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June 4, 2020
NEW! One-Seam Skirt Sewing Tutorial
Sew our NEW! One-Seam Skirt from just one yard of knit fabric and a yard or so of 3″ elastic. Our skirt has no elastic casing and is so fast to make – you’ll be sewing this summer wardrobe staple – in 2 hours or less!
Gather Supplies
One Yard Crepe Knit Fabric
One or more yards Wide Knit Elastic 2″ shorter that waist measurement.
Cut Crepe Knit skirt rectangle 36″ long, by the width waist measurement plus 6″.
Before cutting skirt rectangle, wrap greatest stretch of fabric rectangle around waist and test-fit through hips. Mark rectangle skirt width with pins, and allow 1/2″ extra for seam allowance.
Using pins, quarter-mark elastic and skirt fabric.
Place elastic to skirt top, right sides together, aligning edges and matching quarter-markings. Pin.
Stretch elastic and secure with additional pins. Place pins parallel to cut edge–if you’ll be stitching with a serger.
Serge or stitch elastic to skirt with 1/4″ seam allowance, or use the width of the presser foot. Stretch elastic as you sew.
Place skirt right sides together and pin along side seam.
Using 1/4″ seam allowance, stitch side seam with sewing machine or serger.
Insert stitched serger thread tail into eye of darning needle. Insert needle into stitched seam, threading tail back through stitched seam.
Add a drop of Fray Block , and cut away excess thread tail.
For exposed elastic at waist, skip the next step and move on to hemming.
For hidden elastic at waist, fold elastic inside skirt with wrong sides together. Pin at side seam and at halfway marking (where a second side seam would usually be positioned).
Topstitch along side seam, and halfway mark, securing elastic inside skirt.
Shorten skirt if desired. Fold up 1″ along lower skirt and hem with hem stitch, wobble stitch, or double needle stitching.
Our NEW! One-Seam Skirt is fun to sew – and fast to make! Sew this new summer wardrobe addition – in 2 hours or less!
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Shop NEW! Fabrics including 60 NEW! Riley Blake Shades at ShopNZP.com!
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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 Schmetz Stretch Twin 4.o Double Sewing Machine Needle, please leave a comment below sharing your summer sewing plans. Nancy Zieman Productions will give away one 5-pack Schmetz Chrome Jersey/Ball Point Needles, Size 80/12 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!
Team Nancy Zieman
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May 30, 2020
Comfortable Fit & Flattering Style! NZP’s Wrap Dress Pattern
Our flattering and comfortable Wrap Dress Pattern M7893 by Team NZP for The McCall Pattern Company features a classic design with comfort and style! Using Stretch Jersey Cotton Knit Fabric with 5% Spandex will streamline the sewing process. Our guess is that the ease of sewing will surprise you and inspire you to sew!
The McCall Pattern Company and Team Nancy Zieman are delighted to bring you The Nancy Zieman Productions TM Collection of sewing patterns designed for those of us who love to sew and have limited sewing time.
We’re designing patterns to be sewn with Nancy Zieman’s innovative sewing techniques. Within each of our McCall’s patterns, we give you construction tips and specific hints on how sewing notions can be used to save time. You’ll find that in a matter of hours you can sew fashion garments and make your daily style pop.
McCalls M7893 Wrap Dress Pattern
Wrap Dress Pattern M7893 by Team NZP is an ideal project to celebrate summer fashion sewing!
NEW! McCalls M7893 Wrap Dress Pattern
View A Wrap Dress has 3/4 sleeves and an asymmetrical hemline.
NEW! McCall’s M7893 Wrap Dress View B
View B Wrap Dress has long sleeves, straight hemline, and also may be worn as a tunic!
McCall’s M7893 Wrap Dress is available in two multi-sized pattern options: 8-10-12-14-16 and 18W-20W-22W-24W. View A and View B both feature a flattering crossover V-neckline with attached belt ties—easy designer details! View pattern yardage charts at ShopNZP.com.
When sewing our knit wrap dresses in size 8-24, choose 3 yd. Stretch Jersey Cotton Knit Fabric with 5% Spandex – for style and comfort! Then, insert a new Schmetz Chrome Jersey Ballpoint Needle Size 80/12.
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Shop NEW! Fabrics including 60 NEW! Riley Blake Shades at ShopNZP.com!
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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 Schmetz Size 80/12 Jersey Chrome Sewing Machine Needles 5-Pack, please leave a comment below sharing the Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric colors you’d choose – to make your NEW! Wrap Dress. Nancy Zieman Productions will give away one 5-pack Schmetz Chrome Jersey/Ball Point Needles, Size 80/12 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 Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack with exclusive S!S button & sticker, from the May 23 and 26 Blog Posts, NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot Program 117 and Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot & Gallery of Quilts is, Candace.
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Her Comment is: I am going to plan on sewing straight stitch on a quilt I am piecing together.
Celebrate Summer Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
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May 28, 2020
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2020 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who helped make The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2020 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge a success! View all the mini quilt entries at facebook.com/QuiltShow.
Here’s a quick review of The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2020 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 Thursday, May 21, 2020.
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 three layers by hand, by machine, or both.
You may enter ONE modern mini quilt that is completed within the last year.
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 at facebook.com/QuiltShow.
Winners selected by a panel of judges, plus five randomly drawn winners, will be announced on Thursday May 28, 2020.
Judging takes place May 22–24, 2020.
Open to US residents only.
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 more than $2,000 in prize packages from our generous sponsors at quiltshow.com/modernminiquiltchallenge.com.
View the Gallery of Quilts
Photos will be hosted by PBS Wisconsin on the public Quilt Show Facebook Page in the 2020 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 have 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.
Congratulations to our winners!
View the listing of more than $2,000 in prize packages from our generous sponsors at quiltshow.com/modernminiquiltchallenge.com.
1st Place—Barb V. CT
CraftOptics : One set of CraftOptics Magnifying Eyeglasses (including prescription or reader installed).
2nd Place—Nancy P. IL
Siesta Silver Jewelry : One sterling silver medium siesta convertible bangle; two sterling silver stopper beads and one spacer bead; one sterling silver crowned pineapple mini charm; and one sterling silver friendship pineapple charm.
3rd Place—Stephanie L. WI
In the Wool : Twelve fat quarters of 100% hand-dyed wool fabric; two one-yard pieces (white/black) of Pellon Shape Flex Fusible Interfacing; Hand Embroidery Stitches at a Glance booklet; appliqué and embroidery scissors; Chenille #24 needles; writing pad and sheep figurine.
4th Place—Katherine D. TX
Woodland Ridge Retreat : $200 gift certificate for Woodland Ridge Retreat.
5th Place—Deb T. CA
Clover : #CloverSquad Sewing box.
6th Place—Joan C. IL
108″ Quilt Backings : IronEZ large quilters pressing board and a package of 108″ by 108″ fabric.
7th Place—Rebecca S. SD
ThimblesForYou.com : $120 gift certificate.
8th Place—Steph S. OH
Heirloom Quilting Designs : Joanie’s Quilting Elements book and Background Bonanza how-to DVD plus a kit to make the project from the DVD.
9th Place—Darcy F. WI
Presto Avenue Designs by Claudia Lash: Tagalong Turtle Table Runner one-of-a-kind kit and three patterns.
10th Place—Laurie L.
Blue Bar Quilts : Sticks & Stones kit with pattern by Studio R Quilts.
11th Place—Beky B. NC
Nancy Zieman Productions: Stitch it! Sisters — New! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging/Table Runner Bundle Box with Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge, and Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack with S!S button and sticker.
12th Place—Stephanie R. CO
Coats & Clark : Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP All-Purpose Thread: 50 spools, 125 yards each.
13th Place—Melody B. KS
FoxHunt Designs: Quilt ruler rack made from a live-edge piece of maple.
14th Place—Linda M. IL
Dianne Springer Designs : Quilt in a Clock project kit.
15th Place—Beverly T. OR
At the Heart of Quilting : Three yards of Moda Grunge 108″ backing.
16th Place—Laurie P. WI
Oliso : Mini project iron.
17th Place—Cindy K. WI
Zirkel Magnetic Organizer : Zirkel Magnetic Organizer.
18th Place—Kim L. WI
Zirkel Magnetic Organizer : Zirkel Magnetic Organizer.
19th Place—Cheryl B. SC
Zirkel Magnetic Organizer : Zirkel Magnetic Organizer.
Thank you to everyone who entered a quilt into The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2020 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge a success! View all the amazing Mod Mini entries at facebook.com/QuiltShow.
Mark your calendar, and us for The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, September 10-12, 2020 at QuiltShow.com!
The randomly selected winner of a Mod Mini Mystery Fat Quarter Pack from Nancy Zieman Productions, from the May 1 NZP Blog Posting, Join The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2020 Modern Mini Quilt ChallengeJoin The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2020 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge, is Clovis.
Her comment is: I haven’t decided if I will be entering or not.
Happy Quilting!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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May 26, 2020
Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot & Gallery of Quilts
NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 116, Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot!
NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 116, Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot and learn Deanna’s straight line machine quilting techniques featuring The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot. See how to easily stitch multiple rows of stitching with just one marked line, or no marked lines!
Then, head over to ShopNZP.com and purchase The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot along with our limited edition quilting project Bundle Boxes by the Stitch it! Sisters – available exclusively at ShopNZP.com!
SHOP our NEW! Books & Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com
NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 116, Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot!
NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 116, Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot See a gallery of quilts while learning the many different straight stitching options for machine quilting wall hangings, table runners and quilts! The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot is your go-to presser foot for parallel-line straight stitching and straight-line machine quilting. Achieve parallel-line straight stitching with the adjustable guide that locks in place. Set adjustable guide from 3/8″–3″, in 1/8″ increments.
SHOP our NEW! Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at ShopNZP.com
Gallery of Quilts – featuring Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot
Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging/Table Runner features parallel line machine quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Folded Flying Geese Wall Hanging shows straight line machine quilting – in alternating directions – in each column.
Modified 1/4-Square Wall Hanging features diagonal line machine quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Fall Table Runner features “stitching in the ditch” with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Dresden Columns Table Runner features echo quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Half-Hexi Mod Mini Quilt features sashiko stitching, and echo quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Reverse Die-Cut Circle Wall Quilt features inward and outward curves stitch with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Nancy’s Stash Wall Quilt features straight line machine quilting – from one marked line – with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Deanna’s Bob Ross Challenge Quilt features custom straight line machine quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Before straight line machine quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foo t, first prepare quilt layers – for the quilting process.
Cut quilt backing and Pellon Fleece/quilt batting 4″-8″ larger than quit top.
Tape quilt backing to cutting table, to prevent wrinkles during the quilt basting steps.
Secure, or “baste”, quilt laters together with safety pins, or spray June Tailor’s Quilt Basting Spray to back side of Pellon Fleece, then turn fleece over and hand-press to wrong side of quilt backing.
Spray June Tailor’s Quilt Basting Spray to top side of Pellon Fleece and hand-press wrong side of quilt top to fleece.
Quilt is now ready for straight line machine quilting, with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot!
NEW! Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot Tools & Supplies:
Shop NEW! Fabrics including 60 NEW! Riley Blake Shades at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Pattern Sewing Suppies & Bundle Boxes 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 Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack with exclusive S!S button & sticker, please leave a comment below letting us know if you have a wall hanging, table runner, or finished quilt top in mind for Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Nancy Zieman Productions will give away one Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack 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. Email Team NZP at info@ziemanproductions.com.
The randomly selected winner of a a Schmetz Size 80/12 Jersey Chrome Sewing Machine Needles 5-Pack, from the May 19 Blog Post, NEW! Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions, is Carla.
Her Comment is: I absolutely love this idea and I know my son would love it too because he is a pizza delivery driver and it would be easy to pull down or take off and put back on without being hard to use. It would also keep him from getting sore ears. Thank you so much and I would love to win the needles. I could even embroider the company name of the pizza place he works for as they are a mom & pop service…love it.
Happy Quilting!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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May 23, 2020
NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot Program 117
NEW! Starting TODAY, watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 116, Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot!
NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 116, Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot and learn Deanna’s straight line machine quilting techniques featuring The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot. See how to easily stitch multiple rows of stitching with just one marked line, or no marked lines!
Then, head over to ShopNZP.com and purchase The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot along with our limited edition quilting project Bundle Boxes by the Stitch it! Sisters – available exclusively at ShopNZP.com!
SHOP our NEW! Books & Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at shopnzp.com
NEW! Starting TODAY, watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 116, Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot!
NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 116, Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot See a gallery of quilts while learning the many different straight stitching options for machine quilting wall hangings, table runners and quilts! The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot is your go-to presser foot for parallel-line straight stitching and straight-line machine quilting. Achieve parallel-line straight stitching with the adjustable guide that locks in place. Set adjustable guide from 3/8″–3″, in 1/8″ increments.
SHOP our NEW! Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at shopnzp.com
Then, stop back next Tuesday – right here at the NZP blog – when Deanna shares a gallery of quilts featuring
Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Plus Classic Timesaving Tips by Nancy Zieman for preparing your quilt for the quilting process!
NEW! Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot Tools & Supplies:
Shop NEW! Fabrics including 60 NEW! Riley Blake Shades at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Pattern Sewing Suppies & Bundle Boxes 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 Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack with exclusive S!S button & sticker, please leave a comment below letting us know if you have a wall hanging, table runner, or finished quilt top in mind for Straight Line Machine Quilting with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.
Nancy Zieman Productions will give away one Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack 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. Email Team NZP at info@ziemanproductions.com.
The randomly selected winner of a
Her Comment is
Happy Quilting!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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May 21, 2020
Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares Part Three on The Best of Sewing With Nancy
Incorporating specialty fabrics can add functionality when sewing gifts and projects. For example, try clear vinyl. This unique fabric is the star of the Sewing With Nancy program, Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares—the third episode. Watch online. Here’s a preview of the projects that you’ll see Nancy Zieman demonstrate during the show.
Jewelry Caddies
Nancy begins this episode with a Jewelry Caddy duo, which fits all of the standards set for this show. The caddies use two sizes of fabric rectangles, specialty fabric (clear vinyl with a ribbon accent trim), and all the sewing is done with straight stitches. Best of all, the projects are attractive and very practical!
Portable Ironing Blanket
Use the same dimensions as the jewelry caddies plus Quilted Iron Quick fabric to make a portable mini-ironing blanket. Use it next to your sewing machine for quick presses. Or, create a larger ironing blanket, any size of your choice, with the same transportability. It could easily be used as an ironing board substitute or for travel. Either way, you can custom-make these projects easily with Nancy’s sew simple techniques.
Closet Organizer
How about adding extra storage to your home without assembling knock-down furniture or remodeling a closet? Create portable, compact closet organizers with double-sided quilted fabric, clear vinyl, and ribbon trim. It’s another straight-stitched project that can hang in full sight or hidden behind a closet door.
Watch Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three) on Sewing With Nancy at NancyZieman.com
Sew to Give Spotlight! Today watch Nancy Zieman’s 5-minute Nancy’s Corner Interview on Sewing With Nancy with guest Laura Nigbur who makes Cage Comforters (padded blankets) for her local animal shelter. Cage Comforters are needed for cats and dogs for extra warmth and comfort. It’s an easy sewing project for beginners. The comforters are sent with the pets when they move to a permanent home
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Happy Sewing!
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May 19, 2020
NEW! Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions
NEW! Sew our Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf! Stitch a versatile Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf from two rectangles of Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric and you’ll have fashion accessory that can be worn three different ways!
Deanna, from Team NZP, choose our Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric in Navy and Gray for her first Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf sewing project.
Option One: Wear our NEW! NZP Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf with gray facing forward!
Option Two: Wear our NEW! NZP Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf with Navy facing forward!
Option Three: Wear our NEW! NZP Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf with both colors facing forward!
Like many of you, Deanna’s been enjoying sewing our one-color NEW! NZP Turtleneck Scarf – from
our April 15 Blog Tutorial. Our Turtleneck scarf is so quick to sew, Deanna’s made several for the NZP Team – and for family and friends, too!
Depending on the scarf sizes you’ve already made, you may find yourself with a Stretch Jersey Knit stash – ideal for sewing our NEW! Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf!
Be sure to choose a Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric with 5% Spandex for your Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf sewing project. This lightweight stretch cotton knit fabric provides a smooth hand, stylish drape, and about a 50% four-way stretch — for added comfort. Or, choose to make a scarf from cotton t-shirts or knit tops with 5% Spandex. Rita Farro, our friend and fellow blogger over at Rita’s Sew Fun Blog,has made dozens of our Turtleneck scarves! Great Job, Rita!
Our New! Color blocked Turtleneck Scarf can be sewn in 30-minutes, from just two easy fabric rectangles and our easiest-ever sewing techniques.
NEW! Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions
Approximate Finished Size 9-1/2″ Wide x 8-1/2 Long.
The NZP Team is designing projects and patterns to be sewn with Nancy Zieman’s innovative sewing techniques. Within each of our blog sewing tutorial and patterns, we give you construction tips and specific sewing hints, along with tool tips to make sewing fun and enjoyable – even for beginners. You’ll find that in a matter of minutes, you can sew fashion accessories – like our NEW Colorblocked Turtle Neck Scarf!
Visit ShopNZP.com for timesaving tools, sewing supplies, and fabrics to complete your sewing projects!
Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarf Fabric, Tools & Supplies:
1/2 yd. each Two Colors – Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric (makes three Colorblocked Turtleneck Scarves)
Clover’s I Sew For Fun Spring Tape Measure
Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
Clover’s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins
Clover’s 1/4″ Fusible Web Tape along fabric edge – within the seam allowance.
Placing the fusible web tape, within the seam, marks the seam opening and later finishes the final seam!
Stitch seam with a serger, or stitch with a sewing machine set for a wobble stitch, creating a fabric tube. Press seam flat, then press open or press to one side.
Fold fabric tube, right sides together, stacking and aligning stitched seam. Pin.
Stitch or serge seam leaving a 3″-4″ opening at the fusible web tape.
Turn Scarf right side out through seam opening.
Before moving on to the finishing step, go ahead and try on your scarf-in-process. Slip scarf over head and check for your desired fit. If scarf is too loose, turn inside out and restitch seam (above) taking a deeper seam allowance.Remove paper backing from
May 16, 2020
May 2020 NZP Block of the Month: Circle Block
Nancy’s Red Elegance
2020 Block of the Month May: Circle Block
Introducing the fifth of 12 FREE! Quit Block Tutorials for the NEW! 2020 Nancy Zieman Productions Nancy’s Red Elegance Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series!
Earlier this year, Team Nancy Zieman introduced the NEW! 2020 Nancy Zieman Productions Nancy’s Red Elegance Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series. Join the NEW! 2020 Nancy Zieman Productions Nancy’s Red Elegance Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series, anytime, by viewing the Basic Supplies and Tools Listing in the January 1, 2020 NZP BoM20 Kick Off Blog Posting.
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On the third Saturday of each month, we’ll feature one block design, and we’ll be stitching one or more blocks of the same design each month. The blocks are created using Our NEW! Red Elegance Fabric Collection by Riley Blake and the Carefree Curves Trace ‘n Create Template Set by Nancy Zieman for Clover. Follow along as we show step-by-step how to create the May Circle Block.
May Circle Block
NOTE: This block is 8-1/2″ square; 8″ finished square when sewn into finished quilt.
Block Fabrics
For the Nancy’s Red Elegance May Circle Block, select the following fabrics from the NEW! Red Elegance Fat Quarter Bundle along with the “Circle” Template from the Carefree Curves Template Set.
Red Elegance Wallpaper Cream and Red Elegance Main Brick
Prepare your fabrics! Pre-shrink fabrics by steaming and pressing, and steaming and pressing a second time. Then, stabilize fabrics for the sewing process by pressing and starching fabrics with June Tailor’s Starch Savvy. Press and starch, press and starch.
Carefree Curves Trace ‘n Create Template by Nancy Zieman for Clover
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Cut Fabric for the Blocks
Create FOUR super-simple circle block with just two easy fabric squares and one square of Pellon Sof-Shape!
Cut four 8-1/2″ background square of Red Elegance Wallpaper Cream.
Cut four 7″ square of Red Elegance Main Brick – for the center circle.
Cut four 7″ square Pellon Sof-Shape Fusible Interfacing
For this May block of the m0nth in the NEW! 2020 Nancy Zieman Productions Nancy’s Red Elegance Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series, we’re sharing Nancy Zieman’s techniques for creating perfect circles – without ever cutting a circle!
Construct the Blocks
Create the Center Circle Appliqué
Place a 7″ background square of Red Elegance Main Brick to one 7″ square Pellon Sof-Shape Fusible Interfacing – matching smooth side of the fusible interfacing to right side of fabric. Pin.
Position Circle Template on the interfacing , centering the template on the interfacing square.
With a fabric marking pen and Circle Template, trace a 6″ circle on the onto the interfacing – tracing along the yellow lines at the die cut openings.
Stitch directly on the marked line using a slightly shorter stitch length.
It’s always easier to stitch smooth curves with a shorter stitch length, such as a 2.0 mm setting.
With a 45mm Rotary Cutting and Pinking Blade , trim away excess fabric, leaving about a 1/4″ seam allowance on the outside of stitching line.
Carefully cut away the center of the interfacing, leaving about 1″ of interfacing at the inside of stitching line.
Save interfacing scraps for a later project when making, perhaps, smaller circles
Use Clover’s Point 2 Point Turner, and smooth the curved edge as the interfacing is turned to the wrong side.
Press.
Topstitch Appliqué to Block Background
Fold one background square in half, then in quarters to determine the center, use a Roll ‘n Press, or ‘finger press’ along the folded edges.
Open.
Fold the center circle applique in half, then in quarters to determine the center, use a Roll ‘n Press, or ‘finger press’ along the folded edges. Open.
Layer the circle applique onto the background square aligning fold lines. Pin.
Thread sewing machine with monofilament thread in the top thread of sewing machine, and regular all-purpose sewing thread in the bobbin.
Use a narrow blind hem stitch, blanket stitch, zigzag stitch, or straight stitch to “machine appliqué” the circle to the background.
Press.
Repeat steps above and make FOUR May Circle Blocks!
The Nancy’s Red Elegance May Circle Blocks are complete! NOTE: Stitch FOUR May Circle Blocks .
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For a chance to be the random winner of a Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack with S!S button & sticker, please leave a comment below sharing your thoughts about the NEW! 2020 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series and/or The May Circle Block. Nancy Zieman Productions will give away one Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack 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 Roll ‘n Press from Clover, from the May 9 & 12 Blog posts, NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Program 115 and NEW! Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Embroidery Tutorial is Susan.
Her comment is: The Fall Leaves Embroidery Collection is really quite lovely with the vibrant colors and the leaf patterns conveying the beauty of the season. Love the table runner. Could use the pattern to make coordinating pillows.
Happy Quilting!
Team Nancy Zieman
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May 14, 2020
Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares Part Two on The Best of Sewing With Nancy
From gift giving to personal sewing, Nancy Zieman found many projects could be stitched from the simplest shapes. We’ve already shared the first episode of the three-part series, Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares, on Sewing With Nancy. This blog posting focuses on part two of the series, sharing useful, yet clever items such as: Hold-it Sacks, Mini Fabric Sacks, Fabric Bins, and Wall Pockets. With 12 complete projects in all, you won’t want to miss this collection.
Hold-it Sacks
The Hold-it Sacks are Nancy’s first sew-simple projects in this episode. Prop up your cell phone or electronic tablet in the cradle area of a Hold-it Sack. Made from laminated fabric, they’re ideal to use throughout your home or office. The unique finished shapes appear as if they were made from complicated patterns, but not these gadget holders. They’re all made from rectangular shapes.
Mini Fabric Sacks
Toss them in a game or use them to hold down pattern pieces, these Mini Fabric Sacks can be both fun and functional. You can easily make three mini sacks in an hour or less.
Fabric Bins
Don’t settle for tan or black bins for your shelf, customize fabric bins to accent your home décor by selecting coordinating fabrics. Make from, you guessed it, rectangle and square fabric pieces. The sewing is enjoyable and the end result is as fresh in appearance as it is useful. Grommets serve as both handles and a focal point.
Wall Pockets
What’s good for the shelf is good for the wall! With a little tweaking of the instructions, fabric bins turn into wall pockets that provide organization and style to any home or work office.
Watch Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three) on Sewing With Nancy online.
Sew to Give Spotlight! Today watch Nancy Zieman’s 5-minute Nancy’s Corner Interview on Sewing With Nancy with guest Henry Drewal. Henry shares stories of African communities in India that are poor, but they’re rich with artistic traditions. Learn how Siddi Women’s Quilting Co-op of India makes handmade quilts to sell to help support their families. The artists begin quilting in a corner and sew around the quilt until they reach the center, then a unique motif is stitched. Quilts are then brought to the United States to sell.
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Happy Sewing!
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May 12, 2020
NEW! Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Embroidery Tutorial
NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 115, Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves!
NEW! Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 115, Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey, and now introducing Denise Abel – three real-life sisters from Team Nancy Zieman Productions! In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share how to turn your embroidery sewing machine into a quilting machine – with quilt making techniques borrowed from traditional paper piecing.
Creating accurate and consistent quilt blocks, in multiple sizes, is easier than ever with an embroidery machine. First-time quilters and seasoned quilters alike will enjoy precise piecing — with every quilt block — when combining embroidery and block piecing with our NEW! Exclusive Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Embroidery Collection Book and Embroidery Design Files.
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Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 115, Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves. In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share how to make our New! Fall Leaves Wall Hanging within the hoop of an embroidery machine! See step-by-step how to prepare and cut fabrics, piece quilt blocks in the hoop, and add automated fall leaves appliques – with our new NEW! Exclusive Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Embroidery Collection Book and Embroidery Designs.
Fall Leaves Mini Wall Quilt
Find additional projects – to piece with your embroidery machine – in NZP’s NEW! Exclusive Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Embroidery Collection Book available exclusively at ShopNZP.com!
Fall Leaves Wall Quilt
Machine Quilted Beverage Coasters
Then, head over to shopnzp.com and purchase our NEW! Exclusive Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Mini Wall Quilt Bundle Box by the Stitch it! Sisters! Each Quick Quilting in the Hoop Bundle Box includes our NEW! Exclusive Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Embroidery Collection Book along with everything you’ll need to make our Mini Fall Leaves Wall Quilt – available exclusively at ShopNZP.com! – you’ll supply the stabilizer and thread.
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NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Tutorial
Tools & Supplies:
NEW! Exclusive Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Mini Wall Quilt Bundle Box
Quilter’s Starch Savvy
Fusible No-Show Cut Away Stabilizer
Mini Iron II “The Adapter”
Chrome Embroidery Needles, Size 90/14
Chrome Quilting Needles, Size 90/14
Hoop Mat
I Sew for Fun Point 2 Point Turner
1″ Sewer’s Fix it Tape
6-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ Square Omnigrid Ruler
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