Amy’s Blog
Welcome to my blog where I share vintage-inspired projects, tips, and seasonal inspiration. Have fun exploring my latest blog posts and be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for even more vintage fun, straight to your inbox!
Vintage Notions – ENTER TO WIN!
Note, this contest has ended. Congratulations to Martha R. who won the book! Martha, check your email for a message from us. Thanks to everyone who entered! Six years ago I published Vintage...
The 100th Anniversary of The Woman’s Institute!
As you know, my book Vintage Notions was inspired by Mary Brooks Picken and the work she did through the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. Mary founded the Institute on February...
Passion for Fashion: The 5-Way Wrap + Discount
The 5-Way Wrap is one of the most versatile garment patterns Indygo Junction has ever released. This fashion forward vest can be worn with anything and worn in a variety of different ways. The grid...
Watch My Tutorial with Jenny Doan – AND WIN!
It's here! Check out my new video tutorial with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co. on making a Denim Strip Quilt. For this project we use my Crossroads Denim fabric and a technique from my book...
Denim Strip Quilt Tutorial
Last October I told you about my adventures filming tutorials at Missouri Star Quilt Co. Since that time I've shared with you the tutorials I made with Vanessa from Crafty Gemini Creates and Rob...
Vintage Made Modern: Scrappy The Clown
Yo-Yo sewing projects are a favorite vintage find of mine. I love seeing the inspiring combination of fabrics, which were likely made from the scrap bin and can be a great snapshot of vintage...
5 Fun Ideas for Monogramming + Free Download!
I'm mad about monograms lately. With so many possibilities, this letter-perfect technique lends personal flair to handmade or store bought fabric gifts. Think garments, pillowcases, cloth napkins,...
Century old New Year’s Cheer
Over the holiday break I spent some time with some of my vintage children’s magazines. I found this wonderful letter from January 1916 that I had to share... here is a particularly inspiring excerpt...
Vintage Made Modern – Crossback Apron
I am always collecting vintage inspiration - especially aprons. I love how the vintage aprons are both functional and beautiful. I'm always looking for vintage styles that need to be brought back...
Sewing with Rob Appell!
I told you earlier this year about my adventures in Hamilton with Missouri Star Quilt Co. - what I didn't mention was that I was featured in an article in their fall Block Magazine! I had been up to...
New Video! How To Make a Zipper Necklace
I am so excited to share with you me new video tutorial - Create A Zipper Pull Necklace! I have always loved using sewing notions in unique ways. Indygo Junction has many different patterns that use...
A Visit to Tula’s House
I'm so lucky to live in a city filled with creative people - Kansas City is home to many artists and designers, some of whom work in the sewing industry. My friend Tula Pink is a fabric and quilt...
