There are a handful of quilters/sewists ((I like to call them SEAMSTERS, it sounds better than sewers!)) who’s careers I have followed since I first set up house back in the ‘80s. Household names, if you will! Think back over the past 30 years or so. I’m sure there are names that are just as familiar to you as members of your own family.
I remember when Georgia Bonesteel first published books on lap quilting. I remember the first log cabin quilt book I bought from this “new” publisher who said I could make a “Quilt In A Day”! ((Thank you Eleanor Burns!))
The first quilting book I ever bought was called “It’s Okay If You Sit On My Quilt” – and I still use this book ALL the time. Thank You, Mary Ellen Hopkins!
Nancy Martin, Judy Martin, Gwen Marston – the 3 M’s who have shaped my love of traditional scrappy yet quirky quilts.
And then there is Nancy Zieman! What a classy lady! Oh how I poured over her “Nancy’s Notions” catalogue every time it showed up in my snail mail box!
Her “Sewing With Nancy” episodes on public TV made me realize that I could do anything that I set my mind to, if you just broke it down into steps, and did one step at a time!
So now Nancy has released her NEW book! It’s called “Nancy Zieman’s Sewing A to Z” – Your source for sewing and quilting tips and techiniques.
I was contacted and asked to review a copy, and I was thrilled to do so. I had an ulterior motive! I wanted a copy for my OWN library! The picture you see at the beginning of this post was made by me, playing with different "vintage-y" filter settings on my camera. Here is the professional graphic!
I love that the book is hard bound. My books get used hard and heavy. And it has a spiral binding for laying flat where I need it to without breaking the spine.
Look at the great graphics! Here she is demoing how to do mitered borders. There is LOTS of quilting info in here, as well as things from several different methods of Applique to info on clothing construction: Hems, Facing, Plackets to Pintucks, Pleats & Pocket Flaps!
I’m glad to add this book to my library and I know I’ll use it.
If you’d like a copy, I even saw it running at 30% off on the Martha Pullen website. It’s not too early to start thinking of those who might enjoy this book as a Christmas gift…..
Nancy has also put together an amazing grand prize package worth $450 for one lucky reader. Visit Nancy’s blog and comment on her blog tour post for your chance to win, and be sure to follow Nancy’s blog tour for more fun; I’ve listed the other dates below at the bottom of this post for your reference.
((Note, When you go to Nancy's blog to comment….you’ll have to scroll down the page a ways to find out WHERE to comment, but it’s worth it!))
AND..Let's do a Give-Away right here on My blog! Just leave a comment at the bottom of this post! One of our commenters will win a copy of Sewing A to Z by Nancy Zieman! I'll draw for the winner on Thursday morning, August 25th! **NOTE** If you comment as anonymous, or don't have your email address visible in your blogger settings, you MUST leave a name and email address for me to contact you!
Click the links below to visit the other blogs in the blog tour!
- 15-Aug Nancy Zieman’s blog
- 16-Aug Whipstitch
- 17-Aug Sew Mama Sew
- 18-Aug Diary of a Quilter
- 20-Aug Amy’s Creative Side
- 22-Aug Quiltville
- 23-Aug Crap I’ve Made
- 24-Aug Eileen Roche’s blog
- 25-Aug I’m Just a Guy Who Quilts
- 26-Aug The Free Motion Quilting Project
- 27-Aug Sew Serendipity
- 29-Aug Lazy Girls Designs
- 30-Aug Pat Sloan Blog
- 31-Aug Tallgrass Prairie Studio
- 1-Sep True Up
- 2-Sep Sew News
- 6-Sep Off the Cuff Sewing Style
- 7-Sep V and Co.
- 8-Sep The Cottage Home
- 9-Sep Colette Patterns
331 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 331 of 331I would love to have this book! I receive and have bought from her catalog many times...So good of you to have this giveaway!
This book sounds like it has everything in it that you could possibly need. I would love to add this to my library. Thanks for the chance!
What a neat book! I wish more publishers would use spiral binding. It reminds me that we constantly need to refresh our core skills as we quilt.
oh, my, YES! i'd like to win this book .... i'm always looking up 'how-to' something. i forget things that i used to do 50-60 years ago!
Bonnie I have watched Nancy's TV show for years and years and have many of her books and videos. I would LOVE to win this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would really like to add a new reference book to my library. Your blog is always fun to read. I watch Nancy's show as often as possible.
I'm just starting to get back into sewing and may someday work up the nerve to make a quilt. This book would go a long way towards helping me achieve that goal!
msgould_ams (at) hotmail (dot) com
Thanks for the chance to win Nancy's book
Love watching Nancy on PBS. This book would be a great addition to my small library. Bonnie in Iowa browne426@hotmail.com
I would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
Nancy Z has been my "heroine" of all things fabric and sewing/quilting sicne her first PBS shows that started in the late 70's. Have have some of her early books still.
I would love to win this one.
Harleyetta@aol.com
Jane M
I think you aren't too bad either :0)P loved your presentation in NJ at Brownstone Quilters
Even though I don't often win anything, I'd love the chance to win this!
Bonnie, your blog is a daily read. I'll be following Nancy's blog tour via your blog. This looks like a wonderful reference book for many techniques. Thanks.
That book look really cool. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Love reading your blog Bonnie. You keep life fun! I'd love the book.
I could always use another book!
Penny cryochik@yahoo.com
I have long enjoyed Nancy Z. She is a true teacher who loves what she does. I have used many of her techniques and she does some wonderful publications for 4-H too.
Pat B from MN
(still having problems posting on blogger-someday it will end.
This book would make a great addition to my quilting and sewing library. I have watched many episodes of "Sewing with Nancy". Thanks for the giveaway.
This will be the perfect book for the little girls in my life who are learning to sew. So glad you shared it with us!
gotta love Nancy!
I thought I was going to a "Nancy" site, but what a pleasant mistake! I have discovered a new site to spend an hour or two a week. Thanks, I know we are going to be friends!
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Nancy's new book (love the 'lay flat' feature). I have followed Nancy Z's show on my local PBS for as long as I can remember... this is how I learned many techniques.
Your blog mentioned my personal library fav quilter go-to's. I'm happy to be in such good company. Your blog is always sew inspiring.
Many Saturdays when I'm sewing, I will take a break at 2:00 and watch "Sewing with Nancy". Through the years, I've learned many tips and tricks from Nancy and her guests. She makes the beginning sewing and quilting enthusiast feel like "Yes, I can do that, too"--as do you, Bonnie! Thanks to you both!
Lorraine
lleblanc_nd@yahoo.com
....did I know about this book???...hhhmmm, I can't remember. I love Nancy!! I record her program every week on my PBS channel. Her show has a great variety of all types of sewing projects and advice including about quilting. Probable her show put down into this book! Who wouldn't want to have it!! Woo Hoo...pick me!!!
I still watch Nancy Z whenever I can get up that early on a Saturday morning. I'd love a chance at winning her new book. Thanks for offering.
Cindy cke49 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the chance.
Darlis
darlisj@kinex.net
Nancy is great been watching her for years. Found your blog and site recently. Been reading everyday since, it is great. apclary@hotmail.com
Thank you, Bonnie, for another opportunity to win. I do not have ANY books on sewing techniques, so I'd love to win this one. I, too, have watched Sewing With Nancy on my local PBS station. Nancy is a very talented lady. I also rank your talents with hers!
Have a great day!
dianedurrant@yahoo.com
dianedurrant@yahoo.com
count me in - I need all the sewing advice I can get.
I would love this book. I love Nancy. I am an avid sewer and quilter and would love to have this book. Thank you for the wonderful thought of a giveaway.
This looks like a great book. I used to sew all my clothing, back in the dark ages. My skills are rusty and when I need to recall how to do something, it would be wonderful to have a good reference book in my library.
Bonnie,
I, too, had a Georgia Bonesteel book (loaned it out, never got it back!) and I still have It's OK if you sit on my quilt! And I would love to add this one to the library!
I'm a newbie sewer and quilter so I would love to win this!
alibear167 at gmail
Awesome giveaway! I would love it! I have alot to learn.
Bonnie, you have the most inspirational blog and website available. I read you first thing every day. Now you have a giveaway to keep us excited.
I have watched Sewing With Nancy since it was first broadcast in WV and KY. I look forward to her book.
Thanks for opportunity to win. Love Sewing with Nancy...watched her for years. The book looks wonderful.
Thanks for the opportunity to win, love Nancy.
Looks like a great book for any quilter to own, thanks for a chance to win one.
This sounds like a great book to have in my library and winning it would make it even better. I love that it lies flat and has graphics to help you understand directions. Love your blog and reading about your trip to my corner of the states. Wish I could have gotten to meet you when you were in Alaska.
Just finished your Little Monkey. Loved it. Also did Roll, Roll Cotton Boll and Kiss in the Corner. Don't think I'll do anything else with new fabric.
You can tell how popular this give-a-way is by the number of comments!! Nancy is a great teacher, just like you. I'm really happy to see the book is spiral bound. I always end up taking them to the office supply store to have that done. It just makes it easier.
BTW, happy cruising!
I would love to have this book. I have watched Nancy's shows for years and used many of her tips and techniques.
I love Nancy :) and thanks for a chance to win - laurie
llsbaskets@comcast.net
Bonnie, you are one popular lady. It is so hard to comment on your site for me. I'd love to win a copy of Nancy's new book. I, too, have followed her career and advice just about forever!
Ray Janikowski
thanks for a chance to win......Nancy Z. has been
working in sewing for as long as I can remember.
this is one that will be worth buying.
Happy Sewing :0)
Thanks for the chance to win a book to update this retired "seamester"s skills. Suzanne suzyw.kendrick5@yahoo.com I follow you on facebook. ;)
I am already in love with this book just from the descriptions I have read. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
I would love to have a copy of this for my library! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
We have recently moved back to the US after 20 years overseas. Almost all my quilting and sewing books were given away before the move. I would love to have this book. Thanks for giving it away. Yes, Georgia, Eleanor and the others bring back memories. Wish we got PBS here to see some of the new shows.
Melissa
garcia@reydelasnaciones.com
Nancy Z. was one of the first television I ever watched that was connected with sewing.
This would be a great prize to win!
I sure hope "Irene" doesn't mess with your cruise!
XOXOXO Subee
I think this is a fantastic book for any level of sewer, and this would be a great addition to any library. I have books by some of those authors you mentioned, and wouldn't get rid of them, either. Thanks to both you and Nancy for the opportunity!
Bonnie,
I enjoy your Blog and hearing about your travels. My husband and I have been traveling for the last 2 weeks and now i'm ready to go home. I miss my sewing machine!!! Thank you for all the wonderful patterns.
I use to watch Nancy every Sat. morning and also Eleanor Burns. Thanks for giving me a chance to win Nancy's book.
Sandi
sscarlett@stny.rr.com
I'm like you in my sewing evolution over the years. Nancy is one of those who has greatly inspired me. Would love to add this book to my library.
Enjoy watching Nancy's show on TV Saturday afternoons. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the give-away. Robert, in northern Iowa.
I've been a "sewster" since I was a kid and always appreciate Nancy's how-to's. This book would be perfect for my daughter, who is just learning to use a sewing machine.
This would be a great book to have, Bonnie! I have a few of Nancy's books. Sewing with Nancy was the first sewing show I ever watched and the first sewing catalog I ever ordered from. Maybe 20 years ago?
I'd love to win Nancy's book. The last complete sewing book I bought is one I've now had for 25 years. Could be time for a new one!
I would love to win this book. My daughter has just started taking up sewing and she certainly could benefit from this. I would have to test drive it first though. Good luck to everyone but I really hope I win.
Yeah, good for Nancy. A new book is always nice to have. I'm like you Bonnie and have enjoyed her catalogs over the years.
Thanks for doing this for all of us.
See you in October.
Maryella from Maine
mrsloon@myfairpoint.net
I have watched Nancy for a long time now. I hope to win her latest book.
Thanks Jane
qmh1026@yahoo.com
Great new book, Nancy. I have all your serger books. Thanks for all you do.
I'm sure everybody would benefit from having this book! Thanks for the chance!!
mjwolanin@gmail.com
Thanks for the chance to win.
We love creative, energetic teachers and new books!
Bonnie S
quiltsilk@yahoo.com
I would love to get the book! And i love the picture you took!
I've met Nancy!!! Unfortunately, I was a bit of a deer in the headlights and never managed to tell her I'm a sewer, too. Next time?
Love to watch "Sewing with Nancy" and would love to have a copy of her book. Thanks.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. One of my first books was also Mary Ellen's. I have several of Nancy Zeimen's books in my library and would love to add this new one to my resource center.
Looks like a great book. Thanks for a chance to win! :0)
I too love to learn from Nancy. I am more into quilting than I was when I watched and recorded all her showw, I would love to win her new book.
What a great book! I was inspried by Nancy when I first started quilting too!
I would love to break my perfect looser's streak by winning this book.
--C.B.
Having learned to sew at the age of nine, involved in 4-H, taught by people who thought the goal of sewing was to do a nice job - and STILL have FUN, makes me appreciate Nancy even more! You learn good, solid skills while having fun. I transitioned to quiltmaking at 32, and appreciate those like you and Nancy who show the importance of accuracy along with the importance of FUN! Would love to have Nancy's book in my library. Thanks for your generosity.
Sandi B sandhill57 at sbcglobal dot net
Thank you for the chance to win this excellent book!
Thanks for the opportunity to win. I always look for ways to imporove my quilting skills.
Karen
Boogabearw@cox.net
Thanks for the giveaway. Would love to get the book.
KW
Boogabearw@cox.net
Hello, thnk you for this giveaway! I will love to discover this author! Sophie , soplante at gmail dot com
I can remember watching Nancy years ago. She was the first sewing show I watched. I'd love to add this book to my library. I'm also enjoying this blog tour. I only recently started reading blogs. I wish I had known before what a wealth of knowledge and creativity was on the internet. Thank you for the giveaway and a chance to win. Oh, and I'm a new follower.
Really interesting book. Is a must have for our libraries :)
Thank you so much for this chance to win.
I know I'd use the demo on mitered borders! Thanks for the giveaway!!
wow, i would lvoe to win~!
I've been enjoying Nancy's book tour -- thanks for another chance to win this book!
Thanks for your nice blog!! And your beautifull patterns!!! I love scraps, but I'm still scared to use them... I'm scared that it will be a mess or something, but your quilts are so beautifull!!!
Greets, Mirjam
The Netherlands
It looks like a great book. I wonderful addition to my library. thanks for the giveaway!
Sherry
shermcar@rochester.
I read your blog everyday and thoroughly enjoy it. I've given my reference book to my niece who is just starting out quilting. I would love to win a copy of "Sewing A to Z".
Janet
janetcorcoran@live.com
I really think I want to be Nancy when I grow up! I have been following this blog and I would love this book for my craft room.
This books looks perfect for a novice quilter like myself. I seem to have more questions every day! Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway.
Hi Bonnie, I sure hope Hurricane Irene does NOT mess up your cruise! Thank you for the chance to win this A to Z book. Liz
Love your "vintage-y" photo :) This looks like a great book to have in a sewing library, quilter or not. It's always great to see different techniques and ideas. Thanks for the opportunity to win one!
Bring it on! I need all the help I can get! And who better to get it from than Nancy Z.
I am a fan of Nancy. Would love to win her new book.
Oh, I love Nancy Z and I will be seeing and learning from her in October...Yea!! I would love to win her book so I could be prepared for all she is going to teach (3 days). Thanks for the chance.
There is ALWAYS something to learn in sewing and this book looks like it's full of very useful information.
Just found your blog through Nancy Z.! YAY for sewing books! Would love to add this to my collection! Now I'll follow you on reader! Thanks!
thank for your review of the book. It looks great!
I'm so glad that I did some blog reading.... I had to play catch-up cause I've been gone for a while!
Please enter me in the give a way... I have an idea of someone new to quilting that would really enjoy this new book! Of course... I would love it too... hmmmm, maybe if I win I will give her some of my older books and keep this new one.... lol.. I guess time and the results will tell!
Glad I've found your blog! I'll look forward to regular visits.
Margaret
mammich@comcast.net
Great review! I really would love a copy of this book!
I record Sewing With Nancy every time it is on PBS. Lot's of great information and I would love to have this great reference book. Thanks for a chance to win.
Wow that is a lot of comments. I remember watching Georgia Bonetsteel and thinking I wish I could do that! Love Nancy too! Thank You Bonnie. You're the best, Mary :-)))
We watched Nancy Z. every week on PBS -- then they took all the sewing, quilting, and painting programs off the schedule.
We just returned to making garments (for the grandnieces) and are really rusty after decades of not making clothing. Would enjoy winning and using a copy of Nancy's new book. alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thank you for the book review. Just found Nancy's PBS show and just started learning to sew. Been admiring all the beautiful quilts and glad that the book blog hop is introducing me to all these wonderful sewing/quilting websites!
I love this book already and I haven't seen all of it. I was reading about the perfect corner bit on Whipstitch Fabrics blog and low and behold it worked. What a super easy way to get perfect corners! I hope I win a copy of this book, but regardless, I'll be adding this one to my library for sure. It may even get it's own home between my ironing board and sewing machine.
I would love to win this must-have book. Thanks for the chance!
Wish we had a programme like that here in New Zealand- no matter what we think we know there will always be some new tip or trick that will enhance our sewing skills- Nancy's book looks like it would be perfect for doing just that.
I love my first quilting book, Crosspatch by Pepper Cory, I still read it today. Nancy's book looks wonderful.With all her tips and techniques it will be well used and loved. Thank you for the opportunity.
Thanks you for offering the book and for all the information and great stories you post. I would love to win this book because it seems to be a really comprehensive reference book for anyone who sews.
Susan R.
quilttrack47@yahoo.com
Bonnie you are awesome and it's no surprise to me when other's recognize this!! I am excited that you will be visiting our guild in Erie, PA next year!!! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win the book! BTW...thanks for your help getting this posted!!! Hope you have a wonderful cruise!!!!
I watch Nancy Zieman from her first TV show, I believe. I taught myself to quilt, but then along came Judy Martin and Marsha McCloskey. I still buy their books. I still buy from Nancy's Notions, and love that she started this business so we can find everything we need (Well almost.) in one place. I would love to have her new book.
Sharon
ssauser@dishmail.net
Thanks for a great giveaway. I watched Nancy as much as I could and also studied her catalogues when they came. I still have a couple of "free" patterns that were in teh catalogues that I make as baby gifts.
I would to win this book I watch Nancy on PBS all the time. cejohson@yahoo.com
Boinie I would to win this book. I have always watched nancy on PBS
Would to win this book.cejohson@yahoo.com
Great review thank you for sharing.
This is my first time commenting on a blog - I am ashamed to dsay I didn't know how and had to get my wonderful 16 year old son's help. Bonnie I absolutely love your blog and check in on it every few days. I would love an opportunity to win this book. Please God Irene will head off out to sea and not have any impact on your Cruise. annrsheehan@gmail.com
I credit Nancy Z for getting me back into sewing which then lead to quilting!
Thanks for the chance to win this giveaway. I am a HUGE fan of Nancy's.
~a
Thanks for the review and give away. I would love to win! Glad I found your blog.
this book looks so fantastic! thank you so much for the chance to win a copy of my very own!
I would love to win this book. This book is awesome!
I would love to win this book. This book is awesome!!!
Would love to add this to my library! It would be great to learn a bit of 'other' sewing since I am sure my daughter will be needing doll clothes soon!
I love Nancy's books. Count me in please.
I would love a copy of this book as I love to sew but would like to get more confident in the finer aspects of sewing like invisible zips and french seams.
mhairia77(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)au
Looks like a wonderful book! Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway :)
Looks like a useful book to have to learn more sewing tricks. Thanks for the chance to win it!
What an awesome book! Also, this is the first time to your website. Love looking around.
I have often watched Nancy for years Nancy, not only is she incredibly talented but gives very easy instructions to follow. Thank you for the chance to win.
dorenemc5@yahoo.com
Wow so many comments. Sewing with nancy on PBS great show ... I get the feeling from her and you don't sweat the less important things sewing is the joy enjoy doing it. I do have an early book of hers and it is well worn
Thank you
From Colleen in Benicia calif
Nancy's book sounds ver helpful. Please enter my name for a chance to win it.
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