Aren't we all just tired of things? Nobody wants to buy things anymore. We want experiences. These were words spoken in a panel discussion at the Creative Connection Event this past September. They attest to the fact that more and more people are understanding the...
Hi, my name is Amy, and I'm addicted to buttons. Sorting and discovering vintage buttons is one of my favorite creative pastimes! What is it about this commonplace closure that's so appealing? With so many colors, sizes, shapes and styles available, there's such truth...
How tech savvy are you? Social media diva? Facebook fiend? ...Or maybe a little unsure of how to approach the ever-changing world of online networking? You might think that social media is one topic my hero, Mary Brooks Picken, doesn't have much to say about. But...
Congratulations to Jen S. for winning the Rick Rack Giveaway! Jen won nearly $70 worth of prizes, including 5 Indygo Junction patterns, an assortment of jumbo rick rack from Wrights, and several packages of small rick rack. Jen's plans for her winnings? "I would love...
Rick rack, ric rac, or rickrack - So many ways to say it, and even more ways to use it! This timeless trim adds instant flair to garments, home decor and more. Dating back to the 1800s, when it was called waved braid, today's rick rack is available in many...
Paper or plastic? Neither! If you thought the bring-your-own-bag trend at grocery stores was a recent movement, you may be surprised to learn that some shoppers were loading their own tree-hugging totes as early as 1944. That's when Mary Brooks Picken published an...
I love photographing nature, textiles, and color. I suppose it's because they all have pattern in common. But what is pattern exactly and what about it appeals to me so? Pattern as a simple definition is a set of lines, shapes, colors, sounds or movements that are...
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the Moda Fabrics Tablecloth and Indygo Junction pattern giveaway! Your stories and traditions that you shared were so special, and I loved reading each of your unique experiences. Thanks for sharing! But there can only be...
Friends and colleagues: I have something to share with you. After a good run in the craft industry for over 20 years, I have decided to throw in the towel and try something new. Namely, poultry. This may seem like a big leap, but I assure you that my reasons are...
I've been collecting vintage textiles and fabrics for as long as I can remember. As a child, I watched my mother collect antique quilts as well as fabric scraps to use for her handmade doll clothing business. This fascination with vintage textiles that I shared with...
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