For Block 3 of our Zen Chic BOM 2018 Sew-Along I have some useful tips for you on how to sew the perfect hour glass block. See here, which practical tool I used to receive the most accurate seam line for the pointed tips in the center.
Read moreGeometric quilt pattern with echo quilting by Zen Chic and Blockheads 2018 - Block 33
This week I present my new geometric quilt pattern DELIGHT with diamond shaped patches in light colors and a modern, straight echo quilting. If you love the interplay of colors on a late summer morning, like me: bring it inside and enjoy it all winter with this minimalist quilt design.
We also keep on working on our Blockheads 2018 sew along project with Block 33 hosted by Stacy Iest Hsu. She puts a spotlight on a classical eight-point star, which completely changes its appearance depending on your placement fabrics. See my interpretation of her design in my blog.
Read morePin Pals by Carrie Nelson - 40 cute Pincushions - A book review
Pin Pals by Carrie Nelson - 40 patchwork pincushions with detailed instructions
When Carrie gave me kindly a copy of her newest book, my fingers started at once itching. So many cute pincushions - I couldn’t resist to sew some. Come and stroll with me through the book.
Read moreHow to sew a perfect scant 1/4" seam and bonus settings for our Zen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER
Some of you are still waiting for their fabrics to arrive, so we will have a little “pause” here and bring some bonus tips in order to let the waiting people catch up with the project.
Read moreHow to sew an easy and quick Baby Quilt and Blockheads 2018 - Block 32
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.
Read moreday in Paris by Zen Chic - Quilt Market Fall 2018 review
Get a glimpse of my newest collection DAY IN PARIS presented at Fall Quilt Market
Read moreQuilt pattern SKY including the brand-new SPOTTED collection and Blockheads 2018 - Block 31
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.
Read moreZen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: Block 2
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.
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 30
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…
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 29
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…
Read moreZen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: Block 1
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!
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 28
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.
Read moreZen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: cutting diagram
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!
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 27
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.
Read moreZen Chic Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER: cutting your fabrics
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.
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 25 and Block 26
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.
Read moreHow to prepare yourself for our upcoming Sew Along SPOTTED MORE PAPER
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.
Read moreAnnouncing Zen Chic’s Upcoming BOM And Blockheads 2018 - Block 23 and Block 24
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.
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 21 and Block 22
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…
Read moreBlockheads 2018 - Block 19 and Block 20
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.
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