Annie Pattern on a Human

Photos of a garment on a dress form are great for communicating the shape and details, but it's so helpful to see the garment on a person. Here's a photo of Annie styled with a pencil skirt and skinny waist belt.

A Little Patience

This past weekend I had a wonderful email correspondence with Mary, a knitter I met at last year's Stitches Midwest. Mary is a woman of patience. I thought you might enjoy reading how she finally got her Knitter's Satchel.

Jordana, I traveled 1 ½ hours to get to the Stitches Market today hoping to see you there as I did last year. I wanted to buy one of your satchels and have you autograph it inside for me. You weren’t there! I was so disappointed. If I order a bag through your website, will you be able to do that for me? Please let me know – Mary, Cudahy, WI

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Hi Mary,

I'm so sorry I wasn't able to be there. I switch off between the Midwest and East show each year. This year I'll be doing the East show. I can certainly sign a bag for. When you checkout just write a note in the "gift card message" that reminds me. Hope it was a great show.

Sincerely,
Jordana

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It was "just okay" without you there! I will submit my order tomorrow. Too tired from shopping today

Jordana - I have to tell you why I was coming to buy your satchel today. After seeing you last year and instantly falling for your satchel, I have had your postcard of the bag on my refrigerator where my husband was sure to see it. It has been there for a year! So today before I was leaving I asked him if I had permission to buy one and he finally agreed. He said "If
I say yes, can I take that picture off the refrigerator?" Talk about subliminal messages! It worked!! Mary

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Hi Mary,

What patience!! So glad it worked out for you. Your letter really made me smile. Do you mind if I share it on my blog?

Your satchel shipped yesterday. It is scheduled to arrive on the 29th.

Sincerely,
Jordana

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Of course you can put it on your blog. I just don't understand why he thought the satchel is a luxury and not a necessity! Men just don’t understand!! Can't wait for delivery!

Thanks - Mary

PS: Did you remember to autograph it?

New Pattern - Rylee

Yipee, this month's new pattern is available. Rylee is a raglan cardigan, knit from the top down. There are two sleeve options; cap and 3/4-length. It closes with buttons down the front and a tie around the waist. Aside from sewing up the hem, it's completely seamless. There's lacework on the sleeves, center front and sides.

I selected two different blends of yarn for this pattern. The 3/4-length sleeve version is made from a bamboo/silk blend. It makes the sweater drapey and loose. The cap sleeve version is a cotton/tencel blend. It has a more structured shape and fits closer to the body. Be sure to consider these differences when selecting your yarn to you get the look you want.

View more photos and download the pattern here.

Magazine Editors Say "Hello" to Bella

The fall issues of knitting magazines are hitting the stands. Not only did the editors fill them with great knits, but they've also said "hello" to Bella. Check out their reviews:
"It's the most glamorous knitting bag we've seen, yet it transports projects with ease. Cleverly disguised as a high-end purse, this tote is loaded with extra pockets--including a large zippered divider--to hold needles, notions and that tube of red-hot lipstick." -Vogue Knitting

"Jordana Paige bags are, without exception, wonderful and well designed besides being incredibly fashionable. Bella is a stylish and nicely sized smaller profile knitting bag with every feature a knitter could want, while at the same time doubles as a purse that you can carry daily, with or without a knitting project (not that there's ever a day without knitting!)..." -Knit 'n Style

Hey 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 "boxes" you have to select that setting.