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No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks – Part Two

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. Note: The instructions to create this quilt are found in No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks book.

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

The No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks book shows exactly how to make the 12-block sampler quilt. For best results, use the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge. 

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

 

For a chance to win a copy of the No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks book, tell us which of the 1/4-square or 1/2-square blocks you would like to make.

 

 

 

Happy Quilting!

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Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous – Part One

Expressing yourself with fabric is one of the hallmarks of sewing. Whether it’s dramatic, casual, modern, or sophisticated, you can easily combine fabrics and techniques that showcase your sense of style. Lorraine Torrence is Nancy Zieman’s guest on Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous Part One. Watch as Lorraine shares her knack for making a statement through sewing.

On Sewing With Nancy, we’ll show how innovative sewing can be, using a basic tunic pattern. To show style changes, Lorraine and Nancy use a classic tunic pattern called the Town & Country. Anytime there is an area like a front panel to fill, use that space to show your style! See how easy it is on part one of this series, Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous.

 

If you missed the episode, you can always catch up online at NancyZieman.com or watch the Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous DVD from Nancy’s Notions.

Hip to Be Square

Gather small strips of fabric that portray your sense of fashion, stitch into strip sets, and cut into squares. Fill the center panel of this tunic with small quilt squares or blocks that contrast with the basic tunic color. Like the song says, “It’s hip to be square.”

Color Take Away

Turn a plain fabric into something fabulous with a stamp, stencil, or paintbrush. Rather than adding color, learn how to take color away from a natural fabric such as cotton, linen, or silk. Use a de-colorant gel—one of Lorraine’s artsy techniques. This method creates quite a unique garment, as you’ll see on Sewing With Nancy.

Bias Influences

Reflect your sense of style by adding artistic touches of fabric trim. Lorraine’s next tunic features complimentary and contrasting colors of squares and bias strips of fabric randomly stitched to the panel. The result—a fashion technique we call Bias Influences. It’s both a clever and tasteful fashion accent. Personalize your wardrobe with tips from this episode.

The Magic of Texture

What was once ordinary can easily become dimensional! Through the magic of stitching and steaming, this one time perfectly flat layer of silk fabric is now completely textured—a stitching technique that adds character! It’s magical how simple steps can make such a dramatic difference. Watch the transformation on Sewing With Nancy.

Watch  Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous  on The Best of Sewing With Nancy  online.

For a chance to win the Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous DVD and Two Patterns from Nancy’s Notions, please leave a comment sharing which jacket/tunic style is your favorite.

The randomly selected winner of a copy of Every Last Piece by Lynn Harris from F+W Media, from the July 2 Blog post is, Joyce Bunt.

 

Her comment is: I would like to make the Window Garden. It caught my interest and I can see it in jewel tones, my favorite. I have lots of those left over pieces. The whole book is thought provoking.

 

 

 

 

Happy Sewing!

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I Sew For Fun Project Tutorial: Pillowcase

Have a PJ party with your little partner as they make their very own pillowcase. Sweet dreams will definitely follow! This easy project is a favorite for gift giving too! Learn how to make an easy Pillowcase with this FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase 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!

Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial

Approximate Finished Size: 20″ x 30″

Makes one standard size pillowcase.

Let your little partner choose their favorite novelty fabric and two coordinates.

Supplies Needed

3/4 yd. non-directional print Fabric A–main pillowcase fabric
1/4 yd. Fabric B–border
1/8 yd. Fabric C–trim
Coordinating all-purpose thread

     Directions for a second option with directional fabric can be found on page 23 of  Nancy Zieman’s book, I Sew For Fun.




 Optional Notions: I Sew For Fun Heart Shaped Straight Pins , I Sew For Fun Magnetic Heart-Shaped Covered Pin Caddy and I Sew For Fun Sew Safe Presser Foot.

Instructions

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

 1. Press and cut the fabrics:

Cut Fabric A for the main pillowcase using one of the following options:

–Cut the non-directional print Fabric A into a 27″ x 41″ rectangle.

 Cut a 9″ crosswise strip from Fabric B for the border; set aside.



Cut a 2″ crosswise strip from Fabric C. Fold the 2″ strip of trim fabric in half, wrong sides together, aligning the lengthwise edges; press.

2. Assemble trim and border:

Pin trim to the right side of the 9″ x 41″ border, aligning cut edges of trim with one lengthwise edge of the border. Machine baste.



Fold border fabric in half, right sides together.
Stitch the short ends of the border fabric.



Press seam open.

 

 Fold wrong sides of border together, aligning the lengthwise edges. Press.

3. Stitch the pillowcase:

Fold the Fabric A rectangle in half, right sides together, aligning the 27″ edges.
Stitch the 20-1/2″ edge.

Wrap the corner by folding the seam toward the pillowcase along the stitching line and stitch the side seam.

     This is a great spot to teach your little partner one of Nancy Zieman’s favorite techniques—the wrapped corner!

 

Turn pillowcase right side out.
Pin border fabric over the main pillowcase fabric meeting cut edges, right sides together.
 Stitch the layers together. Clean finish cut edges using either a zigzag stitch or overlock serger. Press seam toward main body of pillowcase.



 Optional: Topstitch trim along the border fabric edge, catching the seam allowance.

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

To win an I Sew For Fun Magnetic Heart-Shaped Covered Pin Caddy 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  NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging or Table Runner Pattern from Nancy Zieman Productions, from the June 29 blog post is Brenda Davis.

Her comment is: I love the wall hanging and the way it is quilted. Would love to win! Looks like that would be a simple way to quilt when you are just getting started. I am on the look out for a simple way so I don’t have to pay somebody to quilt for me.

 

Happy Sewing!

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No-Hassle Triangles Quilt Blocks – Part One

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 around with bias-cut edges. Make the block unit easily, “Nancy’s no-hassle way,” with this episode of Sewing With Nancy, which features blocks from Nancy’s book, No-Hassle Triangles 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 TV 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 Triangle Quilts—Part One! You’ll see step-by-step details for creating these six precision-made quilt blocks.

Make This Sampler Quilt at Home

The No-Hassle Triangles Quilt book shows exactly how to make the 12-block sampler quilt. Hint: the remaining six blocks will be featured in part two of No-Hassle Triangles Quilts. For best results, use the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge. 

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

 

 

 

For a chance to win a copy of the No-Hassle Triangles Quilt book, tell us which of the 1/2-square blocks you would like to make.

The randomly selected winner of a copy of Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares Book and DVD is Vivian Oaks.

Her comment is: My dream travel destination is anywhere necessary to see some beautiful auroras! I love all the Aurora Borealis pictures on Pinterest and elsewhere. Whether it’s Alaska, Finland, Iceland, or any other northern countries—it wouldn’t matter, so long as I could see and take some beautiful pictures!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!! I’d love Nancy’s book and DVD!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Quilting!

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Every Last Piece

Whether you have bins of fabric scraps or just a few odds and ends that you can’t part with, Lynn Harris, Nancy Zieman’s guest on this episode of Sewing With Nancy, will share refreshing ways to incorporate scraps in quilt designs. Learn to use fabric pieces of every size, from tiny scraps to larger pieces, during the featured program, Every Last Piece.

Every Last Piece episode is online. Pick up the book and the supplies at Nancy’s Notions, including:

Every Last Piece book/DVD 
Template Plastic, two 8–1/2″ x 11″ sheets
Glass Head Pins, 100 count
Klasse Universal Needles, five needles
Klasse Quilting Needles, five needles

Window Garden Quilt

In our featured Sewing With Nancy TV show, Every Last Piece, Lynn shares her “string piecing” methods for creating beautiful scrappy quilts. If your scrap bin is like Lynn’s, it’s overflowing with scraps of all sizes and shapes. The square blocks in Lynn’s Window Garden quilt are made with “strings” of fabric. The secondary pattern is created with the addition of Hourglass blocks. This is a great way to make a bigger quilt from fewer string-pieced blocks.

String Quilting Basics

Lynn will demonstrate the basic techniques of how to create string-based designs on this episode. Start by choosing larger scrap pieces that extend past your desired block size. Vary the angle of the seams for added interest. See how easy it is—on this episode of Sewing With Nancy.

Wind Farm Block

Trim the string blocks to fit Lynn’s Wind Farm Block template included within the book and cut the wedge template shape from coordinating fabrics. The effect is a spinning pinwheel design with a unique scrappy touch. (Focus your eyes on the blue areas and the spinning Wind Farm Wheels pop!)

String Quilting Shapes

Now it’s time to take strip piecing to the next level. Instead of creating square blocks, stitch leftover pieces to a specific shape. Rose Lattice, Lynn’s quilt, creates great visual movement by cutting the blocks on point. It’s a relatively simple way of creating a free-form block that really makes a statement. See the quilt on this episode of Sewing With Nancy.

Paris on a Shoestring Quilt

Large pieces of a Paris map fabric inspired the name of this quilt, Paris on a Shoestring. Lynn played around with string triangles that she made ahead, and then laid out the blocks in a star design. What a great way of combining pieces with yardage!

Solar Flare Quilt

No matter what size or shape, use those treasured scraps to fit any template shape. Solar Flare, Lynn’s next string quilt, combines triangles of scraps and other triangles of solid fabric. A layout suggested by her son, has both drama and style.

Beach Balls Quilt

Lynn’s Beach Balls quilt is an exercise in a controlled use of color. The design features monochromatic string-pieced squares in the background and brightly colored beach balls made of wedges. The best part—the design was totally created from her scrap bin. Watch how Lynn demonstrates working with this traditional Drunkard’s Path design on Sewing With Nancy on Every Last Piece.

Making Stars from Fabric Scraps

When your scrap box is dwindling down, it’s time to make stars! Lynn worked on making stars for several months until she had accumulated several hundred! Yes, several hundred patches. Then, she laid them out into 9-patch units. Work in small batches, and soon, you too will have enough stars to make a small or even a bed-sized quilt named Stardust.

Watch  Every Last Piece  on  The  Best of Sewing With Nancy  online. 

For a chance to win a copy of Every Last Piece by Lynn Harris from F+W Media, please leave a comment sharing which quilt (above)  you would like to make.

 

The winner of a copy of Magic Inch Quilts from Modern Quilts Studio is Zina.

 

Her comment is: I have a box of 1 1/2″ squares I have been adding to. Believe it or not, I have dipped into that box a few times for those tiny piecing projects!

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Quilting!

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Straight Line Machine Quilting and NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging Pattern

Introducing the NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Pattern by Team Nancy Zieman. Stitch this quick column quilt with a modern twist. No-half-square triangles are needed to make this modern floating triangles quilt! Dimensional folded triangles made from fabric squares, and crosswise fabric strips make this quilt an easy piecing project. The 20″ x 34″ quilt size is ideal for display on a wall or table—you decide!

Throughout this NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Pattern, you’ll find complete directions for quilting project success! Plus Team NZP shares Nancy Zieman’s tried and true timesaving tips!

On the back cover of the NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Pattern, you’ll find a convenient fabric chart and supply listing! For the featured wall hanging, we selected fabric Shades and Basics by Riley Blake Designs, along with Madeira Aerofil Thread in fun neon colors—for quilting the layers!

When you’ve completed your NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Quilt Top, straight-line machine quilt your project with The NEW! Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot designed by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover! This all-new presser foot features a built in stitch alignment ruler for guiding rows of parallel stitching. The New! Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot is ideal for parallel-line straight stitching, topstitching, and straight-line machine quilting!

How to use The NEW! Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot

Attach with the low shank. (Presser foot may require your specific sewing machine companies’ specialty adapter. (Not compatible with all machines.)
Move the ruler to set distance between needle and alignment guide: 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) to 3 in. (76.2mm).

The NEW! Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot has a ¼-inch seam allowance, with a wide presser foot back—for maximum feed dog grip—presser foot stays on course and does not meander when encountering bulky seams.



Begin straight-line machine quilting by aligning guide at a seam.
The large polycarbonate presser foot glides smoothly over fabric surface— Clover provides the highest quality materials and workmanship!



     BONUS! Guiding straight-line machine quilting with Baby Lock’s built-in Guide Beam (above) assures straight stitching, every time!



Repeat straight-line machine quilting by aligning guide to previous stitched lines.

    

     The New! Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot also works great on projects with outside curves, and inside curves!

 

      The stitch alignment ruler has plenty of clearance for safety pins to pass below ruler—when stitching!

 

Team NZP is pleased to share the premier of the NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Pattern and share tips for straight-line machine quilting with The New! Ultimate Quilt ‘n Stitch Presser Foot. Order yours today!

For a chance to be the random winner of  NEW! Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging and Table Runner Pattern from Nancy Zieman Productions, please leave a comment below.

 

The randomly selected winner of 10-pack of Wonder Clips from Clover is Marilyn Dunstan.

Her comment is: I’ve already made the Beach Towel Cover Up and I love it… I’d like to make the casserole carrier and the floating chair. It’s so good to see that Nancy’s Productions are continuing to supply us with all her wonderful sewing expertise.

Happy Quilting!

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Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares – Part Three

Incorporating specialty fabrics can add functionality when sewing gifts and projects. For example, try clear vinyl. This unique fabric is the star of the Sewing With Nancy program, Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares—the third episode. Watch online.  Here’s a preview of the projects that you’ll see demonstrated during the show.

Jewelry Caddies

Nancy began this episode with a Jewelry Caddy duo, which fits all of the standards set for this show. The caddies use two sizes of fabric rectangles, specialty fabric (clear vinyl with a ribbon accent trim), and all the sewing is done with straight stitches. Best of all, the projects are attractive and very practical!

Portable Ironing Blanket

Use the same dimensions as the jewelry caddies plus Quilted Iron Quick fabric to make a portable mini-ironing blanket. Use it next to your sewing machine for quick presses. Or, create a larger ironing blanket, any size of your choice, with the same transportability. It could easily be used as an ironing board substitute or for travel. Either way, you can custom-make these projects easily with Nancy’s sew simple techniques.

Closet Organizer

How about adding extra storage to your home without assembling knock-down furniture or remodeling a closet? Create portable, compact closet organizers with double-sided quilted fabric, clear vinyl, and ribbon trim. It’s another straight-stitched project that can hang in full sight or hidden behind a closet door.

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

12 Complete Projects are featured in  Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares

 

What’s your favorite project from this series? A random winner will receive a copy of Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares Book and DVD from Nancy’s Notions.

 

 

 

 

 

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Magic Inch Quilts – Part Two

Join Nancy Zieman for part-two of Magic Inch Quilts on Sewing With Nancy with modern quilters and husband/wife team Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. Often we think about quilting with squares and rectangles of fabric. In these new modern quilting designs, the piecing technique and the color choices are equally as important as Weeks’ and Bill’s improvisational 1-inch strips of color!

“We enjoy working with color, but also incorporating 1″ pieces into quilt designs. The piecing technique and the color choices are equally important.”

 Whiskers Quilt

Bill shows how this Whiskers quilt features a square block that is updated by adding three Magic Inch strips. Using solids for the blocks and a yarn-dyed stripe for the strips, this quilt can be customized for a baby, a teen, or even a quilt for grandpa. Use a basket weave layout for the blocks to add additional interest and repeat the stripe fabric in the binding. 

Pickup Sticks Quilt

Pickup Sticks is the original Magic Inch Quilt that Bill and Weeks designed in 2000. Inspired by the children’s game, these colorful sticks appear to be lying on top of one another as a result of this unique piecing process. For each block you’ll decide how many cuts and where to make them for your one-of-a-kind improvisational masterpiece. Watch online as this quilt is created.

Local Hero Quilt

First-responders are among the local heroes in every town. Weeks and Bill made this quilt for their local firehouse where the firefighters and emergency medical technicians rest when not on call. This improvisational technique creates a patriotic block that can be made by adventurous beginners and veteran quilters alike.

See how we create these quilts with sewing demonstrations on Sewing With Nancy. Watch it online, today. Find your copy of Magic Inch Quilts at Nancy’s Notions.

 

Watch Magic Inch Quilts (Part One and Part Two) on The Best of Sewing With Nancy  online.

 For a chance to win a copy of Magic Inch Quilts from Nancy’s Notions, leave a comment sharing your answer to: What is smallest fabric scrap you save?

Happy Quilting,

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Summer Splash Round Up

Choose one or more of these fun summer-themed sewing projects and stitch some sunshine into your next picnic, pool party, or road trip. Whether you’re heading to the park, backyard, or beach—there’s an easy-to-make project for you. Here’s a roundup of a few of our favorite summertime sewing projects:

Mermaid Dress Up

Grab this quick sewing tutorial and create a mermaid tail for dress-up all-year long. This idea was inspired by Nancy Zieman’s granddaughters. After watching Doll Costume Dress Up on Sewing With Nancy.

Colorful Bean Bag Toss

One of America’s family’s favorite outdoor games goes by quite a few names; cornhole, tailgate, bean bag toss, doghouse, Baggo, or, just plain bags. What would the game be without festive, colorful bags? Learn how to sew your own cornhole bags (or bean bags) and let the games begin! Find the bean bag sewing tutorial here.

Sew a Casserole Carrier

Stitch this Casserole Carrier project in an evening or two. Then, let your tasteful carrier help you get a handle on things. Cook, place a casserole in the center, wrap and GO! An insulated carrier is perfect for picnics and potluck dinners. The inner insulated pocket lets you store a hot or cold pack to keep the temperature of your dish just right. The carrier folds flat when not in use and can be laundered. See how easy it is to create this carrier, here.

Sew Easy Summer Napkins

These easy to make napkins are ideal for a summer luncheon, picnic, or handmade hostess gift. Stitch a set of four napkins in an hour or less with Nancy’s sew-easy mitered corner technique. Showcase your favorite fabrics by mixing or matching fabric groupings, or make them from one fabric. Find the sewing tutorial for Easy Summer Napkins, here.

Sew a Kids’ Hooded Towel Wrap

Get ready for some cuteness! Sew a hooded towel wrap for the beach or bath time. We have a special gift for you today. It’s a free project sheet of sewing appliqués—the Owl and Teddy Bear faces—to stitch on the Towel Wraps that Luella and Avery are wearing.

Make a Beach Towel Wrap

Summer is here and the pool is calling! Make a beach towel wrap easily with this tutorial from Sewing With Nancy guest Mary Mulari. This wrap is one of 14 in Mary’s book, All Occasion Fabric Wraps. Mary shares her step-by-step construction process. Watch the sewing demonstration on Sewing With Nancy and grab the sewing directions here.

Cool Off with a Pool Noodle Chair

You can sew your own Pool Noodle Lounger! Using mesh fabric and grosgrain ribbon, create a lounge-style seat that fits over a swimming noodle. Make one for yourself and another for a friend, and then share lazy summer afternoons seated and relaxed in the water—making more memories. Tune in to Sew Gifts–Make Memories, and learn Mary Mulari’s convenient way to stitch, fold, and store your lounger.

Portable Chalkboard Roll-Up

Whether it is a gift or simply a road-trip-sanity-saver, this Portable Chalkboard Roll-Up will be a hit with the kids, and probably the adults, in your life, too. Take the chalkboard roll-up on your summer vacation, to a restaurant, church, or anywhere your kiddos might need a quiet project. It rolls up for easy storage and transport. Find Nancy’s chalkboard roll-up sewing directions here.

Watch The Best of  Sewing With Nancy online and on any TV.

Kick off the summer season by sharing what projects you’ll be sewing this July, and August. Leave a comment below for a chance to win a 10-pack of Wonder Clips from Nancy’s Notions!

 

The randomly selected winner of Nancy Zieman’s New! Afternoon Picnic Fat Quarter Pack, is Carla.

 

Her comment is: I love this block and the fabric is just divine. The instructions look so simple that I really think I could make this quilt in baby size with wonderful baby fabric. Now mind you I have never really made a quilt. I made one quilt top and that was over 20 years ago. I’m still looking for the fabric I bought to put on the back of it. ha ha. I just love all the info I get from Nancy Zieman website and I watched all the time on PBS as she was so informative on how to do things and had wonderful guests. Thank you for this opportunity to win this FAT QUARTER PACK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Sewing!

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Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit on Display This Summer in Wisconsin

 Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit on Display This Summer in Wisconsin

Did you know that Nancy Zieman’s favorite time of the year was summer? Summer in Wisconsin is one of the most wonderful times of the year—when flowers are in bloom, and the vision of lush green foliage surrounding the beautiful blue lakes is breathtaking!

If you happen to be traveling through the Wisconsin countryside, this summer, make plans to visit the Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit—hosted by the Winneconne Historical Society, in Winneconne, Wisconsin.

Nancy Luedtke Zieman was born, 66 years ago today, on June 21, 1953, and she passed away November 14, 2017, at the age of 64. Today we celebrate Nancy as a businesswoman, home economist, national sewing authority, daughter, niece, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and inspiration to all.

 

Nancy fulfilled her true calling as an educator and inspiration to the world around her. Nancy touched the lives of millions as they stitched alongside, or simply tuned in to watch, the inimitable Nancy Zieman and guests on Public Television.

Nancy Luedtke Zieman was born to Barbara and Ralph Luedtke in the summer of 1953, and she grew up on her family’s dairy farm—near Winneconne, Wisconsin. This special Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit includes images, awards, and early garments sewn by Nancy—including 4H projects from the 1960s.

In 1971 Nancy graduated high school in Winneconne, WI, and later graduated in 1975 from University of Wisconsin–Stout, where she studied clothing textiles design and journalism.

 

Nancy Luedtke married Richard Zieman on January 28, 1977. The couple, along with their family, celebrated 40 years of marriage in 2017.

 

In 1979, Nancy started Nancy’s Notions at her kitchen table. Nancy grew her business at home, later moved to a building on her husband Richard’s parents farm, then opened the Nancy’s Notions catalog warehouse/showroom/retail store in Beaver Dam, WI, in 1985. At the same time, the couple welcomed their first son Ted in 1982, and their second son Tom  in 1991.

This special Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit chronicles Nancy’s early years in business—while at the same time, starting her family.

 

View articles from Nancy’s personal collection, including the very first “Nancy’s Notions” one-sheet flyer, along with first edition sewing books—written by Nancy.

Nancy began her TV show Sewing With Nancy in 1982. Nancy recorded 35 years of how-to educational programing and is the longest running sewing show on TV. Sewing With Nancy continues to air on Public Television, Create TV, 24/7/365 at NancyZieman.com, and on YouTube.

Sprinkled throughout the Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit, are images of Nancy with her family, images of Nancy with friends Gail Brown, Mary Mulari, Eileen Roche, and Natalie Sewell, images of Sewing With Nancy behind the scenes, and antique miniature sewing machines gifted to Nancy by Gail Brown.

 

View Nancy’s very own machine-quilting frame and Baby Lock Sewing Machine—used by Nancy to sew nearly 70 landscape quilts, and an original landscape quilt made by Nancy—for her mother Barbara Luedtke Eckstein.

 

The Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit also includes a gallery of Original Giclee Canvas Landscape Art Prints by Nancy Zieman.

The Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit will be on display from now until September 30, 2019 in the gallery of the Winneconne Municipal Center and is open free of charge to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Exhibit is closed on Sunday.

 Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit
May 1–September 30, 2019
Gallery at the Winneconne Municipal Center
30 S 1st St., Winneconne, WI 54986

 

A special thank you to Barbara Luedtke-Eckstein, Nancy’s Mother, and Mary Harper, Winneconne Historical Society Display Coordinator—for making this Celebrating Nancy Zieman Exhibit possible.

 

Are you traveling through Wisconsin, now through September 30? Please share a comment below for a chance to be the random winner of Richard Zieman’s new book, Nancy Zieman the Rest of the Story—A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Friends.

 

 

Happy Sewing,

Team Nancy Zieman

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