Archive for the ‘The Knitter’s Satchel’ Category
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2012The Knitter’s Satchel: A Must-Have
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011You know when you find something so adorable or awesome, you can’t believe you didn’t know it existed before? Like the first time you ever had a cheese danish? (Seriously, those things are ridiculous.)
Well that’s how I felt when I read this month’s issue of Stroller Magazine. And I’m not even a mom. There’s an inspiring article about a soap company making a difference for Southeast Asian rainforests and children in Haiti, some great gift ideas for kids for those of us who procrastinate when it comes to gifts, and a special section about knitting.
To be fair, I probably wouldn’t have found this magazine if I didn’t know it called The Knitter’s Satchel one of its favorite knitting must-haves of the holiday season. We’re stoked on that, to be sure!
But what a great find in Stroller Magazine. There’s some absolutely gorgeous fashion and home decorating ideas as well. The digital version is free, so there’s no excuse to check it out yourself. It’s guilt-free, unlike that cheese danish.
Pin ItTake action: Eat, knit and be merry for a good cause
Thursday, October 20th, 2011We’ve all heard the phrase Actions speak louder than words, and here at Jordana Paige we love to encourage that mentality. While it’s great to talk about how we support early detection of breast cancer, it’s more fun when we can help others take action as well.
That’s why we’re proud to say that our Knitter’s Satchel will be a door prize at Knit Wits Yarn Shop’s wine tasting and breast cancer fundraiser next week, Thursday, October 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
If you’ll be anywhere near the Elk Creek Vineyards in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, try to make it for this exciting event. You’ll get a skein of pink Berroco Comfort and pattern to knit a chemo cap while sampling eight different wines and having a light dinner. Sounds divine!
And it’s for a worthy cause. Money raised from this event will go to I Have Wings, an organization that helps ease the financial burden on already struggling families by paying for much needed prostheses, electric bills, mammograms, food, clothing, wigs, school supplies, haircuts and more.
You can contact Knit Wits Yarn Shop at (859)341-2423 for more information and to get tickets. Thanks to Knit Wits Yarn Shop for their actions to help support breast cancer research and those affected by it. Kudos!
Giveaways are always in style
Monday, October 17th, 2011Is there anything more fun than giving something away? Jordana has done loads of giveaways, but usually within the knitting community. So we thought we would try something a little different this time.
We chatted with Alison over at Wardrobe Oxygen, who’s got a great what-I-wore-today fashion blog. She writes inspiring posts on everything from how to be a stylish tourist to shopping on a budget. I could lose myself for hours inside her blog, which is why I was stoked when she agreed to review the Knitter’s Satchel and help us give one away!
Alison loved the bag:
I realized even though I do not knit… I wanted one of these bags. They are cleverly made, have such attention to quality and detail, and are made from an elegant vegan material that more truly replicates leather than most bags I have seen… The bag is truly gorgeous. It comes with its own dust bag to protect it when not in use. I loved the apple green contrast lining – what a cheery color to see each time you open your bag!
You can read more of the review and enter to win one of our Knitter’s Satchels here. While you’re there, be sure to click on the Return to Wardrobe Oxygen link so you can read some of Alison’s other great fashion tips, like how to make more time to create your personal style. Good luck to everyone and have fun!
Spread the word: Take care of yourself.
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Although we all have our own reasons for loving it (fall in full swing, baseball playoffs), everyone seems to adore October. This month has got it going on!
October is also National Breast Cancer Awareness month as well.
While we donate 10 percent of sales from the Knitter’s Satchel in pink to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, we want to remind everyone to perform monthly exams and learn about early detection and prevention. Let’s take care of ourselves so we can knit another day!
Gynna B: A knitter’s profile
Friday, September 9th, 2011One of the most quiet understated guys I know told me recently about how he scaled a mountain and then snowboarded down it. To look at him, you would never guess this. I’m a firm believe that everyone has stories worth telling, as long as you ask the right questions.
So in the spirit of introductions and stories, we’re starting a new series here at the JP blog, which focuses on you, the Jordana Paige fan, the knitter, the reason we’re all here in the first place, right?
One of the first people I talked to about a knitter’s profile was Gynna B, partially because she’s bought six bags and at least three patterns but also because she’s chatty on Twitter and Jordana has chatted with her several times at different events.
After talking with her, it’s apparent she’s a girl after my own heart. If she was going to be a superhero, she would be Cat Woman. “She can do anything! Jump, fight, hear, see and is really fast…”
Keiki, Gynna's cat, loves the Rio, now that she won't fit in the Bella anymore.
I’m a huge Cat Woman fan, so she’s already scoring major points (even without that awesome photography and adorable kitty). That and the girl loves to ride her motorcycle on nice days when she’s not knitting, which has to be on my short list of awesome outdoor activities as well.
Here’s a bit of our Q&A with Gynna. I think my favorite part has to be about the strangest thing she put in her JP bag. Read on:
JP: When do you enjoying knitting most?
G: I actually always have my knitting with me. Usually even two projects! I knit a minimum of 15 minutes a day and if I don’t, I’m a complete mess!
JP: How did you find out about JP? What was your reaction?
G: Oh wow, that’s a good question. I know it was in 2005, and it seemed like everywhere I looked the Knitter’s Satchel was everywhere!!! I immediately fell in love and HAD to have one! I of course started stalking the website and finding shops where I would be to try one out and then ended up purchasing the Ocean Blue Satchel from Ancient Pathways Yarn shop in Fresno.
JP: If you could eat or drink anything with no consequences, what would it be?
G: Oh that would definitely be Fish and Poi. My family is from Hawaii and growing up my Gramma would always make us Fish and Poi for special occasions. I also could go for Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream!
JP: What project are you working on right now?
G: Haha what project am I not working on? Off the top of my head: two pairs of socks, Bel Air sweater, two shawls, a Wedding Shawl and Shane
JP: Which JP bag is your favorite?
G: Can’t choose a favorite, I love them all! But my Black Rio and Bella get the most love… I typically use 2-3 bags at a time. This past weekend for example I used all three of my current JP bags!
My Egg Plant Purple Rio is my overnighter bag, perfectly holds 3 outfits, change of shoes, toiletries/makeup case and my Kindle. My Black Onyx Rio is my camera bag: it goes on all my photo shoots with me and is absolutely perfect for holding my Canon DSLR, mini computer, knitting, camera accessories/lenses.
My Black Bella is my go to everyday purse. I usually have a knitting project, sunglasses, wallet, small camera, iPhone and any other random stuff I think I’ll need for the day.
JP: How did you learn to knit?
G: I taught myself how to knit in 2002 my Freshmen year in college. I learned how to crochet the year before but wanted to learn how to know also. I look online and read a bunch of tutorials and just practiced til it was perfect.
JP: Nice! How did your first knitting project go?
G: My first knitting piece does not actually exist! When I first started I knit sooo tightly, I was using horrible scratchy yarn and these needles my mom had used when she was a kid.
Needless to say after casting on and knitting then ripping out a few times I tossed the yarn aside and went to JoAnn’s and purchased soft yarn and better needles and then the Magic Happened! I knit a simple garter stich scarf… but it was perfect and I gifted to a close friend.
JP: What inspires you?
G: I get my inspiration from a lot of different places and people. If I am particularly desperate I will go outside and just look, no matter where I am, just the act of going outside and looking up and actually seeing the world around me is inspirational!
I also find inspiration from many online artists and of course Ravelry!
JP: What’s one of the strangest things you’ve put in your JP bag?
G: A zucchini. It actually JUST happened. A friend had some extra from her garden and I slipped one in my Rio as I was walking out the door. When I got to my next stop, I was setting up for a photo shoot and was surprised when I reached for a lens and grabbed a zucchini instead!
You put *what* in here?
JP: Do you do any other sorts of crafty stuff?
G: Most definitely! I’ve taken up spinning and weaving, I also Sew, got my first machine when I was 7 and haven’t looked back! I still sew clothes for myself but now I mostly sew for my Etsy shop, I also do beading and make stich markers and jewelry which I hope to have in my shop soon.
Do you prefer to knit alone or with friends? Why? I like both. Alone if I want to learn something new or have a deadline or to decompress. With friends because everything is better with friends! I love the companionship and camaraderie and that no matter what your age or background knitting brings everyone together.
You can check out Gynna’s blog is if you want to check out her work or just say hi. She’s also Gynnab on Ravelry.
If you’d like to be featured in our knitter’s profile, I’d love to hear from you! Email me or leave your info in the comments and we’ll make it happen! Don’t worry, you don’t have to submit photos of yourself if you’re not into that (but we do want to see your knitting and your bags for sure!).
Thanks again Gynna!
The Knitter’s Satchel in grape: This too shall pass
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
There’s a saying that all good things must come to an end. It’s true: The sun must set, someone has to eat the last piece of cake and The Knitter’s Satchel won’t always come in grape.
It’s time to make way for new and different things, and so in doing so we’ll be discontinuing grape in this great line of bags.
If you’ve been eyeing it, now would be the time to order. We estimate we’ll be out of stock around December 1, perhaps even sooner.
So while the sun will come up tomorrow and you can always bake more treats, our Knitter’s Satchel in grape will be gone forever. Parting can be such sweet sorrow, so don’t miss out!
Of course you can always count on us to make many more fantastic things in the future!
The Knitter’s Satchel in Watercolor
Monday, April 12th, 2010
This is a watercolor journal entry by Suzanne Queen. Isn’t it wonderful? I’ve never seen a painting of one of my handbags. I was so surprised when I came across it. Suzanne is participating in International Fake Journal Month in which artists create a journal with anything in it they would not normally put in. Suzanne is creating a vacation journal to Corsica. Her watercolors are beautiful. You can follow her journal, starting with day 1 here. Also, check out what she carries inside her satchel.
Video: JP Bag Love
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010I have so much fun meeting everyone at Stitches each year. For three days people stop by to tell me why they love their Jordana Paige bag so much. It’s really great to get to hear from you. This year I decided to record your comments. Here’s a little video. Thank you to everyone who let me record you. For you camera-shy folks, I’ll get you next year!
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JP Love
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Came across two really great blog posts the past couple days; one about extreme measures gone to for The Knitter’s Satchel and the other is some love for Bella.
