A Tribute To Nancy Zieman
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Nancy served as an icon, a leader and a visionary in the sewing world. She paved the way for many other women to become entrepreneurs and business owners. In 1979, she founded Nancy’s Notions, based in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. After a long battle with cancer, Nancy passed away at home surrounded by family on November 14, 2017.
Nancy also founded the Public Television show Sewing with Nancy in 1982 - now the longest-running sewing and quilting program on North American television. She authored multiple sewing how-to books and inspired countless sewing enthusiasts across the U.S. and throughout the world.
“This is a profound loss,” said Mike Schuster, general manager of Nancy’s Notions. "Nancy Zieman was more than an educator and entrepreneur. She was our friend. She served as an inspiration, and her spirit will always be at the core of what we do. Nancy influenced so many lives with her compassion and grace. Our thoughts are with her family and all those she touched on her journey.”
"Nancy Zieman was a genuinely kind and generous person," said Kathy Gittus, vice president of digital and print production. "She inspired the people she worked with and the millions who watched her public television show. We will miss her.”
We will all miss her so much. We encourage you to join the sewing community and share your memories of Nancy by commenting on this video, on the Nancy’s Notions Facebook page or Nancy’s blog (nancyzieman.com/blog).
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As a child I wanted to be a fashion designer. I never learned to read until my mid twenties and barely even then I struggled decades longer, too ashamed to tell anyone. But I became a visual learner. I wanted to learn to sew more than what my Home Economic teacher taught me. It was watching Nancy i studied sewing. I became a Fashion Designer, designing wedding gowns and formals in my own shop, even working in a Christian film as a costume cordinator. During that job I had an assistant seamstress who said to me "I never met a Designer who could sew." Thanks to Nancy my dream was fulfilled and I praise God.
She made a little girl in East Los Angeles grow up to be someone that has the confidence to make anything with her sewing machine if she just put her mind to it. May she rest in peace and may The Lord give her family strength in this somber time. Thank you Nancy for sharing your knowledge and for being a great human being 💚
I watched Nancy religiously for several years, deliberately setting my Saturday mornings aside for her show. She taught and inspired me and I am so very sad to hear that she was taken by the same terrible diseases that took my mother. I hate cancer! I will miss you Nancy. Thank you so much. I pray your family is comforted.
ON NO! I saw this and said it can't be! I'm so so sad! I've learned so much from watching her shows! THANK YOU NANCY
for all the wonderful lessons and memories! Thank you Nancy's Notions for the beautiful tribute. May God be with all who are feeling the loss of such a beautiful woman. My He provide comfort and strength to those who miss her. Rest in paradise now Nancy! I hope to meet you one day!
Nancy will be sadly missed. She was and always will be an inspiration. God bless you Nancy, rest in peace
(tears) Nancy is the one who inspired me to start sewing again after I had my stroke and only one arm to sew with... I'll miss you Nancy ...Father Bless you ABUNDUNTLY my Dear Sweet Friend
Nancy has been in my life for so many years. Her show, her books, her patterns, her videos. I feel like I knew her personally. I will miss her. She was a great lady.
Such an amazing inspiration! I started with Nancy's PBS show and found online classes to learn to sew because I couldn't afford to take classes. I became a professional seamstress with the knowledge I acquired for free! I tell others everyday that there is no reason you can't learn something new in this day and age. So much education available at no cost. Thank you Nancy for everything you taught me. You were a wonderful teacher!
I was so shocked, it is like losing a good friend. I watched her for sometime now and learned so much, she will be missed.
I bought many of her books. I have just heard of her passing today. You are right, she will be missed. A spot no one will ever fill. May God watch over her grave until the coming of Jesus's voice to call us home.
avon 50 I
She is a gift of Grace and love, will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.
Although I live in Canada and I have never seen her shows, I have ordered things from her and after reading this tribute, she will certainly be missed. I am almost 64 years old myself and she was far too young to be taken. God bless.
There is something about Nancy that you just are drawn to, whether you know her nor not. I was so shocked when I found out today that she passed. I am going to miss her so much. I hope her family knows how much she is loved by women who sew. She has left such a mark on the sewing industry. When I look at a sewing machine I think Nancy. Life well lived, and much loved by all, and a good teacher.
"There is something about Nancy"
She is rare teacher who, over and over took so much pressure off, giving permission to not be so exacting. And still doing so, in PBS airings. Nice legacy.
May God Bless you Nancy, you will be missed.
I am now 60 years young and started watching you on tv when I was in my early 20's, each weekend I couldn't wait to see what you were going to show us. You taught me so much about sewing and sewing tips that I became a very good sewer thanks to you. You will always be with me in my thoughts every time I press the foot peddle on my sewing machine.
This dear lady made our world a better place one stitch at a time. She was a tireless teacher who made our education her priority. Thank you dear lady for your time and caring manner.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am from Germany and I love the way she supportes me getting better and better. All the best for her family and team.
Nancy embraced all aspects of sewing: making garments , quilting, embroidery, repairs, repurposing, using various feet--and it was always fascinating. I fantasized coming up with some unique sewn item so that I could be a guest on the show ! So wonderful that all these great episodes are preserved, and so sorry Nancy couldn't stay with us another 30 years.
A lovely tribute. I feel like I have lost a member of my extended family. I will hear her voice encouraging me every time I am in my sewing room. My thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy's family at this very sad time.
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She's gone! Oh my god, my condolences to the family she was a great teacher I have watched her from day one.
Loved watching Sewing with Nancy, it was soon a favorite sewing program on the air. She touched many lives; as a tribute to her I will continue to cherish the many things made as a result of her inspirations, from the homemade buttons as demonstrated by , guest artists, shades for the windows, vests, scarves and clothing. RIP Ms. Nancy we all love you. As others have commented, it's like losing a friend. Prayers for her family and network of friends and associations. We most dearly will be missed.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute to a beautiful, kind, talented, generous woman. My condolences to the Zieman family, and all of Nancy's colleagues. Thank you Nancy for all these years of creativity and example. Bye for now.
Nancy was my inspiration when I first started sewing at 16. I will miss her and will continue to watch her programs on PBS as well as the recordings I made in VHS tapes. I want my granddaughter to learn from her also. She is an angel watching all her students and guiding them in their passion for sewing.
Shocked! I just now (2:02 AM 29Nov2017) found out that this dear lady passed. My heartfelt condolences to her loved ones. Gentle as you go ...
She will be missed! I have always really enjoyed her show AND her! She's such a precious lady! RIP Nancy!
She will be missed. I grew up watching her and every Saturday morning that her show airs on PBS I make sure to watch. I always learn something whether it's to do with sewing or one of her featured guests. Thank you for all that you've done Nancy.
❤️😂A beautiful lady who will be missed Bev Western Australia
She defiantly will be missed I really always admired her and all she has given to us that love to sew. Thank you Naccy Betty in Sugar Land Texas
oh my God this is really sad my condolences go to her friends and her family and all her fans which I am also I learn to listen to her and she was a great teacher I love her very much and I just came on RUclips and to see this tribute to Nancy I was so shocked you know
I have always enjoyed watching her on PBS in Michigan on Saturday mornings, she was so Creative.. I also loved sewing but really didn't get off into it until this August, I decided to take sewing classes after I had knee replacement this year, She definitely encouraged me to get into sewing & quilting.at first I didn't understand a lot of things but as I got off in Sewing Classes, it all came to me after watching Her show over the years, it made it easier to do what I had seen on the show. She will be missed.... Thanks Nancy The Queen of Sewing !!!!! 👸😢🙏👏💕 RIP Heartfelt Condolences to the Family.
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Tears stinging my eyes and rolling down my cheeks.. I am only just now learning of this heartbreaking news. Of course I only "knew" Nancy from her sewing programs, but She has been a part of my life for over 30 years.. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to her family and close friends, who have lost a dear and wonderful soul. I believe she is now at peace, free from pain and suffering of the illness that took her from this world. But she will be sorely missed by those left behind. To all those grieving her loss: May God hold you very close and give you all the comfort you are in need of..
Thank you for your comment Sharon. We carry her spirit with us here at Nancy's Notions.
The other ladies have said what I would say. I did get to meet her in person...a beautiful soul. We loved you and will miss you, Nancy. Go with God.
I have watched Nancy for so many years that I feel like I know her. What a loss to our community and our world. What a classy lady and inspiration to us all. I will miss her so much.
A beautiful tribute. God bless and comfort her family and all who mourn her passing. 🙏🏻
....when I came to America (as a child), my Dad wanted us to not only learn how to speak English, but with no accent so he would have us watch programs on PBS. When Nancy came on, I would listen so tentatively, wanting to pronounce my words just like her. My Dad would even purchase VHS tapes and tape her shows because that's just how much I wanted to speak clearly. Little did I know that I was also learning how to sew and craft at the same time---lol! Now, not only do I speak English clearly and with no accent, but I hold an Undergraduate Degree in Communications (besides earning a Graduate Degree and a Professional Studies Degree).....thank you Nancy for being apart of my early and humble beginnings. I know you heard, "Well Done" from our Heavenly Father.
Dear Nancy, I live in Turkey thousands of miles away! I found you on youtube coincidently while I was looking for ways of learning quilting. Since then, I watched your every video on youtube. I learned a lot from you. I was shocked this morning when I saw announcement that we lost you. Thank you for everything you taught me. Rest in peace dear Nancy, I will miss your programmes ❤️.
As I just got in to sewing, I’m just learning about her. So sorry for the loss - she was a teacher I could follow. Her family, friends and co-workers are in my prayers! RIP Nancy. Thank you for teaching me pattern alterations. 🙏
She will be missed. My sympathy to her family. I never met her in person but feel like I have known her after the decades of watching. We lost one of the greats .
Thank you Nancy! We have loved learning from You! You will dearly be missed.
I am so heartbroken, I started watching Nancy in my late teens and I even have some of her books and videos. She had a great way of teaching you how to sew and she made it look so easy, she was a class act.
I am still not that great at sewing but I can always pull out her books and videos to learn certain steps that I missed. She helped me through some difficult times in my life as I escaped through sewing and watching her on TV.
I hope her program will continue to teach others how to sew and I think that sewing skills and homemaking should continue to be taught in schools because a lot of schools no longer have those courses.
It is not only for girls but boys need to learn how to take care of themselves too and sewing is really an essential Art.
Rest in peace, Nancy.
I already miss her. I admired Nancy so very much. She was an accomplished woman and came across as completely sincere and honest. I learned so much from her. This is such a great loss. Goodnight, my friend. Love, Nancy B.
I have watched Nancy for years. I am writing this in tears. God bless you Nancy, you are now one of his angels.Claudia LautenslagerTracy, Calif.
I send my condolences to the family and friends, she will be miss.
God Bless Nancy!What an inspiration!!!!!
Prayer for Nancy's family and friends. On her website she shared so much. The most important was her faith. We share a favorite Bible quote, Proverbs 3:5-6. Bye for now, Nancy.
RIP Nancy I love watching your videos everyday you gave me confidence I love you I feel I have a beautiful friend
Will truly miss Nancy. I tuned into her sewing show when I could on PBS, and I always learned so much. She will never be forgotten. Her legacy will live on. RIP Nancy Zieman.
You will be missed nancy! I remember watching you as a child and I was so excited to find years ago that you were on RUclips! You were such a talented and beautiful spirit!
Nancy taught me so much about sewing, sorry to see that she is gone, learned much from her
She was amazing. I used to watch her and missed her when she had her stroke but she was relentless and came back stronger than ever. RIP beautiful Nancy
Nancy was one of those amazing women who saw beyond the obvious. She inspired me to always strive to do my best work...not just okay, but the very best. She will be very missed. Prayers and many thoughts to her family.
A very special Lady, and a great program that I've been watching ever since I came to the USA., back in 1992, incredible TV programs, thank you so much, you precious Lady Nancy Zieman, you are a star! My condolences to family and friends, on this very sad occasion! Nancy will be missed!
Everytime a new video came, I was watching. I’ve learned so much of Nancy. The way she was teaching, but also how close she stood near all of us. Having questions, Nancy always gave an answer.
Dear Nancy, Thanks for all your (life) lessons. Gonna miss you. Rest In Peace.
So proud of you and what you have accomplished in your life. You have taught me many thing’s not only on how to sew, I thank you for that also. I am so Happy that we have these videos to look back on. I’ve watched and looked forward to all your program’s. You certainly WILL be missed. God has another Angel around him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for everything, Diana Grupczynski
My heart is broken. Her beautiful soul is resting with the angels. Rest In peace. 💙
There will never be another quite like Nancy, and she will be dearly missed. Thank you Nancy, and thank you to those left behind who will continue to share her talent and wisdom with the world.
She will be missed, she taught me a lot about not only sewing but her wit . She was an inspiration to the sewing community as well as others. Rest in Peace Ms. Nancy
May God bless Nancy's family and friends. She was a very special lady and her eloquent and patiently given instructions were greatly appreciated. She inspired me to sew. Thank you, Nancy. I will miss you.
What a wonderful woman she was. I always enjoyed watching her show. She helped so many people, including myself. She will be sadly missed.
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed dearly. She was a calming force to me. Even though I do not sew she peaked my curiosity. God bless you all.
I watched the show many times. She was so nice & polite. May God keep His loving arms around you all.
My deepest condolences to Nancy's family, co-workers, friends, and millions of fans. I was just watching her last week, and thinking how lucky we all are to have terrific resources like her show. I'll treasure each of those 910 episodes.
I feel like I lost a friend. I recorded her every week and would watch as soon as I could. May God be with her family.
That was very nice. God Bless you all, She will be sorely missed.
God bless!!! Watched Nancy for years and learned sooo much. She will be greatly missed❤️
What a lovely talented lady! Nancy shared her gifts with everyone who watched her program. She will be missed in nody but her spirit of creativity will live on!
Thank you for sharing! Nancy will be sadly missed! Grateful we have her shows to continue to learn about sewing! 💜💕
I have been so inspired by Nancy. Thank you Nancy, you will be terrifically missed..
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman. Thank you Nancy...you will truly be missed!
I grew up with Nancy’s notions 😢 she will be missed!
I’m so sorry to get this news. I have learned so much from Nancy about life and sewing. Thank you to the family for sharing her with us. I never go to meet her but I loved her. Janice in TN
I spent many happy hours watching Nancy on public tv. My sincere sympathy to her friends and family.
So sorry to hear of her passing. I always enjoyed watching her shows. She will be missed God bless
She will be sadly missed gave me lots of insperation .
Oh my, I had no idea that Nancy died. I grew up watching her as I started my sewing endeavors; she taught me so much. Bless her life. Also, to her family, thank you for sharing Nancy with the public.
I am sure she is sewing in heaven. WIll miss her because I learned sewing and quilting thanks to her.
What a blessing this woman was to me. God bless you.
Oh I will miss her! God be with her family and friends as they grieve.
God bless you, Nancy. You revealed the mysteries of sewing that befuddled me. I couldn't have done it without you.
I have enjoyed your teachings since the year I graduated from high school in 1979.
God bless you as you enter His Kingdom.
She was a great supporter of 4H and the sewing project youth benefited from her contributions
I’m sorry! She was very talented and very pretty! May she rest in eternal peace❤️
She will be missed, I'm very lucky to say a friend and I met her in 2010 in Lady Lake here in FL. We have pictures, such a nice and sweet person it was sad for me to find out she passed. Descanse en Paz bella persona.
Nancy Zieman will be remembered for many, many years to come.The gifts she has given us by sharing her exquisite knowledge will be passed on to other generations to come. She will be missed....alot!!
i was surprised to hear the news. Nancy was a light for me. I would settle down to catch her Sewing with Nancy on Saturday mornings. She was motivating and fun to watch. I learned a lot from her over the years and will greatly miss her. Heaven has a new seamstress and teacher. Carry on Nancy Zieman!!!
We all grew up watching her. She was such an excellent teacher. RIP Nancy. She's sewing angel robes, I'm sure!!
Great, talented woman. She will be greatly missed. Godspeed, Nancy
I'm at a loss for words. Loved watching Sewing with Nancy. Blessings to her friends and family.
Nancy was an inspiration to so many people . . . and not just for sewing. She will continue to inspire and encourage with her grace and fortitude remembered.
A great loss to the sewing world. I watched her from the beginning of her show and have some of her books as well. My condolences to her friends and family. She will be missed.
I am sorry to hear Nancy has died. Thanks to her family for sharing her with us.
Nancy was a very talented, humble and kind person. I learned so many sewing techniques from her. She made her viewers feel as if she was their personal tutor and not a TV celebrity. She will be sorely missed!
Nancy, thank you for sharing your wealth of experience and I love watching your PBS shows. You will be missed. RIP.
My sincerest condolences to the Zieman family. I am completely shocked by this news. Nancy taught me how to do tricky sewing techniques and she was my go to for understanding and learning anything new. I remember the depth of her personal biography about her stroke and her ability to overcome so many obstacles to have built her sewing empire. I didn't even know she was ill let alone that she passed on. I am so very sorry for all of us. We have lost a truely gifted angel.
Diane in Mount Dora, Florida
Beautiful woman, loved her work and teaching. She is an inspiration. God be with you Nancy
Ahhh Nancy, my heart is soo heavy, you have given me soo much watching your show, and you gave me sanctuary in my spirit, what a joy you gave, thank you thank you thank you♡♡♡
I will miss Nancy , I love her show have learned so much and will continue to learn from all that she have taught me and others. God bless the Zieman family and the sewing family .Thank you so much .
I watched her PBS show for years and appreciated her 'inclusive attitude' and ability to rise above challenges that she may have had. She was a hero to me then and also now that I've found this site so many years later. What an inspiration to so many! She was a beautiful woman but more than that, she had a beautiful spirit about her that rose above distance/TV and made me like I was visiting with a warm friend. After seeing this tribute video, I am so glad that she was an important part of my development as a person. Small pebbles in a large pond extend ripples to all those around them and she was that example of how to live.
I watched Nancy for years. I admired her skills so much. She was such a graceful and elegant teacher. My heart is sad for your loss, not just Nancy’s Family, but all the Staff at Nancy’s Notions as well. I will miss her too. Sincerely.
Nancy inspired my love of sewing many years ago . I will miss her as a friend.
She sure will be missed! What a special, gracious lady! I watched her often too, and so many others. God Bless the family and uplift them in this a very grievous time!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute with us. I started watching Nancy on television over 25 years ago. She taught me much.
Nancy will truly be missed. I have learned so much about sewing from Nancy. May her soul rest in peace.
Sending my condolences to all her Friends and Family. I loved her show on TV every morning. She was a Great Teacher..My thoughts are with you all RIP.
Beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady.
I started watching Nancy in the mid 80s and
have learned so much from her. I will truly
miss her. Warmest condolences to your family.
I'm heartbroken💔💔💔 to hear the news. 🌴🌺Rest in Paradise!🌴🌺 My condolences to the family and social media family!
I have watched Nancy for years, she has inspired my quilting and sewing. I will miss her and her practical advice. Prayers for her family and co-workers!
What a gentle woman. I am sorry for her family;'s loss.