Quilt Fest of Jacksonville

I am very excited to announce that my patterns are going to be at the Quilt Fest of Jacksonville Florida.
Here is the link: http://www.quiltfestjax.com . You can find a variety of my patterns on display at The Country Crossroads Quilt shop of Jacksonville Florida booth.
Dates September 24 - 26 2009.
Here is the link to Country Crossroads store: http://countrycrossroads.com
If you have never been to this quilt fest it is a must to go. It is the largest and with many vendors, quilts for sale, things to do for the kids and so much more.
Along with my patterns there will be samples of my bags for you to look at as well.
Stop by Lynn's booth and tell her I sent you.
Lv Jackie

So much going on with me...

First I am proud to show you my poohbear. This is her with her very first horse butter cup. She is gorguse palamino mare.

I am not able to bring her home yet. We are still working on getting the fence up and the barn. I tell ya, if you have never done this before, it is a lot of work. First the permits then the labor. Oh my goodnes... But in all it will be worth it.

Next I just found out yesterday that a very good friend of our family has diabeties. That was huge for us. So I am helping is wife and we are going to work together to conquer this. I have been doing a lot of research for recpies for healthy eating etc... there is a lot of information out there. That is wonderful.

Good news!! My patterns are in another quilt shop, Fireside Quilts, here is the link: http://www.firesidequilts.com . Fabulous store. Stop by if you ever have the time. Tell her Jackie sent ya.

Have a great day.

Elise Kitchen Apron Pattern

I wanted to share this with you. It is a new pattern for me. It is a fabulous kitchen apron that is now available. It is a section on my website that I have been slowly trying to get together. I love aprons. I have many people in my family who cook so I was inspired by them and of course "Neena" who is my mother.

The back of the apron has a wonderful tie. I think the bow adds a touch of feminine quality to an apron. I just love the full size bow. The waist band is very slimming.

The dish towel loop is what gives this apron the special feature that a lot of aprons out there do not have. You are always on the hunt for that dish cloth, keep it by your side always. It is perfectly positioned. No need to keep it on the counter or over the cabinet door. It is right there for you.

This pattern is so very easy to make and comes in all sizes, small to extra large. Makes a great gift as well. You can see more about this apron here at: http://www.jackiesdesighns.com/NeenasKitchenPatterns.html

There will be more added to this page so keep stopping by. Thank you, Jackie

Easy Peeezzy Pockets for Your HandBag

You will love these pockets for your bag. You can make them with or with out interfacing. The interfacing just gives the pocket support. You will need 1piece of fabric, cotton is best, and 1 piece of light weight fusible interfacing both cut at 8 1/2" wide x 11" tall.

Your panels are going to be long wise.

Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the panel. Use manufactures instructions.

Fold in half long wise and pin to secure.

Sew using a 3/8" seam allowance. Be sure to back stitch on both ends to be secure.

Easy Peeezzy Pockets for Your Handbags part 2

This is what you should have once sewn.

Trim the access on each corner and discard, you are reducing the bulk.

Turn right side facing you and push your corners crisp, press if needed.

Fold under the raw edges into the cavity of the pocket. Press.

Pin to secure. Pocket made! Now when you place this on your lining panel, be sure the open end is facing the bottom of the lining panel so that when you sew it in place, the open end will sew closed.

More pictures of Libby

Here are a few more pictures of my Libby bag. This bag will be traveling to quilt stores all over Florida and a few in Georgia. My friend with Blank Textiles will be featuring this bag along with the fabric to purchase for quilt stores as well as the pattern. Hopefully you will see it in one of your stores soon.

Libby Drawstring Shoulder Bag

Isn't she cute. I have to say that I just love this bag. The fabric is so fabulous. The detail is amazing. The style of bag is perfect for the fabric. Full of life. Libby is just a great all around bag.
She has so much function. Inside is lined with a pocket. It is a draw string so closes tight. Double shoulder straps. Thin so they are not to bulky.

Libby is easy to make. She whips up in one simple afternoon. She has a flat bottom with pleats to give you tons of room with out looking bulky. Her size is 20" wide x 15" tall when fully open.

If you would like even more information about Libby please click here: http://www.jackiesdesighns.com/Libby050.html . Thanks for looking.