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NEW! 2019 Christmas Stocking Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman Productions

You’re invited to join the 2019 Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge November 5–26, 2019! Stitch a Christmas Stocking and showcase your sewing and/or quilting talents. Stocking entries may be any color palette, and may feature any sewing, quilting, or machine embroidery techniques and/or embellishments—use your imagination! Enter one Christmas Stocking that has been sewn within the last year and has not been entered into previous Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenges. All challenge details are listed near the bottom of this posting. You could win a prize from one of our generous 2019 Christmas Socking Sewing Challenge Sponsors!

Join the 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge!

Choose any design ideas, including our FREE! ModDot Christmas Stocking Sewing Tutorial (below), or choose one of our Classic NZP Christmas Stocking Sewing Tutorials for inspiration, then enter the 2019 Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge. Deadline to enter is November 26, 2019.

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FREE! ModDot Christmas Stocking Sewing Tutorial!

From elegant to whimsical, Christmas stockings are a great way to add a pop of holiday cheer to any room. Plus, they can readily be sewn in a few hours of enjoyable sewing time.

This project uses 1/4″ seam allowances. Approximate finished size: 14-1/2″ x 20″.

The NEW! ModDot Christmas Stocking, by The Nancy Zieman Productions Team, goes together in an afternoon of sewing and features 5″ fabric squares—all made from just six different solid cotton fabrics, 1-1/2 yd. purchased piping, and 5/8 yd. backing/lining fabric. This festive stocking design is super-easy to sew with our step-by-step directions, below.

Supplies

Fifteen assorted 5″ Fabric Squares; twelve green and three red. We chose Cranberry, Tree Top, Lime, Olive, Hunter, and Green Smoothie Cotton Solids from  Riley Blake Designs.
5/8 x yd. backing/lining/hanging loop fabric. We chose Green Smoothie Confetti Cotton Solid   from  Riley Blake Designs.


1-1/2 yd. purchased piping. Or make your own piping –like we did. We chose one fat quarter of Green Smoothie Confetti Cotton Solid   from Riley Blake Designs.


1/2 yd. Pellon Fleece Batting



Helpful Notions


5-in-1 Sliding Gauge *SPECIAL TWO DAY SALE* – $9.99 at shopnzp.com
NZP Downloadable Stocking Template
7-3/4″ Bordeaux Ultimate Shears
Optional: Quilter’s Basting Spray, Rotary Cutter and Pinking Blade

Printing the Stocking Pattern:

Download the NZP Stocking Template
Print the stocking template. It’s a large image so opt to “tile large pages” if applicable. The template will print on six pages. After assembled and cut out—stocking shape will measure approximately 15″ x 20-1/2″.
Use the 1″ grid within the stocking shape as a guide when taping pages together.


Sewing Directions

Cut twelve 5″ fabric squares from five different assorted green fabrics.



Cut three 5″ squares from cranberry red fabric.


Cut three 5″ squares from Pellon Wonder Under.



Press Pellon Wonder Under squares to back of three cranberry red fabric squares.
Trace four 2-1/4″ circles (about the size of a juice glass) on each of the three cranberry red fabric squares.



Remove paper backing from circles.
Center cranberry fabric circles on center of green fabric squares, using the  5-in-1 Sliding Gauge set at 1-3/8″.
Using an iron, press circles to the center of all twelve green fabric squares.
Optional: Use a zigzag stitch to applique circles to background fabric squares.

 

 

 

     Randomly arrange twelve 5″ Fabric Squares in three rows of two, and two rows of three-as shown. Snap a digital picture of the arrangement to use as a reference for later stitching fabric squares together. 

Stitch squares in pairs, right sides together.
Press seam allowances to one side, making sure to press every other row to the right and opposing rows to the left.

Arrange rows, as shown, to create stocking front patchwork.
With right sides together, lock opposing vertical seam allowances and stitch.
Press seam allowances to one side.



Spray one side of 18″ x 22″ Pellon Fleece with Quilter’s Basting Spray.
Place the wrong side of the stocking front patchwork to the sprayed fleece. 
Optional: Machine Quilt the stocking front patchwork and batting layers using The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot.



Create the Stocking

Cut out the Stocking Front shape from the Stocking Front Patchwork – using the NZP Downloadable Stocking Template .

 

Then, lay the stocking pattern on the backing/lining fabric and cut three: One stocking back and two lining pieces.

 

 

 

Lay the template on the remaining Pellon Fleece and cut one layer for Stocking Back.





Apply Quilter’s Basting Spray to Pellon Fleece.
Adhere to the stocking back fabric to the Pellon Fleece.

 

     Cut 1-1/2 yd. purchased piping. Or make your own piping–like we did, and chose one fat quarter of Green Smoothie Confetti Cotton Solid from Riley Blake Designs. Follow the directions from our 2016 Christmas Stocking Tutorial–to create piping. 







The following directions are from our 2016 Christmas Stocking Tutorial. Using a Piping Foot or Zipper Foot to apply the piping to the right side of the patchwork stocking edges.
No need to apply piping at stocking top edge.




Create the Hanging Loop

Cut a fabric rectangle measuring 2-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ and make a hanging loop following the directions in our 2016 Christmas Stocking Tutorial .





Fold the loop in half and pin the cut edges to the top of the right side of the stocking lining.




Baste.




Create the Stocking

Place stocking front and lining, right sides together. Pin along top edge.




Place stocking back and lining, right sides together. Pin along top edge.

Use a 1/4″ seam allowance to stitch along top edge of front and back stocking.
Press seams open.

 Pieces should look like this from the wrong side:






With both stocking back and front open and flat, meet right sides together and pin.

     When joining the stocking, leave a 4″ unstitched opening along the lining straight edge. As a reminder to stop stitching at this area, place a pin parallel to the cut edge, rather than perpendicular.

Stitch around the stocking using a 1/4″ seam allowance.
Backstitch at the start and finish, leaving 4″ unsewn along the lining’s straight edge.
Press the seam allowance at the opening.
Optional: Use a rotary cutter pinking blade to trim excess fabric seam allowance from the seam at the curved edges.



Turn the stocking right side out through the opening.

Hand stitch the opening closed.




Tuck the lining into the stocking fabric. Press.




Our stocking is complete! We look forward to seeing your stockings in the Nancy Zieman Productions 2019 Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge!

 

How to Enter

Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge Guidelines

Select or create your design. All sewing, quilting, serging, machine embroidery, and embellishment techniques are eligible. Stocking must be made within the last year and may not have been entered into previous NZP Stocking Sewing Challenges.
How to enter: Send one high-resolution quality image of your Christmas Stocking to info@ziemanproductions.com by 11:59 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Include your full name, hometown, and a sentence or two about your Christmas Stocking.
One entry per sewist; open US residents in the 48 contiguous states only.
All Christmas Stockings will be judged, and winning entries will receive a prize from our generous sponsors! Explore the full list of prizes, totaling over $1,000 (see below).

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Grab our Stocking Sewing Challenge blog badge and let your friends know about this exciting sewing challenge.
Share your progress and projects on your social media sites using the hashtag: #NZPStockingChallenge

Schedule:

November 5, 2019—Stocking Challenge Kick Off.
November 26, 2019—Stocking Challenge Deadline to Enter.
November 27–December 2, 2019—A Panel of Judges Review Entries.
December 3, 2019—Winners Announced! All decisions made by judges are final.

Over $1,000 in prizes! Thank you to our generous 2019 Christmas Stocking Challenge Sponsors!

 

C&T Publishing: Gift card to ctpub.com A $200 value

Clover-USA: Wonder Clips(10pc/Asst.), Mini Wonder Clips(20pc), I Sew For Fun Roll & Press, Pin ‘n Stow, 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge, I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Magnet Pin Caddy, Rotary Cutter(45mm), 6 ‘n 1 Stick ‘n Stitch Guide. A $150 value





Pellon: Heavy Duty Wonder-Under Fusible Web Tape, Wonder-Web Fusible Web Tape, Spray-N-Clean, Wrap-N-Zap, Stick-N-Tear, Fabric Magic, Shape Flex, Craft-Fuse, Wonder Under Paper Backed Fusible Web and Grab N’ Go Batting. A $110 value

Martingale: Christmas Book Package A $104 value








June Tailor : Quilt As You Go Stocking Strips, Quilt As You Go Stocking Squares, Quilt As You Go Tree Skirt, Shape Cut and and Starch Savvy, 16 ounce trigger. A $102 value






Baby Lock: Genuine Collection Beginning Sewing Kit A $100 value





Nancy Zieman Productions: NEW! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack and Afternoon Picnic Quilt Pattern. A $72 value






Stitch it! Sisters: NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging/Table Runner Bundle Box with Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge. A $70 value

Dime: Lace Charms Embroidery Collection. A $60 value






Inspiring-Stitches: Assorted patterns, A $50 value

Sewing With Nancy: Five Random Winners of Nancy Zieman The Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends Book with DVD by Richard Zieman. A $24.95 value (each)

 

Be sure to join in and follow the 2019 Nanacy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge at the NZP Blog and enter your stocking by emailing a photo of your stocking to info@ziemanproductions.com.

 

NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 101: Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging

 

NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey – real life sisters from Team NZP . This NEW! Video Series features our latest sewing projects and fun sewing adventures! 
NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 101: Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging

 

Then, head over to the shopnzp.com and purchase the exclusive NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Bundle Box designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

 

Visit the NEW! NZP Online Shop for the latest tools, patterns, fabrics and more at shopnzp.com!

Visit shopnzp.com, or click the “ shop ” tab
at the top of the NZP blog, anytime!

 

5-in-1 Sliding Gauge *SPECIAL TWO DAY SALE* for $9.99 at shopnzp.com,

*November 19-20, 2019

 

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 and let us know if you’ll be joining the 2019 Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge

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.

 

Happy Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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November Block of the Month: Weathervane Quilt Block

2019 Block of the Month—November: “Weathervane” Quilt Block

In January, Team Nancy Zieman introduced the first of 12 blocks in the New! Summer Picnic 2019 FREE! Block of the Month Series. Find the January through October Quilt Block Tutorials under Popular Blog Posts: 2019 Block of the Month. Join the New! Summer Picnic 2019 Block of the Month Series, anytime, by viewing the supply listing in the January 5th NZP Blog Posting.

Each month, we’re featuring one quilt block design. The quilt blocks are created using Nancy Zieman’s NEW! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack* from Riley Blake Designs (*18″ x 22″ fabric rectangles) plus background, sashing, border, and binding fabrics. Follow along as we demonstrate how to create the October “Night Vision” Quilt Block (below).

Keep your fabric choices sorted using this handy Fabric Planner diagram. Download the planner HERE. Make notes or pin swatches to remind you of the fabric placements.

2019 Block of the Month Afternoon Picnic November PDF

Choose the Fabrics

For the New! Summer Picnic 2019 FREE! Block of the Month Series, “Weathervane” November Quilt Block, select the following fabrics from your Nancy Zieman’s NEW! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack from Riley Blake Designs and a Nancy Zieman’s No-Hassle Triangle Gauge by Clover.

Afternoon Picnic Cream Tonal, Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral, and Afternoon Picnic Black Main

November “Weathervane” Block

Instructions: (Each block is a 12″ finished square. Finished quilt measures approximately 44-1/2″ x 57-1/2″)

 

If you haven’t already, it’s time to start cutting into your 3 yards of Cream Tonal fabric yardage (or a cream tonal fabric from your stash). Your Cream Tonal fat quarter will likely soon be depleted, and you’ll start cutting Cream Tonal block elements from the Cream Tonal 3 yd. fabric yardage – as listed in the Gather Your Supplies January 5th NZP Blog Posting.

Cut Fabric for Block


Cut one 4-1/2″ square of Afternoon Picnic Black Main.
Cut four 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ rectangles of Afternoon Picnic Cream Tonal.
Cut four 2-1/2″ squares each of Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral and Afternoon Picnic Black Main.
Cut four 2-7/8″ squares of each of Afternoon Picnic Cream Tonal and Afternoon Picnic Black Main.
Cut eight 2-7/8″ squares of Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral





Construct The 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)

Create eight half-square triangle blocks:

Align 2-7/8″ squares cut from Afternoon Picnic Cream Tonal and Afternoon Picnic Black Main with Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral, right sides together. You will have four sets of Afternoon Picnic Cream Tonal and Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral and four sets of Afternoon Picnic Black Main and Afternoon Picnic Blue Floral.

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 a fabric marking pen.

Stitch Blocks

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

Rotate blocks 180 degrees, stitch along other side of center mark.

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



Open blocks and press seams to darker fabric.


Assemble Blocks

Layout block following diagram. Rotate squares as necessary.


Join Squares

Place half-square triangle and square sets from left column onto second column, right sides together, in pairs. Repeat with center column and right column.


Chain stitch from one square set to the next. Clip threads between. Press seams open or to one side.

Place half-square triangle and rectangle sets from; top middle, right middle, bottom middle and left middle right sides together, in pairs.


Chain stitch from one square set to the next. Clip threads between. Press seams open or to one side.

Place sets from right column onto middle column, right sides together, in pairs. Repeat with left column onto middle column.


Chain stitch from one square set to the next. Clip threads between. Press seams open or to one side.



Place top row onto second row, right sides together, and stitch rows together. Place bottom row onto fourth row, right sides together, and stitch together. Press seams open or to one side.

Place top row onto middle row, right sides together, and stitch rows together. Press seams open or to one side.

Place bottom row onto middle row, right sides together, and stitch rows together to create complete block. Press seams open or to one side.

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

Be sure to join in and follow the 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge at the NZP Blog.

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 102: Dresden Columns Table Runner 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! Dresden Columns Table Runner or Wall Hanging Project.

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 101: Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging 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! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Project.

    Then, head over to the shopnzp.com and purchase the exclusive NEW! Project Bundle Boxes designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

Visit the NEW! NZP Online Shop for the latest tools, patterns, fabrics and more at shopnzp.com!

Visit shopnzp.com, or click the “ shop ” tab

at the top of the NZP blog, anytime!

For a chance to win Nancy Zieman’s New! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack please leave a comment below.

 

 

Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so whether you’ve tried one of Nancy’s Sewing Patterns, or you’re planning on stitching a project you’ve seen on Sewing With Nancy or on The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog, share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!

Happy Quilting!

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Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares Part Two on 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.

Be sure to join in and follow the 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge at the NZP Blog.

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 102: Dresden Columns Table Runner 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! Dresden Columns Table Runner or Wall Hanging Project.

Then, head over to the shopnzp.com and purchase the exclusive NEW! Dresden Columns Table Runner or Wall Hanging Bundle Box designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

 

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 101: Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging 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! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Project.

    Then, head over to the shopnzp.com and purchase the exclusive NEW! Project Bundle Boxes designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

Visit the NEW! NZP Online Shop for the latest tools, patterns, fabrics and more at shopnzp.com!

Visit shopnzp.com, or click the “ shop ” tab

at the top of the NZP blog, anytime!

 

As you know, Nancy Zieman (June 21, 1953–November 14, 2017) touched the lives of millions as they stitched alongside, or simply tuned in to watch, the inimitable Nancy Zieman and guests on Public Television’s longest-running sewing show [35 years], Sewing With Nancy. We remember Nancy today – two years after her passing, and everyday. For a chance to win a copy of  Nancy Zieman The Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends Book with DVD by Richard Zieman, please leave a comment below.

2-Day Sale

Richard Zieman is offering his book with DVD for $14 plus free shipping,

ending today – November 15, 2019 – at shopnzp.com

 

Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so whether you’ve tried one of Nancy’s Sewing Patterns, or you’re planning on stitching a project you’ve seen on Sewing With Nancy or on The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog, share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!

Happy Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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Remembering Nancy Zieman and Celebrating her Legacy

Two years ago, today, we lost our dear friend Nancy Zieman. As we continue to celebrate Nancy’s legacy, we remember her strength, perseverance, and many contributions to our world. In an interview with Richard Zieman, Nancy’s husband shares memories, conversations with Nancy, and why he wrote his biography about Nancy. “Nancy Zieman, The Rest of the Story–A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends” In a interview with the NZP Team, Richard Zieman (Nancy Zieman’s husband and owner of Nancy Zieman Productions) shares memories, conversations with Nancy, and why he wrote his new book, Nancy Zieman, The Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends.

Richard Zieman is offering his book with DVD for $14 plus free shipping, today and tomorrow, at shopnzp.com

 

In his biography, Nancy Zieman, The Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends, Richard shares an intimate look into Nancy’s life and career—focusing mainly on the five years since Nancy’s autobiography, Seams Unlikely, written in 2012.

“Prior to Nancy’s passing, on November 14, 2017, Nancy and I talked about the positive reach of Seams Unlikely and the powerful stories shared by readers, and by Sewing With Nancy viewers, on how Nancy’s perseverance and faith deeply impacted their lives and inspired their own perseverance. Nancy and I talked several times about writing a second book—to tell the ‘rest of the story.’ My book, Nancy Zieman, The Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends picks up where Seams Unlikely ended, and includes Nancy’s personal reflections on her life, career, faith, and the many blessings of family and friends—especially during her final months.” Richard Zieman

Nancy Zieman, The Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends begins with a recap, from Seams Unlikely, and shares Nancy’s life story from childhood to early adulthood—when Ms. Nancy Luedtke meets Mr. Richard Zieman.

Richard includes a DVD within the inside back cover of his book. This special DVD shares an exclusive 26 minute video of Nancy’s life story in a very personal and memorable way.

From left to right, Ted Zieman, Luella Zieman, Alison Zieman, Richard Zieman, Barbara Luedkte Eckstein, Avery Zieman, Nancy Zieman, Warren Eckstein, Tom Zieman, Katelyn Zieman, and Adeline Zieman

Richard shares his thoughts in an excerpt from the book prologue in Nancy Zieman, The Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends:

“Nancy started her autobiography, Seams Unlikely, with the words, ‘I never intended to write an autobiography.’ In similar fashion, I never intended to write Nancy’s biography, at least not so soon, picking up where Seams Unlikely ended. But those who knew Nancy Zieman personally, as well as those who appreciated Nancy’s role in the sewing and quilting industry, form a unique community of people who care deeply and respectfully for others. I want them to know the rest of Nancy’s story.

Although she had a very public professional life, Nancy was at heart a very reserved person who shared the difficulties of her life with few people. She was quiet about her physical challenges, especially those that plagued the last few years of her life, and she always tried to look on the positive side of things.

Nancy left us on November 14, 2017, and almost immediately people began requesting the story of the final years of her life. One might expect that those five years were filled with sadness and pain—and there was a lot of that—but in those years Nancy also kept looking and planning for the future. She never stopped dreaming or creating.”

From left to right, Donna Fenske, Gail Brown, Mary Mulari, Pat Hahn, Laurie Gorman, Nancy Zieman, Natalie Sewell, and Eileen Roche.

“I wrote this book for those who came to know Nancy personally, as well as those who felt a personal relationship with Nancy as viewers of Sewing With Nancy. In the book I share an intimate look into our family life and Nancy’s career. I’ve included Nancy’s personal reflections on her life, career, faith, and the many blessings of family and friends—especially during her final months.”

“Nancy’s story is the story of those she touched. And, because of that, I thank the viewers of Sewing With Nancy along with those who appreciate the sewing products she created and all those whom Nancy touched professionally in one way or another.” Richard Zieman

 

Thank you to Richard Zieman for sharing his insights with NZP Blog readers. As we celebrate Nancy’s legacy, we remember her strength and perseverance during tough times and happy times. Nancy Zieman the Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends—A NEW! book by Nancy Zieman’s husband, Richard Zieman—is a moving and inspiring account of an unexpected journey with life’s final challenges. Richard, along with family and friends, share personal stories of the faith, family, and friendships that sustained Nancy.

2-Day Sale

Richard Zieman is offering his book with DVD for $14 plus free shipping,

today and tomorrow – November 14-15, 2019 – at shopnzp.com

Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so whether you’ve tried one of Nancy’s Sewing Patterns, or you’re planning on stitching a project you’ve seen on Sewing With Nancy or on The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog, share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!

Happy Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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Our Top Pick for Holiday Fashion Sewing: McCall’s M7871 Knit Tunic and Dress Pattern

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 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.

The McCall’s M7871 Knit Dress and Tunic Pattern

McCall’s M7871 Knit Dress and Tunic Pattern by Team NZP is a great choice for a holiday fashion sewing project. Add a statement necklace, or a scarf with gold or silver accents, and you’ll sparkle at your holiday gathering.

McCall’s M7871 Knit Tunic View A

Loose-fitting, pullover tunic View A Tunic has side front and side back insets, easy welt pockets, and 3/4 sleeves with vent.

McCall’s M7871 Knit Tunic View B

Loose-fitting, pullover dress View B has side front and side back insets, easy mock-welt pockets, long sleeves, and slightly longer dress length.

View A and view B both include a flattering V-neckline with designer darts—easy designer details! We chose Ponte knits with lycra for style and comfort, when sewing our tunic and dress.

For a chance to win a copy of the McCall’s M7871 Knit Dress and Tunic Pattern by Team NZP, please leave a comment below and let us know what holiday fashion sewing you’re planning. The McCall Pattern Company will give away one pattern to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states.

 

 

Be sure to join in and follow the 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge, right here at the NZP Blog.

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 102: Dresden Columns Table Runner 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! Dresden Columns Table Runner Bundle Box Project.

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 101: Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey. In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share step-by-step fabric folding and straight line machine quilting techniques for making NZP’s NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Bundle Box Project.

 

    Then, head over to the shopnzp.com to purchase the exclusive NEW! Sewing Project Bundle Boxes designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

Visit the NEW! NZP Online Shop for the latest tools, patterns, fabrics and more at shopnzp.com!

Visit shopnzp.com, or click the “ shop ” tab

at the top of the NZP blog, anytime!

 

Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so whether you’ve tried one of Nancy’s Sewing Patterns, or you’re planning on stitching a project you’ve seen on Sewing With Nancy or on The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog, share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!

Happy Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Dresden Columns Table Runner Program 102

The Nancy Zieman Productions Team is pleased to announce our NEW! video series, Stitch it! Sisters!

Watch Stitch it! Sisters right here on the NZP Blog, with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey – real life sisters from Team NZP. This NEW! Video Series features our latest sewing projects and fun sewing adventures! Join Deanna and Dana as they share sewing and quilting project tutorials – featuring their easiest-ever sewing techniques, timesaving tools, and Classic Timesaving Tips by Nancy Zieman.

Stitch it! Sisters is a production of NZ Productions LLC. We’ll be releasing a new video – every few weeks – right here on the NZP Blog. Make sure you are subscribed to Nancy Zieman Productions E-news mailing list so you won’t miss a thing. Sign up and receive email updates from Nancy Zieman Productions.

 NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 102: Dresden Columns Table Runner

Starting today! Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 102: Dresden Columns Table Runner 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! Dresden Columns Table Runner or Wall Hanging Project.

Then, head over to the shopnzp.com and purchase the exclusive NEW! Dresden Columns Table Runner or Wall Hanging Bundle Box designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

 

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 102: Dresden Columns Table Runner video (above) and learn how easy it is to stitch this quick column quilt with a modern twist on a traditional block. Crosswise fabric strips, Dresden wedges and a few squares make this an easy piecing project. The 23″ x 39″ quilt size is ideal for display on a table or wall—you decide!

In the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 102: Dresden Columns Table Runner video(above), Deanna and Dana share fabric cutting guidelines to make your quilting project a success! Plus the Stitch it! Sisters share Nancy Zieman’s tried and true timesaving tips!

Also included in the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 102: Dresden Columns Table Runner video (above): Deanna shares her no-marking straight line machine quilting methods for quilting the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Dresden Columns Table Runner, using The NEW! Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot designed by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover!

The Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot is available at the NEW! NZP Shop

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 102: Dresden Columns Table Runner video (above) with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey, as they share step-by-step cutting, sewing, and machine quilting techniques for making the NEW! Dresden Columns Table Runner Project, plus Classic Timesaving Tips by Nancy Zieman.

 

NEW! Convenient Stitch it! Sisters Bundle Box includes everything you’ll need to make this Dresden Columns project – Now available at shopnzp.com!
The NEW! Dresden Columns Bundle Box features an array of light, medium, and dark fabrics for beautiful contrast: Eye-catching jewel inspired Cotton Shades by Riley Blake Designs. Includes backing and binding fabric, plus batting and pattern–with full-color step-by-step instructions and full size paper Dresden Template! You’ll supply the thread.

 

Visit the NEW! NZP Online Shop for the latest tools, patterns, fabrics and more at shopnzp.com!

Visit shopnzp.com, or click the “ shop ” tab
at the top of the NZP blog, anytime!

 

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 and cheer on the Stitch it! Sisters and/or visit the NEW NZP Shop and let us know your thoughts.

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 set of NEW! I Sew For Fun Wonder Clips from Clover, from the November 2 Blog Post is Liz O.

Her comment is: What a fun series of projects! Love making infinity scarfs , they are perfect projects for de stash my fabric scrap pile. Wonder Clips are my favorite tool! Thanks for the post and the chance to win!

Coming Soon! The NEW!  Stitch it! Sisters upcoming programs will feature NEW! sewing projects with Nancy Zieman’s Classic Timesaving Sewing Tips!

 

Be sure to join in and follow the 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge at the NZP Blog.

 

 

Happy Stitching!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares Part One on 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 demonstrated 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 they kept the props and furniture in the right place!

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

 

Be sure to join in and follow the 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge at the NZP Blog.

 

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 101: Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging 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! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Project.

    Then, head over to the shopnzp.com and purchase the exclusive NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Bundle Box designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

Visit the NEW! NZP Online Shop for the latest tools, patterns, fabrics and more at shopnzp.com!

Visit shopnzp.com, or click the “ shop ” tab

at the top of the NZP blog, anytime!

 

Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so whether you’ve tried one of Nancy’s Sewing Patterns, or you’re planning on stitching a project you’ve seen on Sewing With Nancy or on The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog, share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!

 

 

Happy Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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2019 Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge Announced and Christmas Stocking Sewing Round Up

The Nancy Zieman Productions Team is excited to announce the 2019 Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge, taking place November 5–26, 2019! You’re invited to join the 2019 NZP Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge by stitching a Christmas Stocking and showcasing your sewing and quilting talents. Stocking entries may be any color palette, and may feature any sewing, quilting, or machine embroidery techniques and/or embellishments—use your imagination! Enter one Christmas Stocking that has been sewn within the last year and has not been entered into previous Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenges. All challenge details are listed near the bottom of this posting. You could win a prize from one of our generous 2019 Christmas Socking Sewing Challenge Sponsors!

Join the 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge!

Make sure you are subscribed to Nancy Zieman Productions enews—so you won’t miss a thing. Sign up today! Join us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Find all the inspiration you’ll need to sew for Christmas, right here! In today’s Christmas Stocking Pattern Roundup, view a gallery of stocking designs and choose one or more to fit your décor. In just a couple evenings of sewing enjoyment, you’ll have a new stocking, or two, or four!

Stocking Pattern Round Up

 

Half-Square Patchwork Stocking by Nancy Zieman Productions: This is a perfect stash-buster project or use a package of charm squares. The half-square triangles stitch together quickly using the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge.

 

Tumbler Stocking by Nancy Zieman: From elegant to whimsical, Christmas stockings are a great way to add a pop of holiday cheer to any room. Plus, they can readily be sewn in a few hours of enjoyable sewing time. Using Grandmother’s One Patch Template: Tumbler Block allows you to create this classy silk design in a snap.

 

Ribbon Elf Stocking by Nancy Zieman, featuring a stocking template by Patty Young for Baby Lock: Today we’re going to change up the design a bit and feature Nancy’s Lime, Pink and Teal Ribbons from Renaissance Ribbons.

 

 

Christmas Stocking Projects from Baby Lock, enter keyword “stocking:” Baby Lock has over a hundred projects to choose from, in every size, shape, and function available. Make beautiful decorations for your home or create the perfect gift for someone you love.

Choose your favorite reindeer, Or Santa’s Hat, and make a Kraft-Tex Cone “Stocking” from C&T Publishing.

 

Here’s a freebie Christmas stocking pattern from Martingale’s Stitch This! Blog. Dawn Anderson created this traditional Christmas red and green stocking with a whimsical pointed toe. The cuff is richly finished with velvet ribbon edged with rows of bugle beads.

 

Make a Christmas Stocking from a T-shirt! T-shirts, we all have them. Whether from schools, vacations, concerts, sport events, or charitable causes, T-shirts hold memories usually stored in a drawer. Mary Mulari, our recycling expert, is here to encourage you to give those T-shirts a second chance and create unique gifts while renewing memories.

I {Heart} Pellon Stocking from Pellon Projects: Ready to dress up that mantle in style? The I {heart} Pellon stocking with patchwork detail and optional embroidery will make any mantle Santa-ready.

How to Enter

Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge Guidelines

Select or create your design. All sewing, quilting, serging, machine embroidery, and embellishment techniques are eligible. Stocking must be made within the last year and may not have been entered into previous NZP Stocking Sewing Challenges.
How to enter: Send one high-resolution quality image of your Christmas Stocking to info@ziemanproductions.com by 11:59 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Include your full name, hometown, and a sentence or two about your Christmas Stocking.
One entry per sewist; open US residents in the 48 contiguous states only.
All Christmas Stockings will be judged, and winning entries will receive a prize from our generous sponsors! Explore the full list of prizes, totaling nearly $xxx (see below).

Make sure you are subscribed to Nancy Zieman Productions enews—so you won’t miss a thing. Sign up today!Join us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Grab our Stocking Sewing Challenge blog badge and let your friends know about this exciting sewing challenge.
Share your progress and projects on your social media sites using the hashtag: #NZPStockingChallenge

Schedule:

November 5, 2019—Stocking Challenge Kick Off.
November 26, 2019—Stocking Challenge Deadline to Enter.
November 27–December 2, 2019—A Panel of Judges Review Entries.
December 3, 2019—Winners Announced! All decisions made by judges are final.

Over $1000 in prizes! Thank you to our generous 2019 Christmas Stocking Challenge Sponsors!

 

C&T Publishing: Gift card to ctpub.com A $200 value



Clover-USA: Wonder Clips(10pc/Asst.), Mini Wonder Clips(20pc), I Sew For Fun Roll & Press, Pin ‘n Stow, 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge, I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Magnet Pin Caddy, Rotary Cutter(45mm), 6 ‘n 1 Stick ‘n Stitch Guide. A $150 value





Pellon: Heavy Duty Wonder-Under Fusible Web Tape, Wonder-Web Fusible Web Tape, Spray-N-Clean, Wrap-N-Zap, Stick-N-Tear, Fabric Magic, Shape Flex, Craft-Fuse, Wonder Under Paper Backed Fusible Web and Grab N’ Go Batting. A $110 value




Martingale: Christmas Book Package A $104 value








June Tailor : Quilt As You Go Stocking Strips, Quilt As You Go Stocking Squares, Quilt As You Go Tree Skirt, Shape Cut and and Starch Savvy, 16 ounce trigger. A $102 value






Baby Lock: Genuine Collection Beginning Sewing Kit A $100 value





Nancy Zieman Productions: NEW! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack and Afternoon Picnic Quilt Pattern. A $72 value






Stitch it! Sisters: NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging/Table Runner Bundle Box with Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge. A $70 value

Dime: Lace Charms Embroidery Collection. A $60 value

Sewing With Nancy: Five Random Winners of Nancy Zieman The Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends Book with DVD by Richard Zieman. A $24.95 value (each)

 

Be sure to join in and follow the 2019 Nanacy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge at the NZP Blog and enter your stocking by emailing a photo of your stocking to info@ziemanproductions.com.

 

NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey – real life sisters from Team NZP . This NEW! Video Series features our latest sewing projects and fun sewing adventures!
NEW! Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 101: Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging

    Then, head over to the shopnzp.com and purchase the exclusive NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Bundle Box designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

Visit the NEW! NZP Online Shop for the latest tools, patterns, fabrics and more at shopnzp.com!

Visit shopnzp.com, or click the “ shop ” tab
at the top of the NZP blog, anytime!

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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 and cheer on the Stitch it! Sisters and/or visit the NEW NZP Shop and let us know your thoughts.

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 Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack with S!S button & sticker from the October 29 Blog Post is, Hazel Davidson.

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Her comment is: Exciting new things happening! Love the innovation shown. Always looking for new ideas to keep my quilting fresh.

 

 

Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so whether you’ve tried one of Nancy’s Sewing Patterns, or you’re planning on stitching a project you’ve seen on Sewing With Nancy or on The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog, share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!

 

 

Happy Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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I Sew For Fun Sewing Project Tutorial: Infinity Scarf

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Make this “just like mommy” infinity scarf with just 3/8 yd. knit fabric and 2 hours of sewing time with your little sewing partner! FREE! I Sew For Fun Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial by Nancy Zieman.

You’ll find this easy sewing project, plus 19 additional I Sew For Fun projects, in Nancy Zieman’s 72-page book, I Sew For Fun. Nancy shares her step-by-step directions for 20 super-easy sewing projects.

Tune in and watch Nancy 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!

Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial

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Create this “just like mommy” scarf with your little partner, using a pretty knit print. It’s so easy to sew, and makes a trend setting addition to any little girls’ wardrobe.

Approximate finished size: 5-1/2″ x 18″

Supplies Needed:

• 3/8 yd. knit fabric (54″ wide)

• Coordinating, all-purpose thread

• One 4″ strip double stick fusible web, such as Lite Steam-A-Seam2

Optional: I Sew For Fun Notions:

I Sew For Fun Heart-Shaped Pins


I Sew For Fun Wonder Clips


I Sew For Fun Sew Safe Presser Foot


I Sew For Fun 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge

 

Instructions:

Please read all instructions before beginning. Use the width of the presser foot as the depth of the seam allowance.

1.     Cut one 12″ x 36″ rectangle from knit fabric.

2.     Stitch side seam.

Fold the rectangle of fabric, right sides together, matching long edges. Pin or use Wonder Clips to secure edges.

Set your machine for a straight stitch.
Stitch the long edge, leaving a 4″ opening unstitched near the middle, for turning scarf right side out later.



Press the seam allowance flat, then open.

3.     Prepare and stitch the scarf tube.

With scarf wrong side out, reach into one end and grasp the other end of the tube from the inside.



Gently pull the far end of the tube until cut edges meet. The outside layer of fabric will be wrong side out.



Secure the cut edges with pins or Wonder Clips.
Stitch ends of the tube together. It is easiest to stitch from the inside of the tube.

     Remember to use the freearm on your sewing machine when sewing small areas to make it easy.

4.     Finish the scarf.

Turn the tube right side out through the opening in the side seam.



Turn under the seam allowances in the opening; press.
Hand stitch opening closed.

     Optional: Fusing is a fast alternative, Press a strip of double stick fusible web to one seam allowance. Remove the paper, and press the seam together.

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You’ll find this easy sewing project, plus 19 additional I Sew For Fun projects, in Nancy Zieman’s 72-page book, I Sew For Fun. Nancy shares her step-by-step directions for 20 super-easy sewing projects.

Tune in and watch Nancy 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!

Watch I Sew For Fun on Sewing With Nancy online at NancyZieman.com.

For a complete listing of all I Sew For Fun companion products by Nancy Zieman, visit isewforfun.com.

 

Coming Soon: 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge at the NZP Blog. Stay tuned for details to be announced here, on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

 

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 101: Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging 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! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Project.

 

    Then, head over to the shopnzp.com and purchase the exclusive NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Bundle Box designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

Visit the NEW! NZP Online Shop for the latest tools, patterns, fabrics and more at shopnzp.com!

Visit shopnzp.com, or click the “ shop ” tab
at the top of the NZP blog, anytime!

 

To win NEW! I Sew For Fun Wonder Clips from Clover, please leave a comment below sharing a sewing project you’ll be stitching with your little sewing partner.

The randomly selected winner of a Stitch it! Sisters 5″ Fabric Short Stack with S!S button & sticker, is: Diane Mills.

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Her comment is: I very much enjoyed this new video with the sisters. I am grateful NZP is continuing to air Nancy’s programs. I have been an avid viewer since the 80′s and have leaned so much from her programs. These ladies are fun to watch and the project they shared is awesome. I am looking forward to seeing more videos. Thanks so much for continuing education.

 

Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so whether you’ve tried one of Nancy’s Sewing Patterns, or you’re planning on stitching a project you’ve seen on Sewing With Nancy or on The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog, share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!

 

Happy Sewing!

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks Part Two on 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 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.

Coming Soon: 2019 Nancy Zieman Productions Christmas Stocking Sewing Challenge at the NZP Blog. Stay tuned for details to be announced here, on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

 

Watch the NEW! Stitch it! Sisters Program 101: Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging 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! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Project.

 

    Then, head over to the shopnzp.com and purchase the exclusive NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Bundle Box designed by the Stitch it! Sisters!

Visit the NEW! NZP Online Shop for the latest tools, patterns, fabrics and more at shopnzp.com!

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Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so whether you’ve tried one of Nancy’s Sewing Patterns, or you’re planning on stitching a project you’ve seen on Sewing With Nancy or on The Nancy Zieman Productions Blog, share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!

 

Happy Quilting!

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