As we countdown to the official 100th Anniversary of the Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences I am revisiting the influence that the school, and it’s founder, Mary Brooks Picken, has had on my career. Last week I shared with you my book Vintage...
Note, this contest has ended. Congratulations to Martha R. who won the book! Martha, check your email for a message from us. Thanks to everyone who entered! Six years ago I published Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and...
As you know, my book Vintage Notions was inspired by Mary Brooks Picken and the work she did through the Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. Mary founded the Institute on February 29th 1916 for the purpose of “making a practical knowledge of...
The 5-Way Wrap is one of the most versatile garment patterns Indygo Junction has ever released. This fashion forward vest can be worn with anything and worn in a variety of different ways. The grid below shows the 5 different styles you can make with this one...
It’s here! Check out my new video tutorial with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co. on making a Denim Strip Quilt. For this project we use my Crossroads Denim fabric and a technique from my book Dimensional Denim. Want some Crossroads for yourself? Enter below...
Last October I told you about my adventures filming tutorials at Missouri Star Quilt Co. Since that time I’ve shared with you the tutorials I made with Vanessa from Crafty Gemini Creates and Rob from Man Sewing. I’m excited to say that the tutorial I...
Yo-Yo sewing projects are a favorite vintage find of mine. I love seeing the inspiring combination of fabrics, which were likely made from the scrap bin and can be a great snapshot of vintage fabrics. One of my favorite yo-yo patterns that we updated is Scrappy the...
I’m mad about monograms lately. With so many possibilities, this letter-perfect technique lends personal flair to handmade or store bought fabric gifts. Think garments, pillowcases, cloth napkins, tea towels, and tote bags. Whether embroidered, cross stitched,...
Over the holiday break I spent some time with some of my vintage children’s magazines. I found this wonderful letter from January 1916 that I had to share… here is a particularly inspiring excerpt from the page. If you enjoy it please share it & I will find...
I am always collecting vintage inspiration – especially aprons. I love how the vintage aprons are both functional and beautiful. I’m always looking for vintage styles that need to be brought back for the modern sewer. One of the style that kept popping up...
I told you earlier this year about my adventures in Hamilton with Missouri Star Quilt Co. – what I didn’t mention was that I was featured in an article in their fall Block Magazine! I had been up to Missouri Star a few times to film videos –...
I am so excited to share with you me new video tutorial – Create A Zipper Pull Necklace! I have always loved using sewing notions in unique ways. Indygo Junction has many different patterns that use zippers, snaps, hooks & eyes and buttons to make brooches,...
