Amy’s Blog
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Vintage Notions Monthly!
It's here - Vintage Notions Monthly! Thank you again for being a part of the launch! we am extremely excited to offer my Vintage Notions Monthly magazine to you. Here is the launch special you've...
Launching Soon! Vintage Notions Monthly
In 2010 I released a book, which is very dear to me, Vintage Notions. To write it, I immersed myself into the world of The Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. I collected and curated...
Mary Brooks Picken & Her Magic Patterns
As we countdown to the official 100th Anniversary of the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences I am revisiting the influence that the school, and it's founder, Mary Brooks Picken, has had...
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...