I think it is important for all creative people to take some time to make something for themselves. I know so many quilters who are constantly sewing for others, but never make a quilt just for themselves. The same with garment sewers. To take a moment for you is to encourage creative renewal. When you clear your mind, it leaves room for other brilliant ideas to pop in there!
July’s chapter is all about summer beauty, both inside and out. In the above quote, Mary Brooks Picken once again reminds us that simplicity in living and giving, and a kind and cheerful disposition make for a beautiful life. In this hectic day to day world, sometimes this is hard to remember
Vintage Notions in the month of June discusses meeting summer halfway, being a hospitable neighbor, summer embroidery and cool drinks
I'm reading the May chapter a little later in the month than I had hoped. I have just returned from my biggest show of the year, one that took most of my attention these last few months. The May chapter of Vintage Notions is dedicated to appreciating your mother....
The March chapter of Vintage Notions is all about celebrating Spring. I still see snow on the ground as I look out my window, but I know the warmer weather is almost here. I can't wait! As I reread the pages of this chapter, I realized how much I love the messages and...
"We must measure our lives in terms of what gives us joy. When we do that, we build up happiness in our lives out of what we do. Then, with the advance of our years we can say, as did Julia Ward Howe, when asked it if wasn't harder to grow old. 'No, the deeper I drink...
Here we are again at the start of a new year & it's time for resolutions! Life gets so hectic during the holidays & it's easy to forget about the meaningful things you have right in front of you. One thing I thought about during the holidays was the journey...
One of my favorite TV shows on the air today is PROJECT RUNWAY. I have become an avid fan and am in awe of the intense creativity and imagination that the designers exhibit. What I enjoy most, however is watching always-fabulous co-host, Tim Gunn, give feedback and...
For this week's favorite vintage advice, we turn to the kitchen! Whether you're a Betty Crocker or a clueless cook, I've got some resources to share with you that will surely help solve any dinner dilemma. First of all, any good kitchen queen has to stay organized....
With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York a few weeks behind us, and the end of the Vintage-Inspired Modern Style Design Challenge only a few weeks in front of us, I thought I'd take the chance to share some fun fashion inspiration! While it's reported that the...
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