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!
Halloween Greetings
Happy Halloween! I had some fun making treat bags for my neighbors and wanted to share the project with you. The image is a printable in our FREE Printable area! You know I love vintage notions so...
Menswear Art & Upcycling!
How about some ideas for Father's Day Cards and Gifts! Watch the video below I created to showcase the men's fashion images we have for sale as downloads in the Image Library on this site, as well...
A Chat with Strawberry Swing’s Curator Katie!!
I sat down with Katie co-founder of Craft Show CEO, the mastermind behind my favorite indie craft fair, The Strawberry Swing! We chatted about how I got started with the sewing pattern company I...
Mother-of-Pearl Button Jewelry MAKES
To see Mother’s Day card ideas jump ahead to 6:31! My goal is to share hidden gems from the past that will inspire your creativity today! This video shares ideas for DIY button jewelry and...
Color Yourself Calm!
I just read that 80% of us are currently "sheltering at home". In this unprecedented situation, I think we are all looking for the good that can come out of this VERY difficult time in our world....
Discoveries at the Amelia Earhart Museum
As soon as I discovered Amelia Earhart's connection to sewing and fashion, I decided a research trip to Atchison, Kansas was in order. I set out to search for any more information I could find,...
Amelia Earhart’s Sewing Box!
Did you know Amelia Earhart always took her sewing box with her on long flights? I didn't either until I read this the article, What Women Can Do for Aviation in the May 1930 issue of NEEDLECRAFT,...
Nelly Don: A Kansas City Entrepreneur
With the International Quilt Market trade show coming to Kansas City next week, I've been immersing myself in Kansas City history as much as possible lately so that I can share fun places for...
Introducing The Ephemera Book! (and a Giveaway!)
I met Janine Vangool of UPPERCASE at the Creative Connection event in 2010. We were both on a panel to discuss publishing books. I admired her work the minute I was introduced to it, and I have...
Crossroads Embroidery: Getting Started
I am so excited to share my Crossroads Embroidery Series with you! I recently finished this series of videos in partnership with Sulky Threads. I love to share hand embroidery with other...
Crossroads Embroidery: Foundations, Transfers, Tools
Hello! Today we bring you the second video in the Crossroads Embroidery Series! This video series was originally released with Sulky Threads. I'd like to share it with you here too! Let's talk...
Vintage Made Modern – The Patchwork Bag and Railroad Quilt Block
I am pleased to share that this month I'm a guest designer for the International Association of Quilters. This quilt group is run by Becky at Patchwork Posse. They work through a few quilt alongs...