The last person expecting to seek the spotlight, finds herself in the homes of millions of television viewers. She was the girl with the unconventional smile, destined to become an unlikely icon. Nancy Zieman host of Sewing With Nancy, humble and quiet by nature, provided creative inspiration to her dedicated viewers for decades. An educator, author, television producer, entrepreneur and innovator, Nancy inspired sewing and quilting enthusiasts throughout her long career. Nancy's life was also marked by several personal and physical challenges, some of which she bravely shared with her fans. When she passed away in 2017, the outpouring of gratitude proved her to be a public television icon, who earned an immense and loyal following because of her steady and inspired work on Public Television.