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the next

jrixman — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:37:03 +0000

have now cut the pieces for the next jacket. you must create a little patchwork for each section of the jacket and from those you then cut the actual pattern pieces. once again, was able to use fabrics (long time) on hand and only had to purchase a trim (which isn’t shown in this picture – it’s just a solid olive). i think this one and the blue & yellow will be priced at $100, since used fabric from my ‘stash’. not sure about ‘new fabric’ ones – at least $125, maybe $150. always tough for me to include a fair cost for my ‘labor’. ^_^ ok, can’t even, really. no one would pay that much! hmmm, perhaps my conversation could use a little ‘tweaking’??

this just shows the fabrics and how they will be arranged on the back – no sewing done yet.

took this picture some time ago – all those leaves are now gone. it was the view from my front window. the dogwood was brighter red this year – at least according to my not so reliable memory. ^_^

ok, enough of this fooling around – have a lot to do – including ‘santa work’!! time’s a’wastin’

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progress

jrixman — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:12:42 +0000

it is my goal to have some finished jackets for sale in the booth this year – course, wouldn’t mind selling some ahead of time either! ^_^ these two are ready for the final phase – the adding of the trim/neck piece and ‘hemming’/top stitching. the blue & yellow one is ‘flannel’ and the blue one is reversible, with black on the other side as well as the trim. i have fabric for 2 more of the flannel ones – not sure i can come up with enough fabric on hand for another reversible. i had several sets at one time and sold all but this one as such. sure wish there weren’t Christmas between now and the next show!

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later

jrixman — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:59:09 +0000

just a quick note to promise a post with a picture of latest jacket (for sale) later today. also, found a new site for selling art online, and it’s free. i put the 3 pins i have left on and am hoping it inspires me to get busy finishing some!! check it out – looks like some nice, high quality stuff!! artfulexplorer.com

the next one

jrixman — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:12:39 +0000

am now working on jackets to sell. have done this in the past and am happy to report they all (eventually) did sell. i managed to put together a blue & yellow flannel one from what i had on hand, plus the purchase of something for the trim. for that reason, it will sell for just $100. the second one i have gathered will sell for $125. for any that i purchase new fabric for, i will be charging $150 – to reflect the current (outrageous) cost of flannel.

i also pulled out a kit i had put together for a reversible one. for those kits, i had done the initial sewing – the creating of the small ‘patchworks’ from which you cut the actual jacket pieces. i had also sewn the pockets, so they are ready to be sewn onto the fronts. i found enough of the one fabric so i can use it for the ‘lining’. i’m not sure what i will charge for that one. for any that i make from current fabrics, the cost will have to be $175. this one will either be $125 or $150. even at those prices, not making much “per hour” – nothing new there!

took a picture of the blue & yellow for facebook post – it’s just the fronts with the pockets & trim piece, to show the fabrics/colors – only the pockets actually sewn.

and now it is time to drag my body to the shower and then back to the sewing machine. onward & upward.

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latest jacket

jrixman — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:29:32 +0000

just finished this one yesterday- however, this picture is not the ‘finished’ product! unfortunately when i laid it out to take this, i realized the pocket on the left was ‘wrong’! had to remove it and ‘turn it over’ so the ‘red’ is the pocket and the flap is the lighter fabric. not a difficult task, pretty darn annoying! i will also admit that it was not the only UN-sewing done during the course of completing this one! why is it so hard to keep my mind and my hands in the same time & space???

today while journaling i came up with the idea to add an optional configuration to the reversible jacket. one of the early jackets i made, and the one i wear, has the ginko design on the back. i used the ‘focal’ fabric for the main piece of the ginko and split the back into 3 sections. going to create an additional worksheet and include with the pattern. i also offer the ginko(or other) pattern for $5 with the purchase of the jacket pattern – i just haven’t had that sample in the booth for a long time(mostly cause it has another variation i don’t want to include). i will make a new sample for this configuration using more current fabrics.

i am also attempting to enroll my sister in the marketing and production of these jackets – and to design some(thing) of her own!! it looks like a really fun way to re-connect and create something good for both of us. she lives in ohio – a long way from calif!! i wonder if she will??

finally finished

jrixman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:07:50 +0000

have finally finished the most recent commission piece. it must still go to a quilter and then be bound and a hanging sleeve added. i’m just so happy the applique is complete and ecstatic i was actually able to construct what i had roughly drawn!! here’s hoping the recipient/owner likes it!

and now it’s on to linda’s jacket for the shop in their new location – here in placerville!! in case you are in this area, are a quilter/sewer person and are familiar with high sierra quilters – the shop is now here, on broadway – out by grocery outlet!! nice space. still small, but nice and bright. lots of great fabrics. flannel jacket pattern will be there once i get the sample finished. ^_^

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YELLOW

jrixman — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:26:47 +0000

i finally did it – painted the door. it came from one of my favorite places to shop – “recycle town” = petaluma dump. ^_^ brother gene installed it for me years ago. it has remained as it arrived – sort of light blue outside and white inside. it is now sunny yellow on outside and soon to be on inside as well. not like it will interfere with my color scheme in here. ho ho ho sure will be happy to look at this winter when i am forced to keep the door closed. it needs a second coat – cheap behr paint does not cover very well. i looked at the glidden that is advertised to have primer in it, but gave in to the brighter color of the behr. sure hope the second coat covers!

now doesn’t that just make you feel like smilin’. ^_^

also finished another block for the commission piece. no picture yet. will perhaps wait till i finish the 4th one and post them together.

and not it’s off to reds’ game and hopefully some dinner.

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another d-day

jrixman — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:38:42 +0000

i leave for fallon, nv today. am teaching the beginner class tomorrow, for anyone who couldn’t make it last time – and then the follow-up class for those who did, this time & last. i’ve been home for the whole month and the hermit is not likin’ the idea of leaving again. have been dealing with a small dark cloud around me the past couple of days. have just let it be and gotten on with it, so am prepared for the class. was feeling like cloud was lifting, then made the mistake of reading some of the news about the hurricane. not the best decision.

am hoping the notions order arrives before 3:00 – was on track to be here thurs/friday but just one small problem – they shipped it to the wrong address. not sure how they discovered it – i guess it got to wrong place thurs? they scrambled to put second one together for me – just a couple little problems: 1) some of the thread colors i had ordered, i got the last ones. (well, someone did) 2) there is no ups sat. delivery in p’ville, ca! so, must wait to leave today till ups arrives. i have no idea what time they come to this area. grrr also, at first it sounded like they had charged my account twice & would not be refunding until they got the first package back. huh!! ? are you kidding me! just because it was(the second one) ‘authorized’ (=cleared) “today” does NOT mean there’s really that much money there!! could cause a check to bounce!! as it turns out, i guess they had also charged the wrong person cause the first one has not shown up in my account! so, someone else could be having that problem! never good to have $200 just kind of float out of your checking account!! this picture kind of fits all that – those eyes. ^_^ that’s logan – he’ll soon be 8 months old.

ok, now can’t type below it, so

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funny

jrixman — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:47:34 +0000

i just had to post this picture of aaron – won’t go into the long story behind this particular picture taking/morning – suffice it to say, it was in perfect keeping with that image. ^_^

8/25 & counting

jrixman — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:06:19 +0000

wish i had something clever to write today – don’t. and really need to be getting on with it here, to prepare for leaving on monday. not a show; classes. will be doing the beginning class on tues(in fallon, nv) for those who were unable to attend the last time. and then, we will do the follow-up class on wed – for ‘everyone’. i will be staying with a nice couple – same ones who housed me last time. and they welcome sophie as well – nice. hey, if you live in the area and want to try your hand at applique, probably room in the first class. contact info probably on their website

www.nvquiltguild.org – phone on my show app is 775-423-1938, don’t actually know if that gets you a ‘live’ person?? ^_^

ok, i guess i have avoided getting started here long enough. already 10:00 and i’ve not even eaten! must then head to garage to count things – primarily kits. i do have shows coming up! at least i can say i have finished kits etc for the classes – probably have enough for the next one also?? kits are ‘optional’, so not everyone buys one.

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