Cute Christmas Stockings with Free Pattern and Tutorial

November 2, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Make this cute Christmas Stocking using the Frisky collection by Zen Chic, to hang on your mantel or to decorate your Christmas dining table.

Let’s create a couple of little Christmas Stockings as placeholders at the Christmas dining table. In this blog post, there’s a free tutorial for you with a downloadable and printable template. Don’t worry, it’s an easy project you can do on a weekend or when you have some free time in the evening.

DIY round pincushion and Pluses Quilt Along Week 5

September 7, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

This pincushion is so sweet and easy to make! It's just the right size for your sewing pins, and the covered button makes it extra cute. Plus, this project only takes a few minutes and you'll have scraps left over. Get a free tutorial with paper templates, Frisky Fabrics by Zen Chic

10 Easy steps to Sew a Headband and Pluses Quilt Along Week 4

August 31, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Grab some scraps, a needle and thread and make one of these cute headbands for yourself or for a gift for someone special.

It's the perfect project to whip up during your downtime this weekend. It's also a great way to use up those fabric scraps. And it fits every size, so you can make a bunch as a surprise gift for your daughter, granddaughter, niece - DIY Headband

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.

Get 20% off on all Zen Chic quilt patterns and also on fabrics in our German online shop

August 3, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

The Frisky Fabric Collection by Zen Chic for Moda brings a playful, young, fresh Summer vibe to your sewing room or craft space. Explore the complete range of fabrics here!

We celebrate a new collection, FRISKY. Und you get this weekend 20% off everything in the shop. Whether you're looking for something specific or just want to browse our website, this is the perfect time to get yourself something new.

Mini Charm Packs: More Than A Patchwork Quilt

July 13, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Create something beautiful with a sewing pattern featuring a pretty patchwork fabric suitcase. To make this adorable patchwork bag just use a Charm Pack as this one, CELESTIAL by Zen Chic

Sew a cute patchwork suitcase made from a Charm Pack of the collection Celestial by Zen Chic, it is fun to sew and unique for both children, who ride in it as overnight luggage, and grandmas that put their knitting tools in.

Easy DIY Mini Fabric Basket | FREE Sewing tutorial

June 15, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Sew a set of three cute mini fabric baskets with the free easy-to-follow tutorial. The fabrics from the series EVEN MORE PAPER by Zen Chic are perfect to be spiced up with a contrasting lining.

Would you like to know how to sew these fun mini fabric baskets with this free tutorial? They are quick to make and perfect for storing and organizing so many small items. Think of sewing notions, any sweets, or - as I used them - as a decorative flower pot. And the EVEN MORE PAPER fabrics make for a nice exterior!

Easy to follow tutorial for a stylish set of DIY zippered pouches

June 8, 2022 Brigitte Heitland

Sew a stylish zippered pouches set with the easy-to-follow tutorial. The fabrics from the series EVEN MORE PAPER by Zen Chic are perfect to be spiced up with cute sewing labels.

Do you have some lovely fat quarters and a time for a DIY weekend project?. Try out our set of zippered pouches, which you can never have enough of. Our trio was made with Zen Chic’s fabrics from the Even More Paper collection.

Fabric Trays featuring the Even More Paper Collection

June 1, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

A fun trio of fabric trays made with fabrics from the EVEN MORE PAPER line by Zen Chic

Another great item to keep your sewing room, and home, more organized. These fabric trays are a quick DIY sewing project for when you have a couple of hours during the weekend. Not only are they perfect for your sewing organization, but they’re also fun sewn gifts for all ages. Our trio was made with Zen Chic’s fabrics from the Even More Paper collection.

Noodlehead Backpack in Even More Paper Fabrics

May 25, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

Are you looking for a fun, handy dandy backpack? The Range Backpack from Noodlehead is the perfect one for all kinds of uses. And for everyone to enjoy. We’ve used Zen Chic’s Even More Paper fabric and combined it with some Spotted ones. You can sew this bag in just a weekend so you have an awesome bag to take with you on Monday!

“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.

How to Sew a Kindle Holder for Reading Comfortably in Bed

May 11, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

What a stylish Kindle holder made with the CELESTIAL fabric line by Zen Chic!

If you like to have your hands free (or warm under the blankets) while reading on your Kindle or phone, you need the Kindle holder! This mobile stand is an easy DIY project and made in no time. After you’ve made one for yourself, you’ll want to make them for everyone and gift them this small bean bag for their devices. Pick your favorite Celestial fabric by Zen Chic and put some happiness out there!

Juniper Fabric Basket with the Even More Paper Fabrics

April 13, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

Make this stylish fabric basket with fabrics from the EVEN MORE PAPER line by Zen Chic

The Juniper Fabric Basket from SOTAK Handmade is a practical basket to organize your sewing supplies. It’s a fun DIY weekend project. But this fabric basket can be used for so much more than just your sewing organization. think about making one for your kids’ toys or to hold your rolls warm on the breakfast table. Ours is made with the Even More Paper fabrics from Zen Chic, an industrial-style zipper, and a fun label.

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!