Amy’s Blog
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Timeless Wisdom for a Slimmer You
As I collected material for Vintage Notions my favorite "department" to concept each month was" Amy B.'s Vintage Advice, from the quirky to the conventional." The March chapter featured the article...
The Fashion Group
I just got back from a trip to New York, during which I managed some research time at The Fashion Group International offices. Why the Fashion Group? My very own Mary Brooks...
Happy Valentine’s Day
Since it's Valentine's Day, I thought I would share a few of my favorite items, Valentine-themed, of course. I love this tattered and torn, embroidered Valentine that I found at the Mission Antique...
The Woman’s Institute Anniversary
As most of you know, I recently released a new book, Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Sewing, Cooking, Fashion, & Fun. My inspiration for this was The Woman's Institute of...
Fabric Inspiration & Giveaway
Many times I've been asked how I get the ideas for my books, patterns or fabric lines? And the short answer is lots of places. My passion for seeking out vintage sewing treasures and collecting...
Quilt Festival Favs
I had a blast this year at Quilt Festival. It was so inspiring to see the creative designs - you could feel the energy and dedication sewn into each quilt. I've created a gallery of my favorite...
A New Year’s Wish
As you know by now, one of the reasons I felt compelled to write Vintage Notions was due to how deeply I was moved by the writings of Mary Brooks Picken and The Woman's Institute. As this year wraps...
BHG Test Kitchen
On a recent visit to Des Moines for the AQS Quilt Show, I met up with Kelly Kegans, senior home editor at Better Homes and Gardens. She and I first met at the...
A Curious Closing
If you live in the Kansas City area, I'm sure you have already heard that Deb Dusenberry, proprietor of the fabulous Curious Sofa, is closing her Prairie Village...
Sequin Sparkle
I recently came across some darling vintage stockings and fell in love with one in particular, "ROB." That is my little...
Best Intentions, never enough time…
As I am thinking of the Thanksgiving dinner menu I am thinking of Fall and of all the things I have enjoyed doing and all the things I had wanted to do but was not able to fit in. My mind never...
The Joyous Blur Of Launch Weekend, Pt. 2
More Joyous Blur... In addition to the opening night activities shown in the previous post, the book launch offered me the opportunity to collaborate with some of my favorite retailers in Kansas...
