***UPDATE*** Congratulations to "sewquik"! You are the winner of my giveaway! Please contact me with your mail address!
Who inspired you? The question involves thoughtful reflection into your own journey of those who have stepped into your life, even just for a moment.
Nancy Zieman is probably the most well known face in the world of educational sewing through public broadcasting. She's been the inspiration for many a sewer to take that leap, try something new, give it a go and be creative. For over thirty years, she's been teaching us steps in a creative process, always encouraging her viewers with those reassuring words..."the choice is yours."
So when I heard that she was writing an autobiography, titled "Seams Unlikely," I was most certainly intrigued. Here is an opportunity to meet the very talented woman behind the camera and learn even more about her vision and how she fulfilled her dreams.
It's a story about an incredible journey through physical challenges and honesty that comes from the heart. When Nancy explains her experiences, you can easily see that this is a woman with unbreakable spirit. As I soaked in the stories of her childhood and upbringing, I found a kinship in her heartwarming reflections. She has such a humble nature at telling about an extraordinarily difficult physical journey. Her story really enlightened me to understand this woman and her true character.
What I found most inspiring is that Nancy didn't have to establish herself by changing who she is deep inside. She faced many barriers in developing a woman owned business in an era that was still stereotyped against believing they can succeed. And she leapt over these obstacles always learning, growing and developing. All this while dealing with substantial physical challenges which would cause most to give up. And all this while maintaining integrity, grace and balance.
I confirmed a belief that I have felt since first watching Nancy on TV. She is the real thing, a genuine character of strong faith with a will to succeed, not just for her products or even her educational instruction, but also in life. And her story tells it all so beautifully.
Would you like to receive your own copy of Seams Unlikely? I received an additional copy to give away to one lucky reader of my blog. Simply become a follower and leave a comment about someone who inspired you for your chance to win (US residents only, please). I'll draw a name at the end of this blog tour on February 18th, so be sure that you're settings include the ability for me to reply/contact you!
Nancy is also giving away 20 more copies of her book! Leave a comment on her February 4th blog posting http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/blog-tour/seams-unlikely-book/ for your chance to win your own copy! And be sure to stop by these participating blogs in this special tour:
February 4 Nancy Zieman
http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/blog-tour/seams-unlikely-book/
February 5 Eileen Roche
http://dzgns.com/blog/
February 5 Pat Sloan
http://patsloan.typepad.com/
February 6 Melissa Stramel
http://melissaslilaclane.blogspot.com
February 6 The Long Ladies
http://www.mariemadelinestudio.typepad.com/
February 6 Tori Thompson
http://totallystitchin.net
February 7 Amy Barickman
http://www.indygojunction.com/blog/
February 7 Melissa Mora
http://mellysews.com
February 8 Shari Butler
http://www.doohikeydesignstudio.com/blog/
February 8 Vicki Christensen
http://www.sewinspiredblog.com/
February 9 Carolina Moore
http://alwaysexpectmoore.com
February 9 Kate Mclvor
https://theconfidentstitch.squarespace.com
February 10 Amy Ellis
http://amyscreativeside.com/
February 10 Melissa Mortenson
http://www.polkadotchair.com
February 11 Ilene Miller http://happyvalleyprimitives.blogspot.com/
February 11 Liz Hicks
http://blogerisms.blogspot.com/
February 11 Rachael Pannepacker
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/
February 12 Bill Gardner
http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/blogs/insideqn/
February 12 Elizabeth Evans
http://www.simplesimonandco.com
February 13 Amy Webb
http://www.amylouwhosews.com/
February 13 Lindsay Wilkes
http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com
February 14 Gertie Hirsch
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com
February 14 Veronica Philips
http://cloverusa.wordpress.com/
February 15 Jenny Gabriel
http://www.sewvacoutletblog.com
February 15 Laura Wasilowski
http://artfabrik.com/
February 16 Frieda Anderson
http://friestyle.com/
February 16 Rita Farro
http://ritassewfun.blogspot.com
February 17 Cindy Cloward
http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/blog/
February 17 Joan Hawley
http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/blog/
February 17 Patty Young
http://modkidboutique.blogspot.com
February 18 Nancy Zieman
http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/
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