Welcome to the Jackie E-S Blog

Jackie E-SEven after taking early retirement from a day job in corporate America, I still keep busier than ever. I loved what I did as a systems analyst, but I didn’t love being on someone else’s schedule. I would often become frustrated with corporate politics, and I hated driving to and from work in the dreadful traffic.

So now my work is all play … well almost … But we can talk about that another time…. The line between my so-called work and personal time is often blurred, and often leads me to getting over-involved in a single aspect of life while forgetting to take time to do some other fun things for variety. This blog is dedicated to my search, and maybe yours too, in finding balance in life and rediscovering the simple things in life.

The latest musings and life from the pages of the Jackie E-S blog

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  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HdUwGEGARM Linda Croft

    Aww it’s your last name..

    Linda Croft

  • Linda Croft

    I wondered Jackie what is E-S stands for?

    Linda Croft

    • http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/ Jackie E-S

      The E-S of Jackie E-S stands for Erickson-Schweitzer.

    • http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/ Jackie E-S

       The E-S of Jackie E-S stands for Erickson-Schweitzer.

  • Lauren

    Hi Jackie,
    I made a comment to another fan of yours, Margie, earlier about a lace book.  I’m afraid, after I found my copy, that this wasn’t the book we were talking about.  I would like to let her know that the book is a wonderful shawl book and not the one I was thinking of.
    I really feel bad about referencing this wrong.  I can’t find her comment again, but hope she sees this.
    Thank you for all you do!!

  • Juju2t

    Hi Jackie
    I love your hearts scarf and your beaded scarf, I also like
    The Skinny on Lace  I am just beginning to knit, so i think they may be to advanced for me, but i would love to try a beaded scarf,
    Can you recommend a tutorial pattern for me please

    Thanks so much
    Junie

    • http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/ Jackie E-S

      I recommend the Beaded Lace Scarf II as the easiest of the beaded knitting scarf patterns. The neat thing about this pattern design is that it looks more complicated than it really is. A great way to build your confidence and impress your friends.

    • jackiees

       I recommend the Beaded Lace Scarf II as the easiest of the beaded knitting scarf patterns. The neat thing about this pattern design is that it looks more complicated than it really is. A great way to build your confidence and impress your friends. :)

      • Juju2t

        Thanks so much Jackie
        I will go find it, hope i can do it, as i am a complete beginner knitter.
        Junie

  • Carol Tomany

    Hi Jackie, I have tagged you in a blog tag.  The directions are here – http://divineknits-infiknit.blogspot.com/2012/02/blog-tag.html - Please join.

  • Catherine

    Hi Jackie, I found your site when I was looking for a lace scarf pattern in a dk weight.  I downloaded “The Skinny on Lace” and am going to start the long scarf today.  Rather than follow the charts, I am using the written directions.  I’m a bit confused on the Chart E directions.  It begins with row 25, but when I finish Chart A to my desired length, the overall directions say I will should end on row 4.  The written directions then say to repeat Chart E, rows 1-4, but Chart E begins with row 25.  Thank you for your help.
    Catherine

    • Anonymous

      I don’t blame you for being confused. Sorry about that. Page 2 Chart E written instructions (top right column) row numbers are mis-labeled: Row 25 should be Row 1; Row 27 should be Row 3. There are no Rows 29 – 48 in Chart E, so strike through this line. The chart is correct.

      You should be good to go now. Enjoy making your scarf!

  • http://www.jastalentsnmodels.com/ Jas

    Hi Jackie, I stumble across your blog accidentally and I have to say that I love your blog. I always likes knitting. Just that I never have the patience to continue after half way.

    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your life at the same time :)

  • Deena

    Hi Jackie, I have question for you after drooling over all of your beautiful lace patterns. Which pattern would you recommend to a first-time lace knitter?

    • http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/ Jackie E-S

      I’d recommend either the
      A Beaded Bias Towards Lace Scarf
      or the
      Beaded Lace Scarf II

      The beads are optional in either of these, so don’t let that put you off.

      They are both part of the Easy Knitting Collection. There are some other easy lace projects in there like Qiviut Neck Muff (obviously doesn’t have to be done in qiviut), ZigZag Mobius, and Lacy Riverine Ensemble. But the 2 I mentioned above are my favorites to recommend to first-time lace knitters.


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