Quilt & Tell

The Quilting & Sewing Resource Library

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Be inspired by other quilters in our online Quilt & Tell! Each week a different quilt and quilter is featured. Submit your own quilt to Quilt & Tell!

“Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat?” by Kathie Kerler

Quilter’s Name: Kathie Kerler from Portland, Oregon Style of Quilt: Wallhanging Pattern Used: Original design Featured

Country Chic quilt in blacks, whites, with pops of bright colors.

Marcia’s Country Chic is Delightful!

Quilter’s Name: Marcia Nellans of Northern Indiana Style of Quilt: Bed Quilt Pattern Used: Country Chic

This quilt features dad's hobbies and is made from his shirts.

Paula’s Quilt is Full of Memories

Quilter’s Name: Paula Engelman from Grayslake, Illinois Style of Quilt: Memory Quilt Pattern Used: One

A beautiful quilt featuring 12 traditional quilt blocks.

Ginny’s Traditional Blocks Inspired by Barn Quilts

Quilter’s Name: Ginny Schaum from Rensselaerville, New York Style of Quilt: Quilt featuring traditional blocks

This beautiful quilt by Betty Visser features a highway in the foreground that meanders off into the mountains in the background. A blue sky full of gorgeous clouds are at the top of this framed quilt, while mountains and flowers are on either side of the highway.

Betty’s Stunning Quilt Takes Us “Down The Road”

Quilter’s Name: Betty Visser from Belgrade, Montana Style of Quilt: Art Quilt/Wallhanging Pattern Name: Down

The Night Sky Quilt by Amy Joressen. Made in memory of her two infant grandsons.

An Incredibly Special Quilt Made in Memory of Two Boys

Quilter’s Name: Amy Jorissen from Valley City, North Dakota Style of Quilt: Memory Quilt Pattern

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.