Written by Amy Barickman, her Vintage Notions book is an inspirational guide and creative collection that features needlework, cooking, sewing, fashion, and fun. This book was inspired by the wisdom of Mary Brooks Picken, a pioneer in the domestic arts and international authority on dressmaking and fashion. Mary's sole purpose, which resonated deeply with Amy, was to educate women, encourage their entrepreneurial spirit, and elevate the value of their work. Mary's name may not be familiar to you, but in these pages, you will be charmed by her vision and inspired by her blueprint for living a simple, fulfilling life.

In Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion & Fun, Amy Barickman joins creative forces with a previous era to preserve Mary's work and showcase it alongside her own collection of vintage textiles, needlework, illustrations, and memorabilia. Each chapter of Vintage Notions represents a month of the year and features seasonal recipes, crafts, decorating, and beauty tips, plus some of Amy's own thoughts about the material. There are 12 easy-to-make sewing projects. Each season has its own storage pocket, a clever place to stash away clippings, fabric swatches, and any little notion that inspires your creative pursuits. In this 240-page, hardcover book Amy hopes that readers reconnect with the past and their own creative spirit.