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As founder of Indygo Junction and The Vintage Workshop, I am pleased to announce that I have an Amy Barickman Facebook Fan Page. I am planning a fun year of travel and appearances in celebration of my 20th year in business and the launch of my lastest venture, Amy Barickman’s Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and Fun. Join me in my journey!! Stay informed on new events, fun photos, and lots of exciting new projects from Indygo Junction and The Vintage Workshop by signing up to become a fan!! Click the link below to sign up now.
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New Ebay Auctions - Storybook Fabrics & More
March 2nd, 2010 Posted by admin
The Vintage Workshop & Indygo Junction have both recently placed a new batch of eBay items up for auction including some wonderful spring fabric designed by Amy Barickman - Daisies, Dogs and Ducks. This collection (shown in the bottom of the image to the right) is full of fun vintage, children’s storybook characters as well as coordinating gingham, flower and striped fabrics. Check out the 1/2 yard and one yard bundles available at The Vintage Workshop eBay side.
Indygo Junction will offer some brand new discontinued patterns along with many designer sample clothing items including the Mismatched Medley Shirt pictured to the right on top created in batiks.
The Vintage Workshop is also offering auctions on a variety of inkjet printables including one final package of peel-n-stick fabric, CD-ROMS, NEW scrapbooking kits (pictured top left of image shown), and much more.
Monthly Free Image for March
February 26th, 2010 Posted by Amy
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This image of French writing is Amy’s Free Pick for the month. Be sure to click on the image first to see the full size image. Then right click (Mac: control+click) and “save to” your computer desktop or a folder of your choice. This process will ensure you get the best quality of the image.
Do you love vintage letters or anything French? Tell us about it in your comments.
Vintage Glass Bottle Inspirations
February 23rd, 2010 Posted by Cheryl
Nouveau Beauty - IE489 Download Collection
I love vintage glass. I collect mainly cobalt blue glass bottles and vases that I find everywhere from garage sales to flea markets. If it’s blue, old and made of glass I usually pick it up and it goes on the my white mantle. Vintage bottles are also the perfect foundation for many altered artists. Read the rest of this entry »
Pioneer Spirit Antique Show
February 19th, 2010 Posted by AmyNothing better than a morning of shopping at one of my favorite antique shows to kill the Winter blues. Here are show photos from my inspiring adventure. The theme: Crazy for Crazy Quilts!!!
Creating a Card with Paper Piecing
February 18th, 2010 Posted by Annette
Paper Piecing a Card
Mixing sewing resources with paper projects can help get your creative juices flowing. I created these wonderful note cards using several of our background imagery collections and applique patterns from our sister company, Indygo Junction’s book Scrapworks. The whimsical designs are embellished with buttons, and stitching details are added with a fine point pen. Read the rest of this entry »
Shadow Box of Sewing Ephemera
February 13th, 2010 Posted by Cheryl
Shadow Box by Beth
I love creating things using vintage sewing items I’ve collected over the years. My question was always how do I should off my treasures in a way that looks nice and allows me to be creative. Read the rest of this entry »
Multi-image Collections 50% Off Through Sunday
February 10th, 2010 Posted by admin
Now until Sunday, February 14th at midnight all multi-image download collections are on sale for 50% off. This includes all holidays, sewing, vintage photo, and more. Any multi-image collection including both Designer’s Choice versions and Click-n-Cut versions.
Note that only collections are on sale. The sale does NOT include any single images, printables, CD-Roms or supplies.
Click here to take advantage of this rare 50% off sale on our multi-image download collections.
Favorite Valentine’s Day Images
February 9th, 2010 Posted by Cheryl
Carnation Affection - SI0837
Daisy Valentine - SI0829
Men Wanted - SI0842
Teasing - SI0423
These are some of my favorite Valentine’s Day images form The Vintage Workshop. Make this Valentine’s Day special by making a handmade card with a hand written message of love on the back. Don’t just let someone else say those words of love for you. Life is short and we should live it like we mean it. Make this Valentine’s Day about more than candy and jewelry. Make it about true love!! Until next time…
Atlanta Gift Market
February 5th, 2010 Posted by Amy
Last week I traveled to shop the Atlanta Gift Market. So much to see!!! I was focused on anything with vintage-inspired style. Here are some photos I thought I would share. I had not attended this show for several years, so it was fun to be back. What do you think?