Wollten Sie schon immer mit dem Patchwork-Quilten beginnen? Sind Sie bereits Anfängerin und hätten gerne ein paar Expertentipps für den Weg, den Sie eingeschlagen haben? Wenn ja, habe ich den perfekten Kurs für Sie. Ich bringe Ihnen alles bei, was Sie wissen müssen, um Ihre ersten Projekte anzufertigen und wie Sie sie zusammensetzen können. Üben Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten, indem Sie mit mir ein Eye-catcher Kissen anfertigen, und lernen Sie einige Quilting-Tipps, wie Sie die Oberfläche Ihrer Arbeit verschönern können!
Read moreCute Christmas Stockings with Free Pattern and Tutorial
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.
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 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!
Read morePour l'Amour du Fil 2022 - A Round-Up Tour of the Show
Let’s go back to Nantes and let me show you around Pour l’Amour du Fil
I’m taking you on a tour to France, where I was featured to represent Europe on Quiltmania’s yearly show in Nantes, Pour l’Amour du Fil 2022. From the video I made, you get a real feel of the ambiance of the event which was all about celebrating the Australian quilters. Read about what went on during the 3-day show.
Read moreJuniper Fabric Basket with the Even More Paper Fabrics
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.
Read moreExplore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 4: CELESTIAL STRIPES
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.
Read moreExplore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 3: X & +
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.
Read moreExplore Four Zen Chic Quilt Patterns Featuring CELESTIAL - Part 2: HALF THE WAY - And Wrap-Up Week of Bauhaus QAL
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.
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