Foiling on Fabric is FUN. Let us show you how!

Would you like to learn how to use leaves from your own back yard to create foiled fabric? It's easier than you think. Join us at Fiber Adventures to learn this and several other fabric design techniques.

Go to FIBER ADVENTURES for info or to register online. The workshop is filling and it's going to be a lot of fun. Bring a friend if you like, or make a friend while you're there.

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

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Spoonflower Fabrics and the Unlikely Walleye Print

This Unlikely Walleye print was designed a number of years ago. It has been a favorite of mine and anytime it's shown it gets rave reviews and folks want to know where they can buy it. Well . . . I am delighted to tell you that I just receive and approve a sample of the Unlikely Walleye focal print from Spoonflower Fabrics. This means that you can now purchase it from Spoonflower. The entire collection will be available soon so keep an eye out for it if you are interested!

This is an 8"x8" test swatch in Quilting Weight Cotton

This is a larger version of the artwork.

Below you can see the different fabrics and yardage quantities along with the price.
For More Information or to place an order please this link to visit the Spoonflower site.

Quilting weight ($18/yd)
Organic Cotton Sateen ($27/yd)
Organic Cotton Knit ($27/yd)
Upholstery-weight twill ($32/yd)
Linen-Cotton Canvas ($27/yd)
Silk Crepe de Chine ($38/yd)
Cotton Voile ($24/yd)
Cotton Silk ($27/yd)
Sizes:

Test Swatch (8" x 8") $5.00
Fat Quarter (21" x 18") $11.00
1 yard (42" x 36") $18.00
2 yards (42" x 72") $36.00
3 yards (42" x 108") $54.00
4 yards (42" x 144") $72.00
5 yards (42" x 180") $90.00

For More Information or to place an order please this link to visit the Spoonflower site.

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

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Rob the Tool Guy . . . builds a fence.

Just how is this 'fence building' related to fabric, fiber, quilting or sewing? Well, what if I said I plan to grow things for natural dyeing? Some of those plants are unsightly weeds and I didn't want my neighbors to be unhappy. Would you believe me?  

Rob the Tool Guy digs the first hole.

Posts are set (sort of)

End of the first day and we've go one side done!

Rob the Tool Guy makes sure everything is level

You can't see her, but my Mother is surveying everything from the porch. Right now she is harassing Rob the Tool Guy. "MOTHER!" Let him work!

Of course, I did no such thing. There were just a few jokes . . .

Rob said he doesn't usually have so much comic relief on the job site.

I told him it was the "Dane" in us. You know the stereotype. The Danes are a gregarious bunch.

Almost finished.

Oooh Aaah Looking better all the time.

All I have to do now is move the currant bushes from the inside to outside the fence, re-set my raised beds, fill them with soil and compost . . . wait for spring. It's going to be awesome!

For more info about Rob the Tool Guy you can visit his FaceBook Page by clicking here!

Here's a short video from the interior a few weeks later. I've the the new raised beds ready for planting in the spring.

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

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Crazy Clutch Pattern . . . coming soon!

 This is one of the projects you can choose from at our fall retreat at Treehaven. The Clutch bag features commercial fabrics plus fabrics you will create at the retreat. This sample includes a gelatin printed leaves, foil on fabric, beading, crazy quilting. There will be six techniques total taught at the retreat and materials are included. We still have a few spots left if you want to join us. Don't wait too long it's filling fast!

For more info or to reserve a spot for yourself and or a friend please go to the Fiber Adventures site by clicking this link.

"Love what you create! Let my patterns be the canvas for your creativity." Jamie Kalvestran
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The Free Motion Quilting Project: Day 304 - Spiral Paisley

The Free Motion Quilting Project: Day 304 - Spiral Paisley

THIS IS SO SEW EXCELLENT - VIDEO INCLUDED!!!

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PATTERN OBSERVER Feature! I am Honored!

I am delighted and honored to be featured on PATTERN OBSERVER today! Please visit the Pattern Observer site!

"May my inspiration be your inspiration . . ." ~ Jamie Kalvestran
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Boys & Girls Soccer Products Designed by Jamie Kalvestran for Wildkin

Boys & Girls Soccer Products Designed by Jamie Kalvestran: "More NEW items from Wildkin using artwork by Jamie Kalvestran, this time it's Soccer. To purchase these items or receive more information pl..."

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What a Difference a Door Makes - Before & After

I know this isn't quilt or sewing related . . . BUT I just wanted to share my latest project with you. My porch door, YES my door.

The door after I scraped the loose paint.

Door  close up - Nasty

Tah Dah!

Oh My Gosh!

I didn't know it was possible to fall in love with a door!

I live in a VERY small town. I think I have the only RED DOOR. People may be SHOCKED, they may whisper, "she's the one with the RED door!" He he hee. I love love love it!



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Prints & Patterns aka A Pattern A Day: New Licensed Product by Jamie Kalvestran for Wildk...

Prints & Patterns aka A Pattern A Day: New Licensed Product by Jamie Kalvestran for Wildk...: "New licensed products available from Wildkin in my Butterfly Collection. For more information or to purchase any of these items please use t..."

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Prints & Patterns aka A Pattern A Day: NEW Horses in Pink licensed products! Great for BACK TO SCHOOL

Prints & Patterns aka A Pattern A Day: NEW Horses in Pink licensed products! Great for BACK TO SCHOOL

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