Create A Wind Chime Quilt and Two Other Quilt Patterns
I really like to sew, but I am not patient enough to spend months on a project. Quite by accident, I started to design a quilt with columns instead of blocks. Then, my mind spun with ideas. Welcome to the third blog of my new book on Quick Column Quilts.
The third episode of Quick Column Quilts is now available to PBS stations around the country and the show is online. Watch at your convenience by clicking here! Listed below are three of the 13 quilts featured during the 3-episodes. By the way, all of the instructions for the quilts are found in the book, Quick Column Quilts.
Wind Chime Column Quilt
The wind chimes hanging from our deck served as the inspiration for this Wind Chime Column Quilt. Just like real wind chimes, the angled accent pieces, seem to move as if gently nudged by the wind. Here’s a little preview of how I designed this column quilt.
- Auditioning fabrics: You’ll learn how to use a print fabric to audition other fabrics to see if they’re compatible. The striped fabric served as the color inspiration for this quilt. All of the “wind chime fabrics” came from my stash.
- Waste not want not: Since some of the fabrics were short on yardage, I designed a way to use every inch of a strip. You’ll have to tune into the show to learn this technique. It’s easier to see it demonstrated than to write about it. Just call me lazy!
Folded Flying Geese Wall Hanging
No half-square triangles are needed to make these artistic Flying Geese. Start with squares, fold three times, and presto the folded triangles create 3-dimensional Flying Geese. Plus, the background columns are not cut, but rather one piece of fabric. Hmm, it’s kinda interesting.
Floating Squares Column Quilt
This double-sized quilt looks difficult to make, but not so! The darker squares float on the light background of the quilt top, made with some creative cutting and sewing of crosswise strips. Not to worry; you will not be required to cut squares. I’ve opted for a quick-to-make column quilt!
Watch Quick Column Quilts (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three) on Sewing With Nancy online.
13 Quilt patterns are detailed in the book, Quick Column Quilts.
Blog Tour Hosts
To showcase my new book, Quick Column Quilts, and the companion TV series, you are able to take a tour through the book via a Blog Tour. I’m pleased to announce that the 27 bloggers have featured various projects and techniques follow the links below!
Blog Tour Stops
To showcase my new book, Quick Column Quilts, and the companion TV series, you’ll be able to take a tour through the book via a Blog Tour. I’m pleased to announce that 27 bloggers have featured various projects or techniques. Please follow along!
- Nancy Zieman
- Quilt Taffy
- Simple Simon & Co.
- Diary of a Quilter
- Stitchin Jenny
- A Woman a Day
- Jina Barney Designz
- Lilac Lane Patterns
- Totally Stitchin’
- Esch House Quilts
- The Cottage Mama
- Designs in Machine Embroidery
- Pat Sloan
- Happy Valley Primitive
- Doohikey Designs
- Quilt in a Day
- Quilt Dad
- Just Arting Around
- Lazy Girl Designs
- Marie-Madeline Studio
- Always Expect Moore
- Polka Dot Chair
- Amy Lou Who Sews
- Riley Blake Designs
- Indygo Junction
- Amy’s Creative Side
Bye for now,
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Camille
I want to learn to quilt as I am inspired to return to my passion for sewing, thanks to the birth of a new granddaughter. When my daughters were growing up, my precious sewing time was reserved for making their clothing and teaching them to sew. I dreamed of quilting, and now I have the time to pursue it AND the passion to share my love of sewing with my girls. I just made a Minkie quilt-as-you-go blanket for the new baby, along with several self-binding flannel receiving blankets. Next, I want to tackle a crib quilt.
Janis Turocy
Quilting centers me and takes away the stresses of the day.
Sheila
Love the ideas in your new book. Can’t wait to try a few as gifts!
Leslie T
I love being creative and creating useful beautiful things. My sewing machine is my happy place,
Margaret Smith
My copy of the book is in the mail and I am so excited I can hardly wait. I will be making the Floating Squares pattern first.
Hannah
I am learning how to quilt and have made 2 so far. You have been an inspiration for me since I was a teenager, and now that I’m all grown up, it is so fun to tune in to your youtube channel and keep learning. I quilt because I love beauty and practicality. Quilting is my way of joining the math minded side of me with the creative side. Thank you!
Cindy
My husband bought me a quilt frame and long arm machine!!! Now I need to make something-anything!-to show him how much I appreciate his fabulous gift. I want to learn how to piece many of the traditional designs as well as try out some of Nancy’s gorgeous column quilt designs. The videos are so helpful. Thank you very much, Nancy!
Lisa Garrett
I am trying to quilt my first king size on my regular machine. I’m building up some muscles!
Linda Thompson
Good Morning, First, thank you for this opportunity…quilting? Why do I quilt? It is a calming process, erase the stresses of the day. But, more so, I love the touch the texture and to caress the fabric. I love to wander quilt shops and see all the jewels on the bolts, then transfer those few pieces into something to cuddle and caress again.
Brenda Lee
Why/ Because I can….and I LOVE beautiful bright quilts!!
Eva Ward
I love to quilt because it makes me feel connected to my past. I have a quilt that my great-grandmother created with her hands, thread, and flour sacks. I love displaying it and showing it to others. I like to think that my quilts will be enjoyed and loved by my family when I am no longer with them. Quilting is a creative labor of love.
Marie Lussier
Quilting is yet another forum to express my creative side. I am in the process of creating a Queen size quilt for the first time. Up until now my quilts have been much smaller. No matter how busy my schedule is, there is much to be accomplished in just 10 or 30 minutes of sewing at a time. Hopefully I will have this quilt top completed this fall.
Margaret Lawrence
First, let me say “Thank you” for hosting this giveaway, and that I absolutely love the Windchimes quilt! Quilting is relatively new for me – I’ve been at it for about 4 yrs. now – but I have been sewing for over 50 yrs. I love color and fabric, and I always thought of sewing as the glue that held me together, my happy place, and now with quilting added in, I have an even greater excuse for surrounding myself with beautiful fabric.
Elizabeth
I quilt because I love the intense feeling of satisfaction I get when, after much laboring, my quilt comes together and looks great! I have always loved and admired hand made quilts! I hope mine will be just as loved long after I’m gone!! And I LOVE LOVE your blog and pbs shows!! You have sooooo many neat little tips and tricks!! Thank you!!
Clara
I wanted to quilt so I could use up the “scraps” from the clothing I made for the the children and myself but did not really get into it until retirement. I get excited when I see all the little pieces come together to make something beautiful. Also, there have been no stressful days and I am happiest in my sewing room. I am presently working on completing one I started 35 years ago, which was tucked away and forgotten. MY! I have come a long way since then. Also, have one on the drawing board using the Dresden Parasol and some embroidery test designs for a baby quilt.
Thank you Nancy for sharing your expertise that makes my sewing more enjoyable.
Cheri Sedgwick
I am waiting for my book, which is in the mail. Can’t wait to begin a new quilt. I have watched your shows in the past when I could get them on TV. I am sewing on for my 10 grandchildren on a very basic machine. My sister taught me most of what I know about quilting and am slowing learning more by youtube and reading. Thank you for all you have given the quilting world.
Betty Woodlee
I quilt because it brings me peace and happiness. My sister and I quilt together and the comrade is pure joy! Thanks to your sponsors for an excellent giveaway.
Rhoda
This quilt looks easy enough that even I can do it and stop dreaming about quilting. In have made 2 quilts but 1 was for my granddaughter. I love quilts they mean someone took time to think about the person they are making it for or if it is to sell, that person took time to match all the fabric an thread to make it look a very special way. I love watching you Nancy. Have a blessed day! Rhoda
Judy C
I love the look of all these column quilts….and reading about them makes me want to try to make one….I love all hangings and cannot wait to start making something new!!
Retha Pittman
My mother lost most of her vision at 18 years old from bacterial meningitis. She could not see to sew. My aunt sewed and my grandmother that lived nine hours away sewed. I was enthralled with it from an early age. As soon as I got in Jr. High I took classes. I have been sewing and giving most of it away since then. I love it. I designed and made my first grandson’s quilt and nursery. Sewing is my valium and my avenue to give others gifts that can be found no where else but from my tiny sewing room. Sewing has saved my sanity. I now want to make my adult children quilts.
Sandy
I want to learn about quilting because every quilt
to me is a work of art and everyone is so proud ,as they should be,
of what they have created.
Sheila Perl
I love to sew and to quilt, my favourite patterns are quick ones, that’s why I love your new book!
Christina Gonzalez
Why I want to learn to quilt is to make a gift filled with love for family and friends. Thank you for inspiring me to try new techniques.
Mary Stanley
Quilting lets me concentrate on making something creative and beautiful for people I care about while letting me forget about all the things that have been bothering me. How peaceful!
Joanne Phillips
I always say quilting keeps me sane…my creative therapy in a busy world. Something I enjoy. I also really like the column quilts you have been showing. Something new to try. I seldom make the same pattern twice.
Janie
I love the wind chime quilt. I need a lot of help seeing if my fabrics are compatible. Thank you for all of your tips in this area. Thank you for the generous giveaway.
Samina
This is wonderful! I really love the idea of quilting & I’ve done a bit, but I just don’t have the patience for the fiddlier patterns. This is a great way for me enjoy quilting & still be able to do it quickly.
Pam
I have been quilting for 30 years. I enjoy the process and I belong to 3 “bees” and a guild. They provide friendship and never ending ideas. Who knew cutting fabric into little pieces and sewing them up again could be so enjoyable!
georgia
I made the heartbeat quilt in an afternoon. it was so fun to do, and easy. Picking the colors was the best as nothing was wrong. it is a happy quilt. The recipient is a hard working woman who seldom takes time for her self. thanks for the pattern. the wind chime might be next.
Sharon Butler
Why I quilt..it takes me to happy place..also I love seeing the expression on the receivers face when I give it to them 🙂
Kim M. Harrington
I quilt as a creative outlet and a challenge to my sewing technique. I just love the feeling of accomplishment quilting and piecing gives me. I love the floating squares on white above!
Kathleen Cazander
I have been wanting to try quilting for some time now and the Wind Chime Column Quilt looks like something a beginner could easily tackle.
Beverly
Thank you Nancy and staff for exploring NEW ways to complete a quilt…Column Quilts is Brilliant. Your time saving measurement sequencing, the looping to save fabric and the auditioning process all add to my personal sewing tools to get a quilt DONE!
As I look through the different bloggers and their interpretations – voila – ideas seem endless.
I am looking forward to the extra special gifts too.
Laura
Making quilts is creating love and beauty. Your show has been wonderful from the very start. Thank you. These are some wonderful prizes. It would be nice to win the sewing machine or any of these wonderful prizes.
vicki hogan
I LOVE these contests–they motivate me to sit my self down and QUILT! I don’t know why it is, but being retired was supposed to give me a lot of free time–but instead I’m in the middle of 25 more years’ worth of sewing! I may have to go back to work to rest!
Kam Watson
I learned how to quilt in the 70’s but had to stop because of raising two children and working full time as an RN. I would love to learn the new modern techniques for quilting so I can finally use color combinations I never “wore” in my previous nursing life.
Sandra Craig
My Grandmother was a quilter but I didn’t start untill about 8 years ago. Why did I wait so long!!!!!!
Kathleen Johnson
Thank you for sponsoring this wonderful give away. I am just a beginner quilter and want to make quilts for my children and grandchildren. Currently working on a quilt with “carefree curves”. Enjoying it immensely!
Marie Williams
I’m a new, old quilter. I mean I’ve made quilts in the past, but haven’t done any for many years. This latest book has inspired me! I love the column quilts, especially this last wind chime quilt. I can’t wait to try it.
Starla
I like all three of the column quilts, especially the wind chime. I think I would have turned the striped fabric the other way, vertical instead of horizontal, to emphasize the length of the “chimes.”
Mary K Langford
I love quilting in my retirement years and I am still learning. I a stretching myself now to teach children and a neighbor lady. I wish I would have followed this passion when I was eighteen years of age.
jo allred
I love to quilt because it connects me to my ancestors who quilted by the fire place in log cabins so many years ago. My Grandma used to tell me tales of the quilts made by our ancestors in the Civil war, how they managed to stay warm thr the cold mountain winter. now I quilt to connect and to give my grandchildren memories of our family. It makes me feel at peace,
Lonny Bergerson
I love your shows on PBS–I always learn something new! I quilt because I love my family–we now have 11 grandchildren. They each have a baby quilt…and now I’m going to start getting their graduation quilts started! thanks for all you do to keep quilting alive and thriving!
Marilyn Woodruff
I love to give away quilts! Twice I have given away quilts for raffles for others in need. What a rush!
Mom C
I have always sewn and loved it but about 5 years ago my DIL got interested in piecing quilts. That got me interested and I found my passion. I love to make quilts. Love, love, love the whole process. It is such a joy to create with fabric. Thanks.
Lynne Wilhelm
Why do I quilt? My quilting gives me time to create something beautiful. I love the whole process- from the fabric and pattern selection to stitching the binding, then gifting the final product. My quilting ranges from simple and quick machine projects, to long term hand sewn and quilted Grandmother’s Flower Garden to Judy Niemeyer foundation pieced projects. I love them all and cherish the time I am able to spend with them.
Teri Kratoska
I quilt and sew projects for my family because it brings joy to my soul.
Debora Nipper
These column quilts look like magic. Love the ideas.
Susan Thole
I made my first quilt when I was in High School. Over the years, I have continued to sew quilts. For me it is therapy, it makes me feel good using my creative mind. In fact, I have a huge stash of fabric because over the years, when I was feeling down or rejected, I would go fabric shopping because it made me feel better. And now that I am retired, I am so glad I have all this fabric as it is a benefit to me again now that I can use it in my projects. It is so great to be able to make something personal for gifts for my boys and their spouses and grandchildren and friends. I am so thankful I know how to sew.
Winnie
I have been sewing now for 72 years but never a quilt! I always said that when I retired, learning how to make a quilt would be at the top of the list of ‘things to do’! It hasn’t happened yet, but I do think it’s time!!!!!!! Thanks so much for the tutorials – I am now inspired to get this show on the road!!!! Good luck to all of us who would just LOVE to make their first (or next) quilt on a shiny new machine – don’t you just love having the right tool for the job?!?!?!
Sue Thole
I made my first quilt in High School. Over the years I continued to make quilts. Shopping for fabric always made be feel better and now that I am retired I can use all the fabric I bought over the years. I am so thankful I know how to sew.
Nancy Taylor
I would love to try my hand at Column quilting. It looks like a lot of fun!
Nancy Taylor
Overland Park KS
Sharon Blaylock
I learned to sew with my mother on her pedal Singer. We then got an electric Phaff that had a zigzag stitch. What fun!! i learned quilting one year after I retired from being a RN for 20 years. I taught myself quilting with the help of Eleanor Burns and Alex Anderson and their beginning quilting books. Since that time I have made over 100 quilts, wall hangings and other crafty things.l am now getting into machine embroidery which I also enjoy very much,
Betty
When I quilt I find myself getting very focused on what I am doing. This being stated all of the outside world is far away. I can get lost in picking out colors and patterns and putting it all together. And when I am finished I feel that I have completely a project that I can be proud of and I can accomplish anything that is put before me.
L J Helgeson
I enjoy putting the pieces of the quilt puzzle together each time. There are so many ways to make a block. The fabrics of today are so beautiful, fun to sew on, & nice to touch.
Phyllis
I quilt because it is so relaxing and totally enjoyable. Love making things for friends but most of all my children and grandchildren. I still have to practice and better at free motion quilting.
Sandy Curtis
My grandmother started me sewing when I was about 8. I’ve sewn clothes, kids clothes, dolls, grandkid’s clothes, quilts , table mats and other kitchen items. I love to sew and have worn out 3 machines over the years.
Connie
Learned to sew on Mother’s treadle machine, but never quilted until I started watching your show on PBS. You and a group of quilting friends have inspired the quilting desire for me. Thank you.
Lori Kalmeyer
Why I quilt. I love to create quilts using the beautiful fabrics we have available to us. Making a quilt is therapeutic and it gives me the chance to make quilts as gifts. I also love to make them for Project Linus. Knowing that a child has one of my quilts to comfort them, its just the best feeling.
Candace W
I want to learn to quilt for the challenge and self gratification that I accomplished the task. Learning new skills is the gift I give to myself. The created items are my expressions of love & care to others
Donna McAfee
I have only made two quilts in all my years of sewing. I enjoyed both of the quilts that I made because there were made for very special people. However, I like Nancy, am not a very patient person. I would rather make something that only takes days of my time rather than months. I came across an opportunity a few years ago that gave me the chance to make quilts and do it quickly. I have made over 70 lap quilts for people who live in assisted living centers! I love doing this and love that the quilts are going to our older citizens who have given so much to and for our generation.
Dawn
I quilt because I love the creative process, and to be able to make something useful and beautiful.
C Kay Wharton
I learned to sew on an old treadle machine. I wore out two other machines, but just started quilting a few years ago. I still have much to learn and enjoy it very much, especially the easy ways Nancy gives us!
Renee Welker
I would like to try this column quilt. Impressive results!
Judy H.
I love the floating squares column quilt the best, but each quilt is beautiful and I can see using up some of my stash.
Nancy you’ve given us such great tips and I can’t wait to see how you created the folded flying geese rather than cutting. As always I learn from you and it’s fun even at 71 years young.
Thank you once again.
Mary Ann Urvig
You make quilting look so much more interesting and easier than just following directions only in a book .. Quilting must be about one of the most relaxing hobbies a person that sews can do.. Thanks for the easier quilting helps..
Carolyn
Quick, easy and to the point Columns make for an interesting presentation with modern slant. I like Nancy Zieman and realized how much like her I am as I read her book. Keep up the good work.
Becca J
In a world of stress and hurry, it’s nice to have a place to quiet the mind and sooth the soul. Quilting takes me to that place. The patterns, the colors and fabrics, the opportunity to create something wonderful; all work together to create a peaceful, happy place.
Sue H
I love quilting for myself and my family & friends. Thank you for the opportunity to win these amazing prizes… tools, fabric, books! Just PERFECT!
Rose
Learned to sew years ago beginning with a high school Home Ec class. Got hooked and after joining a local quilt quild where we see lots of show & tell, realized I can do this. I own many of the new quilting notions that enable making a quilt so much more fun. Our guild president keeps us inspired with her vast knowledge. And love the quilters’ that are so willing to share their knowledge of their trials and tribulations of their quilts. All the quilters–they are one very special group!
Barbara Read
I am so inspired by the column quilts! I especially like the floating blocks!
Melanie H.
I have always loved colourful things, and things made from my own hands! Ever since I was a young child, I have loved all types of crafting, but sewing quickly became my favourite. All of these blogs have given me renewed excitement to start a new project-even if its a smaller one that I can complete in a short amount of time (critical because with 3 kids under 6 I don’t have time for big projects) Thanks Nancy for all of your great tips and inspiration!
allen king
I love how quickly the quilt tops can be made! I would make them all and try different color ways. Thank you for simplifying things so we can accomplish more in less time!
Robin
I am learning to quilt because I now realize that a quilt doesn’t have to be “old fashioned” but instead can be very contemporary, like the column quilts in Nancy’s book! Yea!
Florence
I like to quilt because it’s such a fun and satisfying way to feel creative. Also, it’s a real joy for me and my loved ones when I can gift them with a beautiful and useful quilt.
Margaret
It looks so easy to do, and love the results.
Leslie
Usually, I gravitate toward traditional quilts that use quicker strip piecing methods, but recently I’ve been drawn to creating traditional patterns with a modern twist.
Jeanne Schimmel
Because I love to sew, I love to help others who would like to learn more about sewing and quilting and making pretty items for gifts.
Linda B.
Would love to make a column quilt…looks very interesting. Great prizes and fabulous give-a-ways! Thanks!
Helen
It is the creative process that continues to intrigue me. It is always relaxing and calming to sit down and create a quilt.
Sandy K
Quilting is a stress reliever for me and I end up with useful items for my home.
Vicki H
Quilting is a great creative outlet. I love making items for myself and family.
Tammy
I want to learn to quilt because quilts are a labor of love and make great gifts.
Mollie Nickelson
I call myself a former quilter, but now with so many quick and easy ideas for quilts I will be starting again.
Debby
I love color, always wanted to be an artist, but can’t draw! Quilting allows me to indulge my love of color by “painting” with fabric, and create something beautiful
sandy erle
I love fabric and sew and quilt.
Jean D
When I took my first sewing class at age 10 in 1961, it was love at first stitch! I remember being the only person on my dormitory hall that lugged a (prized, albeit VERY heavy HS graduation gift!) portable sewing machine to college–and wasn’t even a home-ec major! 😉 It, then a somewhat lighter-weight replacement and the love of sewing have traveled with me through several moves and life changes. Now retired, I’m treating myself to time to learn and create new things, with Nancy’s help. Discovered the show early-on and have followed faithfully! Love the show, projects, and products. Thanks, Nancy and staff!
Becky Payne
I love fabric and quilting so much that I work part time at my local(and very friendly) quilting shop near my house. This is occasional evenings and some weekends!! I am surrounded by people with knowledge and beautiful fabrics too :))
Mary Ellen
Have only been quilting a few years. Each quilt has been a learning experience (my binding still needs work). But the best part is when the recipients smile and hug their new quilts. It’s the best incentive to improve and to continue to sew quilts. Enjoyed every one’s different interpretation of your column quilts. Thank you for the giveaway.
Liz
I took a beginner’s class because I wanted to know what quilting was all about. From the start I was hooked. All the lovely fabrics, the wonderful designs, the great websites! I’ve just finished my 75th quilt – most of them are donated, but I keep a notebook with photographs. I amaze myself, looking back, at all the beautiful quilts I made.
Lorraine
I am learning to quilt and have am having a fun time. I have taken several classes in the Madison area and have learned so much about sewing and quilting.
Carlyne
Sewing is a stress reliever for me. I love making things for family and friends!
Carlyne
My stash keeps growing so I’ve been looking for new ideas to create scrap quilts. Love the column quilt idea!
Margaret Zupfer
I sew or and quilt for fun, for a creative outlet. This is true.
But the main reason is to make what I want, in the colors I want or to match the seasons. Big plus, I know I will be warm all winter as well as all family members.
Jan
I quilt because I love to do it. I’m the first person in my family that quilts. After I learned, approximately 30 years ago, I taught two of my sisters how to quilt. The three of us then made a quilt for my mom and we had a blast doing it. My mom loved it too. : )
Sheila Wilton
My only regret about quilting is that I started late in life, in my sixties. I have so many projects I want to create and gift to others, but I don’t know if I can ever accomplish all of them.
Carol Hill
I took up quilting after my husband passed away. It helped in so many ways.
Vicky
Love the column Quilts. I love to sew for fun and making quilts for my kids and grandkids is very rewarding. I just need more time to sew. Really great giveaway and can’t wait to check out the videos. Thank you
timewilltell63 at yahoo dot com
Nancy Wilson
I’m 67 years old, and a few years my mother gave me a beautiful hand made full size double wedding ring quilt made by my great grandmother. I’ve sewn most of my life but had not made quilts. This fabulous gift inspired me to try my hand at quilting. I’ve made one king sized quilt and am working on a second one. The tops have been made on the sewing machine, and I’m hand quilting them. Since I have rheumatoid arthritis, and since my hands have been affected, I quilt for a while, rest my hands for a day or two, and quilt some more. I would like to improve my hand quilting skills.
Kathy Luehrs
what a great book – love them all
linda
I have been quilting since I was 5 years old. My grandma would take me to quilting bees and I would help tie and hand quilt.
Paula Howard
Sewing is relaxing for me, even when I have to fix a mistake. I am quite happy in my own little world when I am sitting at my machine. Love these column quilts.
mickie naisby
Sewing has turned to be a friend. Good times, bad times its always there, thru thick or thin times. The most satisfaction sewing gives me is after I finish a service project such as: Linus blankets, konker cancer projects.
Barbara
Sewing is my get away, time to relax and get creative. Quilting allows using lots of color. I enjoy making happy colorful quilts for my family.
Barbara
I enjoy making happy colorful quilts for my family. Sewing is my way to relax.
Nancy Karas
I love to sew and quilt – I have done it since I was a teenager. It really helped me at times when I needed to focus on a positive source of joy and forget the problems I encountered. I have used your pattern for the columns quilt twice now to make a charity quilt and truly enjoyed making those quilts. You have been an inspiration – keep up the wonderful work you do.
Rose Busch
Within this last year I have started to make some quilt tops. I am not adept at the actual quilting, but I like making the tops. I was inspired by the Sewing with Nancy series on string quilts. I have a lot of fabric I need to use.
Lori M.
Quilting is something I do for myself. I learned to quilt from a friend who showed me how to reuse fabric from clothing to make a keepsake for parents of children who have passed away. I loved making Memory Quilts not just for parents, but grandparents, brothers, sisters, mom or dad, aunt and uncle. Love being able to share my love of sewing with others.
Toni Haukom
I quilt because it relaxes me and drains all the stress from my body. I enjoy being creative and making quilts to give away to those less fortunate then I am. I make quilts to give to the Emergency Center, Red Cross and those that have had a fire or woman or child of domestic violence. I also make quilts for Oncology patients as they are taking their therapy as usually the treatment rooms are kept very cold.
Toni Haukom
Quilting is very relaxing for me. It also give me a chance to give something to those less fortunate than I am. I make quilts for those in nursing homes, Emergency Center, Red Cross, those who have had a fire, those patients who are receiving treatment at the Oncology Center as the therapy rooms are cold, also make quilts for females and children that are victims of domestic abuse. It is just a small way that I can bring a little joy to someone if just for a little while.
Norma
I started sewing at a young age. I got a small toy sewing machine for Christmas when I was 9. About 35 years ago, I made a baby quilt for my sister that I found in a woman’s magazine. I have not made one since, but I am interested in these column quilts.
Carol Ballard
Quilting is my salvation. Like the others, it is calming and a good challenge to keep trying new techniques. I joined a guild in the 90s. We now have over 100 members.
I just read your book and am very impressed with your life’s story. What an inspiration!
I watch your shows often and again am inspired. Thank you for being you.
Marianne
I quilt every day… like I eat, sleep, & breathe. If not holding a needle in my hand I’m designing my next quilt. I love every new line of fabric, each new cutting tool, template, & design technique. Hopefully I’ll never give up this habit……
Colleen Butler
I have a crochet buddy that is also interested in quilting, which she has been doing since a young child. I have been watching Sewing With Nancy with her and I think I have caught the quilting “bug”. I entered your last webinar and enjoyed it sooooo much. Please enter my name in the drawing. Thank You God Bless Colleen
Ramona Betz
I love to hand quilt. My mother and I quilted my first quilt in 1960. I have done several by myself. I think I would like to piece one but have about 23 quilt tops that my great-grandmother and grandmother hand pieced.
Kathy B.
I’ve been sewing for over 45 yrs. and just took my first quilting class. I loved it! My creative side loves the designing part the best. I am still using my first sewing machine purchased used in 1978. I would love to learn the new computerized machines.
Linda Rupe
I love the movement in these quilts! I can almost hear the wind chimes as in a light breeze. And the squares are energizing. That pattern is perfect for Dr. Who fans! Thank you.
Lydia
Fall season upon us, great time to start a column quilt !! Winter here before you know it and you (or someone else) will need a nice warm quilt to snuggle up in. Thank you Nancy, great info as usual
Judy G
I sew and quilt because I love it! I find it relaxing and it gives me great personal satisfaction. I was sewing by hand when I was 5 years old, on a machine when I was 8 years old. This was some 55 years ago. I made my first quilt about 30 years ago and have made “a few” since then.
Enid
I am a beginner quilter. I need something that is easy.
Jean K
I took my first quilt class 5 years ago and loved it. I used my kenmore 10 regular sewing machine that I got for my first Mothers day 34 years ago. I’ve only had it in the shop for cleaning otherwise no problems. I made kids clothes with it when my son and daughter were small.
Now I have a passion for embroidery sewing and qilting. I haven’t been able to take an embroidery class yet, hopefully soon though. I gained the interest in sewing from you nancy some 30 years ago on pbs when my son was a baby.
I still watch every week today.
Thank You, for all that you have taught me.
Jean Kinde
Linda R
I quilt because it makes my heart sing. It is what gets me up in the morning. It gives me goals. Quilters are the kindest and most generous people, thus, I want to hang around them. Sewing with Nancy, has always had a special place in my heart as I learned so much over the years. Her new quilt book is wonderful and I need to own it. I would love to own a new sewing machine as well, as my machine needs a $500.00 repair as it only sews a straight stitch now. I also love this blog as I no longer get her show. Keep on doing what you are doing Nancy!
Phyllis Sue Gause
Quilting is my “therapy”. It is an outlet for my crafting/sewing that allows me time to think about orderliness and organization. I am not an organized person by nature but quilting requires me to be more so. Maybe there’s hope yet to become more organized.
Just finished “Seams Unlikely”. Loved the style of writing and the revelations. A lot of courage!
Carmen Reyes
I have 16 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandkids,,I want to learn on how to make them quilts for Christmas so they can have their own that way they leave mines alone.
Karen
I started quilting in 2012 just to do something different in the sewing. I have 1 finished and two tops done to quilt for Christmas gifts.
SueH
I’ve sewn since I was a kid but started quilting last year. Love fabric and putting fabric puzzles together and making something useful.
Dianna
Just watched this program today on our PBS station. Love the blue and white block quilt.
Nancy Gregory
Today 5-9-15, I watched Nancy’s show on Quick Column Quilts but I cannot find where I can find the pattern. wpuld you please se nd me an E-mail and tell me where I can get the pattern. If it is one of the books, please tell me which one so I can order it.
Nancy Zieman
Nancy,
The instructions for all the all the quilts featured in Quick Column Quilts are found in the book by the same name. Here’s the link: http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/quick+column+quilts+book.do
Nancy Zieman
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