
These Quilted “Hugs” Are Beautiful & Thoughtful!
Sewist’s Name: Carrie Brooks from Olathe, Kansas Type of Project: Garment Pattern: Quilted Hugs Project

Need some inspiration? Or perhaps you are ready to inspire others? You’ll find it all here. Check out the Inspiration page to view some amazing and inspiring projects from other sewists and quilters. Each week a different project is featured and is sure to knock your socks off! You can find beginner projects here, as well as more advanced projects. Some projects will be quilts, while others may be garments, bags, or anything in between. Do you have a project that you want to share? Send it to us! Yours may be the next featured project! Email us at inspiration@nancysnotions.com with all of the details. We need photos of the project and pattern name and designer. Please include a short paragraph telling us about yourself, why you chose the project, what you love about it, etc. You may also include your own blog information, Instagram account, or any other information that you may have that you want included. If you don’t have these things, no worries! It’s open to anyone, anywhere.

Sewist’s Name: Carrie Brooks from Olathe, Kansas Type of Project: Garment Pattern: Quilted Hugs Project

Quilter’s Name: Amy Carter from Kuna, Idaho Type of Quilt: Art Quilt Name of Pattern:

Sewist’s Name: Jane Linder from Houston, Texas Type of Project: Craft Pattern: Original Designs Featured

Quilter’s Name: Barbara Peters from Oregon Type of Quilt: Wall Hanging Name of Pattern: Original

Quilter’s Name: Lynellen Perry from Virginia Type of Quilt: Throw Quilt Name of Pattern: Parfait

Sewist’s Name: Sheri Robbins from South Bend, Indiana Type of Project: Bag Bag Pattern: Imilova
For many years, Nancy’s Notions was the place was the place to find education and inspiration. We are happy to announce that it is still exactly that! Stop by Nancy’s Notions to find more information on all things sewing and quilting. Our Library of Sewing Information is sure to have exactly what you are looking for!
Nancy Zieman is an unforgettable woman and visionary who made an indelible mark on the sewing and quilting world. Though she passed away in 2017, her legacy will abide in the millions that she taught and touched. Nancy was born and raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin to parents Ralph and Barbara Luedtke, and later graduated with a double major in home economics and journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She married Richard Zieman in 1977. Many of the jobs early in Nancy’s career centered around her love of sewing, including working for a sewing store in Chicago and freelancing as a sewing instructor in Minnesota.
For many years, Nancy’s Notions was the place was the place to find education and inspiration. We are happy to announce that it is still exactly that! Stop by Nancy’s Notions to find more information on all things sewing and quilting. Our Library of Sewing Information is sure to have exactly what you are looking for!
For many years, Nancy’s Notions was the place was the place to find education and inspiration. We are happy to announce that it is still exactly that! Stop by Nancy’s Notions to find more information on all things sewing and quilting. Our Library of Sewing Information is sure to have exactly what you are looking for!