Have you ever thought about that old standby, the tomato pincushion? This favorite sewing notion - one of the first tools any new sewist receives when they start sewing - was actually developed during the Tudor period in England. Pins and needles were highly valued...
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,...
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 in my...
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,...
I'm so lucky to live in a city filled with creative people - Kansas City is home to many artists and designers, some of whom work in the sewing industry. My friend Tula Pink is a fabric and quilt pattern designer who lives about an hour away from me. Although I've...
Today I’m over at Skip to My Lou as part of the Bake Craft Sew & Decorate series. I am sharing my Furry Friend Pet Bandana , which are so quick to whip up for holiday gift giving. In fact, you won’t want to miss all the handmade gift ideas! I have joined over 100...
I am so excited that the Royals are World Series Champions! My family and I have been huge fans for many years and all season we have been sporting our favorite Royals gear and waving our rally towels proudly. But our cat Chloe has been left out of the fun - until...
Recently I told you about my trip to Missouri Star Quilt Co. in Hamilton, MO. If you are a quilter, I have no doubt you already knew about Missouri Star - if not though, you may wonder how such a small town could support a fabric store enough for it to win the...
Have you seen the new issue of Where Women Create? I am so excited to be included the magazine, featured in The Art of Organization column! It was perfect timing when I found out that I was going to be in the magazine - we had just finished a complete revamp of the...
I'm so excited today to giveaway a copy of Quilting The New Classics by my good friend Michele Muska. This book looks at 20 traditional quilt patterns, like the Dresden Plate, Bear Paw, Log Cabin and more and asks some of today's most influential quilt artists to...
You will also receive a 20% discount coupon good for any item(s) in my shop at AmyBarickman.com, as well as a special PDF bonus featuring Vintage Made Modern printables including labels, lists, cards, and a magic pattern!
