Sewcialites Block 20 - HONOR by Lisa Bongean

February 19, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 20 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called HONOR, brought to you by Lisa Bongean. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.

The next block of the Sewcialites Quilt Along is designed by Lisa Bongean. It’s a very crisp and minimalist block design that you could also use to make a lovely 2-colored quilt out of this block alone. Beautiful in all its simplicity giving it a modern look. Let’s have a look!

Free Charm Pack Quilt Pattern - Splashdown Quilt featuring Quotation

February 17, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

Today, we’ve got a beautiful idea how to put your favorite Charm Packs to good use. Christina Cameli is sharing a modern and fun pattern for a 40” x 40” quilt for free! Check out this blog post for the link to the pattern and see how we made this quilt with fabrics from the QUOTATION line.

Sewcialites Block 19 - UNITY by Lissa Alexander

February 12, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 19 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called UNITY, brought to you by Lissa Alexander. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.

The designer of this week in our Sewcialites Sew Along is Lissa Alexander. Lissa quilts with heart and soul. She loves making scrappy quilts, and quilting with only 2 colors. The block she designed for us this week is called Unity. Go check out the blog post to read all about Lissa’s designs and download the pattern for her block.

Write on White - a very popular Zen Chic Pattern sewn with Quotation fabrics

February 10, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

Today, we are celebrating a golden oldie: I created this popular quilting pattern, called WRITE ON WHITE, in 2014. It’s a minimalistic and simple quilt to sew and I redesigned it using the fabrics of my latest collection QUOTATION. From today, Wednesday, February 10 until Sunday, February 14, you’ll get 20% discount using the code WOW at checkout! Read all about it in this post.

Sewcialites Block 18 - HEARTY by Corey Yoder

February 5, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 18 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called HEARTY, brought to you by Corey Yoder. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.

The designer for this week’s block in our Sewcialites Sew Along is Corey Yoder. She designed a star-burst block with a little heart in the center. Really adorable. This block would also be lovely for Valentine’s Day to maybe make some coasters to use at your Valentine’s dinner? Let’s have a look.

Blockheads Block 56 and finishing the Zen Chic Layout

February 3, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

Can you believe it? We are almost done with this Moda Blockheads Quilt Along. In this post we’ll share the last block STAR DANCE designed by Joanna Figueroa. And we are going to provide you some handy instructions on how to assemble the whole quilt using the Zen Chic layout. Let’s dive in and finish this great project together!

Sewcialites Block 17 - PEACE by Anne Sutton

January 29, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 17 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called PEACE, brought to you by Anne Sutton. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.

This week we bring a little “PEACE” into your quilting practice with block 17 in our Sewcialites QAL. The designer of this week is Anne Sutton, a true applique fan and lover of all things vintage. Check out what she designed for our sampler quilt.

Make a cute Cross Stitch pillow and Blockheads Block 55

January 27, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

Are you in the mood for a new little quilt project? This week I have a beautiful and fun cross stitch block pillow for you, which can easily be done with a charm pack of the Quotation line and some low volumes. And we’re getting close to the end of our Moda Blockheads quilt along. Only two blocks left! This week it’s block 55 designed by Jen Kingwell. Have a look at her block for our sampler quilt.

Sewcialites Block 16 - FRIENDSHIP by Carrie Nelson

January 22, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 16 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called FRIENDSHIP, brought to you by Carrie Nelson. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.

These days, with the pandemic still going on we can use a few good friends, right? And that’s why these Quilt Alongs are so important. The community we have on Facebook, the Sewcialites Lounge is filled with like-minded people. And Fat Quarter Shop even has a life-stream every Friday on their YouTube channel. A perfect place to meet up with your quilting friends and make this week’s block together.

A Zippered Pouch and Blockheads Block 54

January 20, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

This week I have another project for the leftovers in your scrap box. The design is by Anna Graham from Noodle-head and she also made an excellent tutorial where she is linking to another post for sewing instructions and photos. For the Moda Blockheads QAL we are proceeding with Block 54 hosted by Janet Clare. Don’t miss Moda’s Giveaway to win a Layer Cake from the designer of the week! How to participate? - Find it all out in this blog post.

Sewcialites Block 15 - GENUINE by Lori Holt

January 15, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 15 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called GENUINE, brought to you by Lori Holt. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.

We are moving on with our Sewcialites quilt along with this week’s block GENUINE by Lori Holt. We are four month into this QAL now, but you can still hop on the train, because we have another six months of beautiful blocks to come! Check out the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook to get inspired by the other quilters sewing along with us.

A Boxy Pouch Project and Blockheads Block 53

January 13, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

Use all your favorite fabric scraps to make this stylish boxy pouch - Download the free pattern below

Do you also have a large collection of your favorite fabric scraps at home? Then this week we'll show you how you can turn them into a practical little pouch. The pattern is available as a free download in the blog post. We also continue with the Moda Blockheads QAL. Our designer of this week is Robin Pickens with her Block Bear Cubs Round.

Sewcialites Block 14 - SERENITY by Chelsi Stratton

January 8, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 14 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called SERENITY, brought to you by Chelsi Stratton. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.

Welcome back to our Sewcialites Quilt Along. The designer of this week is Chelsi Stratton with her Block SERENITY. Chelsi is not only a quilter, but a podcaster too! Check out this blogpost to find out more about her and quilt along with us!

Compass Block pillow and Blockheads Block 52

January 6, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

Sew this Compass Block Pillow using the Foundation Paper Piecing Technique - All explained in our YouTube Tutorial

Train your paper piecing skills and make a stylish Compass Block Pillow with the help of our YouTube Tutorial. We also proceed with our Moda Blockheads QAL, this week with block 52 hosted by Stacy Iest Hsu.

Mini-Freebie Quilt and Blockheads Block 51

December 30, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe

Free Mini Quilt pattern made with fabrics from the QUOTATION line by Zen Chic

Do you remember the mini quilt that we shared with you in our YouTube tutorial a few weeks ago? You can now make this quilt in a new, sunny variant using the fabrics of our latest collection QUOTATION. There is also a new block in our Moda Blockheads series, Block 51, hosted by Vanessa Goertzen as the designer of the week.

Here is a little Christmas Gift for You and Blockheads, Block 50

December 23, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe

Download this free printable quilt project planner

Now that the holidays are approaching, I have a little Christmas present for you guys. In this blog post you will find a printable quilt planner that you can use to look forward to upcoming quilting projects in the new year. There's also Block 50 in our Blockheads Quilt Along hosted by Laurie Simpson this week.

Sewcialites Block 13 - JOY by Susan Ache

December 18, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe

SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 13 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called JOY, brought to you by Susan Ache. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.

For our Sewcialites QAL this week we have Susan Ache with Block 13. She called her Block Joy. Great name at this time of year if you ask me. By the way, we have already gotten a third of all free blocks in this quilt! But that doesn't mean it's too late to join. You can jump right in and start sewing along any time!

Free Sheridan Tote in Quotation fabrics and Blockheads Block 49

December 16, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe

Sheridan Tote Bag - Free sewing pattern by Svetlana Sotak featuring fabrics from the QUOTATION line by Zen Chic

This week we're sharing a free pattern for a modern, minimalist tote bag designed by Svetlana Sotak. I thought it would look great with some of my fabrics from the Quotation line, don't you think? We also continue with Block 49 in our Moda Blockheads QAL, hosted by Lissa Alexander. As in the last few weeks, Moda is giving away a layer cake from the designer of the week. So join our Facebook group for a chance to win!

Sewcialites Block 12 - FAITHFUL by Camille Roskelley

December 11, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe

SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 12 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called FAITHFUL, brought to you by Camille Roskelley. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.

This week’s block in our Sewcialites QAL is hosted by Camille Roskelley, who made her first quilt at the age of 14. That was certainly due to the influence of her quilting mom, Bonnie Olaveson, who hosted the QAL just a few weeks ago. In 2007, Camille started her own business “Thimble Blossoms” and has been a busy quilting mother herself ever since. Go check out the beautiful block she designed for our Sewcialites Sampler Quilt.

Sew a Cozy Quilt with Moda Basic Fabrics and Blockheads Block 48

December 9, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe

Modena - PDF quilt pattern for a cozy lap size quilt by Zen Chic.

Do you already know Moda’s Basics of the Month? It’s a monthly collection of a dozen fabrics that play well together, and I’m the host for December. So check out the fabrics I picked from my Spotted Blender and the More Paper collections, as well as a beginner-friendly pattern that shows this fabric selection in the best light.

And for everyone who is eagerly waiting for the next block in our Blockheads 3 Quilt Along, we present Lisa Bongean's Block Purpose.

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