If you aren’t already familiar with her, I’d love to introduce you to the incredibly talented fabric and quilt designer Denyse Schmidt. Denyse, who teaches Improvisational Quilting classes from a historic building (once a fabric company - so perfect) in Bridgeport,...
I am so excited to let you know about my upcoming appearance on At Home With Misty Doan on YouTube!! I’ll be joining her to talk about my new, easy-to-make pattern – The Anytime Topper! My association with the Missouri Star Quilt Co. goes way back and I have such...
Hankies are a perfect fabric to upcycle for Fold and Go Folios. They have been part of practical fashion for over 200 years and rose to popularity in the USA in the 1940s. The beautiful designs available are endless! You may have your own collection or find them...
You’ve seen them in ready-to-wear boutiques and on the runways and now you can make your own! My new Anytime Topper pattern is quick, easy, stylish and so very versatile that you’ll want to make one for every occasion. I love the fact this pattern is ideal for...
We have had so much fun making Fold and Go Folios. Some of our favorites have been made with Tula Pink fabrics from FreeSpirit. Tula is a friend and neighbor, she lives in St. Joe , Missouri. I absolutely love her art and fabrics. Here are a few Fold and Go Folios we...
I am so excited to share that my DIY Courses are now available on the Vintage Modern Makers platform. If you joined me live last Friday on Facebook you learned a little about the Feedsack Course. Watch the video below if you want to see the fun treasures I shared....
It's National Sewing Month, a perfect time to celebrate the tomato pincushion. I can only imagine the percentage of needle and thread enthusiasts in America that have a tomato in their home. I have a few!!It's always fun to hear stories of an heirloom tomato, LOL, not...
Applique is one of my favorite textile techniques to collect. From butterflies to Sun Bonnet Sues, there are so many charming designs. Each with unique fabrics assembled into a puzzle of various pieces and prints. In my Vintage Made Modern Facebook Group live last...
C.J. and Dan Zonderman are proprietors of True North - Interior Design & Antiques in Charlevoix, Michigan, a wonderful shop filled with vintage and vintage-inspired treasures. I was thrilled to hand-deliver my Vintage Notions book to the shop last week.I met C.J....
What fun it can be to discover delightful fabric, notions, and handmade textiles. Petoskey, Michigan offers one of my favorite shows in a great venue near the shores of gorgeous Lake Michigan! I have attended the show many times over the years and met fellow vintage...
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!
