Amy’s Blog
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My First Library Order!
I am enjoying wonderful weeks in Michigan with my family and friends, three so far and two more to go. This is a much needed break from my daily work routine in Kansas City, here I refuel....time...
“Signature Spaces,” Where Women Create (pp12-19, Aug 2010)
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Country Living Magazine (June 2010)
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“Vintage Modern,” Stitch Magazine (p. 28, Spring 2010)
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Water, sun & moon
My visits to Michigan are calming to my soul. How could they not be - just look at how the sun and moon reflect off the lake, creating gorgeous colors and patterns. I feel so lucky to witness the...
Windows, Gallery 1
More shots for my window image collection, this time from my adventures in Michigan. Windows can be plain or ornamented, shabby or freshly painted, but they all have personalities. I especially...
Nature Up North
During my visits to Michigan, I spend most of my time outside. I find inspiration in nature and love looking for the birds that are my neighbors for the summer and landscaping in the form of wild...
Nature Up North!
Shots from my Kayak trips on Torch River..the loon is my favorite!
Fourth Photos
Yesterday I enjoyed a morning at the Petoskey Antique Show with my mother and aunt. Here are a few shots..Loved this button flag from Top Hat Antiques, and the bark cloth...
Nancy’s Garden
Last week I flew into Madison Wisconsin to film Sewing with Nancy segment on my new Vintage Notions book. During my visit Nancy Zieman hosted me at her beautiful home and I spent some time...
Vintage Notions at Quilt Market
This is the major piece of my recent story. I am at the TNNA show in Columbus and just attended the International Quilt Market in Minneapolis to introduce Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions, An...
The Costume Society in Kansas City
Last week I was lucky to have a national sympoisium on fashion in KC for their yearly event. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend various workshops on the history of...