In the world of quilting, there’s an undeniable charm in the process of piecing together various fabrics to create a masterpiece. However, sometimes the allure …
In the world of quilting, there’s an undeniable charm in the process of piecing together various fabrics to create a masterpiece. However, sometimes the allure …
Are you a crafting aficionado always on the lookout for exciting new projects? Brace yourselves, because Missouri Star Quilt Co. has just taken a giant …
You all know I love to sew, stitch, and quilt, but you may not know that I also love history, genealogy, and anything to do …
Ahhh. Do you hear that? The birds are singing. Spring is in the air. (Or at least in my neck of the woods.) Spring is …
I get asked all the time, “Can I quilt using my sewing machine?” And the answer is always an absolute, “YES!” You can quilt on …
“Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens… these are a few of my favorite things!” Let’s talk about favorite things today. I have a lot …
Oh my goodness, you guys! I have some super exciting news! Missouri Star Quilt Co. is launching hand embroidery products on February, 1, 2024!!! EEEEKKK!!! …
Hey there! What is under your needle this week? I hope you are sewing away on some fantastic project and staying warm. It’s freezing cold …
“What’s the secret of success? Right decisions. How do you make right decisions? Experience. How do you get experience? Wrong decisions.” – John Wayne John Wayne …
Are you the kind of person that loves surprises? Or the kind that hates surprises? There are definitely both types in the world today and …
Nancy Zieman. Pioneer. Sewist. Educator. She was all of this and so much more. We honor her legacy by continuing her mission – a mission …
My dear sewing friends, last year I issued a “Sewing Challenge” for the new year. I am happy to say that I have heard from …
It’s almost here! It’s almost here!! Christmas!!! You guys, this is my favorite time of year and I talk about it all year long. I …
When my girls were little, I loved making dresses for them. I especially loved making them t-shirt dresses. As a busy mom with three little …
Who else has been sewing up a storm?? I definitely have! I keep thinking of things I would like to sew before Christmas. My list …
Great globs of thread, Batman! Is it time to clean the sewing machine again? Around here, it’s always time to clean the sewing machine. But… …
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday full of wonderful food, family, friends, and your hearts are full of thanks and gladness. …
Do you love holiday crafts? Do you love making things? Me toooo!!!! And I love to sew and to quilt… (But you probably already knew …
Hold on to your winter hats, boys and girls, we are getting ready to have some cold weather fun over here at Nancy’s Notions! We …
Let’s talk about a couple of types of fabric that you may not be familiar with. Not every project calls for 100% cotton and it’s …
I originally wrote this scary (but totally true) Halloween story for you all last year. With so many new readers, I’m sharing it again. I …
Vintage and antique quilts are just the best, aren’t they? Who doesn’t love the soft textures, beautiful fabrics, and the stories behind them? The only …
Don’t you just love a good quilt show? The inspiration! The colors! The patterns! I recently attended a small quilt show near my hometown and …
Hey there. It’s that time of year again. Cooler temperatures. Fall foliage. Football games. And a sea of pink. Breast Cancer Awareness Month turns everything …
Last week we discussed how quilters have been getting scammed on Facebook and other social media. Now, I want to discuss how to protect yourself …
Dear friends, I want to talk to you about some Internet safety when it comes to sharing photos of your sewing projects and quilts online. …
“Dacron, Dien Bien Phu falls, ‘Rock Around the Clock’ Einstein, James Dean, Brooklyn’s got a winning team…” Recently, I was listening to an old Billy …
It may not be officially Fall, but at my house, I’m going to go ahead and call it. Fall has arrived! The mums are on …
Quilters, mark your calendars for a super fun and exciting event at the Missouri Star Quilt Company! They are celebrating their 15th birthday with a …
Do you love Fall? I definitely do and I’m getting so excited because it’s almost here! Yay!! I live in the Midwest and am lucky …
Last week I talked a little bit about how I was the beginningest beginner quilter there ever was at one time. (If you missed that …
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from those of you who haven’t visited our website in awhile and are wondering about the changes. …
Let’s talk blue jeans. Everybody has them. Most of the time jeans all look the same. Yes, there are darker colors and lighter colors of …
Did you know we have Sew & Tell and Quilt & Tell on Nancy’s Notions? We sure do!! Want to send in your latest sewing …
Remember two weeks ago when I asked you all to help me decide on a pattern for a Christmas quilt? (You can go back and …
I recently attended the Missouri Star Academy (MSA) at Missouri Star Quilt Co. in Hamilton, Missouri. This was the first year since Covid that they …
Yes, yes, I know we just celebrated Independence Day, but let’s talk about Christmas in July! As many of you know, Christmas is my favorite …
These are a few of my favorite things. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, sewing machines on puzzles, and t-shirts and cups with quilting …
Man, I love a good table runner pattern. Don’t you? I especially love seasonal-themed table runners, because I love anything seasonal! Decorating for the seasons …
Going to auctions is one of my favorite things to do. I especially love auctions with old quilts and vintage sewing supplies. Auctions are becoming …
Hey there! I’m Beth Cooper. Nice to meet you. Since we have so many new faces visiting our Nancy’s Notion website, I thought I would …
Hey friends! Have you ever heard of “pareidolia?” It is the tendency to assign meaning to patterns. Seeing faces in inanimate objects is a common type …
Okay friends, it’s time to talk about one of the most crucial elements of sewing – the bobbin. As any sewing aficionado knows, a poorly …
Hey there, fellow quilters! Have you ever heard of “skinning” a quilt? Have you ever had to do it? You may be thinking “Skinning a …
As I drift off to sleep each night, my mind can’t help but wander to the same dream: the perfect sewing room. And let me …
I tried something new this week. It wasn’t a sewing project, but it did have to do with fabric. I dyed some of my clothes …
What are “your colors?” Do you have color schemes that you are just drawn to every single time? I know I do. But I also …
Greetings, friends! It is I, your friendly neighborhood sewist and quilter, here to save the day with my needle and thread. That’s right, I’m basically …
May Day. I’m talking about the first day of May, not a radio signal for help. Some of you may be very familiar with giving …
Who doesn’t love a good sewing or quilting challenge? Am I right? We love them! We may not always love the challenges that life throws …
Hey friends! Let’s chat about longarm quilt machines. Maybe you’ve been piecing quilts for ages and sending them to a longarm quilter but now you’re …
Want to hear a story? Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to make quilts. She learned to sew and got better …
Oh, my lands! Something exciting is happening at Nancy’s Notions! You guys are going to have so much fun! Do you remember playing those hidden …
Do you know what is better than a hobby? Two hobbies! And what is better than two hobbies? Merging those two hobbies together! Prior to …
Are you a beginner? Everyone has to start at the beginning some time and it is nothing to be ashamed of! There was a day …
Have you ever been to a sewing or quilting retreat? If you haven’t, you might want to consider it because they are the bees knees. …
We all have a favorite. I’m not talking about kids, I’m talking about notions! In my weekly email last week I discussed my favorite notion. …
Hi friends! It is a beautiful day in my neighborhood, and I hope it is in yours, too! My sewing room has been a busy …
Have you heard about this movement? It’s happening all over the world. It spreads love and happiness to others and it is centered around sewing! …
Cute. Petite. Lightweight. Sometimes classy in black or white, sometimes colorful. Comparable to the Energizer bunny – it just keeps going and going. What am …
I know a gal who loves to go to quilt shops. She loves to shop for fabric and has a beautiful collection of all different …
Temperature quilts are all the rage right now. Have you heard of them? Have you made one? If you haven’t, you’re going to want to …
I Challenge You! Challenges. I adore them. Nothing gets me moving faster than when someone gives me a challenge. (Except when someone says “You can’t …
“Clap on. Clap off. The Clapper!” That old commercial from the 80s is what I think of when I hear the word “clapper.” Even though …
It’s official. I own the dullest safety pins in the world. I’m on the hunt to find something better. I think safety pins, as well …
Hey there, friends! Raise your hand if you ever make the same quilt pattern more than once. Yep! Me too!! Like many of you, one …
‘Twas the Night Before December. And all through the house, not a creature was stirring. Except for Mama in the sewing room… The bobbin is …
What is Sew & Tell? We love, love, LOVE seeing your quilting and sewing projects, so we created the Sew & Tell page – the …
Hey there! I’m Beth Cooper. Nice to meet you. I’m new here at Nancy’s Notions. Besides being a sewing enthusiast, I am also a wife …
I love old quilts. I love everything about them – the vintage fabrics, the soft crinkly texture, and the mystery behind who made it. Over …
Yesterday I overheard the color wheel described as “scary.” I was intrigued. Scary isn’t a word I would use to describe it. I would probably …
Hey there. It’s that time of year again. Cooler temperatures. Fall foliage. Football games. And a sea of pink. Breast Cancer Awareness Month turns everything …
Have you ever made a rag rug? They are so fun! These rag rugs are a great project to sit and work on while you …
In the words of Elf, “I’m in love! I’m in love! And I don’t care who knows it!” I’m in love with these iron-on quilt …
I need a detective. There is a mystery in my sewing room. It is a strange phenomenon that confuses me. Where do all of these …
What are notions anyway? And why did Nancy have them? Webster’s Dictionary definition of notions is “small, useful items.” A notion can also be “an …
I have a favorite quilt. I think it will always be my favorite. There are definitely other quilts that I love and my top five …
Nancy Zieman. Pioneer. Sewist. Educator. She was all of this and so much more. We honor her legacy by continuing her mission – a mission …