J. Michelle Watts class

I recently, actually on my birthday, went to a class taught by the national author and quilt fabric designer J. Michelle Watts. What a great experience for me. She is so sweet and down to earth. Even though she is known throughout the world by quilters and fabric designers she is a very humble person.
Above is a photo of the project I did in her stenciling class. We were given different patterns to use and taught how to transfer the images to a stencil and then paint the fabric. I chose to shade my image.
Then we were taught how to design our own stencils. The result of my designs are shown on black fabric with a silver paint and another with green paint.

Makinsi is 15

I failed in remembering a birthday, hopefully this little gift will make up for my oops.
Makinsi Gregory is the daughter of my son's fiancee-Sonya. They all live in Oregon now, and I don't get to see them, but I hope she had a terrific birthday.

Happy Birthday Makinsi, Love you, Gramma Jackie

I've been busy lately

Hi to all,

I returned from a trip to see several family members. You can get the pictures and the information on Michelle's blog at http://thejackson9.blogspot.com/ it was a wonderful time but I did feel a bit of a tug to hearth, home, Bill and my sewing machine.
However, the creative juices are back and I am now on a roll. I was able to finish the second of my Let's play ball quilt-I was commissioned to do two identical quilts. Here is the second one and it will be delivered today.

Purse for Rachel

I have just returned from my trip to MO, TN & TX. Had a great time seeing my two daughters April and Michelle- along with their families. Spent time with my sister Bettye Kay and her adult children/grandchildren too.
There were birthdays at the Jackson home and so I made a gift for my granddaughter Rachel.
She loves the color yellow and so this purse was designed especially for her.

Quilt show was a BIG surprise

I took a second place ribbon for the quilt-Bill's sunset Deck.
Shocked me that it got such a good place, but so very pleased am I.

A little GRAMMA bragging

My granddaughter, Makinsi Gregory (Aaron and Sonya) is running in track. She managed to come in 1st place on her first competitve relay race and 2nd place in the 100 and 200 meter runs. I am so proud of her and of course of all my grandkids. It is wonderful to hear of their life experiences. Keep up the good work Kinsi.

Makinsi is the younger one on the right...her MOMis Sonya on the left...I don't have a more current picture (hint hint)...

Guest hand towels

Southwest themed hand towels. These can be done in any choice of patterns/themes. I chose the southwest due to the fact that I live in AZ. However, I do plan to change themes for holiday events, etc.


I wouldn't want anyone to get bored with this site.... so here is another fun towel set...Kokopeli's


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