American Valor by Red Rooster join hands with Scrap-bags™ Patterns to participate in the Quilts of Valor Program

Scrap-bags™ Buttons Bows & Yo-Yo's Quilt Pattern in American Valor Fabrics

Close up of - Scrap-bags™ Buttons Bows & Yo-Yo's Quilt Pattern in American Valor Fabrics

Scrap-bags™ Braided Bucket Bag Pattern in American Valor Fabrics

Scrap-bags™ Big Easy Tote Bag Pattern in American Valor Fabrics

IF you are attending International Quilt Market in May, the American Valor Schoolhouse is titled, "Build Customer Loyalty with a Quilts of Valor Program".  It is scheduled for 10:20 - 10:50 AM in Room 251B. These items will also be hanging for the duration of the show in Red Roosters special American Valor booth #812.

For Wholesale purchases call your Red Rooster Fabric Rep and visit the Red Rooster Web site for a look at the complete collection. 

For retail purchases check with your local quilt or fabric shop or 'google it' to find online shops. 


The mission of the QOV Foundation is to cover ALL those service- members and veterans touched by war with Wartime Quilts called Quilts of Valor (QOVs). This foundation is not about politics. It's about people.  For more information on the Quilts of Valor program please visit their website.

"Love what you create! Let my patterns be the canvas for your creativity." Jamie Kalvestran

DOWNLOADABLE pattern includes the fabrics and color info for making the American Valor Version.

Introducing Lonni Rossi's Big Beautiful Bugs and Scrap-bags™ Patterns

Lonni Rossi did it again! Another gorgeous collection for Andover Fabrics in NYC. I was delighted that she sent me fabrics for another collaboration using my On the Breeze Bag Pattern!

FYI - More examples of this bag are on my blog.

These fabrics will be introduced to quilt shop buyers beginning May 13th, 2011 at International Quilt Market. They will be in quilt shops sometime after that.

If you are attending International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City you can see this bag in person along with other artfully sewn items at Lonni's Schoolhouse presentation at 3:10  in room 255C.  Don't miss it if you are there.

For Retail purchases of Lonni's Fabric visit your local independent retail quilt or fabric store. Or direct online from Lonni Rossi Fabrics.

For Wholesale purchases of Lonni's Fabric call your Andover Fabrics Rep or visit Andover Fabrics online.

"Let my patterns be the canvas for your creativity!" "Create something unexpected . . ." Jamie Kalvestran

Yasmin Sabur Art: Tuesday's Designer - Jamie Kalvestran Textile Alchemist

My works been featured on "eat art, feed your soul".

Yasmin Sabur Art: Tuesday's Designer - Jamie Kalvestran Textile Alchemist

"Let my patterns be the canvas for your creativity!" "Create something unexpected . . ." Jamie Kalvestran

Stripy Stripey Quilt Pattern from Scrap-bags™ - Limited Time Free Download

Here's a project for you, if you are looking for something that's quick, easy and fun to sew. Start with a simple pillow cover or table topper. If you like the process move to a table runner or quilt. Download this Pattern at my online Shop.

This is a great beginner quilter sewing pattern!

Finding Color Inspiration . . .

Looking for color inspiration for your next quilt or other craft project? Start with a concept board. You can collect images from magazines, or pull things together online using an electronic pin board like pinterest. Here are my Pinterest boards. Just make sure you LOVE the image. The images can have a theme or no theme. If you love the image even if you don't know why, it's probably the color.

My inspiration board - using flowers as a subject matter.  Jamie Kalvestran

Next pull colors from the board randomly and put them together into different color palettes. 

Print your favorite color palette and take it shopping with you. It doesn't matter if you are shopping for your home, wardrobe, or next quilt project. If you love the colors you are sure to love the final results!

Cheryl Lynch Quilts: Sneak Peek at Lonni Rossi's Newest Fabric Line

Cheryl Lynch Quilts: Sneak Peek at Lonni Rossi's Newest Fabric Line

"Let my patterns be the canvas for your creativity!" "Create something unexpected . . ." Jamie Kalvestran

Memory Bears

One of our local funeral homes has a "memory bear" program. Anyone who has lost a loved one can bring in an article of clothing from the deceased to be made into a bear. I was invited to sew with this group last evening. It's quite a touching program and I felt honored to participate.

Here is the bear I made. The shirt was brought in by a Mother who had lost her son.

Downloadable Sewing Patterns by Scrap-bags™

The following sewing patterns are now available as downloadable patterns.
Link to Downloadable Scrap-bags Patterns.

Scrap-bags ™Big Easy Tote Bag Downloadable Sewing Pattern

Scrap-bags ™Hexagon Block Handbag Downloadable Sewing Pattern

Scrap-bags ™Easy Zip Wallet Downloadable Sewing Pattern