In 2010 I released a book, which is very dear to me, Vintage Notions. To write it, I immersed myself into the world of The Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. I collected and curated the materials from the Institute and compiled my favorite...
Note, this contest has ended. Congratulations to Martha R. who won the book! Martha, check your email for a message from us. Thanks to everyone who entered! Six years ago I published Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and...
As you know, my book Vintage Notions was inspired by Mary Brooks Picken and the work she did through the Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. Mary founded the Institute on February 29th 1916 for the purpose of “making a practical knowledge of...
I’m so excited to share with you my new tutorial with Vanessa from Crafty Gemini Creates! I recently traveled up to Hamilton, Missouri to film with Vanessa at Missouri Star Quilt Company (more about that story here). Enjoy this project, which is from my book...
Welcome to the Vintage Made Modern blog tour! I’m so excited to share with you my new fabric line, Vintage Made Modern Centennial Celebration. This fabric was inspired by the art in my book Vintage Notions. Vintage Notions featured original content from the...
