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Sewing Diva Nancy Zieman has taught many of us a few tricks
And she put them ALL and I mean ALL into her new book
From "Applique" {Swoon} to "Zippers" {yes you CAN ZIP} the tips are here
My favorite tip is "G".... G for GATHER (hey.... get on topic here!)
Everyone has been sharing the book during the hop but really
Don't you want to know about NANCY?
I did... find out the inside scoop
What is your most unusual place to have held a workshop or lecture, and how did it go?
Early in my career, I remember presenting lectures in places that would not pass today's OSHA standards. A leaky basement, an empty warehouse, and ice rink come to mind—I kidding-ly called the ice rink "sewing on ice!" The most unusual lecture was not due to the location, but to the circumstances around the lecture. The sponsoring store had an open bar outside the lecture room. Several people got up during the presentation only to return with their favorite libation. One lady in particular, who sat in the front row, made numerous trips to the bar, returning every time with a fancy martini glass filled with a colorful concoction. I must admit, the group thought I was very funnier as the seminar progressed! Truthfully, it was a very distracting experience.
What is your favorite Color
I had to think about this question—there are so many colors that I enjoy. If I had to choose one, it would be chartreuse green—the color of newly sprouted leaves.
If you could study with one person, who would it be and why?
What a great question! Without doubt, I would choose Claude Monet. My two passions are flower gardening and landscape quilting. His skill and sense of color, design, and composition would have been an joy to experience and learn. It would have been fascinating to see what he would have done with the landscape quilting technique!
Nancy is hosting a HONKING BIG giveaway on her blog –
visit her here, and scroll all the way down to add your comment to enter!
CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK sewing a to z
And visit the other blogs on the tour... some great stories here!
Do you have a "I Learned XYZ from Nancy" story?
And do you LOVE these interviews I do? Want more?
August 15 - Nancy Zieman
August 16 - Whipstitch
August 17 - Sew Mama Sew
August 18 - Diary of a Quilter
August 20 - Amy’s Creative Side
August 22 - Quiltville
August 23 - Crap I’ve Made
August 24 - Eileen Roche’s blog
August 25 - I’m Just a Guy Who Quilts
August 26 - The Free Motion Quilting Project
August 27 - Sew Serendipity
August 29 - Lazy Girls Designs
August 30 - ME!!!
August 31 - Tallgrass Prairie Studio
September 1 – True Up
September 2 - Sew News
September 6 - Off the Cuff Sewing Style
September 7 – V and Co.
September 8 - The Cottage Home
September 9 - Colette Patterns
CLICK HERE to see her Videos too!
I keep Nancy's "Fabulous Footworks" book next to my sewing machine for easy reference. Not only do I have all the worksheets that came with the book, I've added instruction sheets for all my Baby Lock feet.
I love to hear the scoop on all my favorite quilters. Bring it on!
Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
cgreenleaf2(at)earthlink(dot)net
cgreenleaf2(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Cheryl Greenleaf | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 06:16 PM
I could learn alot from this resource. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Deb | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 03:28 PM
The book looks like it would be a great addition to my resource library. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Terri | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 01:55 PM
While watching her on PBS, I would jot down notes and use as reference points. When machine embroidery came into my sewing room, it is her book I continually refer to. She is a "Master Educator"!
Posted by: Kath | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I've been watching Nancy's show for many years..she has some very interesting shows on. Loved the interview.
Posted by: CathyC in Alberta | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Nancy has done so many great shows on PBS, but I really enjoyed the landscape quilting series she did with a friend (sorry I forgot the friend's name). Also enjoyed the series with ombre fabrics and the variety they provide.
The best was her "cooking" spoof - so funny I ordered the DVD to laugh again with her.
Nancy and her family are an inspiration!
Posted by: Diane | Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 08:40 AM
I saved the link for the blog hop, but haven't had a chance to go to any of the sites.
I love her show and tape it, so I can watch at my leisure and rewind if there is something I want to see again.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St.Germain | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Looks like a MUST HAVE for the good ol' library!
Posted by: Faith | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Love her tips and down-to-earth explanations of techniques. Interesting interview. Love your radio show Pat!
Posted by: Jan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 09:39 PM
This sounds like a must have book! off to check out nancys blog now!
Posted by: Deb Fox-McHugh | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 09:15 PM
Until PBS locally dropped Nancy Z's show, we faithfully watched it every Tuesday. Have done so for a long time -- she interviewed the author of the Farmer's Wife longgggg before it became the quilt-along rage that it is today. Would love to win her new book. mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com alternate email
Posted by: Marcia W. | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Sounds like a great sewing "bible" to have! A careers worth of tips in one book is a treasure.
Posted by: Barbara | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 06:04 PM
It is a great book!
Posted by: pat sloan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Glad to have you into quilting now Melinda!
Posted by: pat sloan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:43 PM
So true! And thank you for reading my interview!
Posted by: pat sloan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Tammy give her way a try... let me know how you like it!
Posted by: pat sloan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Wow!! Keep that book Karen!
Posted by: pat sloan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:42 PM
cut away Wendy!
Posted by: pat sloan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:42 PM
how neat Susan!
Posted by: pat sloan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:37 PM
how cool you saw the tip 'in action'!
Posted by: pat sloan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:37 PM
Thank you for inviting me on your tour Nancy!
Posted by: pat sloan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Pat,
Thanks for being part of the Sewing A to Z Blog Tour! It's been great to read reviews and comments by so many blog readers. Your interview questions were insightful, you made me think! My Best, NZ
Posted by: Nancy Zieman | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:01 PM
Love the review, Pat, and chuckled about the woman drinking. Oh, back in the day, it was fun just to get out of the house and I probably would have gone anywhere to see and hear Nancy in person. I watched Sewing With Nancy back when it started and absorbed many of her lessons and tips.
Posted by: Susan | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 02:51 PM
How funny you chose the Gather page to show Pat. I just saw her do this very tip on one recent show in the past month. It was an AWESOME way to gather. That tip alone is worth the cost of this book from the amount of time it will save. I LOVED that when I saw her do it. I already know if I am not lucky enough to win this book that I'll be buying this one.
Posted by: VickiT | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 12:07 PM
This would be a good book to add to my library. I've been sewing for years but there is always something new to learn!! I really got a good laugh out of Nancy's story about the group with the open bar. LOL!
Posted by: Sandi | Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 12:00 PM