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.
Read moreCute Christmas Stockings with Free Pattern and Tutorial
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.
Read moreLearn Patchwork The Easy Way And Get Your Fingers Itching With This Skillshare Class
Have you ever wanted to get into patchwork quilting? Are you already a beginner and would love to have some expert tips on the journey you started? If so, I have the perfect class for you. I'll teach you everything you need to know to make your first projects and how to put them together. Practice your skills by making a striking pillow with me, as well as learning some quilting tips on enhancing the surface of your work!
Read more3 Methods for Sewing a Professional Binding and Pluses Quilt Along Week 6
Our 3 best methods for binding your quilt professionally. Watch the video and learn how binding a quilt can easily be done and look beautifully.
Binding a quilt is the final step in completing your project. It helps finish off a quilt nicely, but it can also be tricky to get right. If you're not sure how to sew the binding onto a quilt, don't worry! There are several different methods that will help you end up with professional results. In this blog post, we'll break down three different ways for sewing binding onto your projects so that you can choose what works best for your next project!
Read moreDIY round pincushion and Pluses Quilt Along Week 5
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 Fabric by Zen Chic
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
Read more10 Easy steps to Sew a Headband and Pluses Quilt Along Week 4
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
Read moreThe Pluses Quilt Along - Week 3 Sewing The Large Plus Blocks
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.
Read moreThe Pluses Quilt Along - Week 2
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.
Read moreZen Chic 2021 Pluses Quilt Along - Week 1
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.
Read moreGet 20% off on all Zen Chic quilt patterns and also on fabrics in our German online shop
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.
Read moreMini Charm Packs: More Than A Patchwork Quilt
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.
Read moreMODERN BUILDING BLOCKS by Brigitte Heitland | A Book Review for Quilters
It HAS arrived!!! The new book of Brigitte Heitland "Modern Building Blocks” with 6 Quilt Projects is now available! Some time ago, I announced the upcoming publication of this book to you. And now, a few months later, the encyclopedia of 40 modern quilt blocks has arrived and is available in English as well as in French.
Read moreLearn to design your own fabrics and a Giveaway
I’ve created a brand new Skillshare class for you. In this class, I will take you step-by-step through the process of creating hand-drawn elements and vector design, and then using both your digital and analog skills to cut, stitch, sew, and bind sample swatches you'll be proud to show off.
Read morePlanning Quilts With The Recolor App
Plan your quilts in advance with the free Recolor App, play around with color variations and you the print out as your shopping list.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a free and easy to use tool to plan all the colors of your next quilt project in advance. It would prevent from bad surprises and be a great shopping guide. Here is a video tutorial where I show you how to use the free RECOLOR app for your quilt planning.
Read moreEasy DIY Mini Fabric Basket | FREE Sewing tutorial
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!
Read moreEasy to follow tutorial for a stylish set of DIY zippered pouches
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.
Read moreFabric Trays featuring the Even More Paper Collection
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.
Read moreNoodlehead Backpack in Even More Paper Fabrics
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!
Read more“Cross my Mind” - Zen Chic’s contribution to Blockheads 4 (Block 9)
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.
Read moreHow to Sew a Kindle Holder for Reading Comfortably in Bed
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!
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