Wohoo, it's here! We're hosting our very first Zen Chic Quilt Along! Within seven weeks we will be sewing the Spring in Paris quilt pattern, which was designed to celebrate our new fabric collection Dance in Paris. The QAL starts on April 28th, but you can sign up already and take the chance to win a great early bird prize! Check it out.
Read moreSewcialites Block 21 - ZEST by Brigitte Heitland
SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 21 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called ZEST, brought to you by Brigitte Heitland. Fabrics used in this block are from the QUOTATION line by Zen Chic.
This week I have the honor of hosting the Sewcialites QAL. I designed a block called Zest and this block layout has a lot of options. You can make it with just 2 colors or you can go for the more scrappy look by using a different fabric for each small piece of the block. Keep it simple and modern or a little more extravagant. Do you already know what you are going for?
A Plus Pillow featuring Quotation
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!
Sewcialites Block 20 - HONOR by Lisa Bongean
SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 20 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called HONOR, brought to you by Lisa Bongean. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.
The next block of the Sewcialites Quilt Along is designed by Lisa Bongean. It’s a very crisp and minimalist block design that you could also use to make a lovely 2-colored quilt out of this block alone. Beautiful in all its simplicity giving it a modern look. Let’s have a look!
Free Charm Pack Quilt Pattern - Splashdown Quilt featuring Quotation
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.
Sewcialites Block 19 - UNITY by Lissa Alexander
SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 19 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called UNITY, brought to you by Lissa Alexander. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.
The designer of this week in our Sewcialites Sew Along is Lissa Alexander. Lissa quilts with heart and soul. She loves making scrappy quilts, and quilting with only 2 colors. The block she designed for us this week is called Unity. Go check out the blog post to read all about Lissa’s designs and download the pattern for her block.
Read moreWrite on White - a very popular Zen Chic Pattern sewn with Quotation fabrics
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.
Sewcialites Block 18 - HEARTY by Corey Yoder
SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 18 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called HEARTY, brought to you by Corey Yoder. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.
The designer for this week’s block in our Sewcialites Sew Along is Corey Yoder. She designed a star-burst block with a little heart in the center. Really adorable. This block would also be lovely for Valentine’s Day to maybe make some coasters to use at your Valentine’s dinner? Let’s have a look.
Read moreBlockheads Block 56 and finishing the Zen Chic Layout
Can you believe it? We are almost done with this Moda Blockheads Quilt Along. In this post we’ll share the last block STAR DANCE designed by Joanna Figueroa. And we are going to provide you some handy instructions on how to assemble the whole quilt using the Zen Chic layout. Let’s dive in and finish this great project together!
Read moreSewcialites Block 17 - PEACE by Anne Sutton
SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 17 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called PEACE, brought to you by Anne Sutton. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.
This week we bring a little “PEACE” into your quilting practice with block 17 in our Sewcialites QAL. The designer of this week is Anne Sutton, a true applique fan and lover of all things vintage. Check out what she designed for our sampler quilt.
Read moreMake a cute Cross Stitch pillow and Blockheads Block 55
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.
Read moreSewcialites Block 16 - FRIENDSHIP by Carrie Nelson
SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 16 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called FRIENDSHIP, brought to you by Carrie Nelson. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.
These days, with the pandemic still going on we can use a few good friends, right? And that’s why these Quilt Alongs are so important. The community we have on Facebook, the Sewcialites Lounge is filled with like-minded people. And Fat Quarter Shop even has a life-stream every Friday on their YouTube channel. A perfect place to meet up with your quilting friends and make this week’s block together.
Read moreA Zippered Pouch and Blockheads Block 54
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.
Read moreSewcialites Block 15 - GENUINE by Lori Holt
SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 15 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called GENUINE, brought to you by Lori Holt. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.
We are moving on with our Sewcialites quilt along with this week’s block GENUINE by Lori Holt. We are four month into this QAL now, but you can still hop on the train, because we have another six months of beautiful blocks to come! Check out the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook to get inspired by the other quilters sewing along with us.
Read moreA Boxy Pouch Project and Blockheads Block 53
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.
Read moreSewcialites Block 14 - SERENITY by Chelsi Stratton
SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 14 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called SERENITY, brought to you by Chelsi Stratton. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.
Welcome back to our Sewcialites Quilt Along. The designer of this week is Chelsi Stratton with her Block SERENITY. Chelsi is not only a quilter, but a podcaster too! Check out this blogpost to find out more about her and quilt along with us!
Read moreCompass Block pillow and Blockheads Block 52
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.
Read moreMini-Freebie Quilt and Blockheads Block 51
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.
Read moreHere is a little Christmas Gift for You and Blockheads, Block 50
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.
Read moreSewcialites Block 13 - JOY by Susan Ache
SEWIALITES SEW ALONG, BLOCK 13 - free quilt along hosted by Fatquartershop. This block is called JOY, brought to you by Susan Ache. Fabrics used in this block are SPOTTED and PAPER by Zen Chic.
For our Sewcialites QAL this week we have Susan Ache with Block 13. She called her Block Joy. Great name at this time of year if you ask me. By the way, we have already gotten a third of all free blocks in this quilt! But that doesn't mean it's too late to join. You can jump right in and start sewing along any time!
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