Advance notice - sorry unable to send waistcoats, answer emails or telephone calls  from 27 June to 9 July 2008 - thankyou for your patience!


12 June 2008


gradually listing waistcoat collection in shop section - some of these waistcoats go back 15 years - wacky & unusual as well as some beautifully classic and timeless creations.


Gallery of all items sold and for sale


http://picasaweb.google.com/thejaxcollection




This website is currently under construction - it will  eventually showcase unique waistcoats created by Jackie Wills over a period of 17 years. http://www.artworksandwaistcoats.co.uk/  http://www.patchworktemplates.com/

Welcome

My aim is to always offer:

  • Efficient and friendly customer service
  • Fast despatch of items
  • A listening approach to customer requirements
  • A Refund policy  (see contact page of this website)
  • Current feedback on Ebay  - 1000 x 100% positive
  • Jackie Wills has sold in excess of 700 unique waistcoats over a period of 17 years.
  • This website concentrates soley on waistcoats - you cannot buy patchwork or art from this site.
  • Latest creations will be added as they become available.
  • Waistcoats can be purchased or commissioned using paypal, UK sterling cheque or postal order.

 

Waistcoat of the Month -  No 72

Classic - striking and georgous colours -  timeless design

purchase from the shop page of this website

 

 Ref: 72 - above & below

 

 
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Recent Commissions
 
June 2008
 
Below two waistcoats commissioned by JS - the grey one is particularly beautiful.  The blue one has a simple design inspired by piano keys.   Take a peep  through picasa gallery link to see  waistcoats with similar themes but very very different indeed.
 
 
 
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Below: Detail - Wedding Waistcoat Commission - brief was to create Bridegrooms waistcoat with insects and chess board theme.
May 2008
 
 

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June 2008 - Brief was to create a wacky zany crazy waistcoat using vintage, cherished and recycled fabrics - with as much texture as possible.   Apparently Emma's client was thrilled.

 

 http://picasaweb.google.com/thejaxcollection

In a nutshell:
I began working professionally with textiles in 1984 - since then I have: 
  • Sold over 700 unique waistcoats
  • Sold hundreds of thousands ready cut patchwork paper templates
  • Sold numerous misc. artworks, patchworks, ACEO's as they become available
  • Published many articles including Fibonacci Hexagons - Patchwork and Quilting Summer 1990
My work is:
  • To provide original and beautifully crafted quality distinctive waistcoats
  • To provide inspiring original patchwork patterns
  • To provide Patchwork template packs with ready cut templates and instruction
  • To encourage customers to design their own ideas in patchwork with confidence

  • Email:              Thejaxcollection@gmail.com
  • Address will be provided upon your request
  • A notice will appear here if more than 72 hours delay in response is expected
  • Telephone         01803 690747    
  • Telephone         07737 374 319    Mobile

 

Selection of waistcoats are also available from  Shop : 

Brigid Foley 8 Paddons Row, Tavistock PL19 0HF Tel: 01822 612203  Brigid has been selling my garments from her designer shop  for the last ten years, perhaps longer.

Selection of waistcoats are also available on Ebay - sellers name  Thejaxcollection