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Let's talk about team BeColourful
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Jacqueline de Jonge
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My quilting life began in 1978 when I saw a magazine picture of a Log Cabin-pattern quilt. Right away I had to try my hand at this fascinating work - my sister still has the resulting pink Log Cabin. Since then I have taught myself and tried over the years to reach a level of perfection, not to show off, but because I love the beauty I can achieve through my designs. My goal is to inspire quilters all over the world with beauty and color.
I have always been creative, but quilting has hooked me. To be able to work well at something you love is a miracle and a gift from God. I started my BeColourful pattern line in the Netherlands in 2004. BeColourful is now a family owned and operated business in the United States since 2007. My quilts have been displayed worldwide and have won international awards. They are based on traditional designs but with a contemporary and colorful twist. In 2004 at the encouragement of my father I entered the Open European Quilt Championship and won the Color Trophy. Since that year I have lectured and conducted workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Interviews have been published in several magazines, and in 2011 I was profiled and featured on the Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson online Quilt Show. I think my passion for quilting helps make me an encouraging and personable teacher. I love to share my enthusiasm for my designs with others and to bring them to a different and higher level where they can find their own artistic skills. |
I also show my students that quilts that may seem difficult in a picture are actually not that hard after all.
After living in Delft for more than 50 years, I moved to the other side of the country in September 2020 to live closer to my family. Family has always been very important to me and that made it easy for me to leave the busy west of the country behind and make a new start in a new hometown.
After living in Delft for more than 50 years, I moved to the other side of the country in September 2020 to live closer to my family. Family has always been very important to me and that made it easy for me to leave the busy west of the country behind and make a new start in a new hometown.
Bridget Snijder - de Jonge
My name is Bridget Snijder, though in Dutch, my name is Bregida, which is the equivalent of Bridget. I am Jacqueline’s sister and a dedicated school librarian, working 30 hours a week—a job I truly love.
At BeColourful, I serve as the content creator. I officially joined the team in 2010, and my responsibilities include managing social media, maintaining the website, handling customer service, and photography.
When BeColourful was founded in 2004, Jacqueline was the heart and soul of the brand. At that time, social media was not as prominent as it is today, but as its influence grew, we recognized its importance. In 2012, we decided it was time for BeColourful to establish a presence on Facebook. Since then, I have been responsible for keeping our page up to date, photographing and posting images, and responding to most of the questions and messages. While I am not an experienced quilter myself, I occasionally consult Jacqueline for expert advice.
Beyond Facebook, we have expanded our social media presence. We launched the BeColourful YouTube channel, maintain an active Pinterest page, and I post daily on Instagram. In March 2018, we created the BeColourful Meeting Place group, followed by a dedicated Facebook group for Dream Flight in 2019. In 2022, we established another Facebook group for that year’s Block of the Month: Wish Upon a Star. And in 2024 we started another Facebook group for Catch Me. We warmly invite you to join these communities and connect with fellow BeColourful enthusiasts.
In collaboration with Jacqueline, I helped produce the tutorial DVD How to Make a BeColourful Quilt (now discontinued) and The BeColourful Quilt Collection, a stunning coffee table book showcasing Jacqueline’s designs.
We truly appreciate being part of this vibrant and creative community, and we hope you enjoy your BeColourful journey as much as we do!
With love,
Bridget
At BeColourful, I serve as the content creator. I officially joined the team in 2010, and my responsibilities include managing social media, maintaining the website, handling customer service, and photography.
When BeColourful was founded in 2004, Jacqueline was the heart and soul of the brand. At that time, social media was not as prominent as it is today, but as its influence grew, we recognized its importance. In 2012, we decided it was time for BeColourful to establish a presence on Facebook. Since then, I have been responsible for keeping our page up to date, photographing and posting images, and responding to most of the questions and messages. While I am not an experienced quilter myself, I occasionally consult Jacqueline for expert advice.
Beyond Facebook, we have expanded our social media presence. We launched the BeColourful YouTube channel, maintain an active Pinterest page, and I post daily on Instagram. In March 2018, we created the BeColourful Meeting Place group, followed by a dedicated Facebook group for Dream Flight in 2019. In 2022, we established another Facebook group for that year’s Block of the Month: Wish Upon a Star. And in 2024 we started another Facebook group for Catch Me. We warmly invite you to join these communities and connect with fellow BeColourful enthusiasts.
In collaboration with Jacqueline, I helped produce the tutorial DVD How to Make a BeColourful Quilt (now discontinued) and The BeColourful Quilt Collection, a stunning coffee table book showcasing Jacqueline’s designs.
We truly appreciate being part of this vibrant and creative community, and we hope you enjoy your BeColourful journey as much as we do!
With love,
Bridget
The team
Classes are in high demand and so our highly valued teachers joined us: Lisa, Josephine, Stacie, Judy, Anne, Maureen , Melanie, and Dianne. All outstanding quilters and teachers.
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We cannot create our patterns without the indispensable help of our graphic designers Johan and Maarten Riemer, they ensure that our pattern covers look perfect.
And our favorite pattern editor should not be missing: Philip Steiner, who reads all our patterns every year and provides text advice. He is also indispensable for BeColourful.
Of course: we can’t work without Isabella Marcos: Isa ensures that the graphics are made every year and the pattern sheets for the patterns. She is a highly valued link in our company.
And what would we be without our exceptionally talented quilters, those who give the finishing touches to our designs: Stacie Spradlin and Anne Lillholm.
And finally our newest freelancer: Anja Portsch: Anja will take care of German translations, and we are very happy with her.
And our favorite pattern editor should not be missing: Philip Steiner, who reads all our patterns every year and provides text advice. He is also indispensable for BeColourful.
Of course: we can’t work without Isabella Marcos: Isa ensures that the graphics are made every year and the pattern sheets for the patterns. She is a highly valued link in our company.
And what would we be without our exceptionally talented quilters, those who give the finishing touches to our designs: Stacie Spradlin and Anne Lillholm.
And finally our newest freelancer: Anja Portsch: Anja will take care of German translations, and we are very happy with her.
All designs, patterns, images and text are © 2004-2025 copyright BeColourful; by Jacqueline de Jonge. Reproduction of any kind is expressly prohibited without written consent.