{"id":39399,"date":"2016-07-23T03:00:57","date_gmt":"2016-07-23T08:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nancyzieman.com\/blog\/?p=39399"},"modified":"2016-07-23T03:00:57","modified_gmt":"2016-07-23T08:00:57","slug":"sewing-or-quilting-notion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/sewing-2\/sewing-or-quilting-notion\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#039;s the one sewing or quilting notion you cannot live without?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69613\" src=\"https:\/\/nancyzieman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nancy-Zieman-Sewing-Notions.jpg\" width=\"432\" height=\"346\" alt=\"Sewing Notions by Nancy Zieman | Clover USA | Nancys Notions\" title=\"Sewing Notions by Nancy Zieman | Clover USA | Nancys Notions\" \/><br \/>\nWhat&#8217;s the one sewing or quilting notion you cannot live without?\u00a0 Earlier this month I asked, via\u00a0<strong><a title=\"Nancy Zieman on Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NancyZieman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong><a title=\"Nancy Zieman on Pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/NancyZieman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest<\/a><\/strong>, for you to share that one fantastic notion\u2014you use often\u2014and would not live without. It is no surprise that the sewing and quilting industry has collected quite a few invaluable tools to aid our creative endeavors. Needless, to say, I&#8217;m quite partial to many many notions. My staff and I chose several unique responses to share, plus a spotlight on one of my followers.<br \/>\nAs a collective group based on your responses, I must say we cannot live without:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seam ripper<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Rotary cutters<\/li>\n<li>Cutting mats<\/li>\n<li>Rulers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below, be sure to check out <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a title=\"August Share Your Insights Question\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScNKKOe1XOmLcD6tpRkis13QFW165MO03SndgsG92g7kQNrpw\/viewform?usp=send_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August&#8217;s <\/a><\/span><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a title=\"August Share Your Insights Question\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScNKKOe1XOmLcD6tpRkis13QFW165MO03SndgsG92g7kQNrpw\/viewform?usp=send_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share Your Insight<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span> question and if you&#8217;d like, submit a response. Enjoy!<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 15.21px;\"><strong><em>What&#8217;s the one sewing or quilting notion you can&#8217;t live without?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nHere&#8217;s what you are saying:<br \/>\n<strong><em>Sewing Machine Items<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;The knee lifter on my sewing machine, which controls the presser foot. \u00a0I really miss it when I sew on a machine that does not have one.&#8221;\u2014Judy Shearer, Cranberry Township, PA<br \/>\n<strong><em>Quality Closures<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;The critical notions for me are usually good quality closures (i.e., zippers, buttons, hooks, magnets, lacings, and snaps)&#8221;\u2014Linda G, Philadelphia, PA<br \/>\n<strong><em>A 21st Century Sewing Notion<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;My computer! \u00a0From inspirational websites for ideas, patterns, shortcuts, and tips for sewing and embroidery, to online classes and groups, becoming part of a worldwide community of sewists. I don&#8217;t believe my hobby would be the same without my PC.&#8221;\u2014Lynsey Reuber, Glastonbury, CT<br \/>\n<strong><em>Heirlooms<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;My thimble. It was originally my grandmothers, and I use it when I sew all my hand appliqu\u00e9 and quilt bindings.&#8221;\u2014Linda Ziebell, Edgerton, WI<br \/>\n<strong><em>Seam Guide<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;I use the 1\/4 inch magnetic seam guide all the time. It is one of the simplest yet useful notions!&#8221;\u2014Melody Hill, Gwinn, MI<br \/>\n<strong><em>Specialty Rulers<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;The Folded Corner Clipper Ruler! I love this ruler. \u00a0I used the ruler one weekend to help a friend make 160 Flying Geese units for a quilt under a deadline. Together we made all of them in just under 2 hours.&#8221;\u2014Jean Long, La Mesa, NM<br \/>\n<strong><em>Needles<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;I would have to say needles. I would be completely lost without them! Whether sewing, doing appliqu\u00e9, quilting, or embroidering, I can&#8217;t do any of it without my needles! I&#8217;m always using them!&#8221;\u2014Shirley Becker, Lakewood, CO<br \/>\n<strong><em>Pressing Tools<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;I love my pressing ham! \u00a0It was made by my grandmother, and she passed it on to me. \u00a0It is a sweet reminder of her life, her love of sewing, and the skills she passed on to me.&#8221;\u2014Ruth Lutz, Orlando, FL<\/p>\n<h3>July Reader Spotlight:<\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Ruth Lutz&#8217;s Answer<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n&#8220;I love my pressing ham! \u00a0It was made by my grandmother, and she passed it on to me. \u00a0It is a sweet reminder of her life, her love of sewing, and the skills she passed on to me.&#8221;\u2014Ruth Lutz, Orlando, FL<br \/>\n<strong>About Ruth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong>Did you sew with your grandmother?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>My grandmother was a talented seamstress and sewed most of her own clothing. \u00a0She lived a few blocks away from me, and I loved stopping by after school to watch her sew and share her knowledge with me.<\/div>\n<div><strong>What is your favorite type sewing and why?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>I love garment sewing and the challenges of obtaining the perfect fit. \u00a0I also have a stash of sewn pillow covers that help keep my home d\u00e9cor fresh!<\/div>\n<div><strong>How long have you been sewing?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>I began sewing at about 10 years old\u2014my first project was a 70s mod print skirt!<\/div>\n<div><strong>Other than the pressing ham, are there any other cherished family projects you&#8217;d like to share?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>I am blessed to have my mother&#8217;s vintage 1950s Singer Featherweight sewing machine. \u00a0It is a reminder of the women in my life who loved me and nurtured my love of sewing.<\/div>\n<div><strong>What project are you currently work on?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>I am a dress girl! \u00a0I&#8217;m getting ready to cut out a simple summer shirtdress\u2014McCall&#8217;s 6885 (View A) in a gray-blue chambray with tiny red polka dots.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\">August\u00a0<em>S<\/em><\/span><em style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\">hare Your Insight<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;\"> Question<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>August Question:\u00a0Where do you sew? 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