Machine Needle Felting—a Tutorial
I could add the title Professional Student to my resumé. Each time I have a guest on Sewing With Nancy, it’s like having a tutor. First my guest must instruct me, before the two of us can teach you. How lucky can a girl get! When I was introduced to Isabella Hoffmann and her technique … Continue Reading
Sewing Notions Measure Up—Encore
This week I am in Osaka, Japan, meeting at Clover’s Headquarters. Clover, as you might know, is the manufacturer of quality sewing notions and tools. Later this month I’ll share photos of my trip. Meanwhile, enjoy an encore post of “Sewing Notions Measure Up!” We can all relate to the Russian proverb, “Measure twice, cut once.” … Continue Reading
Be Part of the Sewing With Nancy Studio Audience!
The celebration continues! As part of a year-long celebration to commemorate 30 years of Sewing With Nancy on television, I’m doing something I’ve never done in 30 years! On June 14, I’ll be taping a special two-part series LIVE in front of a studio audience! Only 100 Seats Available! I’ll be taking a look back … Continue Reading
Sew Without Thread—What Creativity!
Sew without thread—it doesn’t sound possible. With a barbed needle or needles, fibers are melded together without the benefit of thread. This week the showcased Sewing With Nancy online video features Machine Needle Felting with designer Isabella Hoffmann. Wool is her fabric of choice. Combined with appliqué designs and the felting process, you’ll learn an ingenious … Continue Reading
Sew-A-Scarf— It’s a Sewing Challenge!
We’re hosting a Sew-A-Scarf Challenge and you’re invited to participate! Scarves are a 4-season accessory. To celebrate the arrival of spring, take the challenge to sew a scarf for yourself or as a gift, then enter the Sew-A-Scarf Challenge. It’s easy! For fashion and for fun, scarves are a great way to add a pop … Continue Reading
Sew Entertaining!
Who would ever think that riding a school bus in Beaver Dam, WI would be a good time! Yet, each year several thousand sewing and quilting enthusiasts eagerly look forward to the round trip between Nancy’s Notions Warehouse and Sewing Weekend seminar sites. Twice a year there are two big sewing and quilting events in … Continue Reading
Whimsical Fabrics + Easy Patterns = Fun Sewing
A lot of sewing decisions are made serendipitously! Combine whimsical fabrics and clever techniques; soon there’s that eureka moment when you think—I’ve got it! That’s just how Kay Whitt, my guest during the Sew Serendipity mini-series, designs fashions. She has a natural talent of mixing fabrics, techniques, and style. This week, you’ll find the second … Continue Reading
Quilters, Be Social—Your Input Please!
The calendar may be turned to April, yet we’re thinking September—specifically September 6, 7, & 8, which are the dates for the Quilt Expo in Madison, WI. For our 8th annual expo we’ll be adding a social networking event, Quilters—Be Social. Not your ordinary Quilting Bee, this will be our first-ever Quilt Expo social media “meetup” … Continue Reading
Zippers—Close the Gap
“Zip it!” these days means more than quiet down, it’s a new fashion statement. Zippers are everywhere on clothes—pockets, sleeves, pant seams, plackets, and more. With the resurgence of zippers, it’s time for a refresher course on inserting zippers. Zippers are easy to sew when the instructions are step-by-step and include illustrations. Check out Zippers—Close … Continue Reading
Sew Serendipity on Sewing With Nancy
Serendipity is putting a quarter in the gumball machine and having three pieces come rattling out instead of one—all red, it’s a quote from Peter H. Reynolds. So you’re thinking, what does that quote have to do with sewing? In today’s blog posting I have the good fortune of featuring how unique fabrics, friendly techniques, … Continue Reading
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