There’s Magic in These Embroideries!
Most of the time I think of computerized embroideries as being decorative. Truth be told, you’re not limited to automatically stitching a perky flower or elegant swirl. The magic that I’m referencing in the title is that the embroidery used in today’s blog can also transform a shape. Designer Necklines—One Step T-Shirt Makeovers Embroidery Designs, a … Continue Reading
What Do Chicken Livers & Sewing Scissors Have In Common?
Now that’s an odd question! Actually, chicken livers and sewing scissors have nothing in common unless you want to keep your precious tools from getting in the wrong hands! Yup, even the Zieman boys made this major faux pas. I caught Tom giving his friend Tony a hair cut out on the front porch when … Continue Reading
Sew Doll Clothes in 30 Minutes—For Real!
When Joan Hinds proposed the idea of 30-Minute Doll Clothes for a Sewing With Nancy program, my interest piqued. I questioned her, asking if the pieces could truly be made in just 30-minutes instead of several sewing sessions. Her answer—absolutely! I gave Joan the go-ahead to submit ideas centering on sewing for the popular 18″ dolls. She sent me sketches and … Continue Reading
Create Your Own Work of Art
By Denise Abel, Nancy’s Notions Guest Blogger Artwork in your home should be a reflection of your personality, or your design style. If you think it’s too difficult and time-consuming to do the intricate cutting and piecing of appliqué, I’ve found a great solution. You can easily make an appliquéd wall hanging using a laser-cut … Continue Reading
Sew Knits With Confidence Blog Tour—Prize Winners
For the past 11 days, a different blogger has been showcasing their Sew Knits with Confidence garment creations. Krause Publications, the pattern and book publisher, sent each blogger a Sew Knits With Confidence Book and my Four New Knit Patterns. Be sure to click the links below to see the inspiring knit garments! April 16, 2013 Nancy Zieman the Blog April 17, … Continue Reading
Not Your Grandmother’s Aprons!
Welcome guest blogger, Mary Mulari, who was my guest on Sewing With Nancy, Easy Reversible Aprons. The second episode of this series is the online streaming video of the week. Mary updated several of the apron patterns. Enjoy her options! Full Flair Aprons by guest blogger, Mary Mulari The full aprons in this pattern offer … Continue Reading
Sew – Cook – Laugh
I admit it—I’m Entertainment Challenged. When conversation turns to a new movie or escapades of Hollywood Stars, I’m generally clueless. Over the past year, I’ve only seen two movies. So if you’re wondering why I’m bringing up movies in a sewing/quilting blog, there’s a slight connection. And, ahem, a possible new idea for Hollywood! One … Continue Reading
One Pincushion is Never Enough!
Recently, I glanced around my sewing studio for a pincushion. There wasn’t one in arms reach. To my surprise, I found, hmm, not one but ten all seemingly being used for one purpose or another scattered around the room. There was one on the ironing board, two at each sewing station (I’m not the only … Continue Reading
Online Sewing Circle with Nancy
My friend David, the online manager at Wisconsin Public Television, recently called to ask if I’d be interested in hosting an online OVEE screening of Sewing With Nancy’s 30th Anniversary Special. It sounded like a fun event, so I gladly accepted. I then needed to grasp what is an online OVEE screening? I learned OVEE is a … Continue Reading
Sew an Apron—Become a Barista!
Guest Blogger, Mary Mulari Let’s face it: I’d be a lousy employee at an apron factory because I struggle to make even two aprons exactly alike. I took this opportunity to be part of Nancy’s blog featuring the Easy Reversible Aprons pattern—Waist Tie Aprons as a challenge to mix and match features. I used details from the original … Continue Reading
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