When you think about it, encountering people who inspire and encourage us is not all that commonplace. They come to us in ways that we will ‘see’ or ‘hear’ them. I have spent many years as a PBS DIYer who found Saturdays incredibly informative. It is where I first encountered Nancy Zieman.
If you can drive in a straight line, you can sew in a straight line.
While I was not new to sewing or quilting, I was new to the encounter of a teacher who encouraged me to take my time and practice. I was new to the idea that anything is possible.
The possibilities are endless.
Of all the things I admire about Nancy, the one thing that stands out is her continual efforts to keep moving forward.
It wasn’t just Nancy Zieman, it was Julia Child, Fons and Porter, and many other women who started out with all manner of speed bumps and road blocks but found their way to bringing something new to people who wanted to learn.
I feel particularly blessed to have had the opportunity to experience what they taught and to encourage me to try things on my own.
Thank you to all these women, and countless others, who have inspired and encouraged with grace.
