“Amy Barickman is an author, designer, and entrepreneur
whose passion for vintage and upcycling has guided her decades-long career.”
— Sew & So Podcast
Explore Creative Resources
Explore my archive of curated vintage ephemera and join my Vintage Made Modern DIY courses to create joy through needle and thread. Discover my blog and visit the shop to find my best-selling books and DIY patterns featuring both modern and vintage sewing and craft techniques.
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DISCOVER CREATIVE RESOURCES
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LEARN ABOUT VINTAGE
MODERN MAKERS
The Treasured Threadz™ collection of Fabric Panels and Favorite Fusible Stabilizer is your shortcut to creating your own handmade style! Each Panel has been curated and designed into original works of art using Amy’s collection of rare vintage art, textiles, and quilts. Upcycle thrift shop finds into boutique fashion or refresh favorites from your closet.
Panels are designed by Amy Barickman and distributed by Colonial Patterns.
PDF Patterns
Bring your next project to life with Amy Barickman’s PDF sewing and quilt patterns, created for quilters, makers, and vintage textile lovers. Start sewing instantly—no waiting for shipping—and create handmade gifts and keepsakes with timeless charm.
LEARN ABOUT DIY COURSES
Vintage Modern Makers
Let the beauty of vintage textiles and the history of handmade ignite and enrich your creative spirit!
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Monthly sewing projects
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Inspiring guest artists
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Textile expert interviews
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Connect with fellow fabric enthusiasts
Meet Amy
Amy is a creative arts entrepreneur, author of Vintage Notions, and founder of the sewing pattern company Indygo Junction. With over 30 years of experience, she has collected and curated vintage textiles and art to inspire your modern makes. She is passionate about helping creatives find inspiration for handmade projects to make them easily and cultivate more joy in everyday living with needle and thread!
