Nancy Zieman.

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I just finished reading the book Seams Unlikely by Nancy Zieman. It's the story of her life. I've always been a fan of her shows. She had a lot of physical challenges, but still managed to grow a very successful business.

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DonnaR

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Her husband, Richard, has written a book about Nancy's life in the years between Seams Unlikely, and her death in 2017. The book is called Nancy Zieman The Rest of the Story, was published in 2018 and is available at Amazon along with many other places.

I have the PBS app, and they have about 10 years worth of episodes of Sewing With Nancy on it, thanks to PBS Wisconsin.

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nicole___
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I've watched her sewing show. (1953-2017) I didn't know she was deceased. (cancer) So sorry to hear that.

Did you enjoy her book?
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rob333 (zone 7b)
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I have always admired her work. I see that book is a couple of years before her death. Bet it's full of wisdom. Death gives you a perspective no one else can understand.
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I too was thinking of Sewing with Nancy, my mom used to plant me in front of her, Betty Fezier WOW, wish my memory was still that good lol. YES, I really DO remember stuff from way back then, my first word was Spartanburg, WHY? Because mama watched channel 7 and when the announcer came on I liked how he said WSOC Spartanburg and I remember thinking I can say that and I did lol...mama was so mad because THAT was my first word, not mama or daddy and albeit I am sure it wasn't all that clear it was understandable enough for it to be understood lol. SORRY for the ramblings, I saw memory lane and ran down it hehe.... :) Aqua
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I hear that! I took out a pattern for a costume, and the pieces I needed were on three different sheets - - right in the middle of each one! So folding each up again was a nightmare. BTW, I love Nancy Zieman's 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew book. It helped me to see sewing as little steps that can be squeezed in here and there. One day, go up and set the machines with the correct thread. The next day, cut out the pattern pieces (or trace them and cut them). The next time, lay and cut the fabric. Then start sewing, one step at a time. That way an outfit can be sewn over a period of time instead of devoting all day Saturday to it. Donna
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I still can't remember that woman's name but I guess it's not that important! it just bugs me though. ;) But this has been probably two years ago that I saw her stuff (probably longer than that, even) so I fear there's no chance of recalling the info! LOL I did get some books out of the library and so far am liking Sandra Betzina's "Fast Fit." I looked at another one of hers and she's pretty straightforward and easy to understand. another one I'm looking at is "The Easy Guide to Sewing Jackets" by Cecilia somebody and it's ok, pictures are good; but directions sometimes go over my head. I'm afraid in this case it's not going to take a whole lot to do that, LOL. She uses the pinfit method of pattern fitting instead of cutting out from muslin. I'm not sure it's any easier or less time-consuming than fitting it in muslin first. I also like Sandra Betzina's idea of making the dressmaker shell that the pattern companies put out. I was looking at Butterick's website and the new Connie Crawford "Ready to Wear sized patterns." I had to laugh - the measurement chart she provided sounded exactly like the pattern companies old ones! LOL That surely accomplishes a lot, doesn't it? *sigh* I'm certainly glad most ready to wear clothing doesn't fit this way, or we'd all have to go around naked! :O
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Annie Deighnaugh
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She certainly was talented and never let her handicap stand in the way of her work. I learned a lot from watching her shows over the years.
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Uptown Gal
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I still watch her shows on PBS when I am home. I always enjoyed them, and listening

how she explained things so thoroughly. She always made you think that anyone

could do it just as easily. ;)
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morz8 - Washington Coast
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I used to watch her show sometimes, back when I did more sewing for my house. Pillows, curtains, duvet covers....

A woman I'm related to by marriage was somewhat regularly on her show, G. Brown. Another so talented I couldn't begin to tackle her projects ;)

My mother could just about hold her own with Nancy. The only thing I ever had to wear that she didn't make/design/quilt was a winter coat when I was growing up. Winter coats she would buy. Before she could afford a machine, she would rent one once a year and make all my sister and I needed, sewing almost round the clock.

I have some of the sewing books (instructional) by both Nancy and Gail but I haven't read Ms. Zieman's life story.
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DonnaR
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Gail Brown...she was also wonderful.

Nancy had commented on her show, and in her book, that Sewing With Nancy should actually be titled Sewing with Nancy, and named all of her staff members that she relied on. (Donna, Deanna, are two names that I remember). Those ladies have taken it upon themselves to keep up the Sewing with Nancy page. Alas, some of the books/booklets that are named at the end of each show are not being kept in print or for sale, though occasionally you can find one on eBay, Abebooks, or a local thrift store.

I highly recommend the life story and Richard's follow-up. Such a courageous woman, Nancy Zieman!

Donna
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Char
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I had the opportunity to take a landscape quilting class with Nancy years back at the annual AQS show in Paducah, KY. Having never attempted any kind of landscape quilting, I felt like I was stumbling through the technique. Nancy was so incredibly kind and encouraging, assuring me that I was on the right track and I was doing well. I left that class with a great deal more confidence in the technique, and myself. I will always remember her fondly.
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