Sewing Party in Beaver Dam

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Sewing Party in Beaver Dam

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Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

We’re in the midst of a sewing party! Nancy’s Notions is the host of the annual  Sewing Weekend Expo, the first Thursday–Saturday in May. It’s the time of the year when we roll out the proverbial red carpet to welcome sewing, quilting, and embroidery enthusiasts to a party! The warehouse is converted into a shopping mall, Sit & Sew sessions are set up, Make-it and Take-it areas are organized, seminars are planned, and a good time is had by all.

This year’s event started Thursday and runs through today, Saturday, May 5th. About 3000 people attend the three-day event, making Beaver Dam WI—population 15,000—the city with the greatest fabric enthusiasts per capita than any other city in the country during the first weekend in May. (I haven’t verified this statistic, but I’m guessing it’s true!)

Here’s a tour of Nancy’s Notions  Sewing Weekend.  There’s still one day to attend, so if you’re within driving distance, please join us! 

  • You’ll be greeted by smiling faces. David and his crew direct you to a parking spot!

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  •  When you enter the warehouse, grab a shopping basket or bag.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • Then, let the shopping begin!

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  •  Even my mom came to shop!

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  •  Attend a free demo at the warehouse stage area. Mercedes is the Phyllis Diller of sewing.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  •  Watch and learn. Baby Lock Educators are here to help with questions and show the latest and greatest in new products.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  •  Get inspired with personalized demonstrations from vendor educators.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

 

  • Don’t forget to stop at the “Contest” booth. If you signed up for the Shopping Spree Promotion, please, please, check to see if you’re a winner. The Grand Prize Winner checked in, but there are four other unclamined prizes.
Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Event
  • Need some assistance? The customer service department is always ready to help.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • You’ll find me wandering around Nancy’s Notions if I’m not giving a seminar. Let’s see, is it Flat Nancy or the real thing?

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • If you signed up for a Sit & Sew class, you’ll get to test drive a sewing machine and create a project at the same time.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • Be sure to make a stop at the Koala Booth. My good friend, Ed Moore, and I pose next to the newest Koala Cabinet accessory unit. How about that, I coordinate with the home décor items!

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • If you like, we’ll even check your packages so that you can attend seminars without worrying about your purchases.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • Speaking of seminars…ride a bus to one of the four special seminar locations.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • Here’s Alex Anderson, giving her Friday morning seminar at the Beaver Dam High School Auditorium.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • You’ll find lots of inspiration! Scott Stanton, accounting and IT guru, sports one of his personalized ties. Yes, Scott made it himself. Every day of Sewing Weekend he wears a tie that he made. This was Thursday’s feature.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • Here’s Friday’s tie design. I wonder what he will wear on Saturday? (Scott is one of my favorite people.)

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • Check out creations made by others. The Hoffman doll challenge is fascinating!

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • Equally enjoyable is the “Charity Challenge.” The hallways are lined with comfort quilts, approximately 38″ x 45″, all created with fabric colors that are kid friendly. All quilts will be donated to children in need.

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

  • Save the date for next year! May 2–4, 2013. (Oh, next year! First, I must recuperate from this year’s event!)

Nancy Zieman Nancy's Notions Sewing Weekend Expo 2012

Were you at Sewing Weekend, post photos on my Facebook page.

Thank you for letting me know which of the ten creative sweatshirt makeovers you would create. The random winner of  the book, Expressive Sweatshirts is Peg. She said, The top with the flip-flopped strips down the front really appeals to me.

Bye for now,

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11 Comments

  • Kathy
    May 5, 2012

    Oh how I wish I could be in Beaver Dam!

  • Cynthia
    May 5, 2012

    I wish I lived closer!!! Looks like sew much fun!

  • Mary
    May 5, 2012

    Thanks for the tour. Whose being envious? 🙂

  • Adele Gilmore
    May 5, 2012

    Oh it looked like sooooooo much fun!!!!!!!!!!!! I do wish that I had been there. Perhaps one of these years I will be.

    Please tell me more about The Hoffman doll challenge. I would like directions to make them if that’s possible.

    Thank you so much,

    Adele

  • Michelle Costen
    May 5, 2012

    I attended this wonderful sewing gala yesterday for the first time. It truly was a delightful event. I attended Sue Hausmann’s give the gift of sewing workshop and received well beyond the gift of sewing.
    Sue generated so much kindness, laughter and energy on stage that simply amazed me. Before the workshop started Sue stood outside the auditorium and personally greeted every person who attended her workshop and conveyed a natural sense of oneness and presence as she embraced each person’s hand as she greeted you. She left you feeling like part of her family, yes you really felt like family. Her husband assisted her on stage (married 52 years) and the fun and laughter between them was just sublime. She offered many great gift ideas and products that I was only two happy to purchase and make part of my sewing and quilting tools. Nancy too, just a warm and lovely lady who truly emanates a flow of goodness. Not only did I leave this spectacular sewing event with great new ideas and products, but left with memorable genuine experiences of kindness, laughter, poise and goodness . Also I am grateful to the young lady in customer service who went out of her way to find me some Legacy wool batting, that meant a lot to me. I thank you all who joyously worked at the Sewing Weekend event, for all the hard work, and good that you do.

  • Linda
    May 5, 2012

    I was there today with two friends. What fun! We all went to Barbara Crawford and Louise Cutting. What a great bunch of embellishment ideas from Barbara (I ended up buying one of her felting kits). Louise gave SO many tips and I enjoyed being able to see her wardrobe samples. Shopping was great, thanks for the coupons. We felt the whole event was very well planned out and appreciate all the effort by the presenters and all the staff at the warehouse sale and all the seminar sites.
    Looking forward to next year. Thanks Nancy!

  • Carmen Balko
    May 5, 2012

    Thank You thank you thank you all….what a truely
    wonderful show…learned a lot…and so much fun too
    Nancy is one in a trillion….we all Love YOU so much…
    Sencerly caramen Balko

  • Mary
    May 5, 2012

    I wish I could be there with all of u. God blessed u with wonderful talent may Lord bless u abundenty more n more with long healthy life.

  • Linda
    May 6, 2012

    I’ve attended 2 Sewing Shows in Denver since they started having them-It’s my time to see old friends, learn new things and rejuvinate my sewing inter self. I have always wanted to come to Wisconsin for Nancy’s show and I’m putting it on my calendar for next year! I hope I am one of the ladies attending May 2-3, 2013. Thank you for the pictures and the heads up for next year.

  • Emily
    May 7, 2012

    We make Nancy’s Notions Sewing Weekend a family event – and open the family cottage at a nearby lake as well. Thanks so much for another wonderful event. Absolutely love the staff at Nancy’s – many many wonderful people who are dedicated to an exceptional customer experience each day of the year (not just the sale). And Nancy – thanks for taking time to pose for a photo for the Minneapolis-St. Paul American Sewing Guild Chapter. I can’t wait to go to the board meeting tonight and tell them about the event!

  • Barbara Palmatier
    May 10, 2012

    It looked like it was fun..but that is what it is all about isn’t it? It is nice that shows like that are out there for us. Everyone looks so happy!

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