Monthly Archives: April 2012

Fabric Friday: French General

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Monica

Say “oui” to the sophisticatedly simple fabrics by French General for Moda. Plaids and floral prints in retro palettes remind of wallpaper in a quaint Parisian inn. Ooh-la-la! A striped print by French General adds extra class to our Streetcar …

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Mother of Pearl Buttons: A Uniquely American Triumph by Amy B.

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Indygo Junction Staff

Examples from my book Button Ware I love mother of pearl buttons. Over the years, as I was searching for samples, I began to learn the fascinating story of their rise to popularity and the uniquely American slant to their …

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Handle with Style

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Monica

A handle can give a handbag a whole different look. Round, curlicue or straight. Single- or double-handled. Fabric, wooden or plastic. So many ways to add personality to your purse! Go ahead… get carried away with the wide array of handle …

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Make Magic With Your Machine!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Indygo Junction Staff

Are you using your sewing machine to its fullest potential? So many sewers share a fear of venturing beyond those same basic stitches. You might think, for instance, that you have more control when hand stitching a small detail rather …

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Rick Rack: A Twisted History

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Indygo Junction Staff

Rick rack, ric rac, or rickrack… So many ways to say it, and even more ways to use it! This timeless trim adds instant flair to garments, home décor and more. Dating back to the 1800s, when it was called …

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Machine Embroidery: Personalize It!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Monica

Perk up your next project with a letter-perfect technique. Creative machine embroidery adds personal flair to handmade or store-bought fabric gifts, from tea towels to tote bags. Whether cursive, serif, sans-serif, capitalized or lower-cased, there’s a motif for every motive. Stitch …

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Pick Your Palette – Vintage Advice from Indygo founder, Amy Barickman

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Indygo Junction Staff

Dear Friends, 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 …

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The Handmade Experience

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Indygo Junction Staff

“Aren’t we all just tired of things? Nobody wants to buy things anymore. We want experiences.” These were words spoken in a panel discussion at the Creative Connection Event this last September. They attest to the fact that more and …

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Technique Tuesday: How-to Video on Zipper Flowers

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Monica

Shower your best buds with fabulous flower accessories created with zippers. Our pattern My Garden Zips (IJ894) transforms old metal zippers or new zipper yardage into jaw-dropping jewelry. We love how zippers have transcended from a functional notion to a fun, modern …

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