by Michelle | Apr 15, 2021 | Craft, Embroider, Explore, Gifts, Handmade, Inspiration, Miscellaneous, Patterns & Books, Sew, Tutorials
Springtime means that everything is in bloom, and what better way to celebrate a new season than by using flowers as inspiration. With their infinite variety, delicate details, and exquisite colors, flowers never go out of style. If you joined me live on Facebook last...
by Michelle | Apr 9, 2021 | Handmade, Miscellaneous, Patterns & Books, Sew, Tutorials, Videos, Vintage Inspiration, Vintage Notions Book
Earth Day for me is all about upcycling! Finding cast-off clothing and using the fabric to create something new- what’s old is new again, vintage made modern! A trip to the closet or thrift shop can offer fabrics for a wide variety of projects. From aprons to...
by Amy | Apr 1, 2021 | Craft, FREE Images, FREE Printables, Handmade, Inspiration, Miscellaneous, Quilt, Sew, Vintage Inspiration
I had so much fun sharing Easter treasures from my collection last week! Watch this video to see vintage eggs and postcard art to craft for gifts or decor. See handmade bunnies with pearl button eyes and ideas for creating cards and tags with holiday printable art I...
by Amy | Mar 24, 2021 | Fashion, Inspiration, KC Local Fun, Miscellaneous, Sew
Women’s History Month seemed like a perfect time to celebrate the work of my muse, Mary Brooks Picken! You may know the story of Mary founding the Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, which I shared in my book Vintage Notions. But did you know, Mary...
by Amy | Mar 18, 2021 | Craft, Embroider, Miscellaneous, Quilt, Sew
March is National Quilting Month! Our LIVE last week was focused on Crazy Quilts. If you missed the Facebook LIVE event you can watch it below. My mom, Donna, joined me for this episode sharing amazing patchwork quilts from her collection. See the gorgeous examples in...
by Amy | Mar 10, 2021 | Miscellaneous
I love this quote from Mary Brooks Picken! Knowing Spring is around the corner cheers me up, how about you? Seeing the first crocus of the season makes for a great day! I saw a patch of yellow buds on a walk last week which reminded me of these photos I took last...
by Amy | Mar 4, 2021 | Inspiration, Patterns & Books, Vintage Inspiration, Vintage Notions Book, Wisdom
Thanks for joining me in my third installment of our monthly club, where we are revisiting my Vintage Notions Monthly magazine issues. This is the cover of the third issue of 24 in the series. The March issue is focused on change and looking forward from the...
by Amy | Feb 25, 2021 | Craft, Embroider, Miscellaneous, Vintage Inspiration
February is National Embroidery Month, so let’s celebrate with a little vintage inspiration! Today I’d like to tell you about my book Folk Art Motifs and how it came to be and share a little bit of the beauty behind its creation. One of my favorite places to...
by Amy | Feb 18, 2021 | Inspiration, Sew, Vintage Inspiration, Vintage Notions Book, Wisdom
Thanks for joining me in my second installment of our monthly club, where we are revisiting our second issue of the Vintage Notions Monthly magazine issues. The timeless wisdom and inspiration that are found in the pages are a joy to explore. I filmed this video...
by Amy | Feb 11, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Last week my mom and I visited Crystal Bridges, Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, to see Crafting America’s opening. Donna and I stopped off at the Museum on our way to pick up my daughter in Fayetteville, Arkansas, which is about a three-hour...
by Amy | Jan 21, 2021 | Holiday, Miscellaneous
Digging through Valentine images I found this gem!! Dian Stanley made me this fabric Valentine 10 years ago! If there was a year to send Valentine’s to friend and family, this is it! So how about creating an extra special fabric valentine? Check out the beaded...
by Amy | Jan 15, 2021 | Inspiration, Vintage Notions Book, Wisdom
The theme that resonated most with me in the January Chapter was that do-overs are allowed, and that our happiness is not contingent on getting things right the first time. I believe it is the process that is important. With January resolutions we have a chance...
