Amy’s Blog
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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...
The Story of Samplers in Episode 10
February is National Embroidery Month! The tenth episode of Vintage Made Modern features stitched samplers. I also share some of the free embroidery patterns and stitch tutorials. Crosstitch...
Vintage Made Modern Episode 8
Watch the Beauty & Summer Styles Episode-Vintage Made Modern! Here is the opening quote from this chapter, titled a Thimbleful of Beauty. A New Vogue... Beach Pajamas Beach pajamas are discussed...
New Vintage Made Modern Video! Pattern Play & Patchwork
In my newest video I review my Vintage Notions Series of Coloring Books. I love sharing my vintage collection of fashion and sewing ephemera and coloring books were a perfect format based their...
Accessories Make the Costume, My #MeMadeMay Jewelry
But they sure make me happier! I love jewelry, especially statement pieces with meaning. In the month of May I took a pledge along with thousands of other makers in our sewing community to join the...
