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Quilt As You Go Zippity-Do-Done Lunch Box Sewing Tutorial

Quilt As You Go: Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Box Sewing Tutorial! Follow along as we stitch an Insulated Lunch Box featuring Zippity-Do-Done, the easy tuck-and-sew zipper solution! Plus SAVE 30% OFF our Exclusive Quilt As You Go Zippity-Do-Done Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!

Watch Stitch it! Sisters  Quilt As You Go: Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Box Program 310 with Deanna Springer and Guest Jill Repp from June Tailor and learn learn Jill’s easy sewing tips for sewing her Quilt As You Go Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Box!

Then, head over to ShopNZP.com and SAVE 30% OFF our NEW! Exclusive Zippity-Do-Done Sewing Project Bundle Box that includes everything you’ll need to sew an Insulated Lunchbox including pre-printed insulated batting, clear plastic interior base, handle strapping, Zippity-Do-Done Zipper, step-by-step instructions and Free Motion Fantasy 2 Fabrics by Amanda Murphy for Benartex.

 

 

Watch Stitch it! Sisters Quilt As You Go: Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Box Program 310 with Deanna Springer and guest Jill Repp from June Tailor. Follow along as they stitch a beautiful Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Box.

Stitch it! Sisters Quilt As You Go: Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Box Sewing Tutorial

by the Stitch it! Sisters

Quilt As You Go: Zippity-Do-DoneInsulated Lunch BoxSupplies

Exclusive Quilt As You Go: Zippity-Do-Done Bundle Box by the Stitch it! Sisters

Rotary Cutter, Ruler and Mat

June Tailor’s Quilter’s Starch Savvy

June Tailor’s Fabric Glue Stick

June Tailors Magic Seam Wand 

Schmetz Machine Quilting Needles Size 90 

1/4″ Quilting Foot

Clover’s 7-3/4″ Bordeaux Ultimate Shears

Clover’s 28mm Rotary Cutter

Clover’s Straight Tailors Awl Stiletto

Clover’s 3/4″ Bias Tape Maker (18mm)

Clover’s Wonder Clips

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Prepare your fabrics! Pre-shrink fabrics by steaming and pressing. Then, stabilize fabrics for the sewing process by pressing and starching fabrics with Quilter’s Starch Savvy.

Following instructions included with Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Bundle Box, cut fabric squares and rectangles.

 

 

Optional: Use June Tailor’s June Tailor’s Fabric Glue Stick or Quilt Basting Spray to spray baste substrate to backing fabric!

Assemble Quilt As You Go: Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Box

 

Place outer fabric and lining fabric right sides together. Sandwich wrong side of lining fabric to unprinted side of one bag substrate. Make sure  fabric completely covers printed area.Stitch around dotted line using a 2.5 stitch length through all three layers, be sure not to stitch top zipper edge. NOTE: Do not iron.Repeat step above with second bag substrate.

Trim layers on solid cutting line.

Using Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner, turn lunch bag right side out.

Optional: Using Clover’s Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser foot add straight line machine quilting to insulated lunch box.

Create Handle

Fold 4″ fabric strips in half wrong sides together, press.Open fabric strip and fold raw edges of fabric to center, press.

Insert cotton webbing into folded fabric strip.Stitch both sides of fabric handle long edges.

 

Place handle 6″ in from outer edges, pin.Topstich handle ends to outer lunch box – stitching along handle sides and 3-1/2″ from top of lunch box.

Insert upper front assembly into one long edge opening of Zippity-Do-Done. Edgestitch along long edge of Zippity-Do-Done–stitching through all layers.Optional: Baste assembly to Zippity-Do-Done using June Tailor’s Fabric Glue Stick.

Optional: Add decorative stitching, ribbon trim, or fabric trim embellishment to Zippity-Do-Done.We used Clover’s 3/4″ Bias Tape Maker (18mm) and a crosswise fabric strip.

Topstitch fabric trip to Zippity-Do-Done, baste stitch zipper ends.Open zipper a couple of inches.Fold lunch bag right sides together, align bottom lunch bag seam, stitch.

Align Zippity-Do-Done with bottom seam.

Stitch side seams.

Stitch gusset seams.

Turn Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Box right side out.Your Zippity-Do-Done Insulated Lunch Box is complete!

 

Shop our Exclusive Limited Edition Quilt As You Go Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com

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Zippity-Do-Done Frolic Periwinkle Insulated Lunchbox Bundle Box

 

Zippity-Do-Done Violet Leaves Insulated Lunchbox Bundle Box

 

Zippity-Do-Done Holiday Jewels Red Insulated Lunchbox Bundle Box

Zippity-Do-Done Spooktacular Orange Insulated Lunchbox Bundle Box

 

SAVE 20% Off all June Tailor Quilt As You Go Products  at ShopNZP.com

 

View the NEW! Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio Class Schedule and Sign Up for classes in-store, or online at ShopNZP.com!

Pre-order your Kaffe Fassett Special Edition Sewing Machine -with FREE! Gifts- in-store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio!

 

For a chance to be the random winner of a 3/4″ Bias Tape Maker from Clover, please leave a comment below about our new Insulated Lunchbox!

Clover will give away one 3/4″ Bias Tape Maker from Clover, to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states. Winner must reply within 30 days to the official giveaway announcement email message – sent from Nancy Zieman Productions.

 

Happy Sewing!

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NEW! Kaffe Fassett Precuts Now Available

True color and style! Kaffe Fassett has inspired people across the world with his colorful work! Explore digital fabric swatches below featuring Kaffe Fassett designer fabric prints in bold blooms and jazzy geometrics that add dramatic flair to your sewing and quilting projects! Plus save 20% Off Kaffe Fassett Collective Fabrics and Precuts for a limited time at ShopNZP.com!

Kaffe Fassett Collective Fabrics by Philip Jacobs for FreeSpirit Fabrics are great for quilting, home décor, apparel, and accessories!

NEW! Kaffe Fassett Fabric 5″ Fabric Square Package – Vinyard

NEW! Kaffe Fassett Fabric 5″ Fabric Square Package – Meadow

NEW! Kaffe Fassett 2-1/2″ Fabric Strip Pack –  Rainbow

NEW! Kaffe Fassett 2-1/2″ Fabric Strip Pack –  Lake

NEW! Kaffe Fassett 2-1/2″ Fabric Strip Pack –  Vinyard

NEW! Kaffe Fassett 2-1/2″ Fabric Strip Pack –  Meadow

NEW! Kaffe Fassett Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle – Rainbow

NEW! Kaffe Fassett Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle – Lake

Plus our current Kaffe Fassett Fabric Precuts and Yardage! Kaffe Fasset Prism 5″ Fabric Squares Package

Kaffe Fassett Ocean 5″ Fabric Squares Package Kaffe Fassett Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle – Spot Dark

Kaffe Fassett Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle – Prism

Kaffe Fassett Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle – Ocean

Kaffe Fassett Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle – Equator

Kaffe Fassett Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle – Emperor

Kaffe Fassett Shaggy – Black Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Lotus Leaf – Dark Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Feathers – Autumn Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Japanese Chrysanthemum – Purple Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Zig Zag – Purple Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Flower Dot – Purple Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Ferns – Grey Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Spot – Noir Black Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Spot – White Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Spot – Pond Fabric by the Yard

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Kaffe Fassett Spot – Charcoal Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Spot – Green Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Spot – Sapphire Fabric by the Yard

Kaffe Fassett Spot – Eggplant Fabric by the Yard

Plus Kaffe Fassett Lotus Designer Ribbon Pack!

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Shop NEW! Kaffe Fassett Fabrics and More at ShopNZP.com

 

 

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Pre-order your Kaffe Fassett Special Edition Sewing Machine -with FREE! Gifts- in-store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio!

 

Happy Stitching!

Team NZP

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Patriotic Pot Holder and Folded Hot Pad Sewing Tutorial

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch a Folded Hot Pad. This red, white, and blue sewing project is stitched with four fat quarters and Pellon’s Insul-Fleece Batting. Make our Folded Hot Pad in 30 Minutes with our super-easy step-by step sewing instructions! Plus shop our Hello Summer SALE and save up to 30% Off at ShopNZP.com.

Patriotic Folded Hot Pad Supply ListingFour coordinating cotton quilting fabric Fat Quarters Note: Four Fat Quarters make two Hot Pads!1/4 yd. Pellon® Insul-Fleece Batting Quilter’s Starch Savvy Clover’s Wonder Clips Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron Standard Sewing ThreadOptional: Walking FootOptional: The Big Jig Patriotic Folded Hot Pad Sewing Tutorial

Approximate finished size: 8″ x 8″

 

Preshrink  fabric by steaming and pressing, and steaming and pressing a second time, and then spray press and starch fabric with June Tailor’s Quilter’s Starch Savvy — press and starch, press and starch.

 

To make one Folded Hot Pad:

Cut six 9″ fabric squares from four fabrics.Cut cut one 9″ square Pellon® Insul-Fleece Batting , or cut two 9″ cotton batting squares.

Press four squares in half, diagonally corner to corner, wrong sides together, and aligning raw edges. Press. Place remaining two fabric squares wrong sides together, with  Insul-Fleece  or batting squares sandwiched between fabrics. Wonder Clip edges.

Insert a new Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle , and stitch through all layers using scant 1/4″ seam allowance – and baste around all four edges.

 

Wonder Clips are ideal for our Folded Hot Pad! The multiple layers are not so pin-friendly and pinning layers may bend straight pins. 

 

Now’s the time to use a Walking Foot – to prevent layers from shifting. 

Place one folded fabric triangle to hot pad back, aligning left and lower edges.  Stack a second folded fabric triangle over the first triangle, and align lower and right edges.

Stack a fourth folded fabric triangle over the previous triangles, aligning right and upper edges.

Stack the fourth folded fabric triangle over the previous triangles, aligning upper and left edges.

Weave final triangle by lifting upper right corner of the last triangle, lifting upper corner of the first triangle, and tucking the fourth triangle under the first triangle. Meet and align all cut edges.

 Pin or Wonder Clip edges in place.

Stitch one side seam with 1/4″-3/8″ seam allowance–or use the width of the presser foot for seam allowance. Stitch this seam twice for durability! Then, double-stitch the opposite side seam.

Using Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors to trim or grade batting seam allowance to approximately 1/8″, and cut away batting from within the seams.

Use Nancy Zieman’s “Wrapped Corner” technique to “wrap” to seam toward center, folding along previous stitching line. Use The Big Jig or and “anchor cloth” and stitch the this third seam – from folded edge to folded edge.Stitch the fourth side seam with Nancy’s Wrapped Corner Technique.

Grade batting seam allowances to 1/8″, and clip away all four corners to reduce bulk.

Turn Folded Hot Pad right side out – through woven triangle opening. Use Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner to push out corners.

Press.

 

Our Folded Hot Pads are so fast and fun to make, you’ll be stitching new hot pads for every occasion! And, they make great gifts – when you need a last-minute gift in minutes!

 

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Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch a set of Reversible Palette Coasters! Our red, white, and blue reversible drink coasters, or mug rugs, feature a front flat surface — an ideal “palette” for showcasing thread embellishment! The reverse envelope back opens to wrap around the base of a stemmed-glass.

Reversible Palette Coaster Supply ListingTwo coordinating cotton quilting fabric Fat Quarters. NOTE: Two Fat Quarters makes four coasters!
Quilter’s Starch Savvy Pellon’s® ShirTailor Interfacing by the Yard Eze-View Pressing Cloth Patriotic GlaMore Metallic Rayon Thread Pack Schmetz Super Nonstick Needles, Size 100/16 Schmetz Universal Needles, Size 90/14 Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Straight Tailor’s Awl Stiletto
Iron Standard Sewing Thread

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our Folded Hot Pads! This red, white, and blue sewing project is stitched with four fat quarters and Pellon’s Insul-Fleece Batting. Make our Folded Hot Pad in 30 Minutes with our super-easy step-by step sewing instructions!

Patriotic Folded Hot Pad Supply ListingFour coordinating cotton quilting fabrics Fat Quarters. Note: Four Fat Quarters makes two Hot Pads!1/4 yd. Pellon® Insul-Fleece Batting Quilter’s Starch Savvy Clover’s Wonder Clips Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron Standard Sewing ThreadOptional: Walking Foot

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our Patriotic Table Topper! This red, white, and blue table topper is created with 2-1/2″ Fabric Strips and Pellon’s convenient 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips! The sewing is fun and the finished table topper provides a festive table centerpiece.

Patriotic Table Topper Supply Listing

Four Coordinating Fat Quarters: One for inner circle, one for under circle, and three for surrounding strips. Pellon’s 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Fabric Marking Pen Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron & June Tailor’s Cut ‘n Press II Open Toe Presser Foot Optional: Edge Joining Presser FootStandard Sewing Thread Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our patriotic Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper & Veggie Steamer Bag! Sew this super-quick sewing project with Pellon’s Wrap-N-Zap Batting and two fun fat quarters!

Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper and Veggie Steamer Bag Sewing Supply Listing

Outer Fabric – 100% Cotton – One Fat QuarterLining fabric – 100% Cotton – One Fat Quarter Pellon WZ-45 Wrap-N-Zap 1 package 100% Cotton Batting (45″ x 36″) 100% Cotton Sewing Thread

 

Find  Stitch it! In Minutes Jelly Roll Table Mat Sewing Supplies  at ShopNZP.com

 

Shop  Patriotic Fabrics  at  ShopNZP.com

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Shop  Rainbowfruit Quilting Cottons   at  ShopNZP.com

Shop Clover Tools & Sewing Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Shop Pellon Interfacing & Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Exclusive Mary Mulari’s Favorite Reversible Apron Bundle Boxes

Shop Summer and Fall Barn Quilts Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Shop Winter Barn Quilts Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Shop our Refreshing Savings Sale June 1-12 and SAVE up to 50% Off select bernette sewing machines, embroidery machines, and sergers at ShopNZP.com

Visit the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio  at  120 Front Street in  Beaver Dam, WI 53916

920-356-9546

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman & The Stitch it! Sisters

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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Sew a Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper and Veggie Steamer Bag

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch a Patriotic Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper & Veggie Steamer Bag! Sew this super-quick sewing project with Pellon’s Wrap-N-Zap Batting and two Patriotic Fabric fat quarters! Plus shop our Hello Summer SALE and save up to 30% Off at ShopNZP.com.

Use 100% natural cotton batting Wrap-N-Zap™ by Pellon to create this handy potato zapper/veggie steamer. It works in the microwave to help retain moisture for steamy potatoes, veggies, and tortillas! This is a fun sewing project and makes a great gift, too! Make Two bags from two 100% Cotton fat quarter fabrics!

Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper & Veggie Steamer Supplies

Outer Fabric – 100% Cotton Only 1 fat quarter Lining fabric – 100% Cotton Only 1 fat quarter Pellon WZ-45 Wrap-N-Zap 1 package 100% Cotton Batting (45″ x 36″) 100% Cotton Sewing Thread Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s I Sew For Fun Fabric Marking Pen Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Optional: Straight Tailor’s Awl Stiletto

Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper & Veggie Steamer Sewing Tutorial

Prewash fabrics and pretreat Wrap-N-Zap batting per instructions on Wrap-N-Zap batting packaging.Cut Fat Quarters and Wrap-N-Zap:Cut one 9″ x 20″ rectangle from outside fabric.Cut one 9″ x 20″ rectangle from lining fabric.Cut one 9″ x 20″ rectangle from Wrap-N-Zap.

Place outer fabric and lining fabric, right sides together, with the Wrap-N-Zap batting to wrong side of lining fabric. Wonder Clip edges together.

Using a fabric marking pen , angle-mark bag top, with diagonal marked lines. Mark from top center to 5-1/4″ down top edge – along both long sides.

Mark a 3″ seam opening – about halfway down one long side.

Using a Rotary Cutter , trim away top corners, along angle-marked lines.

 

 

Use only 100% cotton fabrics, 100% cotton batting, and 100% cotton sewing thread, when sewing the Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper & Veggie Steamer Bag!

Using a Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle, stitch around all sides and edges, leaving 3″ seam opening unsewn.

Trim seam allowances at corners, and turn bag right sides out – using a Point 2 Point Turner – to make crisp corners.

Fold bottom edge up to about 1″ below angled-top. Align edges and Wonder Clip.

Edgestitch side seams, through all layers, closing seam allowance opening in edgestitching. Backstitch at seams end, for reinforcement.

 

 

IMPORTANT! When cooking any vegetable wrapped in fabric, limit the time to two minute intervals. Pellon® does not recommend cooking on high longer than two minutes. When longer cooking time is needed, stop, turn the item while wearing oven mitts, then start again. Never leave a microwave unattended while cooking. Allow to cool before handling. Use only 100% cotton fabrics, batting, and thread.

 

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing Related Posts

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch a set of Reversible Palette Coasters! Our red, white, and blue reversible drink coasters, or mug rugs, feature a front flat surface — an ideal “palette” for showcasing thread embellishment! The reverse envelope back opens to wrap around the base of a stemmed-glass.

Reversible Palette Coaster Supply ListingTwo coordinating cotton quilting fabric Fat Quarters. NOTE: Two Fat Quarters makes four coasters!
Quilter’s Starch Savvy Pellon’s® ShirTailor Interfacing by the Yard Eze-View Pressing Cloth Patriotic GlaMore Metallic Rayon Thread Pack Schmetz Super Nonstick Needles, Size 100/16 Schmetz Universal Needles, Size 90/14 Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Straight Tailor’s Awl Stiletto
Iron Standard Sewing Thread

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our Folded Hot Pads! This red, white, and blue sewing project is stitched with four fat quarters and Pellon’s Insul-Fleece Batting. Make our Folded Hot Pad in 30 Minutes with our super-easy step-by step sewing instructions!

Patriotic Folded Hot Pad Supply ListingFour coordinating cotton quilting fabrics Fat Quarters. Note: Four Fat Quarters makes two Hot Pads!1/4 yd. Pellon® Insul-Fleece Batting Quilter’s Starch Savvy Clover’s Wonder Clips Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron Standard Sewing ThreadOptional: Walking FootOptional: The Big Jig

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our Patriotic Table Topper! This red, white, and blue table topper is created with 2-1/2″ Fabric Strips and Pellon’s convenient 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips! The sewing is fun and the finished table topper provides a festive table centerpiece.

Patriotic Table Topper Supply Listing

Four Coordinating Fat Quarters: One for inner circle, one for under circle, and three for surrounding strips. Pellon’s 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Fabric Marking Pen Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron & June Tailor’s Cut ‘n Press II Open Toe Presser Foot Optional: Edge Joining Presser FootStandard Sewing Thread Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our patriotic Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper & Veggie Steamer Bag! Sew this super-quick sewing project with Pellon’s Wrap-N-Zap Batting and two fun fat quarters!

Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper and Veggie Steamer Bag Sewing Supply Listing

Outer Fabric – 100% Cotton Only 1 fat quarter Lining fabric – 100% Cotton Only 1 fat quarter Pellon WZ-45 Wrap-N-Zap 1 package 100% Cotton Batting (45″ x 36″) 100% Cotton Sewing Thread Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s I Sew For Fun Fabric Marking Pen Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Optional: Straight Tailor’s Awl Stiletto

 

Find Stitch it! In Minutes Jelly Roll Table Mat Sewing Supplies at ShopNZP.com

 

Shop Patriotic Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Shop All American Gnomes Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

 

Shop Rainbowfruit Quilting Cottons  at ShopNZP.com

Shop Clover Tools & Sewing Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Shop Pellon Interfacing & Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Exclusive Mary Mulari’s Favorite Reversible Apron Bundle Boxes

Shop Summer and Fall Barn Quilts Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Shop Winter Barn Quilts Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Shop our Refreshing Savings Sale June 1-12 and SAVE up to 50% Off select bernette sewing machines, embroidery machines, and sergers at ShopNZP.com

Visit the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio  at 120 Front Street in Beaver Dam, WI 53916

920-356-9546

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman & The Stitch it! Sisters

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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Now Back in Stock! Soft Book Fabric Panels in time for Summer Sewing

Soft Book Fabric Panels are back in stock for summer sewing! Sew a soft book for your favorite little ones! Each NEW! Soft Book Fabric Panel by Sanda Magsamen for Studio e Fabrics features a sweet story with colorful images are are available at ShopNZP.com!

Soft Book Fabric Panel Sewing Round Up

NEW! High-quality designer soft book fabric panels feature colorful story books with 3D effects! The simple to follow sewing instructions are printed on each fabric panel. Approximate Finished size: 9″ x 8-1/2″ ea.

NEW! Huggable & Loveable You’re My Little Sweet Pea Fabric Book Fabric Panel

NEW! Huggable & Loveable Wow Cow Fabric Book Fabric Panel

 

NEW! Huggable & Loveable Kisses Were Raindrops Fabric Book Fabric Panel

NEW! Huggable & Loveable Lots of Love Elephant Fabric Book Fabric Panel

NEW! Huggable & Loveable Mouse in the House Fabric Book Fabric Panel

Each high-quality designer Soft Book Panel features a colorful story books with 3D effects! Simple to follow sewing instructions are printed on the fabric panel. Just add batting and thread. 

 

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Shop Rainbowfruit Quilting Cottons  at ShopNZP.com

Shop Clover Tools & Sewing Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Shop Pellon Interfacing & Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Exclusive Mary Mulari’s Favorite Reversible Apron Bundle Boxes

Shop Summer and Fall Barn Quilts Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Shop Winter Barn Quilts Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Visit the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio  at 120 Front Street in Beaver Dam, WI 53916

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Which Fabric Soft Book Panel will you sew? Jacklynn from Team NZP made “There’s A Mouse in the House” for her new Nephew!

Happy Stitching!

Team NZP and The Stitch it! Sisters

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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Stitch a Patriotic Jelly Roll Table Mat with the Stitch it! Sisters

Watch our Stitch it! Sisters Stitch it! In Minutes Jelly Roll Table Mat Sewing Tutorial Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey from Team NZP! Learn how to sew our festive Jelly Roll Table Mats with 2-1/2″ Precut Fabric Strips, Pellon’s 2-1/2″ Pre-Cut Cotton Batting Strips, Clover’s NEW! Fabric Tube Maker, and our easy sewing tutorial, below!

Watch Stitch it! Sisters Stitch it! In Minutes Jelly Roll Table Mat Sewing Video

Learn how to sew a Jelly Roll Table Mat with our easy sewing tips! Make a festive Jelly Roll Table Mat in an afternoon of sewing and instantly update your decor!

Stitch it! In Minutes Jelly Roll Table Mat Supply Listing

NEW! Clover’s Fabric Tube Maker Four Coordinating Fat Quarters and assortment of darks, mediums, and lights: One for inner circle, one for under circle, and three for surrounding strips, or 2-1/2″ Precut Fabric Strips Pack Pellon’s 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips, and two 7″ square cotton batting scraps Clover’s Stiletto Awl Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Fabric Marking Pen Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron & June Tailor’s Cut ‘n Press II Open Toe Presser Foot Optional: Edge Joining Presser FootStandard Sewing Thread Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Optional: 45mm Rotary Cutter Pinking Blade  Stitch it! In Minutes Jelly Roll Table Mat Sewing Tutorial

Approximate finished size: 18″ Diameter

Create the Inner Circle

 Using Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge, or a salad bowl, trace a 6″ circle on “inner circle” fabric.

Cut one 6″ circle from “inner circle” fat quarter.Cut one 6″ circle from “under circle” fat quarter.Cut two 6″ circles from scrap cotton batting.

Fold “under fabric circle” right sides together, meeting edges. Using  Bordeaux Scissors , cut a 2-1/2″ slit opening near center circle.

Place fabric circles right sides together. Stack and place both batting circles to wrong side of outer fabric circle. Wonder Clip layers together.

Using 1/4″ seam allowance, stitch around entire outer circle. Backstitch at beginning and ending of seam.

Press.

Trim away batting layers seam allowances.

Notch seam allowance, or trim seam allowance using pinking shears, or 45mm rotary cutter with pinking blade.

Turn circle right side out through opening, and use  Point 2 Point Turner  to smooth edges while turning.

Press. Set aside.

Create Outer Strips

Cut seven 2-1/2″ crosswise fabric strips from each of three fat quarters: Cut seven red strips, seven white strips, and seven blue strips. Cut a total of twenty-one strips – each measuring approximately 2-1/2″ x 21″.

 

If using 2-1/2″ Precut Fabric Strips, select Four Coordinating fabric strips each assorted darks, mediums, and lights! This will give you table topper with an approximate finished size: 20″ Diameter.

Place crosswise fabric strips right sides together, offsetting short ends, and stitch diagonally between right angles.

Seam fabric strips together with diagonal seams, stitching all twenty-one strips in to one continuous strip. Press seams flat, then press seams open.

Trim away excess seam allowance.

Cut batting strip narrow end at a 45° angle. Fold narrow fabric strip end, wrong sides together, at a 45° angle. Press.

Place 2-1/2″ batting strip to wrong side of fabric strip. Place batting strip about 3″ in from fabric fold.

Fold long strip edges towards center of batting strip.

Fold again, meeting long edges wrong sides together. Wonder Clip layers together.

 

Fold fabric strips, meeting long edges and Wonder Clip layers together – along the entire continuous fabric strip. Or, if you have just a few Wonder Clips, fold layers – and clip as you sew. 

 

Set Sewing machine for a 3.0 straight stitch, attach an Open Toe Presser Foot , insert a new Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle, and edgestitch along long open edge.

 

Complete sewing continuous fabric strip by cutting narrow end at a 45° angle. Cut batting strip end at  45° angle, and 1″ shorter than fabric. Fold fabric strip end up, wrong sides together.Continue stitching to end of strip and stop with needle down. Lift presser foot, pivot, and stitch across short end of fabric.

Tuck folded end of fabric strip under center circle. Note: The stitching line on the fabric strip will be located to the right.

Set sewing machine for a wide zigzag stitch, and stitch fabric strip to inner circle. After stitching about an inch, gradually reveal entire width of strip and continue stitching – meeting circle edge to edge of fabric strip. Zig in one fabric and zag in the other, while “kissing” fabric edges together.

Continue stitching, turning inner circle counter clockwise as you stitch.

 

  An Edge Joining Presser Foot also works great when seaming fabric strips to center circle of Table Topper. 

At about 4″ from the end, tuck folded end of fabric strip under table topper, and continue stitching to end of strip. Backstitch.

 Steam and press finished Table Topper.

Insert a 1″ x 3″ strip of fusible interfacing into under circle opening, fusible side up. Press and fuse opening closed. And/or cover opening with an applique design.

Our Jelly Roll Table Mat sewing project is so fun to sew! We’ve designed our Jelly Roll Table Mat so you may sew two table toppers from eight fat quarters and one roll Pellon’s 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips! 

Watch Stitch it! Sisters – Stitch it! In Minutes Jelly Roll Table Mat Video

Stitch it! In Minutes Jelly Roll Table Mat Supply Listing NEW! Clover’s Fabric Tube Maker, or Jerry’s Jelly Roll Jig Four Coordinating Fat Quarters and assortment of darks, mediums, and lights: One for inner circle, one for under circle, and three for surrounding strips, or 2-1/2″ Precut Fabric Strips Pack Pellon’s 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips, and two 7″ square cotton batting scraps Clover’s Stiletto Awl Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Fabric Marking Pen Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron & June Tailor’s Cut ‘n Press II Open Toe Presser Foot Optional: Edge Joining Presser FootStandard Sewing Thread Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Optional: 45mm Rotary Cutter Pinking Blade Related Blog Posts

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch a set of Patriotic Reversible Palette Coasters! This red, white, and blue sewing project is stitched with 5″ fabric squares, our FREE! Applique Printable, and our easy sewing tutorial, below! Plus SAVE 20% Off Patriotic Fabrics at ShopNZP.com.

Celebrate Summer Sewing Related Posts

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our Folded Hot Pads! This red, white, and blue sewing project is stitched with four fat quarters and Pellon’s Insul-Fleece Batting. Make our Folded Hot Pad in 30 Minutes with our super-easy step-by step sewing instructions!

Patriotic Folded Hot Pad Supply ListingFour coordinating cotton quilting fabrics Fat Quarters. Note: Four Fat Quarters makes two Hot Pads!1/4 yd. Pellon® Insul-Fleece Batting Quilter’s Starch Savvy Clover’s Wonder Clips Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron Standard Sewing ThreadOptional: Walking FootOptional: The Big Jig

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our Patriotic Table Topper! This red, white, and blue table topper is created with 2-1/2″ Fabric Strips and Pellon’s convenient 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips! The sewing is fun and the finished table topper provides a festive table centerpiece.

Patriotic Table Topper Supply Listing

Four Coordinating Fat Quarters: One for inner circle, one for under circle, and three for surrounding strips. Pellon’s 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Fabric Marking Pen Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron & June Tailor’s Cut ‘n Press II Open Toe Presser Foot Optional: Edge Joining Presser FootStandard Sewing Thread Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our patriotic Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper & Veggie Steamer Bag! Sew this super-quick sewing project with Pellon’s Wrap-N-Zap Batting and two fun fat quarters!

Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper and Veggie Steamer Bag Sewing Supply Listing

Outer Fabric – 100% Cotton – One Fat QuarterLining fabric – 100% Cotton – One Fat Quarter Pellon WZ-45 Wrap-N-Zap 1 package 100% Cotton Batting (45″ x 36″) 100% Cotton Sewing Thread

Find Stitch it! In Minutes Jelly Roll Table Mat Sewing Supplies at ShopNZP.com

 

Shop Patriotic Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Shop All American Gnomes Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

 

Shop Rainbowfruit Quilting Cottons  at ShopNZP.com

Shop Clover Tools & Sewing Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Shop Pellon Interfacing & Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Exclusive Mary Mulari’s Favorite Reversible Apron Bundle Boxes

Shop Summer and Fall Barn Quilts Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Shop Winter Barn Quilts Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

 

Shop our Refreshing Savings Sale June 1-12 and SAVE up to 50% Off select bernette sewing machines, embroidery machines, and sergers at ShopNZP.com

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Patriotic Reversible Palette Coaster Sewing Tutorial with Applique Printable

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch a set of Patriotic Reversible Palette Coasters! This red, white, and blue sewing project is stitched with 5″ fabric squares, our FREE! Applique Printable, and our easy sewing tutorial, below! Plus SAVE 20% Off Patriotic Fabrics at ShopNZP.com.

 

  What is a Palette Coaster? Team NZP named our Reversible Palette Coasters for the coaster’s front surface, which is an ideal area — or palette — to showcase a variety of fabrics or techniques. Stitch a set of Palette Coasters featuring Americana Appliques,  or choose thread embellishment – as we did here, or choose a beautiful fabric print, fun novelty fabric, or a leftover quilt block. Try a new technique when making your Palette Coasters! Prior to seaming your coasters together, decorate the front fabric “palette” with ribbons, trims, appliqué, machine embroidery, and/or nearly any embellishments you’d like – you’re the designer!

Reversible Palette Coaster Supply ListingCotton Quilting Two Fat Quarters, or Assorted 5″ Fabric Squares
Quilter’s Starch Savvy Pellon’s® ShirTailor Interfacing by the Yard Eze-View Pressing Cloth
Patriotic GlaMore Metallic Rayon Thread Pack Schmetz Super Nonstick Needles, Size 100/16 Schmetz Universal Needles, Size 90/14 Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Straight Tailor’s Awl Stiletto
Iron Standard Sewing Thread Reversible Palette Coaster Sewing Tutorial featuring Thread Embellishment

Our reversible drink coasters, or mug rugs, feature an envelope back and a front flat surface — an ideal “palette” for showcasing applique or thread embellishment! The reverse side opens to wrap around the base of a stemmed-glass.

Approximate finished size: 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″

 

 

  Preshrink  fabric by steaming and pressing, and steaming and pressing a second time, and then spray press and starch fabric with June Tailor’s Quilter’s Starch Savvy — press and starch, press and starch.

Thread Embellishment: Note: We’re making Palette Coasters from just two fat quarters.

Cut one 16″ square front “palette” fabric.Cut two 16″ square ShirTailor Interfacing.

 

Using a Eze-View Pressing Cloth , press one 16″ square ShirTailor Interfacing to the wrong side of 16″ square front “palette” fabric. Press the second 16″ square ShirTailor Interfacing to the previously pressed interfacing. Insert a new  Schmetz Super Nonstick Needles, Size 100/16 , and stitch a few random straight lines across the stabilized fabric with a spool of thread from Patriotic GlaMore Metallic Rayon Thread Pack. Continue stitching random straight lines across the stabilized fabric, changing thread colors as desired. .

 

 

When changing threads, cut decorative threads at the spool, and pull thread from machine — at presser foot.

. .Cut 5″ crosswise fabric strips from thread-embellished fabric. Subcut fabric strips into 5″ squares. To Make One Reversible Palette Coaster:Cut three 5″ fabric squares from a coordinating fabric – for the reverse “envelope” side of the coaster. Press two coordinating 5″ fabric squares in half, creating 2-1/2″ x 5″ folded fabric rectangles. Layer thread-embellished square to one 5″ coordinating fabric square, with wrong sides together and thread-embellished square facing up. Position two 2-1/2″ x 5″ fold fabric rectangles over thread-embellished square – with folded edges meeting at middle, and raw edges aligning to outer edges. Wonder Clip edges. Insert a new  Schmetz Universal Needles, Size 90/14  and thread sewing machine with standard sewing thread. Stitch just one side seam with 1/4″ seam allowance. Stitch seam twice, for durability!Use Clover’s Straight Tailor’s Awl Stiletto to assist feeding fabric layers under presser foot. Stitch opposite side seam. Stitch seam twice, for durability! Use Nancy Zieman’s “Wrapped Corner” technique to “wrap” the seam toward project center – folding along previous stitching line. Stitch seam twice, for durability! . Stitch the fourth seam with Nancy’s Wrapped Corner Technique. Stitch seam twice, for durability!Use Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors to clip away all four corners – to reduce bulk. Turn Reversible Palette Coaster right side out.Use Point 2 Point Turner to push out corners. Press. Repeat steps above and complete additional coaster(s).

Our Reversible Palette Coasters are so fun to make, you’ll be stitching new coasters for every occasion! And, they make a great addition to a gift basket! 

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch a set of Reversible Palette Coasters! Our red, white, and blue reversible drink coasters, or mug rugs, feature a front flat surface — an ideal “palette” for showcasing thread embellishment! The reverse envelope back opens to wrap around the base of a stemmed-glass.

And/Or, embellish a set of Reversible Palette Coasters with Appliqués! Download Team NZP’s FREE! Americana Appliqué Printables PDF!

Visit Team NZP’s Halloween Appliqué Coaster Sewing Tutorial with FREE! Spooky Fun Halloween Appliqué Printable PDF.

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing Related Posts

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our Folded Hot Pads! This red, white, and blue sewing project is stitched with four fat quarters and Pellon’s Insul-Fleece Batting. Make our Folded Hot Pad in 30 Minutes with our super-easy step-by step sewing instructions!

Patriotic Folded Hot Pad Supply ListingFour coordinating cotton quilting fabrics Fat Quarters. Note: Four Fat Quarters makes two Hot Pads!1/4 yd. Pellon® Insul-Fleece Batting Quilter’s Starch Savvy Clover’s Wonder Clips Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron Standard Sewing ThreadOptional: Walking FootOptional: The Big Jig

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our Patriotic Table Topper! This red, white, and blue table topper is created with 2-1/2″ Fabric Strips and Pellon’s convenient 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips! The sewing is fun and the finished table topper provides a festive table centerpiece.

Patriotic Table Topper Supply Listing

Four Coordinating Fat Quarters: One for inner circle, one for under circle, and three for surrounding strips. Pellon’s 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner Fabric Marking Pen Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Iron & June Tailor’s Cut ‘n Press II Open Toe Presser Foot Optional: Edge Joining Presser FootStandard Sewing Thread Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing and stitch our patriotic Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper & Veggie Steamer Bag! Sew this super-quick sewing project with Pellon’s Wrap-N-Zap Batting and two fun fat quarters!

Wrap-N-Zap Baked Potato Zapper and Veggie Steamer Bag Sewing Supply Listing

Outer Fabric – 100% Cotton – One Fat QuarterLining fabric – 100% Cotton – One Fat Quarter Pellon WZ-45 Wrap-N-Zap 1 package 100% Cotton Batting (45″ x 36″) 100% Cotton Sewing Thread

 

 

Shop Patriotic Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Shop All American Gnomes Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

 

Shop Rainbowfruit Quilting Cottons  at ShopNZP.com

Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Quilting Ruler Now Available at ShopNZP.com!

Shop Clover Tools & Sewing Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Shop Pellon Interfacing & Supplies at ShopNZP.com! Exclusive Mary Mulari’s Favorite Reversible Apron Bundle Boxes

 

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All American Gnomes Fabrics by Andi Metz for Benartex Fabrics

The All American Garden Gnomes are back and they’re all decked out to celebrate the US of A accompanied by patriotic words and sayings, along with iconic images of the summer season!  These aren’t your ordinary fabled gnomes–they’re exceptionally modern and lovable! Today at ShopNZP.com.

The All American Garden Gnomes Fabrics by Andi Metz for Benartex are high-quality designer prints. These sweet and mystical fabrics take on everything we love about summer in America–from flowers, butterflies, and hearts – to magical stars & stripes and fireworks – all in versatile bright colors, plus gnomes!

The NEW! All American Gnomes Fabrics by Andi Metz for Benartex are 100% Cotton and are great for quilting, home decor, aprons, tablecloths, napkins, and gift bags! What will you stitch with this playful patriotic fabric collection?

We’re sharing 12″ digital fabric swatches below, in today’s blog posting! All American Gnomes Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle

All American Gnomes Fabric Panel

All American Gnomes Words White Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Words Blue Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Stripe Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Liberty Tossed Navy Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Liberty Tossed White Fabric by the Yard

 

All American Gnomes Gnometown USA Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Patriotic Gnomes Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Fireworks Celebration Blue Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Fireworks Celebration White Fabric by the Yard

 

All American Gnomes Picnic Check Blue Fabric by the Yard

 

All American Gnomes Picnic Check Red Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Liberty Hearts Blue Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Liberty Hearts White Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Star Spangled Blue Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes Star Spangled White Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes American Butterfly Navy Blue Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes American Butterfly Red Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes American Butterfly White Fabric by the Yard

 

All American Gnomes American Trellis Royal Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes American Trellis Medium Blue Fabric by the Yard

All American Gnomes American Trellis Red Fabric by the Yard

 

The All American Trellis Fabrics, Fireworks Fabrics, Picnic Check Fabrics, Stars Fabrics, Butterflies Fabrics and Heart Fabrics are ideal blenders for all your patriotic sewing and quilting projects!

Find the All American Gnomes Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

 

Find the Spring Garden Gnomes Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

 

Find the Lucky Gnomes Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

Looking for a Patriotic Quilt project? Join us in making the 2023 Block of the Month with the All American Gnomes Fabrics by Andi Metz for Benartex at The Nancy Zieman Blog!

 

Join us this weekend for The Wisconsin Arts and Peony Festival in Beaver Dam Wisconsin June 8-11, 2023, with special events on Saturday, June 10!

 

 

Celebrate Summer Sewing!

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Announcing The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2023 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Winners!

Announcing The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2023 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Winners! Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Modern Mini Quilt Challenge a success! View all the mini quilt entries at facebook.com/QuiltShow. The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show and Nancy Zieman Productions’ seventh-annual Modern Mini Quilt Challenge invited participants to stitch a 24-inch square, or smaller, modern mini in fabrics featuring a modern color palette and design. All 118 entries were spectacular!

 

Here’s a quick review of The 2023 Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Complete Entry Rules:

Sew a mini modern quilt to showcase your quilting talents. Submit your entry by emailing a high-resolution image of your quilt to WIQuiltShow@gmail.com by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Mini Quilts must be no more than 24-inches square, and may be pieced, appliquéd, mixed or other.Mini Quilts must be made from fabrics in a modern color palette and design.Mini Quilts must be quilted through 3 layers by hand, by machine or both.You may enter ONE modern mini quilt completed within the last year.Photo entries must be sent to WIQuiltShow@gmail.com ; participants are encouraged to share progress and quilt photos on social media using hashtag #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge.Submitted entries will be shared on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show’s Facebook page throughout the month of May.Winners selected by panel of judges and will be announced on May 25, 2023.Open to U.S. Residents only.Judging takes place May 22-24, 2023.

Grab The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge badge and let your friends know about this fun quilt challenge! Visit facebook.com/QuiltShow for details.

View the listing of over $1,500 in prize packages from our generous sponsors below, and also at quiltshow.com/modernminiquiltchallenge.com.

View the Gallery of Quilts

Mod Mini Quilt Photos will be hosted by PBS Wisconsin on the public Quilt Show Facebook Page in the 2023 Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge album. You may comment and ask questions directly on the photo. Of course, you can always share photos within Facebook, too. You do NOT need to have a Facebook account to enter the challenge. By emailing your photo to the address above, you’re acknowledging and consenting to having the image shared in public online social media venues. Subscribe or “LIKE” the Quilt Show Facebook page to see all the new mini quilt images as they are added. View entries in the photo album here.

Over $1,500 in prize packages! Thank you to our Generous Sponsors.

 
      

      

              

                               

 

 

Congratulations 2023 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Winners:1st Place — Michelle B.WA The Way Home

BERNINA Dealers (Linda Z’s – BERNINA Domestic, Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio – bernette, Primitive Gatherings – Q-series: Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machine; $535 value2nd Place — Darla G. CA Art Out Loud

Janome : 1522PG Anniversary Edition Janome Sewing Machine; $349 value3rd Place — Susan B. TXNight

Aurifil : Thread Storage Case and Thread – includes a 12 spool storage case and three sets of color builders; $157 value4tht Place — Laurie L. MIThe Girl with the Side Ponytail

Hotfix Adhesive : 50 yards by 12″ Hotfix Adhesive; $145 value5th Place — Charles C. NCComplimentary Convergence

Glenda Wilder Designs : Glenda Wilder Designs Pattern Bundle; value $1006th Place — Jane H. FLEarth Separating

Heirloom Quilting Designs : Joanie’s Quilting Elements book and Background Bonanza how-to DVD plus a kit to make the project from the DVD; $80 value7th Place — Connie R. WILet’s Go Fly a Kite

Two Sisters Quilt Shop : Sew Much Fun by Riley Blake 24 fat quarter bundle; $82 value8th Place — Cathy L. FLIsolation, Vaccination, Celebration

Shepherd’s Wool : (8) Sheep Rollups (Hand-dyed 3-value 100% wool swatches); $72 value9th Place — Elizabeth R. ARViva Magenta Blinds

Nancy Zieman Productions : Exclusive Stitch it! Sisters Dresden Columns Table Runner Bundle Box with The Ultimate Quilt ’n Stitch Presser Foot from Clover by Nancy Zieman Productions; $71 value10th Place — Cathy R. ILStriding Across the Prairie

Stitch it! Sisters: Exclusive Stitch it! Sisters Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging Bundle Box with Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge from Clover by Nancy Zieman Productions; $70 value

 

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Sew a Summer Dress with Crepe Knit Fabrics and Quick Pattern Fitting Tips

Looking for a fresh new addition to your summer wardrobe? Sew a super-simple empire dress with with our Crepe Knits! Like other knit garments, this dress is stylish and comfortable to wear. Our knit dress and top collection, M7353 from The McCall Pattern Company, sews up quickly – from just three main pattern pieces! Sew a Summer Dress in only 4 Hours with our Easy Dress Sewing Tutorial with Pattern Fitting Tips! Plus SAVE 30% OFF McCall’s Patterns and 30% Off Crepe Knit Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

 

 

Choose View C Cowel Neck, or View B Scoop Neck. Then choose one of our four imited edition Crepe Knit Fabrics and stitch a beautiful new knit pull-over dress! And/or wear as a tunic–when you pair with leggings.

Our McCall’s M7353 Dress Pattern is available multi-sized 6–14, and multi-sized 14–22.

Depending upon your fabric choice, this quick-to-sew fashion can be made for daywear, your next vacation, casual lunch dates, or even evening wear.

Sew A New Summer Dress in 4 Hours!

With McCall’s M7353 Dress Pattern, the sewing time is minimal! In fact, the dolman-sleeve style eliminates setting in sleeves. How speedy it that! Plus, we know you’ll enjoy the elastic casing technique; the elastic is sandwiched within the seam – eliminating the traditional topstitching step.

 

Sew a Super-Quick and Comfortable Summer Dress – with NZP’s NEW! Crepe Knit Fabrics 3 yd. NEW! NZP Limited Edition Crepe Knit Fabrics McCalls’ M7353 Dress Pattern Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s Curve Ruler Set Clover’s Flex ‘n Glide Bodkins Clover’s 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Seam Guide Clover’s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins Clover’s I Sew For Fun Marking Pen Clover’s Hot Ruler Clover’s Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Cushion Pellon’s Easy-Knit Interfacing, 5 yd. Pack Eze-View Press Cloth 1/4″ Elastic Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80/12 or
Schmetz Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 75/11 Schmetz Ball Point Stretch 4.0 Double Needle Size 75/11 Open Toe Presser Foot Iron

 

Layout Pattern on FabricChoose one of our Limited edition Crepe Knit Fabrics, and layout pattern pieces following the pattern guide sheet.

After laying out the bodice front, bodice back, and skirt pattern pieces, slide the pattern pieces up or down and position the floral repeated design where you’d like. Pin pattern pieces in place.

 

Deanna chose to locate the center of the floral repeat at the empire waist line. The photo above shows the skirt front already cut out and placed on the skirt back pattern piece, before cutting out skirt back. This helps align the repeated floral design on both the front and back skirt panels.

 

 

Before cutting out the fabric pieces, Deanna turned the scoop neckline into a round neckline – by raising the center front neck opening 1″ – using Clover’s Curve Ruler. She also lengthened the bodice front and bodice back, adding 1″ for a fuller bustline, as most patterns are drafted for a size B-cup: Add 1/2″ for each cup size.

Sew Our Summer Dress

 

Before sewing your new summer dress, cut several 1/2″ wide bias strips of Pellon’s Easy-Knit Interfacing – to stabilize dress neckline, sleeve hems, and lower dress hem!

  Using an Eze-View Press Cloth, fuse 1/2″ wide bias strips of Pellon’s Easy-Knit Interfacing to wrong side of bodice front and back – at neckline.

With right sides together, align front and back at shoulders. Pin.

 

A Crepe Knit dress is an ideal sewing project to stitch on a serger sewing machine. Be sure to place pins parallel to seam edges – when stitching your dress with a serger!

Insert a new Schmetz Stretch Ball Point Needle Size 75/11 into sewing machine.Stitch shoulder seams. Press seams flat, then press towards bodice back.

 

If you don’t have a serger handy, stitch your summer dress with a sewing machine set for a wobble stitch. A wobble stitch is a slight zigzag stitch set at 2.0-2.5 length and .5 width. This stitch appears as a straight stitch from the right side, while providing a slight amount of stretch to the seam.

Follow pattern instructions for adding neck facing, or simply fold under 1/2″ at neckline and pin.

Use a coverstitch on a serger, or insert a Schmetz Ball Point Stretch 4.0 Double Needle Size 75/11 into sewing machine, and thread sewing machine with two spools of thread – guiding both threads through the machine guides as one thread, and separate threads at needles.Attach an Open Toe Presser Foot to sewing machine.

On right side of fabric, topstitch neckline with Double Needle stitching!

 

 Topstitching knits with a Double Needle produces a professional appearance, and allows seams to slightly stretch – without breaking threads! Or, use a coverstitch on a serger.

Press neckline with Eze-View Press Cloth.

Using the Eze-View Press Cloth, fuse 1/2″ wide bias strips of Pellon’s Easy-Knit Interfacing to wrong side of sleeve hems.

With right sides together, align front and back at underarm seams. Pin.

Stitch underarm seams.

Fold under 1/2″ at sleeve hems and pin. On right side of fabric, topstitch sleeve hems with Double Needle stitching, or use a coverstitch on a serger.

Set bodice unit aside.

With right sides together, align pockets to skirt front, and to skirt back. Pin.

Stitch pockets to skirt front and skirt back. Using Eze-View Press Cloth, press seams flat, then press towards pockets.

Align skirt front to skirt back, matching pockets and side seams. Pin. At sewing machine, stitch side seams with a wobble stitch, leaving pocket opening between dots.

Stitch pocket outer edges together to side seams, pivoting stitching below pockets and stitching to hem.Turn pockets toward front, along side-seams. Pin. Machine baste pocket tops to skirt front.

With right sides together, insert bodice unit into skirt unit. Pin.

 

Using  Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge , attach 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Seam Guide to sewing machine – place at 7/8″ from center needle.

 

Stitch bodice to skirt with 7/8″ seam allowance.Optional: Grade bodice seam allowance to 1/4″ – to eliminate bulk in seam. Be sure to not trim away skirt seam allowance!Press waistline up towards bodice. Pin.

 

 

Insert a rotary cutting mat into dress, and pin waistline seam to lower bodice. The rotary mat prevents inadvertently pinning through all layers! 

Using Marking Pen and ruler , mark a stitching line at 3/4″ above stitched waist seam. Stitch along marked line to form elastic casing, leaving 2-3″ opening near side seam – for inserting elastic.

Stitch one end of elastic to a fabric rectangle. Stitch and backstitch through the elastic and fabric several times. Thread opposite end of elastic through locking eye of Clover’s Flex ‘n Glide Bodkin. Insert elastic through casing opening. Meet opposite end of elastic to stitched elastic end. Stitch and backstitch through the elastic and fabric several times. Trim away excess fabric, on all four sides of fabric rectangle. Insert stitched elastic into the casing opening. Stitch the casing opening closed, stretching the elastic while stitching. Turn up and press lower hem with Eze-View Press Cloth and Clover’s Hot Ruler . Stitch using wobble stitch, Double Needle stitching, or hem with a coverstitch on a serger!

 

The bernette 42 FUNLOCK Coverstitch only Machine features coverstitch options in 2.8 mm and 5.6 mm widths, plus a chain stitch!

Our New Summer Dress is complete! Spring Dress Supplies Listing 3 yd. Limited Edition Crepe Knit Fabrics McCalls’ M7353 Dress Pattern Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge Clover’s Curve Ruler Set Clover’s Flex ‘n Glide Bodkins Clover’s 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Seam Guide Clover’s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins Clover’s I Sew For Fun Marking Pen Clover’s Hot Ruler Clover’s Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Cushion Pellon’s Easy-Knit Interfacing, 5 yd. Pack Eze-View Press Cloth 1/4″ Elastic Schmetz Chrome Jersey Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 80/12 or
Schmetz Stretch Ball Point Needles Size 75/11 Schmetz Ball Point Stretch 4.0 Double Needle Size 75/11 Open Toe Presser Foot Iron

 

 

 

Learn more about the bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker at ShopNZP.com! Learn more about the bernette b42 Coverstitch only Machine at ShopNZP.com!

 

Shop NZP’S Limited Edition Crepe Knit Fabrics at ShopNZP.com

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Happy Sewing!

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