New E-Pattern has arrived!

Monday, December 6th, 2010

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

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!

Brave and bold.

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Is there anything more wonderful than soft baby toes?  Everytime I was tempted to update the Britches & Bloomers cover, the JCD girls and I nearly came undone!    How could anything be sweeter than our little hugging barefoot girls? 

But, it did get sweeter.  I am so excited to have wonderful fabrics to sew the models for the new cover.  This photo has been in my mind for several years.. waiting for the right circumstances to remake the delightful pattern cover of  Britches & Bloomers. 

 The Little Flower Pocket Top looks so good with the Britches, and I couldn’t resist showing more fabrics using the owl pattern.. Sew many choices!  I am sew excited to be using my Baby Business and In the Nest fabrics by Benartex, and my little granddaughter, Ava and her cousin, Lyrik for this brave step. 

I can’t wait to show the new cover all finished!

Free Sneakers Applique Pattern

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The template for the Sneaker Applique is now available as a free pattern.  Click the image to download or visit the Free Patterns section of my website.  Two sizes are available on this pattern.  Have fun & happy sewing!

Fun with hightops!

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

I have had these shoes running around in my mind for the longest time!  Finally, Angie helped me make a darling pattern so I could applique them onto a quilt. 

Watch for a free download pattern on the website!  I love this argyle fabric on the shoes! 

I wish I could make a pair to wear!

Fons&Porter’s Baby Quilts

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Fun News:

Fons&Porter’s “baby Quilts”, which is due to hit newsstands July 27th features a beautiful ad (starring my precious granddaughter, Ava) for my new lines of fabric: Baby Business & In the Nest, Benartex Fabrics.    The magazine is full of great projects for those new arrivals and special toddlers. 

·         On Sale : July 27th – October 4th

·         Cover Price: $6.99

In this ad, Benartex offers a free quilt featuring In the Nest fabrics called ”Pocket Full of Posies”, by Janet Page Kessler.  This quilt was displayed at Spring Quilt Market, and is beautiful. 

To receive your free pattern, send 44¢ SASE to:

Many thanks to Benartex for this wonderful ad and pattern.

Free pattern, Border & Bind and Owls

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

To download pdf pattern, click on image. 

To view fabric swatches used in this pattern, visit www.benartex.com, Fabric Gallery, In the Nest & Baby Business by Jackie Clark.  Visit my website for more free patterns & helpful hints using my new lines.

Shop Owners,  visit Shop Owner Ideas for fast, fun ideas to promote and display these fabrics. 

Download complimentary Border & Bind Baby Quilt tags, kit your fabrics and label! 

Spring Quilt Market, Minneapolis

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Finally getting a chance to post some photos and news from Spring Market!  First and foremost, I have to thank the staff at Benartex Fabrics for the hard work and detail that went into what I can only say is  a  delightful,  line of fabrics to create with!

I had the privilege of meeting Nicah and Paula, Melissa while setting up our booth.  Very helpful!

David Lochner, the president at Benartex Fabrics was thoughtful and brought the gentlemen that make our fabrics in Korea to the booth for Stephanie and I to meet.  It was very humbling and touching.  They had their picture taken in the booth with David and me, and where was my camera so I could get a photo?

Our fabrics and patterns displayed so nicely together, the little owl family melted hearts!  The owl pattern will be available soon!

The Little Flower Pocket Top and  purse received a wonderful response.   Miss Ava (my grandgirl) was the star on the new pattern cover.   The  World Map  fabric was popular,  it’s a  favorite.

Our booth was backed up to Benartex, and they did a fabulous job displaying Baby Business and In the Nest fabrics made up in beautiful quilts and layette pieces placed in a white crib and vignette.  We had lots of traffic back and forth and were introduced to wonderful distributors and shop owners that will be carrying our fabrics and patterns! 

And speaking of wonderful neighbors!  How fun it was to be next to Laurie Harsh, her son Brian, good natured Barry, sweet Sarah and Megan.  We so enjoyed the wonderful and informative FabShop dinner, what a view from the 50th floor !  We loved staying at the Marquette Hilton hotel!   Fab Shop group is sharp, has all the tips, news and ideas shop owners need.  So grateful for their generous help!