How to sew an easy and quick Baby Quilt and Blockheads 2018 - Block 32

November 20, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Check out my playful new quilt pattern BABY BALLS made from fabrics of the SPOTTED collection, which lately arrived in stores. The size of this quilt is perfectly suited for a play rug or baby blanket and it’s a great sewing project for grandmothers-to-be, like me.

We also move on with our Moda Blockheads 2018 sew along, presenting block 32. It is an easy to sew Double Quartet Quilt Block, hosted by Betsy Chutchian, who loves to create traditional quilts and antique looking fabric lines.

day in Paris by Zen Chic - Quilt Market Fall 2018 review

November 19, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Get a glimpse of my newest collection DAY IN PARIS presented at Fall Quilt Market

Quilt pattern SKY including the brand-new SPOTTED collection and Blockheads 2018 - Block 31

November 14, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

My new collections SPOTTED and MORE PAPER are now both available in shops! We want to celebrate the sales launch with a series of four brand-new quilt patterns including different compilations of the two lines, starting with the pattern SKY this week.

Furthermore we keep on working on the Moda Blockheads 2018 project with block 31, which is an unique mixture of traditional and abstract design elements, including challenging features, like a curved seam. Read more to check out, which trick I used to simplify the piecing.

Zen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: Block 2

November 9, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present Block 2 of our Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along. It’s a classic pieced block, a so called Mosaic Block.

I also have to announce some minor corrections to our cutting instructions after the helpful feedback of one of my very attentive clients. You can download a PDF with all revisions here in my blog.

Blockheads 2018 - Block 30

November 6, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we have the pleasure to host block 30 for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project. The block design is quite unknown, you might never have seen it before. It’s named after the famous Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi, who created the most impressive buildings like Sagrada Familia in Spain. See here why I fell in love with his art…

Blockheads 2018 - Block 29

October 31, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Here is block 29 for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Courthouse Step, hosted by Carrie Nelson. This is a simple and quick block to sew, which you can actually do while waiting for a noodle casserole in your oven to get baked. Multitasking, haha…

Zen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: Block 1

October 26, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

We are kicking off the Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along with Block 1. Still time to join the project, to buy some of your favorite fabrics and get the pattern!

Blockheads 2018 - Block 28

October 24, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Here comes block 28 for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Lincoln’s Platform, hosted by Barbara & Mary - Me & My Sister Designs, the both most hilarious designers in our Moda team. Why? Find out in my blog post.

Zen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: cutting diagram

October 19, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

So excited to see, that our fabrics are arriving in stores! Hey this post has a cutting diagram for you, in case you want to prepare yourself in advance!

Blockheads 2018 - Block 27

October 17, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present a wonderful classic block for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 27, Mountain Climbing, hosted by Lynne Hagmeier.

Zen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: cutting your fabrics

October 12, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Are you in the mood to sew along with me and many others? You love the traditional way of piecing a block and also the modern style of a unique setting and minimalist look? Then come over, get your shopping list out - we will talk about preparing yourself for the upcoming sew along.

Blockheads 2018 - Block 25 and Block 26

October 10, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 25, Oshkosh-Star, by Lisa Bongean and block 26, Churndash Surprise, by Corey Yoder.

How to prepare yourself for our upcoming Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER

October 5, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Announcing Zen Chic’s Upcoming BOM And Blockheads 2018 - Block 23 and Block 24

October 3, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Zen Chic’s BOM 2018: A quilt along project using the fabric lines SPOTTED and MORE PAPER.

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 23, Broken Windows, by Jo Morton and block 24, Kaleidoscope, by Sherri McConnell.

Blockheads 2018 - Block 21 and Block 22

September 26, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 21, Circle and Star, by Jan Patek and block 22, Economy Path, by Laurie Simpson.

I got the block done in between a whirlwind of preparations for my daughter’s wedding. Come and have a look how we celebrated the day together…

Blockheads 2018 - Block 19 and Block 20

September 19, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 19, Rocky Road to California, by Betsy Chutchian and block 20, Go Fish, by Stacy Iest Hsu.

Moda Blockheads 2018 - Block 16, 17 and Block 18

September 12, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present three of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 16, TEXAS PUZZLE, by Carrie Nelson, Block 17, BIG STORM, by me (Brigitte Heitland) and block 18, MISHMASH, by Vanessa Goertzen.

Moda Blockheads 2018 - Block 14 and Block 15

September 5, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

This week we present two of the blocks for our blockheads 2018 by Moda free quilt along project: Block 14, Fidget Spinner, by Lynne Hagmeier and block 15, Corner Pocket, by Barbara Groves of Me and My Sister.

How to sew a modern advent Countdown calendar & Blockheads 2018 - Block 13

August 29, 2018 Brigitte Heitland

Advent Countdown Calendar sewn from a panel of the fabric collection White Christmas by Zen Chic, picture courtesy of Martina Ludwig

Block 13 of the free quilt along Blockheads 2018 by Moda. The block of this week is called Patchwork Flower and will be hosted by Cory Yoder.

In addition I guide you through how to sew a Advent Countdown Calendar, an Adventskalender how we say it in German. It is a traditional German habit and lot of fun for everybody!