Thread Weight 101
Picture this: you’re standing in a quilt shop searching for thread for your next project.
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Tools for Sewing
Sewing Tools and Notions! There are so many out there! Which tools are necessary? Which ones will make your life easier? We know and now you will too! We cover everything from sewing needle sizes to thread weights. We can explain rotary cutters and tracing wheels. Thinking about buying a new sewing machine? We can help with that too. Learn all about sewing tools right here on Nancy’s Notions.
Is Stretch Thread Needed with Stretch Fabrics?
Thread can be confusing. Joi Mahon has some quick tips when it comes to picking
Mind Your Own Needle!
Check out this handy timesaver! Needle Minders are the perfect way to keep track of
Garment Patterns for Beginners
Are you intimidated by sewing patterns? Do all of those lines and symbols confuse you?
Understanding Sewing Machine Needles Is Easy!
Sewing machine needles can be confusing. There are a lot of numbers on the packages.
What is a Serger and Do I Need One?
So, you’ve entered the world of sewing and keep hearing about sergers? What are they
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!
