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Fabulous Friday with Amy Barickman

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Many of you may know me as the founder and owner of Indygo Junction and The Vintage Workshop, but I

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    Marianne says:

    Hi, thank you for the contest and I hope I’ll win :) .

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    Sue says:

    Beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

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    Kim says:

    How exciting…. Thanks for the link to the video too.

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    Kim says:

    I have a WWC button on my blog. :o )

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    Crafty Dawn says:

    This was a really nice, get to know you post! I am happy your job is your dream your so blessed. thanks for the chance of the book prize
    Love Dawn xx

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    Denise Baird says:

    Just found your blog from Bessie Mary – LOVE IT! Will certainly be a follower. Don’t understand twitter or face book – don’t get the point – sorry. So please keep blogging – those I will read and follow! Would love to win this book. I am an heirloom sewing junkie and love all things vintage. Have several IJ patterns and love them.
    db

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    JEnny says:

    oh wow! my local library just purchased this book based on my request, but i would LOVE to have my own copy!!!

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    Abby says:

    Oh my would I love to win this book! The name and the cover alone are enough to make me drool:) Thanks so much for the chance!

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    abby says:

    I have the WCC button on my sidebar

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    Marcene says:

    This book look awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    Sheila says:

    What a great book idea! I’d love to win.

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    Sheila says:

    I follow WWC on twitter.

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    TerrKell says:

    Thankyou for sharing and providing an opportunity to win this book! Creative blessings:)

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    Karyle says:

    Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this wonderful book. I will be keeping my fingers crossed.

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    Darlene Berry Lauth says:

    I love all things history and vintage. As a member of the DAR, I wuold LOVE to win and finish some of my historical projects!!! Thanks for the great article and inspiration.

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    Stephanie says:

    wow, it is interesting to get to know one another. thanks for sharing.

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    Cindy Ellison says:

    A great story on someone who followed their dream! May you have continued success. I love your work!

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    beth says:

    Looks like a great book and a talented artist!

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    Privet and Holly says:

    What an inspiring story on
    following one’s dreams and
    enjoying their success! I
    would LOVE to win this book ~
    it’s really chock full of
    everything that I enjoy!
    xx Suzanne

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    Susan says:

    what an amazing woman! the book looks wonderful, thank you so much for the chance to win! susan

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    Melissa says:

    What a sweet book! I would be thrilled to win.

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    Beth says:

    How nice your mom passed along her love of collecting! Wishing you continued success! Love to win the book :)

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    Beth says:

    The WWC button in on my blog!

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    Ruth C says:

    Amy–so nice to know more about your story!

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    Lydia says:

    I would love to read this book. Thanks so much for sharing.

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    jean says:

    i’m really excited to have you coming to k.c. anxious to get a copy of the book!

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    Kathie L says:

    I’m sure I’m not alone in loving Indygo Junction patterns. I have quilt a few. I look forward to this book. Kathie L in Allentown

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    Amelia says:

    Wow, what a passion she has! Amazing! I would LOVE her book! Thanks!!

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    Cathy Wegner says:

    I’m very familiar with Amy and her websites. I would love to win a copy of her book! Thanks.

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    Debbie says:

    It looks like it’s going to be a wonderful book. I’d love to win a copy.

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    McAfeeCyberMom says:

    I would love to win – I am a big fan!
    I follow WWC and TCC on twitter!

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    Karyn says:

    Such Pretty Creations! How can anyone resist! This book is a MUST HAVE for me!

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    Gabrielle @ i.craft says:

    It’s nice to read other creative people’s stories…thank you for highlighting such a wonderful lady!

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    Kristy in Leander, TX says:

    Excited to read the book!

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    Jingle says:

    Thank you so much for this fabulous post! This book sounds wonderful!

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    Jingle says:

    I follow WWC on Twitter!

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    Jingle says:

    I have the WWC button!

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    C says:

    I would love to win…thanks for the opportunity!
    C

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    Nan Beyer says:

    I cant wait to meet Amy and read the book!

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    Kim says:

    Can’t wait to see the book!
    Kim

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    Michele says:

    Thanks for the opportunity to win your book.
    Fantastic blog, I look forward to more.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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    Peggy says:

    I would love to win Amy’s book!

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    My Blessed Serendipity Life says:

    Looks like a book I would love.
    -Danielle

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    Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says:

    I think it’s wonderful that Amy knew what she wanted to do at a young age and is actually doing it now. If that’s not a dream come true, I don’t know what is.

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    Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says:

    I have the WWC button on my blog!

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    Jeannette says:

    Such a Inspiring Story, cant wait to see the book

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    con-tain-it says:

    WOW…this books celebrates a wonderful “lifestyle” for women who want to life their lives to the fullest with simple “domestics”. This is what America needs to get back to the basics and appreciate the everyday, little things that have been commerialized. Things like cooking…it reminds me of when I was working full-time in a corp. office and NO ONE knew how to cook a meal…things as basic as roasting a chicken or baking a cake…even a box cake. It’s sad when the norm is to stop at the grocery store on the way home and pick up a roasted chicken dinner at the deli and a cake for dessert from the bakery all at your local store. This is whay my blog has been about for 2 1/2 years now…a lifestyle that celebrates the normal everyday beauty.
    Great giveaway! Fondly, Roberta

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    con-tain-it says:

    Just tweeted about this giveaway ;)
    http://twitter.com/rlphilbr13

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    con-tain-it says:

    Yes I follow WWC on Twitter ;)
    http://twitter.com/rlphilbr13

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    con-tain-it says:

    Yes I follow TCC on Twitter ;)
    http://twitter.com/rlphilbr13
    btw…also posted on my FB page cause this is such a great book and would be lovely fo xmas presents!
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1222723325

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    con-tain-it says:

    Yes I have a WWC button on my sidebar:
    http://con-tain-it.typepad.com

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    con-tain-it says:

    Yes I have a TCC button on my sidebar:
    http://con-tain-it.typepad.com

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    Jeannette says:

    tweeted this at http://twitter.com/astonishin

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    jeannette says:

    have a wwc button on my blog – http://www.astonishinghandmade.blogspot.com

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    Peggy says:

    It is so great to see this piece on Amy!
    I have followed her blog and used her vintage images for a long time now. A few months ago Amy even took the time out of her busy schedule to search her vast library of images for something I was looking for.
    Now thats a nice person!

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    cindy barriga says:

    Inspirational! :D

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    Karin says:

    What a lovely and inspiring interview! I did not know that Amy had a blog. Where have I been? I am off to explore. :)

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    Joanna says:

    It sounds like an interesting book from a talented person. Thaks for the giveaway.

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    Joanna says:

    I follow WWC on Twitter

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    Joanna says:

    I follow TCC on twitter.

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    Joanna says:

    I have a WWC button on my blog.

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    Joanna says:

    I have a TCC button on my blog.

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    Charm Bracelet Diva says:

    The Book is a real treasure! Pick me!

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    Charm Bracelet Diva says:

    I have a WWW button on my blog!

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    Tina says:

    This book looks truelly amazing–thanks for the chance to win!

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    Joyce says:

    Please add me to the list of lovers of everything vintage. Would love to win !

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    Connie says:

    I have many Indygo Junction patterns and just know that I will love Amy’s new book! Count me in to win!

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    Connie says:

    I proudly display the WCC button on my sidebar!

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    Jan says:

    I’ve got a notion that I’d really like to win this book!

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    peggy says:

    I am once again accepting the vintage part of my creative soul … this book would be a treasure!

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    Brenda Lubrant says:

    Another fascintating story of a very creative person. What an inspiration for all of us.

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    Robin Thomas says:

    Amy! I enjoyed your studio in WWC. I was tickled to see your dress form wearing one of my little knits. I appreciated you remembering me and chatting about this with Jemellia at ME, which I had to miss. Congratulations on all your many successes. I will look you up at TCC!

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    Robin Thomas says:

    Following on FaceBook!

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    DonnaFic says:

    Great source of information and inspiration Thanks!

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    Sivje says:

    Oh fun!! I would love to win this book! I have a passion for vintage notions myself. Thank you.

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    Sivje says:

    And I do follow TCC on Twitter too.

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    Sivje says:

    And I follow WWC on Twitter too! Thank you!

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    Sivje says:

    I have a lovely WWC button on my blog.

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    Sivje says:

    And I also have a lovely TCC button on my blog. Very pretty.

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    Sivje says:

    And I just tweeted this!! I want this book so much. I LOVE all things Indygo Junction so this book will be a huge treat I know! Thank you.

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    Kathleen Sigg says:

    Today is my birthday so this would make a great gift indeed!

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    Christine Dougal says:

    The book looks wonderful and you are so lucky to be living your passion!

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    Pattie says:

    Hi Amy,
    How fun your new book will be to read and try some of the projects. You know my 1953 Betty Crocker is my main go to cook Book!!! So simple to follow, with no fail recipes!!
    Pattie ;)
    Mazatlan Mx.

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    rcraftlady says:

    Delightful is the word that repeatedly came to mind, when watching the promotional video, reading the book synopsis and wandering through the displayed pages of this lovely book. It is truly no wonder that it is “out of stock” at Amazon.com. Having grown up in the 50′s in a multi-generational home of creative, intelligent and tenacious women, I was drawn to this inspirational piece. My grandmother, who was raised on a farm in Canada, owned her own business through the depression, sewed on a Singer treadle machine long after electric machines were in every creative home, was an avid baker, canned her own vegetables, made jams, crocheted table clothes and embroidered linens, as if it were in her bones. As I begin to look at this next chapter in my own life…one I hope to be full of creative endeavors….I would love, love, love to have a copy of “Vintage Notions” to savor and turn to again and again as my “go to” reference.

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    Sherry says:

    Thanks so much for the chance to win this great book. I have been reading about this book on Amy’s blog.

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    Sherry says:

    I follow WWC in my e-mail and have a WWC button on my blog.

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    Deb says:

    What a lovely book. It sounds like a delightful and inspirational book!

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    Joan Thelen says:

    Thanks Amy for all of you inspiration. I love that vintage look!! if I don’t win Iam going shopping.

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    Tabitha O. says:

    You are amazing and inspirational…I love this little insight into you and your company! Thanks for sharing!

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    Anne Fannie says:

    Great inspiring story from a very talented lady! Who wouldn’t want to win this fabulous book!

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    Chris Gerke says:

    I would love to win this new book. I plan to watch the video to see if it will help me in my new adventure, called QUEENIE.

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    Cindy says:

    Sounds like a very inspiring book!

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    Cyndi says:

    Thank you for the inspiration to follow my dreams!

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    kathy in NC says:

    Thanks for the chance at this dream giveaway..

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    Jillayne says:

    Love Indygo Junction! Especially the bag and toy patterns – they are terrific!

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    Jillayne says:

    I have a link on my blog to WWC!

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    Debbie White says:

    I would really like to win this giveaway! Please enter me!!

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    Jill says:

    Great! Would love to have the book.

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    lisbeth says:

    Thank you for featuring inspiring women who then inspire others to be creative! I would love to add this book to my bookshelf.

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    Sandie Luck says:

    How delightful to see what you have accomplished with this newest book of yours, Amy!!! To know that you are promoting the vintage arts for us and the coming generations in such a lovely format is WONDERFUL!!!! THANK YOU!!
    Blessings……….~Sandie

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    Mary Kastner says:

    I would love to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity. Mary

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    Mary Kastner says:

    I would love to win this book. Thank you for the opportunity.
    Mary

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    Elizabeth says:

    I love the cover of your book- It looks my favorite type of “curl up under a quilt and browse” type of book. Best wishes on its success.

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    deeba says:

    What a gorgeous blog, and so much happening here. I love the vintage look. This is inspirational stuff! Thanks too for hosting the giveaway! Lovely!

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    Margi says:

    Great interview and awesome giveaway!

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    Deb Mchugh says:

    I love your books and patterns!

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    Sharon Hughson says:

    Here is my comment and I would love the book. I don’t know how to do all the other things so this is my one entry. If I knew how to add a button or link or whatever, I would, but I don’t so I won’t. I’m technologically impaired. LOL

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    Juanita Johnson says:

    What an entrepreneurial passion Amy has, and I find that so inspiring. I am also a collector of vintage notions and would love to have her new book so that I may enjoy her collector’s eye as well.

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    Juanita Johnson says:

    What an entrepreneurial passion Amy has, and I find that so inspiring. I am also a collector of vintage notions and would love to have her new book so that I may enjoy her collector’s eye as well.

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    Marcia W. says:

    xx
    Thank you for this great interview. This would be a wonderful book to add to my library. I read a portion of another review, and it sounds good.

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    Lynnette says:

    I would love to win this!!

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    MoeWest says:

    This sounds like an interesting book.