Tiny Flying Geese.
Zero drama.
If your small units tend to lose their tips…
this one’s for you.
I created a printable Flying Geese paper template that helps you sew perfectly aligned rows — even with itzi bitzi units like these.
Yes, even the tiny ones behave.
And because sharp points deserve coffee moments like this ☕✨
I’m including the Mug Rug pattern too.
Want it?
Comment **FREE** below and I’ll send it straight to your inbox.
(And yes — you’ll also get my full guide on choosing the right Flying Geese method. Link in bio if you’re curious now.)
Small blocks. Big precision.
Modern quilts deserve nothing less.
– Brigitte
#flyinggeese
#modernquilting
#quiltingtutorial
#quiltingtips
#paperpiecing
You know that feeling when you nail the perfect color combo and suddenly your quilt goes from “meh” to “WHOA”? 🎨✨
That’s not magic. That’s a recipe.
Quick heads-up: my automation had a tiny hiccup on the last post (technology 🙃), so I’m sharing this again for everyone who didn’t get the PDF the first time.
Because honestly? Most quilters are winging it with color (no shame, we’ve all been there). But what if you had exact color recipes to make your fabrics sing together—every single time?
I’ve cracked the code on modern quilting color recipes that take the guesswork out and put the chef’s kiss back in.
Bold prints, moody neutrals, or that one fabric you impulse-bought at 2 AM—these recipes have your back.
✨ Want the free Color Recipes PDF?
Comment RECIPES and I’ll send it straight to your inbox.
No fluff. Just the good stuff that actually works.
Your next showstopper quilt is waiting. 👇
Your scrap box isn’t messy.
It’s full of future projects. 💛
All those tiny pieces you’ve been saving “for later”?
This is later. 😉
The Flyaway Pillow is my favorite kind of project:
✔ quick
✔ calming
✔ scrap-friendly
✔ modern
✔ no special tools
Just Flying Geese, mini charms, and a little weekend sewing happiness.
I’ve made the pattern free for you — so you can start right away.
👉 Comment 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 to receive it
And if you’d love everything ready-to-go, I’ve also put together a coordinating kit in my shop. ✂✨ @farb.stoff /materialsets
Save this post for your next scrap-busting weekend — your future self will thank you. 💛
Flying Geese don’t have to misbehave.
If your tips keep disappearing — it’s not your fabric. It’s your foundation.
I made a printable paper template that fixes this. Even at small units.
Comment GEESE and I’ll send it straight to your inbox.
Small blocks. Brutal precision. That’s the Zen Chic way.
— Brigitte
#modernquilting #foundationpaperpiecing #fpp #zenchic #quiltpattern
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆.
Sunny Days. 61" × 76". Beginner friendly. And exactly the quilt I want to see hanging in every quilt shop window this autumn. ✦
(pattern link in bio)
Whisp does something special in a quilt like this — it's warm, it's present, and it pulls the whole palette together without fighting for attention.
Whisp ships to shops in November 2026.
You can pre-order now at Fat Quarter Shop (link in bio). But honestly? 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘁. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀.
Europe: @farbstoff.org will carry Whisp starting November.
𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄. Let's make sure they know this one is coming.
Ampersand + Whisp · @freespiritfabrics
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝘁.
This is Pluses — one of three quilt patterns launching with Whisp. ✦
82" × 82". Simple piecing. Confident beginner.
But look at what Whisp does as the background fabric. It holds the whole thing together without competing. The crosses pop. The space breathes. That's negative space working the way it's supposed to.
Swipe to see some details...
Pattern link in bio.
Are you a negative space person, or do you prefer a busier, more packed design? I genuinely want to know — the answer says a lot about your quilting style.
Ampersand + Whisp · @freespiritfabrics · Ships November 2026 · Pre-order link in bio.
Meet Petal Pop 2. ✦
Three 16“ motifs — apple, cactus, flower — made with raw-edge appliqué. No piecing required. Finish one in an afternoon, all three over a weekend.
This concept first appeared in my Balisong collection and became one of the most popular beginner projects I’ve ever released. So it’s back — with a fresh Whisp color story.
Perfect for classes, kits, pillows, bags, or just finally making something that’s done before Monday.
Which motif are you reaching for first? Apple, cactus, or flower? (No wrong answer. Obviously.) pattern link in bio.
Launching with Ampersand for @freespiritfabrics — November 2026. Pre-order link in bio.
#petalpop #rawedgeapplique #weekendproject #quiltingbeginner #zenchic
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 — 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
Spotted was my Moda blender. 260+ colors. Years of trust. A permanent fixture on shop shelves and in your fabric libraries.
Since I'm no longer with Moda, it's now discontinued.
I've been thinking about how to fill that gap for you. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗽 is the answer.
Same philosophy: subtle texture, thoughtful color, the kind of versatility that earns a place in every single project. Now with @freespiritfabrics . Reorderable. 12 colors to start.
The library continues. ✦
Did you have a favorite Spotted color? Tell me — I want to know which ones to think about next.
It's not a solid. It just looks like one. And that's exactly the point.
Whisp is what I call a textured coordinate. ✦
Close enough to a solid that it blends in. Different enough that it adds depth, warmth, and a little life to whatever it's next to.
Swipe to see it in action — and yes, those are real close-ups of the texture.
The fabrics quilters reach for again and again aren't the ones that shout. They're the ones that make everything else look better.
Save this if you're building your blender fabric stash — you'll want the color names later.
Which texture style do you prefer — clean solids, or something with a little whisper of movement? Tell me below.
