tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:44:43 +0000http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)Blogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-2856752957306175041Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:28:00 +00002008-08-03T12:12:03.874-07:00Hey Friends! Last week I created a Jordana Paige Facebook application. It lets you virtually "gift" JP bags and patterns to your friends. It's not yet listed when you search for it in the application finder, but I can give you the link to it. First login to your Facebook account and then click here. Facebook changed the interface around, so if you want the bags to show on your profile or in "http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/08/hey-friends-last-week-i-created-jordana.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-6032240537696419454Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:13:00 +00002008-07-30T12:15:51.677-07:00 Here's a sneak peak at my happy accident. The sweater I'm working on, Charlie, (available here this September) was moving along nicely until I got to the sleeves. I just didn't know what to do with them. Unexcited I decided to just start in on a basic set-in sleeve. I picked up way too many stitches around the armhole, resulting in a big sleeve cap. I scrunched it up and was thrilled at how goodhttp://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/07/heres-sneak-peak-at-my-happy-accident.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-1412090263240117474Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:14:00 +00002008-07-18T16:35:34.737-07:00 How big is that bag? I get asked this question a lot. It's so hard to figure out size when shopping online. I've added a comparison picture of each bag on all the product pages. Hopefully this will help you decide which bag is right for your needs.http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/07/how-big-is-that-bag-i-get-asked-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-8179632933635802764Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:24:00 +00002008-07-16T12:11:10.801-07:00 New pattern! The first of my self-published patterns became available today. This one is called Annie. It's a sweet little tank worked in a vine stitch pattern with a square neck. The neckline is my favorite part. It looks really cute worn with a belt at the waist. I'll get some fashion shots taken soon. The pattern is only available from JordanaPaige.com as a pdf, so you can start knitting http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/07/new-pattern-first-of-my-self-published.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-2541565427738344375Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:22:00 +00002008-07-08T17:54:05.555-07:00I love seeing people's cleverness in the way they use the internet, especially when it's crafty. I recently came across two sites I thought you would probably find as fabulous as I do. Ponoko is like having your own little factory for making everything from jewelry to furniture. Basically, you create the template, select the material (plastic, wood, etc) and they cut out the pieces. They mail http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/07/i-love-seeing-peoples-cleverness-in-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-8192968779374451086Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:44:00 +00002008-07-07T17:51:46.893-07:00Looks like I will have my pattern ready by next week. Today I started on the layout, but didn't get very far because I couldn't decide if I should make it colorful all over, or only use color for the photos. Then I started to come up with a bunch more questions. I know the layout I like when reading a pattern, but that doesn't mean everyone is the same. So, I thought I'd ask you. Keep in mind http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/07/looks-like-i-will-have-my-pattern-ready.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-6049161673450357856Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:35:00 +00002008-07-03T00:47:07.417-07:00The new dress form arrived last Friday. She is quite fantastic. Thank you for all the name suggestions. I was originally leaning toward Laura's idea for Violet because her comment was rather clever, but when I unpackaged the gal she said to me, "Hi, I'm Kate." So Kate it is. I can now get the first design photographed. The pattern has been edited, I just need to do the layout and plunk in some http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/07/new-dress-form-arrived-last-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-769588536319761307Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:13:00 +00002008-06-16T19:51:44.665-07:00As you probably know, Saturday was Worldwide Knit in Public Day. Saturday was also my brother-in-law's graduation from UCSB, which meant I wasn't able to attend a local KIP event. But, that certainly doesn't stop me and the family. We pulled out our needles and enjoyed a warm Santa Barbara day knitting in the sun as we waited for Tyler to walk across the stage. It was really quite brilliant http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/06/as-you-probably-know-saturday-was_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-6622365272270028553Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:41:00 +00002008-06-10T09:46:05.530-07:00Status update: Just spoke with the trucking company that will be delivering the pink satchels. Delivery to my warehouse is scheduled for tomorrow at noon! I will be boxing up satchels like mad and working the tape gun overtime to make sure everyone who pre-ordered receives their satchel by Thursday of next week at the very latest.http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/06/status-update-just-spoke-with-trucking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-257147418720546067Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:34:00 +00002008-06-09T18:35:17.145-07:00Interview with Lime & Violet.http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/06/interview-with-lime-violet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-2329010253415276352Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:16:00 +00002008-06-04T16:19:24.736-07:00Tasha from Lime and Violet will be interviewing me for the Daily Chum. She's collecting questions, so if you've got one, post it as a question on the Lime and Violet blog.http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/06/tasha-from-lime-and-violet-will-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-5227732824864161726Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:50:00 +00002008-06-02T15:48:32.197-07:00June 4th marks five years of sales! Whoooo hooooo! I remember the day of my first sale very well. It wasn't a sale from family or a friend, but from a complete stranger in Florida who only saw a picture of The Knitter's Purse on my website. When that first order arrived in my inbox I jumped up and ran yelling to my mom that I had sold a purse. I was absolutely giddy (and relieved) that someonehttp://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/06/june-4th-marks-five-years-of-sales.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-3732551875356043190Wed, 28 May 2008 18:37:00 +00002008-05-28T11:54:09.254-07:00I announced the winner of the contest in an email to everyone who entered. But, I keep getting emails asking who the winner was, so I'll announce it here too. Congrats to Miriam Huff! The first pattern I will be self-publishing is currently being test knitted. Progress is moving right along. It's so wonderful to drop some yarn in the mail and three weeks later receive it back as a finished http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/05/i-announced-winner-of-contest-in-email.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-8290591611748901473Fri, 23 May 2008 06:27:00 +00002008-05-22T23:46:33.018-07:00It's Pink!! Perfectly girly. Doesn't it make want to dance around barefoot and carefree like a little girl yelling, "Summer is here!" Take a look inside. The lining is green, the same as the lining in Bella. Too sweet, now I want a cupcake. The Knitter's Satchel in Pink will be available in just a couple weeks. If you like to be the first gal with the new stuff at Stitch 'n' Bitch, then Ihttp://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/05/its-pink-perfectly-girly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-7573822091892200928Mon, 19 May 2008 20:58:00 +00002008-05-19T14:03:59.580-07:00In last week's live chat at Vogue Knitting, product editor Faith Hale gave us a shout out, "For glam knitting bags, Jordana Paige are my favorite." Thanks Faith! VK has been having online chats with their editors every few weeks. You can check them out here. There's just three days left to enter our contest, so if you haven't entered yet, do so now 'cause I want you to win!http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/05/in-last-weeks-live-chat-at-vogue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-8885089598773419166Thu, 15 May 2008 17:30:00 +00002008-05-15T11:23:57.387-07:00Win the new color of The Knitter's Satchel! I'll be announcing the new color of The Knitter's Satchel next Friday, May 23rd. I must have received 1.23 million requests for this color since The Knitter's Satchel was introduced. People I hear you! To enter to win, follow this link, fill out the form and guess what color you think the Next Knitter's Satchel will be. Good luck!http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/05/win-new-color-of-knitters-satchel-ill.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-3567925719493762940Thu, 15 May 2008 00:18:00 +00002008-05-14T17:56:12.520-07:00Next Wednesday I've scheduled a photo shoot for the new color satchel that will be released later this month. I've mentioned before how much I love shopping for the clothes to be worn in the photographs. When else does one get to go shopping and call it work? I've always wanted to be the costumer for a television show, one with really stylish characters. Can you imagine the budget they get to http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/05/next-wednesday-ive-scheduled-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-6053497887897029644Wed, 07 May 2008 17:38:00 +00002008-05-07T11:08:59.186-07:00The past few nights I've been knitting into the wee hours of the morning working on a cardigan I'm designing. Normally I wouldn't be able to tell you anything about the design because it would be for a book or magazine. Not this time! This time I can tell you all about it because it's going to be published by me. For the past couple years I've been playing around with the idea of http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/05/past-few-nights-ive-been-knitting-into.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-47091509355106807Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:22:00 +00002008-04-29T11:22:41.932-07:00A finished Trapeze Jacket! It looks great. This jacket is not a quick knit, which is probably why it's the first one I've personally seen finished since the pattern was published. But, the finished sweater is totally worth it. I've been wanting to make one for myself since I designed the pattern and just haven't had time. Firebrunette has inspired me to move it to the top of the "to-knit" list. Ihttp://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/04/finished-trapeze-jacket-it-looks-great.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-2825930066092708897Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:22:00 +00002008-04-21T17:29:39.512-07:00Warehouse Sale!!! It's time to do a little Spring cleaning in the Jordana Paige warehouse. For the first time ever, you'll be able to purchase less-than-perfect Jordana Paige bags at 25-75% off retail. This won't be like those sales at stores where one item on the rack is 75% off and the rest are only 25% off (I hate that). Majority will be 50% off retail, so I promise it will be worth stopping http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/04/warehouse-sale-its-time-to-do-little.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-371914096986554824Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:10:00 +00002008-04-13T16:44:06.608-07:00 My Isabella pattern has been translated into Portuguese thanks to Lia Matos! A couple weeks ago Lia asked if she could translate the pattern into her native language. It's great to have it available in another language so even more knitters can enjoy making it. The Portuguese pattern is available on Ravelry, but whether you have an account or not, you can download it by clicking here. Obrigada http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/04/my-isabella-pattern-has-been-translated.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-4016994972175945568Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:42:00 +00002008-04-11T13:25:22.055-07:00The Knitter's Satchel in Cappuccino was discontinued a couple months ago. I no longer have stock, but shops do. If you're looking for where it can be purchased try Stringtown Fiber Arts and Continental Stitch. Edited to add Bobbin's Nest.http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/04/knitters-satchel-in-cappuccino-was.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-7032023507664897562Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:10:00 +00002008-04-04T14:36:02.173-07:00New JP pattern! It's called Hot Cocoa Jacket and it's published in the book titled "More Big Girl Knits." It's a double-breasted jacket with a shawl collar. The stitch pattern slants inward above the waist and outward below to define the waist. Unfortunately, there isn't a photo in the book of the jacket straight on to really show the effect, but just like wearing large horizontal stripes will http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/04/new-jp-pattern-its-called-hot-cocoa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-5291787568776973024Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:41:00 +00002008-03-19T19:48:05.735-07:00My apologies to all who have ordered The Knitter's Satchel in Ocean Blue. It is currently on back order. Yes, I agree it is taking FOREVER for them to get here. I was told the order could be rushed, but quality would be risked. So, of course I said, "take all the time you need." Well, not really infinite time, but the time necessary to get the job done right. Thank you for your patience! And http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/03/my-apologies-to-all-who-have-ordered.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769925.post-5916864971865902765Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:10:00 +00002008-03-13T12:17:41.182-07:00At last a chance to tell you about the retreat. Last Wednesday I left sunny California for the Baskets of Yarn Winter Retreat in cold North Carolina. Margaret King picked me up at the airport, she even had a sign with my name on it! Margaret told me there had been a little panic that morning on the Ravelry forum. Apparently a rumor had started that I wasn't coming! I later learned what happened.http://www.jordanapaige.com/blog/2008/03/at-last-chance-to-tell-you-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jordana Paige)