I'm Amy
A rainbow-obsessed quilter, creativity expert, web designer, and unschooling mama of three.
Also a Capricorn (like, literally, my whole chart), 6/2 projector, and uncertified business nerd who runs on caffeine, chocolate, and intuition.
Keep scrolling for some serious TMI.
I GREW UP POOR IN THE DEEP SOUTH, WATCHING EVERYONE AROUND ME LIVE PAYCHECK-TO-PAYCHECK.
Eventually, mental illness and extreme religion came together and our family ended up in a cult. We weren't allowed to read "worldly" books, listen to music, or watch TV, so I spent my time crocheting really ugly coasters and flipping through old JCPenney catalogs (remember those?).
I vowed to one day have a happy, colorful home, beautiful clothes, and enough craft supplies to make whatever I wanted.
Little did I know that my promise to myself would eventually lead to building a career in the craft industry, where not only do I have all the supplies I want, but I get paid to create the things I used to dream of (Except the clothes. Turns out I'm not a seamstress.)
And now?
I say whatever I want on the internet, pearl-clutchers be damned, and it brings a steady stream of quilting customers, web design clients, and paid content opportunities.
THAT CHILDHOOD DREAM DIDN'T JUST COME TRUE, IT FORCED ME TO BE WHO I WAS ALWAYS MEANT TO BE, AND I GET TO HELP OTHER WOMEN REINVENT THEMSELVES EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
I Bet You'd Never Guess...
01
I started a ton of careers before something stuck: I've been a law student, midwife, photographer, nutritionist, and mommy blogger.
03
I'm a full-time sports mom. My kids are in wrestling, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and football. They're experts at kicking ass, and I'm an expert at packing snacks lol.
05
I'm a super-nerd for Human Design, astrology, philosophy, and ancient healing modalities. Our ancestors knew what was up!
02
I have alpha gal syndrome and misophonia. Do not invite me to dinner. I'll either die of a panic attack or anaphylaxis.
04
We live on a farm, and I'd rather mow the entire pasture and shovel a literal ton of shit than do a single chore inside the house.
06
We unschool, but you won't catch me on homeschool Facebook groups or following homeschool influencers. The culture around it is toxic AF. No thanks!
Listening
Instrumental pop when I'm working, Taylor Swift when I'm not
Traveling
IDC as long as my feet are on solid ground (Capricorn problems)
Eating
Thai food, sushi, and anything involving dark chocolate
Watching
The Good Witch on repeat (when I can actually sit still lol)
Drinking
Oat milk latte with honey...always with locally-roasted beans.
AM Routine
I don't have one. I usually read and scroll until I hear the kids get up.
Reading
The Fourth Wing series
The Poisonwood Bible
Big Magic
Wearing
Boxy tees, low-rise jeans (thank goodness they came back!) and slides
Currently:
Can't Live Without:
Hot Pink Running Shoes
A mile a day keeps the depression away!
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Wanna see everything I made before I had social media? (No judging! We all start somewhere.)
My first quilt on a "big girl" sewing machine. This quilt got lost when we moved to the farm. 2016.
That one time I made a quilt in one day just so I could take pics in the snow. The backing is cordouroy. It's the family's favorite winter quilt. 2021.
Crocheted plant pot cover I made while struggling postpartum. Yarn was ugly, but I was happy getting to finish something. 2017.
Low-volume scrap quilt I made while recovering after baby #2. Photographed in the neighbor's GORGEOUS yard. I wish she as still my neighbor. 2016.
When you're two weeks overdue with baby #3, you make Christmas stockings. In August. 2017.
Black and white quilt I made for my mom. She loved it. 2015.
Crocheted table runner. Got second at the fair. Someone cut the center out of a circle and it unraveled, and now I don't do fairs. 2014.
OKC Thunder quilt for my nephew. Yay, Oklahoma finally has a pro sports team! (Booo that it's freaking basketball). 2014.
Irish chain quilt for St. Patty's day. 2015.
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