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NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Program 115

NEW! Starting TODAY, watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 115, Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves

Starting TODAY, 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 siblings 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.

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 with full-color step-by-step instructions for three projects, complete with downloadable embroidery design files, quilting cotton Shades fabric cuts by Riley Blake Designs, quilt backing, binding, and Pellon® Fleece Batting – to make our Mini Fall Leaves Wall Quilt using 5″, 6″, or 8″ quilt blocks – available exclusively at ShopNZP.com!

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Starting TODAY, 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.

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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SHOP our NEW! Books & Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at shopnzp.com

 Then, stop back next Tuesday – right here at the NZP blog – when Denise shares our NEW! Exclusive Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves Embroidery tutorial. See how easy it is to turn your embroidery sewing machine into a quilting machine. With our techniques borrowed from paper piecing, along with Classic Timesaving Tips from Nancy Zieman,  piecing quilt blocks in the hoop is easy and enjoyable – even for first-time quilters!

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

 

Fall Leaves Mini Wall Quilt

NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Quick Quilting in the Hoop: Fall Leaves 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

Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares Part One on The Best of Sewing With Nancy

Streamline the sewing process to make fun projects in no time at all.“I like to sew but I really don’t have the time.” Sound familiar? Nancy Zieman’s three-part series, Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares, will change the way you think about projects and patterns. Everything Nancy demonstrates is simply cut from rectangles and squares!

The Travel Trio

During this first episode, learn how to create a weekender tote, cosmetic bag, and luggage saddlebag. This travel trio is made using comparable sewing steps, straight stitching, and double-sided quilted fabrics.

Cosmetic Bag

Even if you’ve never sewn before, you can stitch this bag!

Weekender Tote

After learning how to make a simple cosmetic bag, apply many of the same sewing steps to create a Weekender Tote. It’s a super-sized cosmetic bag with the addition of sturdy straps and double pockets.

Luggage Saddle Bag

For ease of travel, make a saddlebag for your carry-on luggage or rolling case. Two sizes of bags are attached with connector straps.

When not using this handy accessory on your luggage, zip the bags together and it’s a handy shoulder tote.

Sewing With Nancy Trivia—This photo was quickly taken on the Sewing With Nancy set. Notice the tape on the floor? Those were the positioning marks for Nancy’s chair in the Nancy’s Corner area. The chair had to be moved in order to take the photo. Now you see how we keep props and furniture in the right place!

Watch Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three) on Sewing With Nancy .

 

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Happy Sewing!

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Sew a Super-Quick and Comfortable Spring Dress with NZP’s NEW! Crepe Knit Fabrics

Looking for a fresh new addition for your spring wardrobe? Sew a super-simple empire elastic-waist dress with a scoop neckline with our NEW! Floral Crepe Knits! Like other knit garments, this completed dress is stylish and comfortable to wear. Nancy Zieman’s knit dress and top collection, M7353 from The McCall Pattern Company sews up quickly from just three main pattern pieces!

 

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

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

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

Easy Sewing Features

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

 

Sew a Super-Quick and Comfortable Spring Dress – with NZP’s NEW! Crepe Knit Fabrics

NEW! NZP Limited Edition Crepe Knit Fabrics
Nancy’s McCalls’ M7353 Dress Pattern
Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
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 Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Cushion
Pellon’s Easy-Knit Interfacing, 5 yd. Pack
Eze-View Press Cloth

Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace Biography Television Special and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Announcement

Breaking News! Watch the newly released trailer for Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace on the PBS Wisconsin Facebook Page, on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Facebook Page, and on the PBS Wisconsin YouTube Channel. PBS Wisconsin and Team NZP are excited to be able to share the announcement of this special documentary with you – our Sewing With Nancy Friends and Viewers!

Last June, the talented team at PBS Wisconsin began filming the Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace Television Special. Nancy Zieman Productions and the Zieman Family are humbled and grateful for this amazing tribute – currently in production by our friends at PBS Wisconsin. Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace will begin airing on Public Television in late 2020. Subscribe to NZP’s E-mail Updates and be one of the first to hear about our new projects, events, and Breaking News! – including updates about Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace.

Just announced this week! Nancy Zieman is among four being inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Hall of Fame.

Nancy touched many lives during her long career as producer and host of Sewing With Nancy. Millions of viewers have learned to sew, and continue to learn how to sew, while watching the inimitable Nancy Zieman on Public Television. Sewing With Nancy airs on 89% to 92% of all television market across America.

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) Hall of Fame was created in 1989 to honor broadcasters that have devoted a minimum of 15 years to the broadcasting industry including a minimum of 10 years as a Wisconsin broadcaster. The award recognizes an individual’s history of exemplary leadership in community and statewide service as a broadcast professional.

The Hall of Fame display resides at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame also has a permanent, virtual display at the online Wisconsin Museum of Broadcasting which debuted in 2009 at wisconsinbroadcastingmuseum.org.

 

In August, we’ll began celebrating 38 years of Sewing With Nancy! Congratulations to the entire Sewing With Nancy Crew! And a big thank you to all of you – Nancy’s dedicated viewers!

Back in 1982 when the first Sewing With Nancy show aired, never did Nancy dream; #1,  that she would record over 37 years of television, and #2 that the show would be available on multiple channels and across the internet including on YouTube, Create TV, Public Television, and online at nancyzieman.com.

In these often difficult times, we’re honored to carry on Nancy’s legacy and provide a positive force of inspiration and comfort – through Nancy’s life work, and through Sewing With Nancy.

 

NEW! This week, PBS Wisconsin will begin running The Best of Sewing With Nancy episodes in consecutive order, on both the PBS Wisconsin Facebook Page and on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Facebook Page, at 8 a.m. each Tuesday and Saturday. Beginning today, Saturday, May 1, 2020, the episodes will run as “premieres” on the PBS Wisconsin Facebook Page . Viewers who are online at 8:00 a.m. C.T. on Tuesday and Saturday can watch and chat along with each other. And, The Best of Sewing With Nancy episodes will then remain available for on-demand viewing, too.

 

Did you know there are Five Additional Ways to Watch Sewing With Nancy?
Watch Sewing With Nancy on YouTube

Watch full episodes of Sewing with Nancy on the official Sewing With Nancy YouTube Channel. Subscribe to the Sewing With Nancy YouTube Channel at youtube.com/sewingwithnancywithnancyzieman.

Watch Sewing With Nancy on Create TV

Create TV is airing The Best of Sewing With Nancy Series. To find a Create TV station (and schedule) near you, visit CreateTV.com

Watch Sewing With Nancy on Your Local Public Television Station

The Best of Sewing With Nancy, TV’s longest-running sewing program with host, Nancy Zieman, continues the tradition of bringing the best of contemporary sewing, quilting, and embroidering ideas to public television viewers. Watch on a Public Television Station near you.

Watch Sewing With Nancy On Your Computer

You can easily watch The Best of Sewing With Nancy online with your computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Simply go to nancyzieman.com and watch full seasons or search for episodes. Nine seasons are available to binge-watch at your convenience!

 

Watch Sewing With Nancy On Your Mobile Device

Did you know you can watch Sewing With Nancy on your mobile device? Use the PBS app, available for Apple iPhone, iPad, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, other Digital TV devices and many Smart TVs! The app is free; all you need is an internet connection with Wi-Fi to watch the latest episodes. The videos have been specially built for the screen you’re watching on; we hope you think they look terrific. Download Apple’s iOS app. Please give it a whirl and let us know what you think!

Stay connected with all things Nancy Zieman by signing up to receive our NZP E-News directly to your email inbox! Sign up at NancyZieman.com/blog/enews. After signing up, you’ll receive a blog posting each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in your email inbox. Learn Nancy Zieman’s favorite sewing and quilting tips and find out the latest news in sewing and quilting tools, products, and fabrics!

 

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Happy Sewing!

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Join The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2020 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge

Enter the #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show – presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions – is excited to announce the fourth-annual Modern Mini Quilt Challenge, taking place throughout the month of May on social media! You’re invited to join the challenge by stitching one 24-inch square (or smaller) modern mini quilt in fabrics featuring a modern color palette and design.

Brainstorm, design, and plan. Then, stitch! Enter The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2020 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge by emailing one high-resolution quilt image to WIQuiltShow@gmail.com.

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.

How to Make Our Modern Mini Four-Block Wall Hanging

Approximate finished size: 15-1/2″ x 15-1/2″

Choose the Fabrics

Dark Purple, Light Purple, Dark Green, Light Green, Dark Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Turquoise, Light Turquoise, Dark Grey, Light Grey and Medium Grey

Cut Fabric for Block

Cut four 2-1/2″ squares of Light Grey
Cut four 2-1/2″ squares of Dark Grey
Cut one each 2-1/2″ squares of Light Purple, Light Green, Light Yellow and Light Turquoise



Cut four 2-7/8″ squares of Light Grey
Cut four 2-7/8″ squares of Dark Grey
Cut four 2-7/8″ squares of Dark Purple
Cut four 2-7/8″ squares of Dark Turquoise



Cut seven 3-1/4″ squares of Light Grey
Cut three 3-1/4″ squares of Dark Grey
Cut two 3-1/4″ squares of Dark Green
Cut two 3-1/4″ squares of Dark Yellow
Cut two 3-1/4″ squares of Light Turquoise



Construct Units

All seam allowances are scant 1/4″ unless otherwise stated.

The step-by-step photos illustrate construction of the block.

Half Square Triangles (HSTs)

1. Create half-square triangle blocks.

Align squares right sides together.



Mark blocks using a No-Hassle Triangles Gauge and an erasable gel pen.
Use a No-Hassle Triangles Gauge. The left side of the gauge is designated to create 1/2-square triangle blocks. Depress button on sliding portion of the gauge and move to size of the desired 1/2-square triangle.
Stack two squares, right sides together. Place No-Hassle Triangles Gauge on block set, corner to corner.
Match corner marks of gauge with corner of block sets. Mark fabric through center of gauge with an erasable gel pen .

Stitch Half Square Triangles


Align presser foot along one side of center mark, stitch.
Kiss the next block set to the stitched block and chain stitch from one block to the other.



Rotate block, stitch along other side of center mark.





Cut blocks apart along center markings with a rotary cutter , ruler , and mat .



Press seams to darker fabric.

Quarter Square Triangles (QSTs)

2. Create quarter-square triangle blocks.

Stitch Quarter Square Triangles

Meet right sides of fabric 1/2-square triangle blocks, with print opposing sides, as you match centers.
Create 1/4-square triangle blocks from two 1/2-square triangle blocks.
Using a No-Hassle Triangles Gauge and an erasable gel pen , draw a second line from corner to corner across the 1/2-square triangle blocks.




Align presser foot along one side of center mark, stitch.
Kiss the next block set to the stitched block and chain stitch from one block to the other.



Rotate block, stitch along other side of center mark.




Clip threads between chain stitched blocks.
With a rotary cutter , ruler and mat , cut the blocks apart along centerline markings.



Press seams to one side.


Modified Quarter Squares

3. Create modified quarter-square triangle blocks.

Align each 1/2-square triangle unit to one solid square, right sides together.

 

Mark as a 1/4-square using a No-Hassle Triangles Gauge and an erasable gel pen .


Stitch Modified Quarter Square Triangles


Align foot along one side of the center marked line; stitch a scant 1/4″ from center marked line. Do not cut the threads.
Kiss the next block set to the stitched block and chain stitch from one block to the other.



Align foot along second side of center marked line; stitch.



With a rotary cutter , ruler and mat , cut the blocks apart, and along centerline markings.
Clip threads between chain stitched blocks.



Press seam allowances toward the darker fabric.



Assemble the Blocks

All seam allowances are 1/4″ unless otherwise stated.

1. Arrange the squares according to the diagram.

2. Working with one row at a time, join blocks, right sides together. Press seams flat; then press seams to one side.

3. Stitch rows to complete each of the four blocks.

Assemble the Quilt Top

All seam allowances are 1/4″ unless otherwise stated.

1. Arrange the blocks and sashing according to the diagram.

2. Complete sashing.


Prepare block rows
Position sashing strips between blocks at left and right edges of each row of blocks.

Working with one row at a time, join sashing to blocks, right sides together. Press seams flat; then press seams toward sashing.
Prepare sashing rows by arranging sashing rows, placing cornerstones between sashing sections and at left and right edges of sashing.
Join cornerstone squares to short ends of sashing sections right sides together. Press seams flat; then press seams toward sashing sections.

Join sashing rows to block rows.
Position sashing rows between block rows and at top and bottom edges of the quilt.

Quilt, bind, and finish quilt as desired. This Mod-Mini Four-Block Quilt is an ideal project to straight line machine quilt with The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot!

 

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 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!

Over 2,000 in prize packages!

Visit QuiltShow.com/ModernMiniQuiltChallenge for complete details and prize package listing.

View the Gallery of Quilts

Photos will be hosted by PBS Wisconsin on the public Quilt Show Facebook Page in the2020 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 here.

 

For a chance to be the random winner of a Mod Mini Mystery Fat Quarter Pack from Nancy Zieman Productions, please leave a comment below sharing if you’re planning on entering The 2020 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge!

Nancy Zieman Productions will give away one Mod Mini Mystery Fat Quarter Pack 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.

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For a chance to be the random winner of a Mod Mini Mystery Fat Quarter Pack from Nancy Zieman Productions, please leave a comment below sharing if you’re planning on entering The 2020 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge!

Nancy Zieman Productions will give away one Mod Mini Mystery Fat Quarter Pack 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.

 

Happy Quilting!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks Part Two on The Best of Sewing With Nancy

Triangular shapes can be sticklers to piece! Quilt patterns with 1/2-square and 1/4-square triangles are found in many traditional quilt pattern designs. Here’s how to take the hassle out of creating triangles, in particular 1/4-square triangles. For more details watch the second Sewing With Nancy episode of No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks online.

The Sampler Quilt

This 12-block quilt features both 1/2- and 1/4-square blocks. In a previous blog, Nancy Zieman featured six of the 1/2-square triangle blocks. Now learn how to combine the two block styles to create amazing quilt designs.

1/4-Square Dance

Some quilt block names have a long history; others are simply made up on the fly! We’ll let you decide the authenticity of this block named the 1/4-Square Dance! Regardless of what it’s called, it’s the perfect block to begin our no-hassle quilt block journey.

Boy’s Nonsense (1898)

This quilt block named, Boy’s Nonsense, was officially recorded and appears in print in 1898. The block appears to include rectangular strips. Not so, the design is a combination of 1/2- and 1/4-square triangles plus a plain center square.

Silent Star

It might be difficult to comprehend, but the next block, Silent Star, is almost identical to the last block, Boy’s Nonsense. The main difference in construction is the center block—all the other blocks are the same. This is the case where fabric choices totally change the design!

Ohio Star

Simple in design, yet elegant, the Ohio Star quilt block has been in use since the early 1800s, with a spike in popularity in the 1930s. See how this 9-patch block can be made the no-hassle way in the 21st century.

Star of Hope (1980)

Now for your master’s degree in 1/4-square triangles! The Star of Hope combines a 1/2- and 1/4-square triangle; Nancy called it a modified 1/4-square. Notice the three-color block of aqua, ivory, and teal. Success comes by thinking this through and following the directions!

Card Trick (1979)

The Card Trick Quilt Block, like most magic, seems impossible to reproduce. What appears as sleight of hand, is a very logical block to create once you see the elements. The Card Trick—we know you will not be fooled by the design!

How to Make 1/4-Square Triangles

There are several ways to make triangles; our preference is to use the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge. Reference the left side of the gauge for 1/2-square triangles and the right side for 1/4-square triangles.

Depress and slide the guide to the size triangle you’d like to make. The guide will lock in place.

Cut strips the size printed on the gauge. Then cut strips into squares. In this example, cut 6-1/4″ strips, then cut strips into 6-1/4″ squares.

Stack two blocks.
Mark center diagonal line through the die-cut openings on the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge.

Stitch a scant 1/4″ from each side of center.

Cut along center; press.

Stack two 1/2-square triangles, meeting opposite colors.

Slide the gauge to the 1/2-square triangle marking on the left side. Double check that the block fits within the gauge perimeters.
Mark center diagonal line through die cut openings.

Cut along center marking; press.

This time, you’ll have two accurate 1/4-square triangles! Using the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge guarantees that the sizes of the 1/2-square and 1/4-square triangles are compatible in a quilt design!

Make This Sampler Quilt at Home

Watch No-Hassle Triangles (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.

 

 

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Happy Quilting!

Team Nancy Zieman

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Stitch it! Sisters 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic-McCall’s M8022

NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 114: 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic – The Nancy Zieman Way!

NEW! Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 114, 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic – The Nancy Zieman Way with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey. In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share Nancy Zieman’s tried and true knit garment sewing tips, and easy pattern assembly steps for sewing our NEW! McCall’s Tunic & Dress Pattern, M8022. Gain the confidence and know-how to sew with knit fabrics, every time!

Then, head over to shopnzp.com and purchase one of our NEW! Tunic Sewing Bundle Boxes curated by the Stitch it! Sisters! Each NEW! Tunic Sewing Bundle Box includes McCall’s M8022 Tunic & Dress Pattern by Team NZP – a stylish pullover tunic/dress pattern with flattering side front and side back seams, a center front pocket hidden between the seams, long sleeves, and a cinching cowl collar — with elastic cord and stopper; Ponte Knit Fabric with 5% spandex for durability and sag-free comfort while wearing; 1/2 yd. 1/8″ Black Elastic Shock Cord and two Black Rectangle Barrel Cord Locks – for creating our unique cinching cowl collar! Now available at ShopNZP.com! Quantities are limited.

 

SHOP our NEW! Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at shopnzp.com

 

 

NEW! Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 114, 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic – The Nancy Zieman Way. In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share Nancy Zieman’s knit garment sewing tips for pattern cutting, stay stitching, stabilizing shoulder seams, inserting center front pocket between front seams, creating our cinching cowl collar with elastic shock cord and stopper, flat construction methods, and hemming our NEW! McCall’s Tunic & Dress Pattern, M8022.

 

Then, head over to shopnzp.com and purchase one of our NEW! Tunic Sewing Bundle Boxes curated by the Stitch it! Sisters! Each NEW! Tunic Sewing Bundle Box includes McCall’s M8022 Tunic & Dress Pattern by Team NZP, Ponte Knit Fabric with 5% spandex, 1/2 yd. 1/8″ Black Elastic Shock Cording, and two Black Rectangle Barrel Cord Locks – for creating our unique cinching cowl collar Tunic! Now available at ShopNZP.com! Quantities are limited.

 

SHOP our NEW! Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at shopnzp.com

 

Nancy Zieman’s 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic McCall’s – M8022

See how to easily complete our McCall’s M8022 Tunic Pattern by grouping garment construction steps into Nancy’s units of 10, 20, or 30-minutes or less – and maximize your sewing time. ⏰ 

⏰ Nancy’s Classic Timesaving Tips makes the sewing process easy, even for beginners!

 

NEW! 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic The Nancy Zieman Way Tools & Supplies:

NEW! Sew A Tunic Bundle Box
NEW! McCalls’ M8022 Tunic/Dress Pattern by Team NZP
Clover’s Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
Clover’s Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin
Clover’s Hot Ruler
Clover’s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins
Clover’s Pin ‘n Stow Magnetic Wrist Pin Cushion
Pellon’s Easy-Knit Interfacing, 5 yd. Pack
Eze-View Press Cloth

NEW! Stitch it! Sisters 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic-Program 114

NEW! Starting TODAY! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 114: 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic – The Nancy Zieman Way!

Starting TODAY, watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 114, 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic – The Nancy Zieman Way with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey. In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share Nancy Zieman’s tried and true knit garment sewing tips, and easy pattern assembly steps for sewing our NEW! McCall’s Tunic & Dress Pattern, M8022. Gain the confidence and know-how to sew with knit fabrics, every time!

Then, head over to shopnzp.com and purchase one of our NEW! Tunic Sewing Bundle Boxes curated by the Stitch it! Sisters! Each NEW! Tunic Sewing Bundle Box includes McCall’s M8022 Tunic & Dress Pattern by Team NZP – a stylish pullover tunic/dress pattern with flattering side front and side back seams, a center front pocket hidden between the seams, long sleeves, and a cinching cowl collar — with elastic cord and stopper; Ponte Knit Fabric with 5% spandex for durability and sag-free comfort while wearing; 1/2 yd. 1/8″ Black Elastic Shock Cord and two Black Rectangle Barrel Cord Locks – for creating our unique cinching cowl collar! Now available at ShopNZP.com! Quantities are limited.

 

SHOP our NEW! Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at shopnzp.com

 

 

Starting TODAY, watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 114, 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic – The Nancy Zieman Way. In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share Nancy Zieman’s knit garment sewing tips for pattern cutting, stay stitching, stabilizing shoulder seams, inserting center front pocket between front seams, creating our cinching cowl collar with elastic shock cord and stopper, flat construction methods, and hemming our NEW! McCall’s Tunic & Dress Pattern, M8022.

 

 

Then, head over to shopnzp.com and purchase one of our NEW! Tunic Sewing Bundle Boxes curated by the Stitch it! Sisters! Each NEW! Tunic Sewing Bundle Box includes McCall’s M8022 Tunic & Dress Pattern by Team NZP, Ponte Knit Fabric with 5% spandex, 1/2 yd. 1/8″ Black Elastic Shock Cording, and two Black Rectangle Barrel Cord Locks – for creating our unique cinching cowl collar Tunic! Now available at ShopNZP.com! Quantities are limited.

 

SHOP our NEW! Patterns and Exclusive Bundle Boxes at shopnzp.com

 

Starting TODAY, watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 114, 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic – The Nancy Zieman Way and learn Nancy Zieman’s tried and true knit garment sewing tips, and easy pattern assembly steps for sewing our NEW! McCall’s Tunic & Dress Pattern, M8022. Gain the confidence and know-how to sew with knit fabrics, every time!

 

Then, stop back next Tuesday – right here at the NZP blog – when Deanna shares Nancy’s 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew Tips for stitching our NEW! Tunic Pattern, with ease! See how to easily complete a tunic with grouping garment construction steps into units of 10, 20, or 30-minutes or less – and maximize your sewing time. ⏰ Nancy’s Classic Timesaving Tips makes the sewing process easy, even for a beginners!

NEW! 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew A Tunic The Nancy Zieman Way Tools & Supplies:

NEW! Sew A Tunic Bundle Box
NEW! McCalls’ M8022 Tunic/Dress Pattern by Team NZP \
Clover’s Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
Clover’s Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin
Clover’s I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins
Clover’s Pin ‘n Stow Magnetic Wrist Pin Custion
Pellon’s Easy-Knit Interfacing, 5 yd. Pack

No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks Part One on The Best of Sewing With Nancy

One of the easiest places to start quilting is with a 1/2-square triangle. Nancy Zieman shows how to create this traditional quilting staple without fussing with bias-cut edges. Make the block unit easily, “Nancy’s no-hassle way,” with this episode of Sewing With Nancy, which features step-by-step details for creating precision-made quilt blocks.

During the first episode on Sewing With Nancy, learn to create six different blocks, all made with 1/2-square triangles. During the second episode—next week’s feature—learn about 1/4-square triangles. Watch this Sewing With Nancy episode!

The Box Quilt (1898)

One of the more streamline quilt blocks to create from 1/2-square triangles is the Box Quilt. First illustrated in print in 1898, it’s created with eight 1/2-square triangle blocks and a square. The design has great movement, reminiscent of a pinwheel.

Shadow Play

Instead of making all the 1/2-square triangles from the same fabrics, stitch together three different color combos. This block is called Shadow Play, where the fabric choices create the impact.

Godey Design

Godey’s Lady’s Book was a monthly magazine published in Philadelphia between 1830 and 1876. Before the Civil War, it was the most widely circulated magazine in the United States. Sarah Josepha Hall was the editor of the magazine from 1837 to 1877; she also wrote Mary Had a Little Lamb. One of the designs featured in the magazine in 1858 was simply called, Godey Design.

Square in a Square

When researching quilt block names, Nancy found literally dozens of quilt blocks named Square in a Square. With seemingly limitless geometric options with squares, no wonder it’s a common name. Regardless, it’s an attractive block all designed with 1/2-square triangles.

May Basket

May Basket is another frequently used name for a quilt block. This block is also named, Cactus Flower. Your fabric choice will dictate the name. This version combines two sizes of finished triangles: 3-1/2″ and 6-1/2″, giving the block a center focal point.

Nancy’s Spool

This block may or may not be an original arrangement of 1/2-square triangles. Our guess is that it has been created before, but since Nancy couldn’t find it in print, she named it Nancy’s Spool.

How to Make 1/2-Square Triangles

During the episode, Nancy shared how to easily make the above blocks as well as basic 2-1/2″, 3-1/2″, 4-1/2″, 5-1/2″ and 6-1/2″ half-square triangles. (Learn 1/4-square triangle tips in the next episode!) There’s no hassle and no need to cut a single triangle! The measurements are printed on the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge that Nancy designed for Clover.

Reference the left side of the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge to select a half-square block size.

Cut crosswise strips of two fabrics—the size is printed on the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge. Cut strips into squares.

Lay the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge onto squares to double-check the block size. If the block set is larger or smaller than the confines of the gauge, recut the blocks.

Mark a center diagonal line through No-Hassle Triangles Gauge die cut openings.

Stitch a scant 1/4″ from each side of the center marking.

Cut along the center diagonal line.

Presto, there are now two accurate 1/2-square triangles!

Watch No-Hassle Triangles (Part One and Part Two) on The Best of Sewing With Nancy online.

No- Hassle Triangle Guage  & Other Helpful Tools at shopnzp.com!

Shop Knits & Cotton Fabrics  at shopnzp.com

Shop Elastic, Cotton Webbing, Zippers & More at shopnzp.com

 

 

 

Happy Quilting!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions

Celebrate National Serger Month and Celebrate Earth Day, and sew our NEW! Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve Sewing Tutorial! Stitch this quick sewing project, and store plastic shopping bags in this convenient sleeve that is both a bag holder and bag dispenser!

NEW! Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions

Approximate Finished Size 6″ W x 20″ Long

All seam allowances are 1/4″, unless otherwise noted.

The NZP Team is designing projects and patterns to be sewn with Nancy Zieman’s innovative sewing techniques. Within each of our blog sewing tutorials 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 fun accessories – like our NEW! Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve!

Visit shopnzp.com for timesaving tools and sewing supplies to complete your sewing projects!
Fabric and Supplies:

5/8 yd. Afternoon Picnic Main Floral Cotton Quilting Fabric makes three! Or, one Fat Quarter makes one.
1/2 yd. 1/4″ Elastic
Clover’s Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin
Clover’s 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Seam Guide
Clover’s Hot Ruler
Clover’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, Cutting Mat, & Ruler
Clover’s I Sew For Fun Heart Shaped Straight Pins
Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
Clover’s Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
Clover’s 5-1/8″ Bordeaux Ultimate Shears
Erasable Gel Pen
Schmetz Universal Size 80 Needle

 

 

Shop Elastic, Cotton Webbing, Zippers & More at shopnzp.com

Shop Quilting Cottons & Pre-cut Fabrics at shopnzp.com!


Shop Timesaving Tools & Sewing Supplies at shopnzp.com!

 

Shop Rotary Cutting Tools & Sewing Shears at shopnzp.com!

 

For a chance to be the random winner a Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin from Clover, please leave a comment sharing where you’ll use your Shopping Bag Storage Sleeves! Kitchen, Bathroom, RV?

Clover will give away one Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin 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.

 

Happy Sewing,Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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