May 2011 Happenings

Written on May 19, 2011 at 9:48 am, by Jackie

This is what’s happening in May here at JCD. Of course most of you know we are planning

my Mother’s 80^th birthday party along with some help from

 

my sister Tamara,

my daughter Angie & niece Jennifer,

daughter Emilee,

 

and good friend Rayma.

We worked hard designing the invitations,

and the recipe cards that will be handed out as favors at the party. We had lots of fun.

I spent Mother’s Day with my Mom and sister.

Last but most important of all my daughter Angie had her baby on Monday, May 9^th. His name is Truman Lee and he weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz.

Momma and baby are doing fine and in the words of

big Sis Ava: “Baby Tooman is here now!”

Need I say more?

Spring is Here

Written on April 6, 2011 at 5:36 pm, by Jackie

Lots of exciting things going on in April. Spring is here! Everything is in bloom and we’re surrounded by green in our lovely home that we’ve been in for 20 years now.

Here’s Mark and I out cruising in his 1931 Ford Model A.

I’m planning my mom’s 80th birthday party that will be held in June in Maize, Kansas.

35 years ago this month, my sister Tamara and I had babies within 24 hours of each other and so my son Jarred and niece Jennifer are celebrating their birthdays.

My middle child, Angie and her husband Travis are looking forward to giving birth to their first son in the next 6 weeks. Ava is clearly very excited!

My youngest, Emilee, has graduated from Wichita State and enjoys working in advertising.

The new patterns and fabric that I’m working on for Benartex will be for sale in the fall.

On April 19th, I will be doing a program about fabric design for the Modern Quilt Guild at Material Girls Quilt Shoppe here in Wichita from 10 a.m. to noon.

I’m currently enjoying reading “Moon over Manifest” by Clare Vanderpool and “Heaven is for Real” by Todd Burpo.

Now you know all the new happenings here at Jackie Clark Designs, leave a comment and let me know what sewing projects you’re working on this spring!

Wichita Modern Quilt Guild

Written on March 2, 2011 at 5:26 pm, by Jackie

I am happy to invite you to the Wichita Modern Quilt Guild, which meets Tuesday,  April 19th at Material Girls Quilt Shoppe from 10 – 12.   I will be speaking about how to design fabric. 

I have been blessed to design a new line of fabric with Benartex Fabrics, “Boutique Chic” which will release in October, Fall Market 2011.  Each time we have seen design boards of this line, we scream out loud!  “Boutique Chic” is a bold step away from my niche in baby world, and I can’t wait to get started sewing with this fresh, grown-up, color-infused line!

Keep checking for updates on the line!

March Workshop at Midwest Sewing

Written on March 2, 2011 at 4:38 pm, by Jackie

I am sew excited to invite you to Midwest Sewing ‘s west store March 26th, 2011 for an all day workshop of my latest pattern, On The Go Trio!   

Click image below to get class details and price:

I look forward to seeing you there!

All Day Sewing Workshop!

Written on January 6, 2011 at 5:37 pm, by Jackie

I am sew excited to be hosting and all day sewing workshop at Material Girls Quilt Shoppe!

The class will be centered around my newest pattern “On The Go Trio” which has three easy sew projects that make perfect gifts! 

The Workshop will be held on February 5th

at Material Girls Quilt Shoppe 535 W. Douglas

in Delano District, Wichita, KS

10:00 a.m.  - 4:00 p.m.     Cost: $25.00

To sign up for the class/workshop:  Contact Material Girls at 316-684-5855.  Class Policy 

Bring your sewing machine, and your creative spirit for a fun day of sewing and making accessories!

You are invited!

Written on January 6, 2011 at 5:29 pm, by Jackie

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Hapyy New Year!  I am excited to announce that I will start off the new year giving a mini-presentation at Prairie Quilt Guild on January 11th.  

The January Mini-Workshops will be held at the Prairie Quilt Guild meeting on Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 at 1 p.m. or 7 p.m.

 Presenters:
  Deb Johnson – “How to produce a Pattern”
  Cheryl Nordstedt – “How to make a design wall without tools or carpentry”
  Barbara Kroeger – “Log Cabin Star Quilt”
  Jackie Clark – “On the Go Hip Purse”

I sew hope you can make it!

New E-Pattern has arrived!

Written on December 6, 2010 at 2:28 pm, by Jackie

At Spring 2010 market, I featured my Ruched Baby Quilt as the bakground for a free applique owl pattern.

I received such a wonderful response, I have put the quilt and applique pattern together as an E-Pattern.

If you would like to purchase this pattern, visit The Quilt Pattern Shoppe -Patterns!

The Owl Family free pattern is available on the website.

Midwest Sewing & Vacuum demonstration

Written on November 15, 2010 at 5:43 pm, by Jackie

Saturday, the staff of Midwest Sewing & Vacuum was kind enough to invite me to visit

with their customers and answer questions about fabric and pattern design.

I would like to thank Jean & Judy for their hard work in setting up a

lovely refreshment area with a beautiful linen table cloth, crochet doily and pretty

floral china plates for guests to enjoy!   All very nice and well done!! 

They have so generously placed my display models made from my patterns and books in

Benartex fabrics right in the front window for several weeks now!

My sister, Tamara Gonzales came and took some pictures for me to share with you.

Jeff Gordon was on hand answering all the important, technical questions about the machines! 

I demonstrated on the Bernina machines with the ruffler attachment,  and also the BSR;

 Bernina Stich Regulator (the machine stitches when you move your quilt under the needle!) 

I wish everyone could have it on their machines when quilting.

I also showed decorative stitches & threads that I like to use on pockets and hems.

I want to thank everyone for all their help and kindness, and to the

guests who visited with  me about their sewing hobby.

I hope you had a happy weekend!

 

Free pattern!

Written on November 12, 2010 at 12:56 pm, by Jackie

Click on the pattern image above for a free downloadable pdf E-pattern.  I hope you enjoy making your Three Birds Tweet applique baby quilt displayed using Benartex fabrics from my collections: In The Nest and Baby Business.

Happy Sewing!

Market notes..

Written on November 12, 2010 at 12:55 pm, by Jackie

How exciting!  School House is a great opportunity to share with shop owners my new patterns and fabrics.  I have held several over the past few years, but this was an awesome turnout!  I am so honored that these hardworking shop owners found time to listen to some boutique tips I have picked up over the years in this industry.

We had the pleasure of working next to wonderful Benartex Fabrics.  Susan Neill and David Lochner and Susan .

We were so fortunate to get to airline to Market.   A wonderful sister pattern designer, Deborah Johnson, In the Dog House Designs who allowed us some space in her van with her booth this year.  Thank you Deb!

I don’t settle in until the booth is just so.. and every day we work in the booth, we learn something new about what works best, by the time the show is over, we have it “Right ,Right”.

My newest pattern, On the Go Trio was so perfect for market this year.. I was traveling with my staff and we all had our hip purses with the flower pins and the perfect colored scarves.. the three of us were the actual “on the go trio” ! We love this picture of the model.. we all want to be her!

This is the first time that my team and I (R to L: Jackie, Beverly, Stephanie) have all three traveled together to market.  I was so delighted to introduce everyone to our friends at Benartex and have the chance to sit with Susan face to face to look over the new line we are working on.  We squealed, we hoo-rha-ed, we drooled, (but only in the most professional way).

I always make a point to give shopowners a display idea they can recreate in their shop.  This corner “closet” made from a bi-fold hinged shutter, some cable ties and cafe rods to support and act as closet rods is something anyone can do.. and it looks so darn cute full of kids clothes!

My friend and fellow Prairie Quilt Guild member, Lesa joined us and helped in countless ways at our booth.  She and her sister, Lori showed us where to shop, where to eat and all the Houston tips.  Lori drove us to  The Container Store!  Lesa was the cable tie queen.  Thanks for all your help, ladies!