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ASG comments
Read what past participants have written and said about recent ASG programs with Nancy:
Re: Northern Florida ASG - Nancy Nix-Rice Program
WOW----What a great day! I thought Nancy was great! I was expecting the same old "retail" image tricks, but she cut right through the hype & told it like it really is. Thanks to those who did all the detail- work to get her here -- Ann C.
Ann, I agree! That was one of the best ASG events I've attended. Although I have taken Nancy's classes in the past, I really needed a reminder for my current "wardrobe transition".
We all realized that we needed to start sewing...and fast! Maybe we'll have a stash swap in the near future...for all the "wrong" colors we've fallen in love with over the years!
Best of all, I just enjoyed meeting so many new people and laughing throughout the day! Sometimes I think a fashion-related event is just what we need to get our creative juices flowing.
Ironically, my closet rod just broke...for the second time. It's time to "weed"! -- Catherine
Wonderful program! I learned a lot and I thought I already knew everything. I went on her website nancynixrice.com last night and found that if you didn't buy the book or take notes, all is not lost.
She information here to refresh our memories. Thanks for a great program. -- Suzanne Marks
I want to send a huge "Thank You" out to all who attended and participated in Nancy Nix-Rice's program on Saturday. The time seemed to fly by, but Nancy filled it with an abundance of useful
information. I looked at my closet with a very critical eye last night and will be making some major adjustments in the coming days.
Thank you to Rose Marie for bringing Nancy to our attention. On the drive back to her hotel, Nancy was very "up" about how the day had played out. She was pleased that everyone was so enthused and we were BOTH happy that we could all work together to bring such an informative program to our chapter. -- Marcy
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« on: September 18, 2007, 05:20:17 PM » |
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Over a weekend in mid-September my local ASG chapter organized a day-long seminar with Nancy Nix-Rice, author of the Palmer/Pletsch book "Looking Good." Nancy is a fashion consultant with a pretty impressive resume and she is also a sewist who has owned and managed fabric stores. So she was especially welcome as a speaker to those of us who either make, or want to make, most of our clothes. She not only has a great eye for color, but talked a lot about the types of patterns to look for for different body types.
As a speaker, Nancy is awesome. She's warm, funny and engaging and it was one of the few presentations I've been to that held my interest for the entire time. She lliterally had us in stitches with some of her anecdotes. She was incredibly patient answering questions and helping each of us pick out our best colors and identify our figure types. She encouraged us not to become fashion victims by falling into the typical trap of "must haves" the industry seems to promote each season. She talked extensively about wardrobe building strategies and how our hair, eye and skin tones determine our "color contrast" and how selecting neclklines and jewelry based on our facial shape can really make a difference to one's overall appearance. She used us as models and examples of what just a bit of tweaking to a garment shape or color can do to improve the fit and look.
Nancy had her book, a workbook, jewelry and scarves galore for sale. I bought some beautiful scarves and her books, plus a gorgeous necklace and matching earrings. I'm one of those people who feels naked without a scarf or perfume so this was a happy day for me. I would hiighly recommend her book and if you can get Nancy to come to your ASG or sewing group to do a seminar it's well worth it because you'll have a marvelous time.
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2007, 01:15:05 PM » |
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I stumbled upon her booth when the ASG conference was in Nashville two years ago. I purchased some scarves she chose for me --- ones I never would have picked out --- and I continue to get rave compliments when I wear them. I need her as my personal shopper.
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2007, 07:07:28 PM » |
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Our sewing guild also brought Nancy in for a day-long seminar. She was excellent! She had a slew of topics to cover, such as body shapes (which guides clothing styles), face shapes (which guides hairstyle and necklines), hair/eye color (to chose clothing colors), and more. For each section, she would pull up someone from the audience as an example. Through these activities, you learned from other people's situations and had a chance to get custom advice when you were in the front of the group. Also, during breaks, you could ask questions or get her advice.
I learned so much. If you have a chance to check her out, either for an hour seminar or a daylong event, do it! The funny thing is, I was doing many, but not all, of the things she recommended. But the tips I learned were worth the price of admission. And to think I didn't really want to go to this event. I only did it to support my guild. But I learned more than I ever thought I would.
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RE: ASG/G Street style seminar?
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Greetings, Nancy – I have had an opportunity to chat with several people since the seminar. Here are some of the comments:
"I have already started re-organizing my closet."
"I’m re-arranging my stash and thread collection by color – very helpful."
"She has enabled me to look at myself and the patterns I choose in a totally different way."
I know that you only touched the tip of the iceberg, but the information was fascinating. Thank you for a great day that allows us to self-evaluate. |
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Re: Style Seminar follow-up?
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Nancy - Thank you for a fabulous day. The next day, I reassembled some wardrobe items and added one of my new scarves. I felt like a million dollars, and received many compliments. I am amazed at how much wear I will get from the scarves....they pull together and update wardrobe items I was ready to donate. I have new confidence in selecting patterns because I have a better understanding of my body shape and what will look nice on me. I am gearing up to finally cut into some lovely fabrics I have. Your seminar is priceless. Endless thanks!
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thank you!?
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Nancy - I had a great time Saturday at the Style School you held for the ASG in Virginia. I realized I didn't turn in my evaluation - I thought the presentation was very good and a big thing I walked away with is looking to solids rather than prints - I have a closet full of prints and nothing to wear. I started sorting my closet and have some set aside to dye because I can tell they are too yellowy to be my colors. I have already gotten a few compliments, and I haven't made that many changes. Thanks. |
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RE: Style Seminar follow-up?
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Hi Nancy - I want to thank you for a great lecture at the ASG group in Falls Church, Va. You were fantastic!!!! I have been reading your book and just about done and ready to re-read it; as you can see I totally love everything.
I am anxiously awaiting my color swatches from when you did my colors so I can go out and get my material to build my wardrobe. I have gone through some of my stash and given away the Light pink linen and a few others. Oh well they went to a good cause. Take care and have a great week. Thanks Again!!!!! -- |
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style school?
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I was so impressed by your workshop yesterday at G St. Fabrics. I expected to be bored and thought I would end up leaving very early. You are such a knowledgeable, pleasant, friendly, approachable, and lovely person! I was very surprised you were so down-to-earth and had such a great sense of humor. It was lots of fun and I learned a great deal. Thank you. |
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RE: newsletter?
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I was so excited to find your newsletter. You had done my colors about two years ago in Madison, Wisconsin during your very helpful seminar for our sewing guild. Just wanted to tell you how happy I am to be wearing colors that give me a spark. It has truly made choosing clothing colors so much simpler and far less time consuming. I truly think there is no sense in sewing if what one makes doesn't flatter.
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Seminar Information?
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Nancy – I am interested in your fees for an “image workshop. I am a BIG believer in your message to women about their image and how important it is to select fabric and designs that complement them BEFORE they start sewing. Many ladies in our Guild don’t sew clothes because they end up with beautifully sewn items that don’t fit and aren’t attractive! While I worked, I bought my clothes and have now started sewing clothes as an enjoyable and challenging hobby.
I am the special speaker coordinator for our ASG chapter in Texas. How early would I need to let you know to book you for a 2009 commitment? |
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RE: ASG/G Street style seminar?
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Greetings, Nancy – I have had an opportunity to chat with several people since the seminar. Here are some of the comments:
I have already started re-organizing my closet.
I’m re-arranging my stash and thread collection by color – very helpful.
She has enabled me to look at myself and the patterns I choose in a totally different way.
I know that you only touched the tip of the iceberg, but the information was fascinating. Thank you for a great day that allows us to self-evaluate. Helen |
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Re: Style Seminar follow-up?
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Nancy - Thank you for a fabulous day. The next day, I reassembled some wardrobe items and added one of my new scarves. I felt like a million dollars, and received many compliments. I am amazed at how much wear I will get from the scarves....they pull together and update wardrobe items I was ready to donate. I have new confidence in selecting patterns because I have a better understanding of my body shape and what will look nice on me. I am gearing up to finally cut into some lovely fabrics I have. Your seminar is priceless. Endless thanks!
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thank you!?
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Nancy - I had a great time Saturday at the Style School you held for the ASG in Virginia. I realized I didn't turn in my evaluation - I thought the presentation was very good and a big thing I walked away with is looking to solids rather than prints - I have a closet full of prints and nothing to wear. I started sorting my closet and have some set aside to dye because I can tell they are too yellowy to be my colors. I have already gotten a few compliments, and I haven't made that many changes. Thanks. |
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RE: Style Seminar follow-up?
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Hi Nancy - I want to thank you for a great lecture at the ASG group in Falls Church, Va. You were fantastic!!!! I have been reading your book and just about done and ready to re-read it; as you can see I totally love everything.
I am anxiously awaiting my color swatches from when you did my colors so I can go out and get my material to build my wardrobe. I have gone through some of my stash and given away the Light pink linen and a few others. Oh well they went to a good cause. Take care and have a great week. Thanks Again!!!!! -- |
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style school?
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I was so impressed by your workshop yesterday at G St. Fabrics. I expected to be bored and thought I would end up leaving very early. You are such a knowledgeable, pleasant, friendly, approachable, and lovely person! I was very surprised you were so down-to-earth and had such a great sense of humor. It was lots of fun and I learned a great deal. Thank you. |
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RE: newsletter?
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I was so excited to find your newsletter. You had done my colors about two years ago in Madison, Wisconsin during your very helpful seminar for our sewing guild. Just wanted to tell you how happy I am to be wearing colors that give me a spark. It has truly made choosing clothing colors so much simpler and far less time consuming. I truly think there is no sense in sewing if what one makes doesn't flatter.
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Seminar Information?
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Nancy – I am interested in your fees for an “image workshop. I am a BIG believer in your message to women about their image and how important it is to select fabric and designs that complement them BEFORE they start sewing. Many ladies in our Guild don’t sew clothes because they end up with beautifully sewn items that don’t fit and aren’t attractive! While I worked, I bought my clothes and have now started sewing clothes as an enjoyable and challenging hobby.
I am the special speaker coordinator for our ASG chapter in Texas. How early would I need to let you know to book you for a 2009 commitment? |
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