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Feb
3

Inspired...

Do you ever want to get into someone's head to figure out how they do what they do? How they seem to know the perfect color, size, shape, etc. to use for something? Maybe someone like Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic . I admit it... I'm an unabashed fan, a devotee. I think her work is brilliant and I...
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Author: 
cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Fabrics
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Brigitte Heitland, Zen Chic
Nov
11

Mini Marvelous!

You remember this book, right? The Moda All-Stars Mini Marvels - 15 Little Quilts With Big Style ! There was a Schoolhouse at Quilt Market and today, the folks at Martingale are having a wonderful giveaway today - November 4th. Check HERE for details. The book is enough of a treat - A Pink...
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cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Trending
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Anne Sutton, Betsy Chutchian, Brigitte Heitland, Camille Roskelley, Edyta Sitar, Jen Kingwell, Laurie Simpson, Lisa Bongean, Lynne Hagmeier, Martingale, Me & My Sister, Mini Marvels, Mini Quilt, Moda All-Stars, Pat Sloan, Patchwork, Quilt, quilting, Sandy Gervais, Sewing, Sherri McConnell, vanessa christenson
Oct
29

Day 1.5 ~ More from the City...

Because you've only seen part of the show and I didn't want to make you wait... This was the Cityscape first thing this morning - before Fall International Quilt Market officially opened. An hour or so later... We even had a real Moda Man Super Hero - Super Mario Urbano, the awesome Sales Rep from...
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Author: 
cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Fabrics
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Anne Sutton, Aubade, BasicGrey, Betsy Chutchian, Brigitte Heitland, Bunny Hill Designs, Fall Quilt Market, French General, Gingiber, Janet Clare, Laundry Basket Quilts, Maven, Me & My Sister Designs, Merrily, Pat Sloan, Patchwork, Pondicherry, Quilt, Quilt Market, Quilt Market 2016, quilting, Rachel Remembered, Rainy Day, Sewing, Sugar Plum Christmas, Sunday Drive, Sweet Blend, True Blue, Zen Chic
Sep
13

Bella Zen Solid Chic...

Do you use solids? A lot? A little? Not as much as you'd like to? Me too. Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic uses solids in all of her quilts, and few designers I've seen use them better. Most of us find using solids in quilts a challenge - from picking an all-solid color scheme to finding the right...
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cnelson
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Fabrics, Trending
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12 Pack Quilts, Bella Solids, Brigitte Heitland, Palette Builder, Quilt, quilting, Sewing, Zen Chic
Jul
21

Bella Bellas!

The fabrics and the designer-types who picked the colors for these delicious bundles. The most oft-asked question for the designers is which Bella Solids coordinate with their collections. Which Bella background do they use? Which red/green/blue/whatever Bella is closest to the shade of red/green/...
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Author: 
cnelson
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Books and Patterns, Fabrics
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Bella Fat Quarters, Bella Solid 12 Packs, Bella Solids, Bonnie & Camille, Bonnie Olaveson, Brigitte Heitland, Cotton Way, Fig Tree, Fig Tree & Co., Joanna Figueroa, Kate Spain, Me & My Sister, Modern Ombres, Ombres, One Block Minis, Patchwork, PreCut Primer, Quilt, quilting, Sewing, Sherbets & Creams, Simple Quilts, Sweetwater, Thimbleblossoms, V & Co, Zen Chic
Feb
10

Cabin Fever...

This isn't about being restless or bored from a prolonged stay in a remote or confined space... this is about being excited about cabins. Specifically - Log Cabins. Not that kind. I'll be more specific - Log Cabin quilts! That's better. Clockwise from upper left: Four-Patch Log Cabin by Susan Ache...
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Author: 
cnelson
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Books and Patterns
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Amy Ellis, Brigitte Heitland, I Love Log Cabins, Log Cabin Quilts, Log Cabins, Patchwork, Quilt, quilting, Sewing
Sep
16

Charming Ghosts Quilt Block

Hello, pre-cut lovers! Today I have a charm pack quilt block pattern for you using Brigitte Heitland's Modern Backgrounds (Ink and Paper). These cute little ghosts are fun to sew and can be combined to create a table runner, quilt, or a pillow. The possibilities are endless! This quilt block...
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Author: 
Oda May
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Moda Bake Shop, Charm Pack, Layer Cake, Moda Candy/Mini Charms/Petit Fours, Quilt, Seasonal
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Autumn, Brigitte Heitland, Charm Packs, Charming Ghosts, Easy, Fall, Halloween, Layer Cakes, Mini Charms, Moda Bake Shop, Modern Backgrounds Ink, Modern Backgrounds Paper, Zen Chic
Sep
16

Charming Ghosts Quilt Block

Hello, pre-cut lovers! Today I have a charm pack quilt block pattern for you using Brigitte Heitland's Modern Backgrounds (Ink and Paper). These cute little ghosts are fun to sew and can be combined to create a table runner, quilt, or a pillow. The possibilities are endless! This quilt block...
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Author: 
Oda May
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Charm Pack, Layer Cake, Moda Candy/Mini Charms/Petit Fours, Quilt, Seasonal
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Autumn, Brigitte Heitland, Charming Ghosts, Fall, Halloween, Modern Backgrounds Ink, Modern Backgrounds Paper, Zen Chic
Aug
6

Taking Hexies on the Road

Taking handwork along while you're vacationing (or just taking your kids to swim lessons or the doctor's office) makes a lot of sense. Small, easy-to-carry and easy-to store projects help idle minutes fly by and can yield big results. In past posts we've shared Moda's designer's tips for appliqué...
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Linzee McCray
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Tip Jar, Trending
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Brigitte Heitland, Chelsi Stratton, Hexagons, Lynne Hagmeier, Moda Designers, Sherri McConnell, vanessa christenson
Aug
6

Taking Hexies on the Road

Taking handwork along while you're vacationing (or just taking your kids to swim lessons or the doctor's office) makes a lot of sense. Small, easy-to-carry and easy-to store projects help idle minutes fly by and can yield big results. In past posts we've shared Moda's designer's tips for appliqué...
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Author: 
Linzee McCray
Posted in: 
Tip Jar, Trending
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Brigitte Heitland, Chelsi Stratton, Hexagons, Lynne Hagmeier, Moda Designers, Sherri McConnell, Vanessa Christensen