Winter Wonderland Project Roundup

Winter Wonderland Sewing Round Up Project Collection by Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC

Winter Wonderland Project Roundup

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Winter Wonderland Sewing Round Up Project Collection by Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC

Stay warm inside while making these Winter Wonderland sewing, quilting, and embroidery projects. You’ll find blue and white-themed, comfortable and cozy projects in each of the linked posts below. All skill levels and project types are represented so you can jump right in!

Quilt and Embroider with a Flurry of Snowflakes!

Novice or expert, quilting is always an exciting adventure. With so many techniques and styles to choose from, it can be tricky to master precision piecing, until now. Let your embroidery machine do the work for you! By using the software in the Flurry of Snowflakes embroidery bundle, you can easily create quilt blocks and finish the design with outline quilting motifs. Nancy shows you the step-by-step process on Stress Free Quilting with Machine Embroidery on Sewing With Nancy. Find out more here.

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Sew a Super-Sized Dresden

Start with an approachable lap-size quilt pattern and make a larger, bed-size quilt. The larger Dresden appliqués can be stitched in approximately the same amount of time as smaller blocks, one of the bonuses to super-sizing your quilt blocks. The beauty of this template is that a Dresden Plate block can be made as small as 12″ or as large as 40″—a total of six sizes. Read more on the Super-Sized Dresden blog post.

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Foundation-Piece a Festive Reindeer Block

This fun paper-piecing project is much simpler than it looks! Sew a 16″ x 16″ (finished) block to turn into a holiday pillow cover or wall hanging. You may even choose to omit the patchwork border to create a pot holder, or make a few blocks to incorporate into a quilt. Download the pattern here, and see how easy this reindeer is to stitch.

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 Sew with Faux Fur

Have you ever sewn with fake fur? A few years ago, when Nancy made a faux fur cape—for her niece to wear on her wedding day, she knew it was time to brush up on that particular sewing technique. You see, the wedding date was in winter and the location—Wisconsin. A faux fur cape would be the perfect coverup to wear between the church and the reception, providing the outside temperature remained reasonable. Nancy and her husband were married in January, and the high temperature that day was -10 degrees! Winter weddings are somewhat of a family tradition. Turns out, we all like to live a little on the edge. Grab the faux fur sewing tips here.

Illusion Quilts Made Easy: Slip Knot Quilt Pattern

There’s something magical about quilts. Perhaps it’s the creative process of selecting color combinations, arranging the blocks to create an overall pattern, or simply enjoying the satisfaction of a well completed project. Illusions Quilts allow quilters and sewists to experiment with hues of color and arrangement of blocks to trick the beholder’s eye into believing the illusion. Based on half-square triangles (HSTs), the illusion quilts are easy to sew and to enjoy. Make yours today.

Slip Knot Quilt Nancy ZiemanSew Green Makeovers: Mittens

Sew mittens for everyone in the family with the multi-size patterns included in Sew Green Makeovers. Mittens are easy to sew from two layers of felted wool. When the mittens are cut out and turned right side out, a little bit of steam pressing will flatten the seams and the mittens are ready to wear on either hand. Sewing With Nancy guest Mary Mulari will show you how here.

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10-20-30 Minutes to Sew: Double Duty Mat

When you need flexibility in sewing, create the Double Duty Mat to use as a sewing station and pressing mat. First the sewing station: Set the machine on the largest portion of the mat, which provides a handy area of notions to be stored directly below the mat. Or, slide the mat to a flat surface and use as a pressing area, again with storage options. Outdated jeans provide the stability and pockets for this upcycled project. In part two of this Sewing With Nancy TV mini-series, 10-20-30 Minutes to Recycle Jeans and in the book by the same name, Nancy Zieman demonstrates how easy it is to create this mat.

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Sew Simple with Rectangles and Squares Round Up

As you may already know, Nancy Zieman’s approach to sewing involves streamlining and simplifing the sewing processMaking projects faster and more efficient frees up valuable time, and everyone could use more time! One of Nancy’s most popular Sewing With Nancy three-part series, Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares (Part OnePart Two, and Part Three)addresses streamlining the sewing process. Change the way you think about projects and patterns. Everything demonstrated is simply cut from fabric rectangles and squares!

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For a chance to win a Clover’s Trace ’n Create Quilt Template—Dresden Collection by Nancy Zieman, please leave a comment below, sharing your favorite winter sewing or quilting project.

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65 Comments

  • Gail Beam
    November 10, 2018

    Making Christmas sweatshirts, jackets, baby quilts and stockings for my grandchildren.

  • Ennis A Weeks
    November 10, 2018

    The winter project I always remember is the Christmas I made flannel rag quilts for all my grandchildren. Lots of work but it was so worth it to watch each one open it and love them. Projects for family members are lasting memories!!! I am sure Nancy’s family has many.

  • Lorna DeSantis
    November 10, 2018

    favorite winter project is recycling wool sweaters into mittens

  • DeeDee Isaacs
    November 10, 2018

    Sewing with fleece. Love to make the Grandchildren hats and mittens.

  • Sherrye
    November 10, 2018

    I love making Christmas Tree ornaments and napkins!

  • Sharon
    November 10, 2018

    My pick is the Dresden.

  • Lucy Askin
    November 10, 2018

    My favorite was the year when I made quilts for each one in
    the family, personalized for their interests.
    Second would be the year that I made flannel pajama
    pants for all the grandkids.

  • Nancy Lewis
    November 10, 2018

    I love working on quilts in the winter. I can’t wait to see how pretty they are after getting it all hand quilted.

  • Margaret Scott
    November 10, 2018

    Last year I made 6 Holiday tablecloths for my sisters and nieces.
    This year, i may try the dresden wall hanging. I really like the pattern.

  • diane c
    November 10, 2018

    Christmas Stockings — In the process of making 2 right now

  • Virginia Smith
    November 10, 2018

    I love blue for winter Looking forward to making the blue dresden and the blue illusion quilts. I have several blue and white snow flake material to make one of them with.

  • MaryLou W
    November 10, 2018

    My favorite winter project was when I made memory pillows for my Brothers from our Mom and Dad’s clothes-also made them for Granddaughters and then made angel ornaments for all the other grand and great grand kids-guess I have to say it was mourning work and got me through some tough days of missing my folks ,especially my Mom!

  • Rosie
    November 10, 2018

    Making Christmas stockings for each family member has been as wonderful project.

  • Nancy Taylor
    November 10, 2018

    I have just started learning about Dresden plate quilting and this would be the best start for me.
    Nancy Taylor

  • Eva Hada
    November 10, 2018

    The dresden plate is my favorite design. I love the dresden, You can make so many things with that design. Want to make a purple one for my bed and I see from the above ad to make one for a twin size bed. That’s the size I need for my bed and my great-granddaugher’s.

  • Beverly
    November 10, 2018

    I live in a remote mountain area which can have severe winters and sewing and quilting inside with a fire burning is a favorite winter activity. I also love dresdens and my wreath is a quilted Dresden wreath I made a few years ago.

  • Margaret C.
    November 10, 2018

    I make flannel pillowcases. The selection of flannel available is vast, whimsical and colorful.

  • Angie
    November 10, 2018

    I love anything in blue and white, especially snowflake patterns.

  • Lillian K
    November 10, 2018

    Favorite things to make at Christmas are Christmas stockings, holiday placemats, oven mitts, potholders – – all things that make quick and easy gifts/stocking stuffers.

  • Brenda Ackerman
    November 10, 2018

    I have been given or bought at garage sales, a large amount of projects that are pre-printed with pillow covers, aprons, children’s books and hand embroidery or applique projects. I plan to make as many as possible all winter long!

  • Rosalind Gutierrez
    November 10, 2018

    I am using up some Christmas scraps to make a quilt using the Disappearing Nine Patch pattern which was one of Nancy’s tutorials.

  • Donna W
    November 10, 2018

    I like to make table toppers for Christmas presents.

  • Linda
    November 10, 2018

    I am in need to make the double duty sewing machine mat. I am also a lover of any thing Dresden.

  • Karri H
    November 10, 2018

    My favorite winter project is trying to finish my UFO’s so I can gift them for Christmas or for graduation. Come winter, i no longer have the garden demanding attention and can focus on my quilting.

  • Marilyn
    November 10, 2018

    The best thing I like to sew for Christmas is paper pieced ornaments and mug rugs.

  • Brenda Knight Sheets
    November 10, 2018

    I love, love, love dresdens. They are my favorite. They look difficult but are so satisfying when you realize how easy they are to put together.

  • Teri
    November 10, 2018

    I love to make stockings and pillowcases for Christmas.

  • Janet johnson
    November 10, 2018

    I like making Christmas stockings and ornaments. Some ornaments I make are made from wool felt and hand stitched and with beads and sequins.

  • Jenny Rojas
    November 10, 2018

    Love the oversized Dresden plate wall hanging and the reindeer. Guess that’s what I’ll be doing over Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks for the ideas!

  • Vin
    November 10, 2018

    Now I know what to do with that pile of jeans that need mending, up-cycle! I love to make a quilt in the winter, I’m soon covered in rows of cozy cotton.

  • eileen horan
    November 10, 2018

    You sure have hit the right chord for me; blue and dresden! I can’t wait to try the dresden Nancy’s way!

  • Darlene M . Lennox
    November 10, 2018

    Where can I buy the package of temp plates ?

  • Linda
    November 10, 2018

    I have a piece of faux fur that I’m going to make into a coat – fun and funky!

  • Dixie Terlecki
    November 10, 2018

    I love sewing cute felt ornaments for the tree.

  • Barb K
    November 10, 2018

    I feel more like doing a little handwork in the winter when it’s cold outside.

  • Lorraine Alves
    November 10, 2018

    After the holidays are over, I enjoy making springtime table runners and place mats. The dresden templates would be perfect for making floral patterns.

  • Linda Drew
    November 10, 2018

    I love sewing quilts that are simple & would love to do a Dresden. I would love to work n the templates

  • Sharon Soloway
    November 10, 2018

    Having our first grandchild in February. I think the Dresden pattern would be beautiful for a baby girl.

  • Clovis
    November 10, 2018

    I will be making faux fur hats for this winter.

  • Kerie Harris
    November 10, 2018

    I love that Dresden Plate project!

  • Debe
    November 10, 2018

    I make many Christmas gifts for grandchildren. This year I need to make a new stocking for a baby girl, & a doll layette for another. I also find quick gifts to make to put with money.

  • Christi
    November 11, 2018

    I love making scarves of all types and sizes.

  • Janet Lennon
    November 11, 2018

    I am always looking for ideas to make as Christmas gifts. I start in the summer getting ideas and sew away.

  • Christine Holloway
    November 11, 2018

    I’m new to quilting and embroidery so making quilted tufted pillows is my thing now

  • Katherine Collins
    November 11, 2018

    I want to learn to make Dresdens and love these quick gift ideas!

  • lessie mcgee
    November 11, 2018

    I have been teaching myself quilting by watching videos from other quilters and Nancy Zieman this is one project I would like to try.

  • Randi Crawford
    November 11, 2018

    I’m inspired by Nancy’s faux fur techniques to make a vest from a piece of ff I found at a local thrift shop!

  • Arlene
    November 11, 2018

    My favorite winter project this year is a Christmas quilt with red poinsettia fussy cut blocks and a challenging pattern with silver, red, and gray. Very hard but I learned a lot and I’m happy with the result!

  • L Watson
    November 11, 2018

    This year my daughters and I are going to make some pillow cases together for our winter project. When the men go hunting, we start sewing!

  • Mary Green
    November 11, 2018

    I’m a quilter year round but right now I have some flannel to make my granddaughters winter nighties. I remember when my Aunt Marjorie made long nighties for my sister and two cousins and me. I hope my girls will hold this memory dear to their hearts too.

  • Anne Z.
    November 11, 2018

    I am working on a queen size quilt using the Storm at Sea block. I plan to finish it this winter.

  • Bren Hayes
    November 11, 2018

    My favorite winter project is I am making a memory quilt for my mother-in-law for Christmas out of my father-in-law’s shirts. He passed away in August. Thanks for a chance to win.

  • Julie Kill
    November 12, 2018

    In the Winter, I love to make smaller items such as Stockings, pot holders and kitchen towel sets, microwave bowl holders, table runners. I make them for gifts for family and friends. It is so wonderful to see Nancy’s legacy carried on. She’s my go-to for all things sewing. Thank you Nancy! Thank you to all of Nancy’s Crew!

  • E. Watson
    November 12, 2018

    This year I am making pillow cases with my mom and sister. Every year when my dad goes hunting, us girls do a different craft project. Last year we made flannel pajama pants!

  • Kathie R
    November 12, 2018

    I love making stockings, ornaments, table runners, quilts…. And, oh, just about anything! I love working in quilts during the winter, because they drape onto my lap, and keep me warm and cozy while I work on them!

  • Sarah
    November 12, 2018

    I am going to make a pillow case this year with my mom and sister. Last year we all made pj. paints!

  • Sue Camino
    November 12, 2018

    The double duty mat is just what I need to hold my sewing notions in. My New Years Resolution is to have more organization and this will be a good project to start with.

  • Linda H
    November 13, 2018

    I love the Dresden pattern. I would love to make the quilt.

  • Lee Ann Wagner
    November 13, 2018

    Though I have never sewn with faux fur, I am planning on doing that this winter. Will check out the tips on faux fur sewing and I’m excited to get started on something!

  • Irwin
    November 14, 2018

    Amazing facts, Thanks a lot!

  • Susan
    November 15, 2018

    Love the idea of sweing with faux fur as my daughter is going to be a January bride! What better way to keep warm & look stylish with faux fur!

  • Susan
    November 15, 2018

    Love the idea of sewing with faux fur as my daughter is going to be a January bride! What better way to keep warm & look stylish with faux fur!

  • laurie
    November 16, 2018

    My favorite sewing project for winter is warm flannel pjs, a tradition that began in childhood when my mom would make pajamas for all of us.

  • Marilyn
    November 30, 2018

    I just retired this fall and am looking forward to a good snow storm. I have a great sewing room with windows facing 2 directions. I am going to work on 2 quilts I will be donating to local foundations to help raise money.

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