I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new title, The Magic Pattern Book! I collaborated with Workman Publishing to create this new garment and accessory sewing book, which offers 36 different fashion-forward patterns. Over the next few weeks I want to...
Yesterday while shopping the antique mall in Elk Rapids, Michigan, I spotted the fabulous illustration on the cover of this issue dated August 1, 1911 and of course had to take a peek inside. I was flipping through To-Day’s Magazine and saw this...
Congratulations to Patricia, who is the winner of The Lost Art of Dress and Vintage Notions! Patricia, we have sent you an email, keep an eye out for it. Thanks to everyone who entered, I loved reading about your experiences in Home Ec. or how you otherwise learned...
As you may know, Mary Brooks Picken is my muse and I was inspired by her work in educating the women on fashion, sewing techniques, and the home arts through her work with The Woman’s Institute to write my book Vintage Notions. I have recently written a new book...
Spring is here! Time to put away winter clothes and refresh your wardrobe with a new palette. Take a peek in your closet what hues do you typically choose? According to Mary Brooks Picken, you should wear a shade that enhances your eyes, hair, and skin. Mary was, of...
