need for these sweet placemats.

A Mini Charm pack, some yardage and a free afternoon are all you need to sew these sweet, simple placemats… And it’s time to see Bock 9 of Moda Blockheads 2020!