Quilter’s Name: Amy Jorissen from Valley City, North Dakota Style of Quilt: Memory Quilt Pattern…
Beth Cooper
Beth Cooper
Beth Cooper has been quilting for over twenty years. She has made too many quilts to count and has a million more on standby. Besides quilting, she loves to act and direct community theater productions, dream about Christmas, and spend time with her husband and three kids. She also loves to do historical portrayals of Jane Stickle, the now-famous Civil War quilter. Her three cats insist on supervising all of her sewing projects.
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The Color Wheel can be an important tool for every sewist. It’s not hard to…
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Sewist’s Name: Joi Mahon Project: Fashion Bodice Quilt and Matching Coat Designer: Joi Mahon, aka…
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It spins! It goes ‘round and ‘round! It is the merry-go-round of the quilting world! …
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Quilter’s Name: Susan Gill from Little Rock, Arkansas Style of Quilt: Staircase Quilt Pattern Name:…
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Sewist’s Name: Karen Janssen from Wisconsin Type of Project: Cork Canister Cover Designer: Karen Janssen…
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“Clap on. Clap off. The Clapper!” That old commercial from the 80s is what I…
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Don’t be intimidated when it comes to making pants! Joi Mahon will walk you through…
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Quilt batting comes in a few different colors. Many quilters do not realize this, mainly…
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It’s official. I own the dullest safety pins in the world. I’m on the hunt…
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Is your sewing room a little disorganized? Is that an understatement? Do you have patterns…
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Anne of Green Gables once dreamed of a dress made of Lawn and maybe you…
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Sewist’s Name: Joyce Minnis from Burtchville, Michigan Type of Project: Christmas Apron Pattern Designer: J.…
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Quilter’s Name: Kimberly Miller from Illinois Style of Quilt: Christmas Bed Quilt Title of Project:…
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Quilter’s Name: Jenny Doan from Hamilton, Missouri Style of Quilt: Christmas Wall Hanging Title of…
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Sewist’s Name: Faye Pottorff from Illinois Type of Project: Duffel Bag Pattern Used: Travel Duffles with…
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Great globs of thread, Batman! Is it time to clean the sewing machine again? Around…
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Are you new to quilting and trying to make sense of your first pattern? You…
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Zippers can be intimidating but they don’t have to be. The more zippers that you…
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Understanding quilt batting can be overwhelming. There are so many choices – cotton, wool, 80/20,…
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Picture this: you’re standing in a quilt shop searching for thread for your next project. …
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Hey there, friends! Raise your hand if you ever make the same quilt pattern more…
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Quilter’s Name: Claire Flannery from Sarasota, Florida Style of Quilt: Table Runner Title of Project:…
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Sewist’s Name: Michele Anderson of Clay City, Illinois Type of Project: Cork Bag Pattern Used:…
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Did you know that you don’t need a longarm to quilt that beautiful quilt you…
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‘Twas the Night Before December. And all through the house, not a creature was stirring.…
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Cork is the new, hottest “fabric” out there. Have you tried it? It’s perfect for…
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Quilter’s Name: Heidi Zielinski from Stevensville, Montana Style of Quilt: Art Quilt Title of Project:…
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Sewist’s Name: Lydia Easley Type of Project: Bra Pattern Used: Marlborough by Orange Lingerie Featured…
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What is Sew & Tell? We love, love, LOVE seeing your quilting and sewing projects,…
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Hey there! I’m Beth Cooper. Nice to meet you. I’m new here at Nancy’s Notions. …
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Sewist’s Name: Beth Cooper Type of Project: Doll Bed Featured Date: Week of 11-23-22 Hi! …
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Quilter’s Name: Beth Cooper Quilt Name: “A Jane Stickle Quilt in Batiks” Style of Quilt:…
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I love old quilts. I love everything about them – the vintage fabrics, the soft…
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Yesterday I overheard the color wheel described as “scary.” I was intrigued. Scary isn’t a…
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I love all things fall. I love pumpkins, falling leaves, a crisp fall day, and…
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Let’s talk cheater fabric. You may be asking yourself, “what is this strange new phrase?” …
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Velcome to Nancy’s Notions! Ve hope you have a frighteningly fun Halloween! (Surely, you read…
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Hey there. It’s that time of year again. Cooler temperatures. Fall foliage. Football games. And…
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Nancy’s Notions is pleased to offer you free patterns. We have a library full of…
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The Best Nest Organizer Basket is the perfect way to be organized and decorate a…
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Who doesn’t need an apron, right? They aren’t just for the kitchen. They are also…
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Hey there, new quilter! Welcome to the wide world of quilting. Are ya feeling a…
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Are you interested in garment sewing? Ready to learn how to make a new pair…
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Have you ever made a rag rug? They are so fun! These rag rugs are…
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Got some extra fabric and want to make something that will help others and enrich…
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This Weathervane quilt block pattern looks difficult but is super easy! Impress your friends and…
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This Waterwheel Quilt Block is a winner, winner, chicken dinner! It is so fun and…
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This block may become your new favorite! It is so quick and easy to put…
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The Dutchman Puzzle Quilt Block is a show-stopper! This block is gorgeous! By playing with…
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The beautiful Prairie Queen quilt block is sure to knock your socks off. It is…
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In the words of Elf, “I’m in love! I’m in love! And I don’t care…
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Thread can be confusing. Joi Mahon has some quick tips when it comes to picking…
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Joi will teach all about the characteristics of knit fabrics and how they can affect…
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Learn how to make a classic swing dress using the Betty pattern with Joi Mahon.…
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Join Joi Mahon for Custom Bodice Fitting 101 right here on Nancy’s Notions. Joi will…
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Learn how to sew custom fit pants in this episode of Wardrobe Builder. Joi Mahon…
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Denim shorts – everyone loves them. They can be soft and comfy but sometimes it…
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Welt pockets are those classy flat pockets frequently seen on the backside of a nice…
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Designer Joi Mahon has ten tricks that will help you while sewing with denim fabric.…
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Everyone wants a swimsuit that fits properly and looks good. They’re hard to find in…
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There’s nothing better than a swimsuit that fits perfectly and is flattering to your body.…
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Who doesn’t love a great tank top, right? They are perfect for warm weather or…
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In this final part in the three-part series of Making a Men’s Dress Shirt with…
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In this second part to a three-part series, learn how to make a men’s dress…
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Learn how to make a men’s dress shirt in this three-part tutorial with Joi Mahon…
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Learn how to make the perfect Men’s Waistcoat/Vest with Joi Mahon in the Wardrobe Builder…
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Are you ready to learn to sew garments? Or maybe you already know how but…
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The Classic Tunic is a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. This fall staple piece has…
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Scrim. What does that mean? Scrim is kind of a weird word and you probably…
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The Basket Quilt Block is an oldie but goodie. This timeless block looks fantastic no…
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This Shoo Fly Quilt looks difficult but it isn’t! It is actually very easy. And…
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This easy and adorable block is so fun to make. It goes together quickly and…
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Are your britches too long? Do you need to hem them or maybe hem pants…
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Check out this handy timesaver! Needle Minders are the perfect way to keep track of…
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If you’re new to sewing, you have probably already heard someone say “Oh, you can…
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Do you have a sewing project that you want to show off? Did you make…
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Are you intimidated by sewing patterns? Do all of those lines and symbols confuse you?…
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I need a detective. There is a mystery in my sewing room. It is a…
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What are notions anyway? And why did Nancy have them? Webster’s Dictionary definition of notions…
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I have a favorite quilt. I think it will always be my favorite. There are…
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If you’ve heard the term “paper piecing” and had no idea what that even meant…
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What is Machine Applique? Is it hard to do? Is it easy? The answer to…
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What is batik (pronounced ba-TEAK) fabric? Batik fabric is unique, hand-dyed, beautiful, exotic, and slightly…
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If you’re a beginner quilter and are just dipping your toes into the world of…
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There are a lot of different types of thread out there. A LOT! It can…
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Sewing machine needles can be confusing. There are a lot of numbers on the packages. …
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Let’s answer the age-old question: Which came first? The color orange or the fruit orange? …
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Is there anything prettier than a row of fabric bolts full of 1930s reproduction fabrics? …
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Raise your hand if you love cotton fabric! Yep. All quilters love cotton! Have you…
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Hey there. So, you want to start sewing but you’re not sure where to even…
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Are your scraps taking over your sewing room? Are they multiplying like rabbits every time…
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Does this sound familiar? You spend hours piecing together quilt blocks, but they end up…
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What is the proper way to press your seams? First of all, must we do…
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Chain-piecing = time saver deee-lux! You’ve heard the term but what does it mean? Chain…
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What does it mean when someone asks if you did your binding by hand? Are…
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So, you’ve entered the world of sewing and keep hearing about sergers? What are they…
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Everyone loves denim. It’s so versatile these days. You can dress it up. You can…
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The most famous Civil War quilt of all time is the Jane Stickle quilt. This…
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Nancy Zieman. Pioneer. Sewist. Educator. She was all of this and so much more. We…
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When it comes to cotton fabric, there sure are a lot of choices. Are you…
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Sewing with flannel should not be intimidating. I know you’re asking yourself “Will flannel shrink?”…
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Starch. Love it or hate it? It can be an invaluable tool in the quilting…
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Hey there, new quilter. How are ya? So, you’re asking yourself “What is a Rotary Cutter?” And you’re probably also asking yourself “Why the heck can’t I just use scissors?” Well, my friend, this should help.
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Hey there, new sewist. How are ya? So, you’re asking yourself “What is a Rotary…
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Have you ever thought about who invented the sewing machine? Maybe you think it was…
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We have all seen the 1930s reproduction fabric in the quilt shops but did you…
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