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September 5, 2020
NEW! Wildflower Boutique Sewing Project Round Up
Sew one or more of our easy sewing projects and add and instantly refresh your home decor. Or make several sewing projects, with our step-by-step sewing tutorials, and redecorate your space with a mini makeover!
No-Hassle Napkins Sewing Tutorial
Stitch our No-Hassle Napkins from NEW! Wildflower Boutique fabrics. Make four different coordinating 16″ Dinner Napkins with just two yards of Fabric! Wait! What? “Four different napkins” from “two yards of fabric?” You may be thinking, “how’d they do that?” We share our secret sewing tips in our No-Hassle Napkin Sewing Tutorial Posting.
Shop No-Hassle Napkins Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!
No-Hassle Table Topper Sewing Tutorial
Make our No-Hassle Table Topper in just two hours with our step-by-step No-Hassle Table Topper Sewing Tutorial! Finished Table Topper measures approximately 14″ x 38″. Sew this super-quick Table Topper with one-half yard each of two coordinating fabrics! We’re using NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics!
Shop No-Hassle Table Topper Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!
Potholder Plus Sewing Tutorial
Sew our Potholder Plus in just two hours with our step-by-step Potholder Plus Sewing Tutorial! Our Potholder includes a bonus feature. Learn about the “Plus” feature in our Potholder Plus Sewing Tutorial Posting. Finished Potholder Plus measures approximately 8-1/2″ x 9-1/2″. Sew this super-quick Potholder Plus with one-half yard of fabric, two fat quarters and coordinating binding fabric! We’re using NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics!
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Shop Potholder Plus Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!
No-Hassle Kitchen Towel Topper Sewing Tutorial
Make our No-Hassle Towel Topper in just two hours with our step-by-step No-Hassle Towel Topper Sewing Tutorial. Finished No-Hassle Towel Topper measures approximately 7-1/2″ x 20″. Sew this super-quick Towel Topper with just two fat quarters and a coordinating kitchen towel! We’re using NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics! Showcase your kitchen style, or hang this handy towel in your home or RV. You’ll always know where your hand towel is hanging out!
Shop Towel Topper Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!
Palette Pillow Sewing Tutorial
Make our Exclusive Palette Pillow Sewing Project with NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics and Knit Jersey Fabrics! Sew a beautiful Pillow in only 2 hours, with just two seams! Instantly update your décor and sew a new pillow with an unexpected knit fabric. The knit jersey offers give–and–stretch for ease in tucking the pillow form through the envelope-style pillow back. This is a great project for first-time sewists — and it’s almost effortless to make!
What’s a Palette Pillow? Team NZP named our Palette Pillow for the pillow’s front flat fabric surface, which is an ideal area — or palette — to showcase a variety of fabrics or techniques. Simply feature a beautiful fabric print – as we did with this pillow, or choose a fun novelty fabric, or a leftover quilt block. Try a new technique when making your next Palette Pillow: Prior to sewing your pillow together, decorate the square front fabric “palette” with ribbons, trims, buttons, applique, thread embellishment, machine embroidery, and/or nearly any embellishments you’d like – you’re the designer!Customize Your Palette Pillow Color Palette:
Wildflower Boutique Mosaic Teal
Wildflower Boutique Mosaic Coral
Wildflower Boutique Mosaic Green
Shop Palette Pillow Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!
Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Sewing Tutorial
Sew a Big-Bigger Laundry Bag with NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics and Cotton Canvas. Our Big-Bigger Bag expands to handle laundry and/or storage needs. It’s a bag or tote that has both function and style! Reverse the Big-Bigger Laundry Bag for a whole new look. The sewing is streamlined with a few rectangles of sturdy canvas fabric and cotton quilting fabric. Our Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Sewing Tutorial includes directions for adding a second set of handles–located 10″ below bag top edge. This secondary set of handles lends versatility to the our Exclusive Big-Bigger Laundry Bag!
Customize Your Big Bigger Laundry Bag Color Palette:
Teal Wildflower Boutique Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Bundle Box
Yellow Wildflower Boutique Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Bundle Box
Green Mosaic Wildflower Boutique Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Bundle Box
Red Wildflower Boutique Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Bundle Box
Green Wildflower Boutique Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Bundle Box
Shop our Exclusive Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!
Fun Fabric Caddy Sewing Tutorial
Serve iced tea in style, or organize your sewing area in style, with Team NZP’s Fun Fabric Caddy! Sew our Fun Fabric Caddy in four hours – and tidy your sewing space — or use in any room of your home. We’ve made our Fun Fabric Caddy with two coordinating NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics and Pellon ShirTailor Interfacing. The sewing is easy with just a few fabric rectangles and squares. Plus, our exclusive pattern includes instructions for our Fabric Bin made from four 10″ fabric squares! In a couple evenings of sewing, you’ll have a unique fabric caddy and fabric bin – that are also ideal for gift giving!
Yellow Wildflower Boutique Fun Fabric Caddy & Fun Fabric Bin Bundle Box
Green Wildflower Boutique Fun Fabric Caddy & Fun Fabric Bin Bundle Box
Shop our Exclusive Fun Fabric Caddy & Bin Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!
Make sewing projects for your home with Team NZP’s No-Hassle Sewing Patterns. The sewing is streamlined with our easiest-ever sewing steps, and simple pattern shapes made from rectangles and squares. Team NZP’s Sewing Patterns feature Nancy Zieman’s signature Classic Timesaving Sewing Tips! Available now at ShopNZP.com.
Shop NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics at ShopNZP.com
Shop Cotton Webbing, Zippers & More at shopnzp.com
Shop Wildflower Boutique Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Clover Tools & Sewing Supplies at shopnzp.com!
Shop Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles at shopnzp.com!
For a chance to be the random winner of a Stitch It! Sisters Mini Swag Bag with stickers, pin and magnet, from NZP, please leave a comment below sharing which Wildflower Boutique sewing project you’d like to make!
NZP will give away one Stitch It! Sisters Swag Bag, 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.
The randomly selected winner of an I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles with Heart-Shaped Case, from the August 29 Blog Post, Fun Fabric Caddy Sewing Tutorial and NEW! Boutique Wildflower Fabrics, is Martie Dutro.
Her comment is: I have had this pattern for a couple of months. Can’t seem to get going on it. So thank you for helping me get started on this fun project!!
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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September 3, 2020
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids Sewing Challenge 2020 Kick Off and Order Your Challenge Project Pack Today
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge sponsored by Nancy Zieman Productions, Clover Needlecraft, and Riley Blake Designs. Youth ages 15 and under are invited to share how they “sew for fun”— while making a pillowcase with NASA Out of this World Planets fabric or Butterflies on Light Purple fabric with coordinating Shades fabrics by Riley Blake Designs; along with an I Sew For Fun sewing tool by Clover.
Youth age 15 and under may participate in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge by reading and understanding the contest guidelines listed below, sewing a pillowcase using one of the 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Packs purchased by an adult, and emailing two photos to info@ziemanproductions.com on or before September 29, 2020: One photo showing youth sewing/working on the challenge project using the I Sew For Fun Tool (included in the 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack), and a second photo of youth with completed pillowcase. Note: It’s okay if you prefer not to show youth’s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant’s first name, city, state, and age–when emailing photos to info@ziemanproductions.com.
To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack. Purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack at ShopNZP.com, as soon as possible. Quantities are limited!
2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack– Planets Blue
2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack– Planets Red
2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack– Butterflies Aqua
2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack– Butterflies Pink
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Kick Off—Part One: Purchase and Prep Your Supplies
Supplies Needed
Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack includes 3/4 yard NASA Out of this World Planets or Butterflies on Light Purple , coordinating Shades fabrics by Riley Blake Designs, and one mystery I Sew For Fun Sewing Tool by Clover.
The FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial , will be available September 15, 2020, right here at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog.
Sewing Machine, sewing thread, and basic sewing tools.
Helpful Notions
Using the right sewing tools assists with creating a successful sewing project! Above is a photo showing all the I Sew For Fun Tools by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover. You may use any of the above I Sew For Fun sewing tools while sewing your cinch sack challenge project! Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so email your photos—anytime—to The NZP Team at info@ziemanproductions.com, and/or share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!
Prep Before You Sew
Gather your sewing supplies and prep your fabric for sewing. Included with the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack is everything you’ll need to complete the I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Project, you’ll supply the thread! When you receive your challenge project pack, open the package and prep your fabrics. The FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial will be available September 15, 2020, right at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog. If you’re ready to get started sooner than September 15, you’ll also find our Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial shared in an earlier blog posting. Read all directions, before beginning.
Before the sewing process, pressing and starching the fabric adds a bit of stiffness that helps make the cutting and sewing easier.
The I Sew For Fun Pillowcase may be sewn on a sewing machine, and/or sewing machine and serger!
As soon as you receive your 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack you may start making your pillowcase! You’re the designer: You may choose to embellish your pillowcase with ribbons and/or lace, and/or add your name with fabric markers, and/or decorate your pillowcase as desired. Remember, you must use the office challenge fabrics included with the project pack and one I Sew For Fun sewing tool—all included with the challenge kit!
Coming, September 15, right here at the NZP Blog: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Step-by-Step Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial!
Sign up for Nancy Zieman Productions E-news, then watch your inbox for updates from the NZP Team.
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Guidelines
1. Challenge is open to all youth, ages 15 and under, residing in the continental US.
2. The challenge is limited to the first 30 persons whose parent or guardian purchases the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack. Purchase project pack as soon as possible at ShopNZP.com to reserve challenge spot. Quantities are limited.
3. Coming, September 15, here at the NZP Blog: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Pillowcase Sewing Steps! Or go ahead and get started with our Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial shared in an earlier blog posting.
4. Sew a pillowcase using the official Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack fabric, along with any sewing and/or serging techniques. Construction may be done by hand or by machine. Participants may use any type of embellishment, decorations, and may add designer touches. Work may be done exclusively by the participant, and/or with the assistance of an adult. One pillowcase per participant. Challenge participants, and/or an adult parent/guardian must email two photos to info@ziemanproductions.com on or before September 29, 2020: One photo showing youth using Clover’s I Sew For Fun Tool(s) while sewing and/or working on the project, and a second photo of youth with the completed pillowcase. Note: It’s okay if you prefer to not show youth’s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant’s first name, city, state, and age when photos to info@ziemanproductions.com.
Participants will be judged on workmanship, creativity, and overall appearance. Participants photos will be shared on sponsoring companies social and web sites to promote the love of sewing.
Prizes will be awarded to those making the top three cinch sacks, along with additional prizes awarded randomly. Winners will be announced on the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog on September 30, 2020.
To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack (choose a project pack with NASA Out of this World Planets or Butterflies on Light Purple and coordinating Shades Fabrics). Purchase challenge project pack, at ShopNZP.com, as soon as possible. Quantities are limited! Coming, September 15, here at the NZP Blog: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Pillowcase Sewing Steps!
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Prizes 2020
Thank you to our sponsors!
Clover I Sew For Fun Sewing Notions Bundles, four different. $125 value
Additional Challenge Prizes Coming September 15!
For Adults and Sewing Teachers: Tune in and watch Nancy Zieman and her granddaughters, along with friends, take a modern approach to sewing. Nancy shares her team sewing-for-fun experience along with many tips for a big partner, and numerous insights for involving a little sewing partner—all while making simple, easy to sew kid-friendly projects. Watch I Sew For Fun on Sewing With Nancy!
For a listing of all I Sew For Fun Tools by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover, visit ShopNZP.com.
For a chance to win a NEW! I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles with Heart-Shaped Case from Clover, please leave a comment below and share if your youth, age 15 and under, is interested in joining us for the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge.
Clover will give away one I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles set with Heart-Shaped Case, 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.
The randomly selected winner of an Ultimate Quilt ‘N Stitch Presser Foot from Clover, from the August 27 Blog Post, Table Runner and Wall Hanging Sewing Tutorial featuring 2-1/2” Precut Fabric Strips is, Beth D.
Her comment is: I would hang the runner up in side of my living room/den in my house.
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge 2020 Kick Off and Order Your Challenge Project Pack Today
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge sponsored by Nancy Zieman Productions, Clover Needlecraft, and Riley Blake Designs. Youth ages 15 and under are invited to share how they “sew for fun”— while making a pillowcase with NASA Out of this World Planets fabric or Butterflies on Light Purple fabric with coordinating Shades fabrics by Riley Blake Designs; along with an I Sew For Fun sewing tool by Clover.
Youth age 15 and under may participate in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge by reading and understanding the contest guidelines listed below, sewing a pillowcase using one of the 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Packs purchased by an adult, and emailing two photos to info@ziemanproductions.com on or before September 29, 2020: One photo showing youth sewing/working on the challenge project using the I Sew For Fun Tool (included in the 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack), and a second photo of youth with completed pillowcase. Note: It’s okay if you prefer not to show youth’s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant’s first name, city, state, and age–when emailing photos to info@ziemanproductions.com.
To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack. Purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack at ShopNZP.com, as soon as possible. Quantities are limited!
Blue NASA Out of this World Planets
Red NASA Out of this World Planets
Aqua Butterflies on Light Purple
Pink Butterflies on Light Purple
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Kick Off—Part One: Purchase and Prep Your Supplies
Supplies Needed
Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack includes 3/4 yard NASA Out of this World Planets or Butterflies on Light Purple , coordinating Shades fabrics by Riley Blake Designs, and one mystery I Sew For Fun Sewing Tool by Clover.
The FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial , will be available September 15, 2020, right here at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog.
Sewing Machine, sewing thread, and basic sewing tools.
Helpful Notions
Using the right sewing tools assists with creating a successful sewing project! Above is a photo showing all the I Sew For Fun Tools by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover. You may use any of the above I Sew For Fun sewing tools while sewing your cinch sack challenge project! Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so email your photos—anytime—to The NZP Team at info@ziemanproductions.com, and/or share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!
Prep Before You Sew
Gather your sewing supplies and prep your fabric for sewing. Included with the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack is everything you’ll need to complete the I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Project, you’ll supply the thread! When you receive your challenge project pack, open the package and prep your fabrics. The FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial will be available September 15, 2020, right at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog. If you’re ready to get started sooner than September 15, you’ll also find our Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial shared in an earlier blog posting. Read all directions, before beginning.
Before the sewing process, pressing and starching the fabric adds a bit of stiffness that helps make the cutting and sewing easier.
The I Sew For Fun Pillowcase may be sewn on a sewing machine, and/or sewing machine and serger!
As soon as you receive your 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack you may start making your pillowcase! You’re the designer: You may choose to embellish your pillowcase with ribbons and/or lace, and/or add your name with fabric markers, and/or decorate your pillowcase as desired. Remember, you must use the office challenge fabrics included with the project pack and one I Sew For Fun sewing tool—all included with the challenge kit!
Coming, September 15, right here at the NZP Blog: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Step-by-Step Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial!
Sign up for Nancy Zieman Productions E-news, then watch your inbox for updates from the NZP Team.
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Guidelines
1. Challenge is open to all youth, ages 15 and under, residing in the continental US.
2. The challenge is limited to the first 30 persons whose parent or guardian purchases the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack. Purchase project pack as soon as possible at ShopNZP.com to reserve challenge spot. Quantities are limited.
3. Coming, September 15, here at the NZP Blog: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Pillowcase Sewing Steps! Or go ahead and get started with our Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial shared in an earlier blog posting.
4. Sew a pillowcase using the official Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack fabric, along with any sewing and/or serging techniques. Construction may be done by hand or by machine. Participants may use any type of embellishment, decorations, and may add designer touches. Work may be done exclusively by the participant, and/or with the assistance of an adult. One pillowcase per participant. Challenge participants, and/or an adult parent/guardian must email two photos to info@ziemanproductions.com on or before September 29, 2020: One photo showing youth using Clover’s I Sew For Fun Tool(s) while sewing and/or working on the project, and a second photo of youth with the completed pillowcase. Note: It’s okay if you prefer to not show youth’s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant’s first name, city, state, and age when photos to info@ziemanproductions.com.
Participants will be judged on workmanship, creativity, and overall appearance. Participants photos will be shared on sponsoring companies social and web sites to promote the love of sewing.
Prizes will be awarded to those making the top three cinch sacks, along with additional prizes awarded randomly. Winners will be announced on the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog on September 30, 2020.
To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack (choose a project pack with NASA Out of this World Planets or Butterflies on Light Purple and coordinating Shades Fabrics). Purchase challenge project pack, at ShopNZP.com, as soon as possible. Quantities are limited! Coming, September 15, here at the NZP Blog: NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Pillowcase Sewing Steps!
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Prizes 2020
Thank you to our sponsors!
Clover I Sew For Fun Sewing Notions Bundles, four different. $125 value
Additional Challenge Prizes Coming September 15!
For Adults and Sewing Teachers: Tune in and watch Nancy Zieman and her granddaughters, along with friends, take a modern approach to sewing. Nancy shares her team sewing-for-fun experience along with many tips for a big partner, and numerous insights for involving a little sewing partner—all while making simple, easy to sew kid-friendly projects. Watch I Sew For Fun on Sewing With Nancy!
For a listing of all I Sew For Fun Tools by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover, visit ShopNZP.com.
For a chance to win a NEW! I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles with Heart-Shaped Case from Clover, please leave a comment below and share if your youth, age 15 and under, is interested in joining us for the NEW! 2020 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge.
Clover will give away one I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles set with Heart-Shaped Case, 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.
The randomly selected winner of an Ultimate Quilt ‘N Stitch Presser Foot from Clover, from the August 27 Blog Post, Table Runner and Wall Hanging Sewing Tutorial featuring 2-1/2” Precut Fabric Strips is, Beth D.
Her comment is: I would hang the runner up in side of my living room/den in my house.
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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September 1, 2020
We’re Celebrating September as National Sewing Month with a Few of our Favorite Sewing Tools!
We’re Celebrating September as National Sewing Month with a few of Team NZP’s Favorite Sewing Tools! I Sew For Fun Sewing Notions by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover! Celebrate National Sewing Month and leave a comment below to qualify for a Product Giveaway. Plus find our Special National Sewing Month Announcement, below!
Our timesaving I Sew For Fun Sewing Notions are of the highest quality sewing tools you’ve come to expect from Clover. The fun colors are favorites of both adult and youth sewists! Find all our I Sew For Fun Sewing Notions available at ShopNZP.com.
I Sew For Fun Roll ‘n Press
The Roll ‘n Press easily “rolls” on fabric to “press” seams or folds–without the heat of a tradition iron. The tapered wheel focus pressure on the seam and prevents seam impressions on right side of your project. The Roll ‘n Press is also ideal for paper piecing and laminated fabrics.
I Sew For Fun Point 2 Point Turner
The Point 2 Point Turner is 7″ long and fits comfortably in your hand. The “2″ main features include a fine tipped end for precision point turning, and a curved end for temporarily creasing seams and creases.
You’ll find many more uses for the Point 2 Point Turner in your sewing room.
I Sew For Fun Protect ‘n Grip Thimble
The Protect ‘n Grip Thimble is a flexible thimble that stays in place on your finger tip, and features a metal dimpled cap – for ease in pushing the needle when hand-sewing and hand-quilting. Features cooling “scallop vents” for breathability.
Thimbles are one of our most request notions! Protect ‘n Grip Thimbles, are available in additional sizes at ShopNZP.com.
I Sew For Fun Flexible Thimble Set
The I Sew For Fun Flexible Thimble Set includes two sizes for using on index finger and thumb – or any finger you’d like. NEW! I Sew For Fun Flexible Thimble Set makes pulling hand-sewing needles through fabric easy, and feature cooling “vents” for breathability.
The Flexible Thimble Set also works great when changing sewing machine needles and presser feet – the Flexible Thimbles grips to the thumb screws!
Flexible Thimble Sets are available in additional sizes at ShopNZP.com.
Shop Patterns, Sewing Supplies & Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Elastic, Trims & More at ShopNZP.com!
Shop NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics at ShopNZP.com
Shop NEW! Cotton Canvas Fabric Colors at ShopNZP.com
Shop Clover Tools & Sewing Supplies at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Pellon Interfacing & Supplies at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Scissors and Cutting Tools at ShopNZP.com
ShopPressing Tools at ShopNZP.com
ShopPatterns by Mary Mulari by typing “Mary Mulari” in the search tool at ShopNZP.com
Shop Team NZP’s latest McCall’s Patterns by typing “McCalls” in the search tool at ShopNZP.com
For a chance to be the random winner of one of the I Sew For Fun Sewing Tools from Clover, please leave a comment below sharing which I Sew For Fun Sewing Tool you’d like to win.
Clover will give away one random I Sew For Fun Four NEW! Sewing Notion, 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.
The randomly selected winner of a 5 pack of Super Nonstick Needle size 90/14, from the August 25, Blog Post, Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Sewing Tutorial and NEW! Boutique Wildflower Fabrics, is Tonna.
Her comment is: I love the original colors you choose. The Teal Big-Bigger laundry bag. I have been wanting to make a laundry bag. I must have been waiting for the right pattern and it looks like I finally found it! I really like the addition of the second set of handles. I can see where those could come in very handy.
COMING SOON to The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog …
ANNOUNCING the 2020 I Sew for Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge. Here’s a sneak-peek at the official challenge fabrics! Sewing Project to be announced soon … Hmmm.
Happy Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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August 27, 2020
Table Runner and Wall Hanging Sewing Tutorial featuring 2-1/2” Precut Fabric Strips
Sew our easy Table Runner or Wall Hanging project with colorful & convenient 2-1/2″ precut fabric strips. Quilt with confidence when starting with a 2-1/2″ precut fabric strip bundle – all the fabrics will coordinate and the finished project will add a fresh home decor accent to any room in your home. Plus, the fabric strips are already cut! With our easy sewing tutorial below, turn this beautiful quilted project into a Growth Chart Wall Hanging. Today we’re sharing step-by-step how to add optional tape measure twill tape and appliqued numbers. This project is ideal for beginners and seasoned sewists, alike!
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 117: Growth Chart Quilted Wall Hanging Sewing Tutorial Video
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 117 Growth Chart Wall Hanging and see how easy it is to make our NEW! Growth Chart Wall Hanging Sewing Project. Save time not cutting fabrics into 2-1/2″ strips and make our Table Runner or Wall Hanging with 40 beautiful 2-1/2″ fabric strips–already pre-cut for you! We’ve designed our NEW! Growth Chart Project to be enjoyable to sew, and to decorate a wall – while providing an attractive presentation for recording memorable moments — along with children’s heights – as they grow!
SHOP our NEW! Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com
Then, head over to ShopNZP.com and purchase our limited edition NEW! Exclusive Wall Hanging Bundle Box! Our fun NEW! Bundle Box contains everything you’ll need to make this project, including NZP’s NEW! Wall Hanging Pattern — with full-color step-by-step instructions, and exclusive Classic Timesaving Sewing Tips by Nancy Zieman!
NEW! Table Runner/Wall Hanging & Growth Chart Sewing Tutorial
Approximate finished size: 24″ W x 64″ H
NEW! Wall Hanging/Table Runner Tools & Supplies:
NEW! Exclusive Wall Hanging Bundle Box
60 I Sew For Fun Heart Shaped Straight Pins
Clover’s Pin ‘n Stow Magnetic Wrist Pin Cushion and/or I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Magnetic Covered Pin Caddy
1/4″ Quilting Presser Foot
Open Toe Applique Presser Foot
Clover’s Straight Tailor’s Awl/Stiletto
Quilter’s Starch Savvy
Non-Stick Teflon Pressing Sheet
Tailor’s Clapper
Clover’s Rotary Cutter and Mat, & Ruler
Schmetz Size 90/14 Chrome Quilting Needles
Optional: Quilt Basting Spray
Optional: Schmetz Size 90/14 Super Nonstick Sewing Machine Needles
Create Strip Sets
Preshrink 2-1/2″ precut fabric strips 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.
Using a rotary cutter, mat and ruler, cut thirty-one 12-1/2″ long light tone fabric strips; and thirty-one 12-1/2″ long medium/dark tone fabric strips – from Clover’s 7-3/4″ Bordeaux Ultimate Shears
I Sew For Fun Sew Safe Presser Foot or
August 25, 2020
Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Sewing Tutorial and NEW! Boutique Wildflower Fabrics
Sew a Big-Bigger Laundry Bag with NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics and Cotton Canvas that expands to handle laundry and/or storage needs. It’s a bag or tote that has both function and style! Reverse the Big-Bigger Laundry Bag for a whole new look. The sewing is streamlined with a few rectangles of sturdy canvas fabric and cotton quilting fabric. Included in this pattern are directions for adding secondary handles, located 10″ below bag top edge. This secondary set of handles lends versatility to the Big-Bigger Laundry Bag! Plus, pattern includes Classic Timesaving Tips by Nancy Zieman!
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 109: Big-Bigger Laundry Bag
Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 109: Big-Bigger Laundry Bag video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey. In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share step-by-step fabric cutting and sewing techniques for making NZP’s NEW! Big-Bigger Laundry Bag from our NEW! Big-Bigger Laundry Pattern.
Then, head over to ShopNZP.com and choose from four exclusive NEW! Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Bundle Boxes designed by the Stitch it! Sisters! Our NEW Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Bundle Boxes feature, NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics! by Riley Blake Designs. The NEW Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Bundle Boxes include ALL SUPPLIES needed to make one Big-Bigger Laundry Bag! You’ll supply the thread.
Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Sewing Tutorial
Approx. finished size 11″ W x 30″ H x 9″ D
Big-Bigger Laundry Bag Tools & Supplies
Rotary cutter, Ruler, and Cutting Mat
Quilter’s Starch Savvy
6-1/2″ square ruler and Chaco Liner, mark and cut out 5″ squares from each of the lower corners of one cotton quilting fabric rectangle. Cutouts will later form gussets at bag bottom!
Place one canvas accent rectangle to lower edge of one cotton quilting outer bag rectangle, wrong side of canvas fabric to right side of cotton quilting fabric. Wonder Clip/pin.
Topstitch along upper edge of canvas accent fabric, near fold.
Baste canvas accent to outer bag along remaining fabric edges, using a 5mm stitch length and scant 1/4″ seam.
Repeat steps above and create a second outer bag unit and set aside.
Machine basting is a great way to keep fabric layers together during the sewing process and eliminates pinning! Machine baste with long running stitches, 5mm in length, to hold 2 or more layers of fabric in position. And, there’s no need to remove the basting stitching – they’ll be hidden within the seams of the finished bag project.
Place the two outer bag units right sides together. Wonder Clip/pin.
Stitch or serge bottom bag seam.
Using an iron, press seam open or to one side.
Unfold pressed under outer bag top edges and align side seams, with right sides together, Wonder Clip/pin.
Stitch or serge side seams.
Using an iron, press seams open or to one side.
Meet bag gusset cutouts on one lower bag edge, right sides together, folding side seam to align/stack with bottom bag seam.
Stitch or serge gusset seam. Press seam flat.
Repeat steps above for opposite outer bag gusset and set aside.Create Inner Bag
Turn two 22″ x 36″ rectangles of canvas fabric vertically, with wrong sides facing up.
Using Clover’s Hot Ruler and an iron, fold and press under 1/2″ to wrong side along 22″ top edge of both canvas rectangles.
Using a
August 24, 2020
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show: Quilt to Give Week!
It’s Quilt to Give Week! The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show and Nancy Zieman Productions are pleased to be hosting our annual community service project, Nancy Zieman’s Quilt to Give! We invite you to participate –from home– as we share Nancy’s easy step-by-step instructions for making a bed quilt from your fabric stash.
Follow Quilt to Give Week, August 24-25 on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Facebook Page, and share photos of your Quilt to Give in progress.
Sewing a quilt and giving it as a gift is gratifying. Sewing a quilt for someone in need or who is going through tough times shows compassion. Most importantly, the recipient feels loved. Win. Win!
This year marks the 10th year of Nancy Zieman’s Quilt to Give Project at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, September 10-12, 2020. Since we’re not able to gather together at an in-person event this year, we’re making twin-sized quilts at home, then donating them to Enchanted Makeovers and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS).
In 2011, Nancy made her first Quilt to Give design in 10-days, sewing a little each day. Nancy chronicled her 10-day journey with full instructions on how to make her quilt – right here on the NZP blog. Our hope is that in the near future, you will consider making Nancy’s easy quilt design, made with columns instead of blocks, and then give it away.
Quilt to Give Community Service Project
Nancy Zieman Productions and PBS Wisconsin would like to thank the many Quilt Show Volunteers, attendees, the talented team at M&R Sewing and Vacuum, for your many years of sponsorship and service to Nancy Zieman’s Quilt To Give.
Each year, several kind souls make and donate completely finished quilts—New Quilts of all patterns and colors are welcome.
Quilting groups have also take on the challenge! This year, working separately at home.
Others have donated time to cut, press, and stitch, during the The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show. We’re in this together, even though we’re not together in person.
Receive a Quilt To Give Volunteer Pin
Receive a Quilt To Give Volunteer Pin when you donate a finished/new bed quilt, and send to Nancy Zieman Productions by October 1, 2020.
Nancy Zieman Productions
211 Corporate Dr., Ste. D
Beaver Dam WI 53916
Bed-sized quilts are in demand
Bed-size quilts of all sizes are welcome. Twin-sized quilt donations are great, too—twin-size is the size we’ll be sewing this week. Why? Two organizations that will be receiving finished quilts, Enchanted Makeovers and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) have both requested the twin quilt size. Enchanted Makeovers services national women’s shelters and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) is a Madison-area woman’s shelter with twin-sized beds in each room.
Make a quilting plan
Be sure to download the Twin-sized Quilt to Give Worksheet . It will assist you in sorting and cutting fabrics.
Sort fabrics from your stash. Begin by selecting a print or prints that will be used as the inspirational fabric. Then choose other fabrics that coordinate with the inspirational fabric.
Gather solid-color fabrics that coordinate or match with the inspirational fabrics. Choose many solids or mottled fabrics (subtle prints that appear as solid colors from a distance) as possible for this project. Read Step 1: Sorting Fabrics.
Determine which fabrics will be the outside columns (the more solid the better) and which will be used for the scrappy center columns. Print the Twin-sized Quilt to Give Worksheet PDF to plan fabric color placement and design.
Quilt To Give Week Schedule
Here’s the listing of links to all 10 Quilt to Give Lessons, or find the lessons listing at QuiltToGive.org.
Monday, August 24 – Start your quilt, TODAY!
Step 1—Sort out fabrics from several stashes
Step 2—Cut column strips and center patchy strips
Tuesday, August 25
Step 4—Stitch the patchy center columns
Wednesday, August 26
Thursday, August 27
Friday, August 28
Step 9—Layer and quilt your creation
The Easiest Ever Quilt to Give Design
During our first annual Quilt to Give community quilting project, a donation of four yards of striped fabric in bright colors was donated. Great donation, but it just didn’t seem to fit with our other donated fabrics.
While pondering what to do with the fabric, Nancy decided to use the striped fabric for the center section–within each column. Now no piecing needed for the center columns in this quilt! We share optional fabric cutting instructions when using a stripped fabric in the Twin-sized Quilt Worksheet.
Quilt To Give by the Numbers
2011: Thirty-five quilts were collected and an additional 10 were completed during the show. Quilts were distributed locally and twenty-five were sent to Joplin, MO.
2012: Twenty-five quilts were collected and 11 were completed during the show, which were distributed to those in need by Baby Lock dealers across the country.
2013: Sixteen quilts were collected and 15 were completed during the show, which were distributed to those in need by Baby Lock dealers across the country.
2014: Twenty-one quilts were collected and 10 were completed during the show and donated to Enchanted Makeovers and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS).
2015: Thirty-five quilts were collected and an additional 10 were completed during the show and donated to Enchanted Makeovers and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS).
2016: Fifteen quilts were collected and an additional 12 were completed during the show and donated to Enchanted Makeovers and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS).
2017: Seventeen quilts were collected and an additional 11 were completed during the show and donated to those affected by the 2017 flooding in Houston, TX, Enchanted Makeovers and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS).
2018: 14 gorgeous bed-size quilts were generously donated, plus an additional 15 quilts were stitched and completed on site at Quilt Expo. Plus, post-Quilt Expo additional quilts were finished and shipped to Nancy Zieman Productions in time for ALL quilts to be donated to Enchanted Makeovers and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS).
300 Total Beautiful Bed Quilts—to date—Donated to Individuals and Families in Need!
Nancy & Lucas with Nancy’s First Quilt To Give, 2011
View The 2020 Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Event Guide and register for FREE! for The Nancy Zieman Extraordinary Grace Evening Event, Video Lectures, and more at QuiltShow.com
Mark your calendar, and join us for The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show–Virtual Experience, September 10-12, 2020 at QuiltShow.com! Sign up for e-news reminders, today at QuiltShow.com!
Happy Quilting!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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August 22, 2020
Cornhole Bag Sewing Tutorial and NEW! Cotton Canvas Fabric Colors
One of America’s family’s favorite outdoor games goes by quite a few names; cornhole, tailgate, bean bag toss, doghouse, Baggo, or, just plain bags. What would the game be without festive, colorful bags? Today, Team NZP shares how to sew your own cornhole bags (or bean bags) and let the outdoor games begin!
How to Sew Bean Bags for Cornhole or Bean Bag Toss
Using the following instructions, you’ll be able to create regulation-size bags as set by the American Cornhole Organization. If you’re going to play the game, you better be official!
Supplies, Notions, and Fabric
1/4 yard each of two or more Canvas Fabric Colors
Quality feed corn, 15 oz. for each corn bag (or use 15 oz. dried beans)
Zipper foot
Optional: 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
Optional: Clover Point 2 Point Turner
Optional: Wonder Clips
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CreateFor each bag, using a rotary cuter, cut two squares of canvas fabric 7″ x 7″.
Use the 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge to measure a 1/2″ hem on one edge of each square.
Press hem toward inside of square, prior to stitching edges.
Match right sides and use a 1/2″ seam allowance to stitch one edge of the square using a Schmetz Denim Needle .
Stitch seams twice, or choose a double-stitch decorative built-in stitch on your sewing machine.
“Wrap” the corners: Fold Canvas Fabric along the stitching line – at corner; pin.
Stitch seam starting at fold, using a 1/2″ seam allowance.
Fold seam along stitching line and sew the remaining seam, using a 1/2″ seam allowance.
[image error] In the following pressing steps, it’s helpful to press canvas bag envelope around a sleeve board.
Press seam allowances open along top edge.
Using a
August 20, 2020
Palette Pillow Sewing Tutorial and NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics
Make our Palette Pillow with NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics and Knit Jersey Fabrics! Make our Palette Pillow in 2 hours, with just two seams! Instantly update your décor and sew a new pillow with an unexpected knit fabric. The knit jersey offers give–and–stretch for ease in tucking the pillow form through the envelope-style pillow back. This is a great project for first-time sewists — and it’s almost effortless to make!
Palette Pillow Pattern available at ShopNZP.com
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 111: Nancy Zieman’s Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Pillows: Palette Pillow!
Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 111 – Palette Pillow Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey. In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share step-by-step fabric cutting and sewing techniques for making our Palette Pillow from one fabric rectangle and one fabric square!
Then, head over to ShopNZP.com and choose from three exclusive NEW! Palette Pillow Bundle Boxes designed by the Stitch it! Sisters! Our NEW Palette Pillow Bundle Boxes feature, NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics! by Riley Blake Designs. The NEW! Palette Pillow Bundle Boxes with Pillow Form Insert include ALL SUPPLIES needed to make one Palette Pillow! You’ll supply the thread.
What is a Palette Pillow? Team NZP named our Palette Pillow for the pillow’s front flat fabric surface, which is an ideal area — or palette — to showcase a variety of fabrics or techniques. Simply feature a beautiful fabric print – as we did with this pillow, or choose a fun novelty fabric, or a leftover quilt block. Try a new technique when making your next Palette Pillow: Prior to sewing your pillow together, decorate the square front fabric “palette” with ribbons, trims, buttons, applique, thread embellishment, machine embroidery, and/or nearly any embellishments you’d like – you’re the designer!
Palette Pillow Sewing Tutorial
Approximate finished size: 18″ x 18″
Palette Pillow Tools & Supplies
NEW! Nancy Zieman’s Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Pillows: Palette Pillow Bundle Box
Clover’s Hot Ruler
Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner
Clover’s Rotary Cutter & Mat, and ruler
Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors
June Tailor’s Eze-View Pressing Cloth
Clover’s 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Seam Guide
Clover’s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shapped Pins
Schmetz Universal Size 90 Needle
June Tailor’s® Starch Savvy
Pre-shrink coordinating fabrics 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.
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Palette Pillow Sewing Tutorial
Prepare Fabrics from the NEW! Palette Pillow Bundle Box. We’re featuring the NEW! Wildflower Boutique Mosaic Teal Bundle Box.
Sew our Palette Pillow with our easiest ever sewing techniques, and Classic Timesaving Tips by Nancy Zieman, and see how using the right tools makes the sewing process enjoyable, even for beginners!
To make our Palette Pillow , follow our easy instructions – within our NEW! Nancy Zieman’s Absolute Easiest Way to Sew Pillows Palette Pillow Pattern included with the NEW! Palette Pillow Bundle Boxes!
Note: All seam allowances are 1/2″.
Cut Fabric and Interfacing:
Cut one 19″ x 19″ square NEW! Wildflower Boutique Mosaic Teal Fabric for Pillow “Palette” Front.
Cut one 19″ x 46″ rectangle Yellow Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric for Pillow Back.
Cut one 19″ x 19″ square Pellon Sof-Shape Interfacing .
Cut TWO 4″ x 19″ rectangles Pellon Easy-Knit Interfacing.
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Assemble:
Following manufacturer’s instructions, press Easy-Knit Interfacing rectangles to short ends of Pillow Back/ Yellow Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric.
Fold Pillow Back rectangle, right sides together, meeting short ends. Place a pin at fold — marking center. Repeat placing pin at opposite folded edge. Set aside.
To find the right side of single knit jersey fabric, pull along the crosswise grain — the knit curls to the right side.Following manufacturer’s instructions, press Sof-Shape Interfacing square to back of Pillow “Palette” Front/ NEW! Wildflower Boutique Mosaic Teal Fabric.
Adhere interfacing to wrong side of Pillow “Palette” Front, using an Eze-View Press Cloth. Be sure to steam and press, and use a spray mist bottle to add moisture to the pressing cloth during the fusing process!
Position Pillow “Palette” Front fabric square wrong side up on ironing board.
Using Clover’s Hot Ruler, press under 1/2″ toward fabric back, along top and bottom edges only.
Fold Pillow “Palette” Front, right sides together, meeting pressed under edges. Place a pin at fold — marking center. Repeat placing pin at opposite folded edge.
Align Pillow “Palette” Front wrong side to center of Pillow Back right side, matching center marking pins . Pin Pillow “Palette” Front to Pillow Back.
Be sure to position Pillow Palette Front to Pillow Back — aligning “cut edges” of Pillow Palette Front to “cut edges” of Pillow Back.Using a Schmetz Universal Size 90 Needle , topstitch Pillow “Palette” Front to Pillow Back around all four edges of Pillow “Palette” Front.
Using Clover’s Hot Ruler , turn under 2″ on each narrow end of Pillow Back; pin.
Using a wobble stitch, stitch (or hem) narrow ends of Pillow Back — near cut edges, at both ends.
The “Wobble” Stitch! Use a “wobble” stitch when sewing knits. A wobble stitch is a very narrow zigzag stitch, that appears as straight stitching on the right side of the seam. Set machine for a zigzag stitch with a 2.5 length and .5 width.Fold Pillow Back top over Pillow “Palette” Front, right sides together — folding along top edge of Pillow “Palette” Front. Fold Pillow Back bottom upwards — folding along Pillow “Palette” Front lower edge, covering Pillow Back top. Pin at side seams.
Stitch side seams with 1/2″ seam allowance — creating an envelope pillow cover.
Use Clover’s 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Guide for accurate straight stitched seams. Simply align fabric edge to this repositionable guide.Turn pillow cover right-side out using Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner , and shape pillow corners.
Insert Pellon’s 18″ Throw Pillow Form through Palette Pillow Back envelope opening.
Shop NEW! Exclusive Palette Pillow Bundle Boxes and Wildflower Boutique Fabrics at ShopNZP.com
Wildflower Boutique Mosaic Teal
Wildflower Boutique Mosaic Coral
Wildflower Boutique Mosaic Green
Shop NEW! Exclusive Bundle Boxes and Wildflower Boutique Fabrics at ShopNZP.com
Shop Elastic, Cotton Webbing, Zippers & More at shopnzp.com
Shop Clover Tools & Sewing Supplies at shopnzp.com!
Shop Pellon Interfacing & Supplies at shopnzp.com!
Shop Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles at shopnzp.com!
For a chance to be the random winner of a 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch from Clover, please leave a comment below sharing which Palette Pillow you’d like to make – Teal/Yellow, Lime/Green, or Red/Aqua?
Clover will give away one 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch 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 Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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August 18, 2020
No-Hassle Kitchen Towel Topper Sewing Tutorial and NEW! Boutique Wildflower Fabrics
Make our No-Hassle Towel Topper in just two hours with our step-by-step sewing tutorial–below! Finished No-Hassle Towel Topper measures approximately 7-1/2″ x 20″. Sew this super-quick No Hassle Towel Topper with two fat quarters and a coordinating kitchen towel! We’re using NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics! Showcase your kitchen style, or hang this handy towel in your home or RV. You’ll always know where your hand towel is hanging out!
Make Team NZP’s No-Hassle Kitchen Collection Pattern sewing projects for your home. The sewing is streamlined with our easiest-ever sewing steps, and simple pattern shapes made from rectangles and squares.
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 106: No-Hassle Towel Topper
Watch the Stitch it! Sisters Program 106: No-Hassle Kitchen Towel Topper video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey. In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share step-by-step fabric cutting and sewing techniques for making NZP’s NEW! Kitchen Towel Topper from our NEW! No-Hassle Kitchen Collection Pattern. Plus Classic Timesaving Tips by Nancy Zieman!
Then, head over to ShopNZP.com and purchase our exclusive NEW! No-Hassle Towel Topper Bundle Boxes! The NEW! No-Hassle Towel Topper Bundle Boxes feature NEW! Wildflower Boutique Fabrics by Riley Blake Designs, and our No-Hassle Kitchen Collection Pattern – with Classic Timesaving Tips by Nancy. Each NEW! No-Hassle Towel Topper Bundle Box includes everything you’ll need to make two assorted Potholder Plus’ and four coordinating No-Hassle Towel Toppers—you’ll supply the thread, buttons, and towels.
No-Hassle Towel Topper Sewing Tutorial
Approximate finished size: 7-1/2″ x 20″
No-Hassle Towel Topper Tools & Supplies
Exclusive NEW! No-Hassle Towel Topper Bundle Box – Pattern included
I Sew For Fun Heart Shaped Straight Pins
Clover’s Pin ‘n Stow Magnetic Wrist Pin Cushion and/or I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Magnetic Covered Pin Caddy
1/4″ Quilting Presser Foot
Quilter’s Starch Savvy
Clover’s Rotary Cutter and Mat, & Ruler
Rotary Cutter Pinking Blade
Schmetz Universal Needle
Clover’s I Sew For Fun Point 2 Point Turner
Blue Pen Style Chaco Liner
Clover’s Hot Hemmer
Pattern Making Paper
Clover’s I Sew For Fun Fabric Marking Pen
Clover’s Buttonhole Cutter
The Big Jig
I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles
Optional I Sew For Fun Seam Ripper
Pre-shrink two yards of coordinating fabrics 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.
No-Hassle Kitchen Towel Topper Sewing Tutorial
Prepare Fabrics from the NEW! No-Hassle Towel Topper Bundle Box.
Sew our No-Hassle Kitchen Towel Topper our easiest ever buttonhole sewing techniques, and Classic Timesaving Wrapped Corner Tip Nancy Zieman, and see how using the right tools makes the sewing process enjoyable, even for a beginner!
To make our No-Hassle Towel Topper , start by tracing the pattern included with the NEW! No-Hassle Kitchen Collection Pattern.
Trace Towel Topper pattern piece from the NEW! No-Hassle Kitchen Collection Pattern onto Pattern Making Paper.
Cut Fabrics
From two coordinating fabrics cut 8-1/2″ x 10″ rectangles from Wildflower Boutique Green Fat Quarter Panel .
Cut two 8-1/2″ x 10″ Rectangles from Pellon Sof-Shape Interfacing .
Prepare Fabrics
Following Pellon’s instructions, press SofShape interfacing to back of fabric rectangles.
Lay Towel Topper pattern piece onto fabric interfaced rectangles, and trace top curve with a fabric marking pen
Using a
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