Exciting News Part 2

Friday, October 14th, 2011

I just wanted to let you all know that Interweave’s Magazine;

“Stitch” has published my patterns for

pajama bottoms and robe. If you are interested in purchasing the magazine (or they even have a digital version of it on the web). I found my hard copy at Barnes and Noble on Rock Road.

I like the way my advertisement for my pattern called “On the Go Trio” turned out too.

Another Junk Bag Update

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

I wanted to share with all of you a comment that I received from Tracy on July 26^th. She said that she had made a Junk Bag from my pattern and wanted to show me how she had embellished her bag. You can go to her blog here and see how she decorated her bag. I love the way she crocheted a doily just to go on her Junk Bag. It’s fun seeing all the ways that different people make their bags.

I also wanted to let you know that Charlotte’s Sew Natural is having a contest to give away the Junk Bag that she has at her store in Newton. Please go to Charlotte’s website here and check out the current Newsletter and read how you can get in on the contest to win the cute bag she has at her store and it sounds like it will be stuffed with lots of goodies. I’ll have a monthly update real soon, so stay tuned for more of what’s happening here at Jackie Clark’s Designs.

My Dear Mother’s 80th Birthday Party

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

I am happy to announce that my dear Mother’s birthday party went off without a glitch. I hope the pictures will tell the story. It was a wonderful day for my Mom to be able to be the one that got the attention; as she has always been the one who stands in the background and lets everyone else shine. My Mother was a star for a day.

I loved being able to use some of my old antique china for the reception table.

The drink counter.

My Mom and my sister Tamara. (you can see more pictures on her blog here)

My dear friend Rayma and my sister.

My Childhood friend Debbie.

Bev and Steph.

My son, Jarred and my sister-in-law Linda.
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My beautiful daughters; Angie and Emilee.

My granddaughter Ava and her Momma. Ava didn’t know what to do in such a big crowd.

My Grandson Truman slept right through all of it.

My cousin Brenda and me.

My Mom and her sister; Aunt Marthie and her sister-in-law; Aunt Martha Ann

My Mom’s brother Uncle Wayne, Aunt Martha Ann, and their son Mark.

My dear friend Rayma and my Mom.
It was a good day and everyone seemed to have a good time. My niece Carrie Ann made a Power Point slide presentation and it was beautiful. Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated my dear Mother’s birthday with us.

Exciting News Part 1

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

There are some really exciting things happening here at Jackie Clark Designs. Some of you may have heard about SQE Professional the B2B magazine for the Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Professional. It’s a publication that’s mailed monthly to independent shops worldwide. The really cool thing is that it is a free publication (their phone number is 1-800-367-5651) and you can read about them here. Anyway SQE contacted me and asked if they could do a story on me and of course I said yes. Here’s the article that will go to print next week:

I am so honored and humbled at the same time. Stay tuned for Exciting News Part 2.

Wichita Modern Quilt Guild

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

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

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

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!

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

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! 

Click image to open and print flyer.

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!

Midwest Sewing & Vacuum demonstration

Monday, November 15th, 2010

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!

Friday, November 12th, 2010

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..

Friday, November 12th, 2010

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!