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The Compass Mini Quilt and the Start of the Bauhaus Quilt Along!

February 9, 2022 Nicole van Gremberghe

This Compass Mini Quilt will look great on your wall being the focal point of your living room.

We don’t always wanna work on a bigger project. That’s why we have a modern mini quilt for you this week. This is a fun weekend project to decorate that bare wall in your home with. Included in this article is a video tutorial and a free printable to download. We also start our Bauhaus Quilt Along this week! If you haven’t signed up yet, you can read what our participants are going to work on in week 1.

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In fabric collections, Zen Chic inspiration, Zen Chic patterns, Bauhaus QAL, free pattern Tags Even More Paper, Spotted, Quotation, Bauhaus QAL
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Zen Chic's Prism Quilt in Quiltmania magazine

December 15, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

The Prism Quilt is featured in Quiltmania’s magazine Simply Moderne issue 27

One of Zen Chic’s quilts is featured again in Simply Moderne, a magazine by Quiltmania. Find out more about the Winter Issue of this magazine with a few sneak peeks of the fun and modern Christmas quilts!


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Martingale Soft Spot Book - a Book Sneak Peek and a Giveaway

November 17, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe

Martingale has released a new book with 17 pillows. Zen Chic has contributed with the Plus Pillow

Martingale has released another wonderful Moda All-Stars book featuring 17 quilted pillows and comfy cushions. Zen Chic’s contribution is a beautiful pillow made with the collections Quotation and More Paper.

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The Cross It Quilt featured by Quiltmania

October 6, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe
The Cross It Quilt is featured in Quiltmania’s magazine Simply Moderne issue 26

The Cross It Quilt is featured in Quiltmania’s magazine Simply Moderne issue 26

If you are looking for a magazine featuring modern quilts, I would suggest checking out Simply Moderne by Quiltmania. My quilts are regularly in their Simply Moderne magazines. Issue number 26 showcases Zen Chic’s quilt Cross It. In this blog post, we look at the pattern more closely and what else is in this issue. There is also a link to buy the issue. So go check it out!


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A Plus Pillow featuring Quotation

February 24, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe
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Visit me on Pinterest and get inspiration from the ideas on my boards, such as this 16’’ square Plus Block Pillow. I love the modern, graphic design of the plus signs, which goes perfectly with the fabrics from my QUOTATION line. Take a look at it!

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Free Charm Pack Quilt Pattern - Splashdown Quilt featuring Quotation

February 17, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe
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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.



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

February 10, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe
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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.



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Make a cute Cross Stitch pillow and Blockheads Block 55

January 27, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe
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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.

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A Zippered Pouch and Blockheads Block 54

January 20, 2021 Nicole van Gremberghe
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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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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!



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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.

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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Announcing a Giveaway, a Super Sale weekend, and Blockheads Block 47

December 2, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe
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This week I’m very excited to be the host for Moda’s Blockheads Quilt Along. In this post, you’ll find the instructions for my block “WHERE TO GO” as well as two ideas for nice little sewing projects based on this block next to our sampler quilt. In addition, Moda is generously giving away a Layer Cake from my brand-new line Quotation and we will have a huge pattern sale this weekend starting on Friday, December 4, 2020. Don’t miss it!



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Prism and Play a Card - 2 modern quilt patterns featuring Quotation and Blockheads, Block 46

November 25, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe

Get to know two modern quilt patterns of Zen Chic: PRISM and PLAY A CARD. This tutorial demonstrates the foundation paper piecing method for making the PRISM...

Last week we presented our new collection “Quotation”, which is the sequel of our cult series “Comma”. Today we’re going to introduce two modern quilt patterns featuring our new Quotation fabrics. We are also continuing our Moda Blockheads series with block 46 hosted by Jan Patek, and you can win another of Moda’s Layer Cake Giveaways.

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Finally - we have a sequel of our Cult Status Collection- QUOTATION IS HERE and Blockheads, Block 45

November 18, 2020 Nicole van Gremberghe
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Here it is: We reveal our newest collection “Quotation”, the sequel of our cult status collection “Comma”. It features the same colors like its popular prequel from 2012 and also the iconic asterisk print. Check out this post to find out everything about the inspiration behind this collection and the 2020 updates to this fabric line.

We'll also continue with Block 45 in our Blockheads Quilt Along and you can take part in yet another Layer Cake Giveaway from Moda!

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