"Time to get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful, and to open space in your heart for all the blessings (hidden or visible) that 2012 will bring." ~ Paulo Coelho

Live your life one stitch at a time . . . 

Never Fear . . .

Happy New Year! 2012

"Love what you create! Let my patterns be the canvas for your creativity." Jamie Kalvestran
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"Artists have to take a dive" . . . by Maurice Sendak

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

It's that time of year again. Time to post my Ice Angel photo. She was formed naturally without help from any human. It was water dripping from the eves of the house onto vines growing on the deck. Every time I see this photo I am reminded that our world is miraculous. Happy Holidays to you and yours and a Blessed New Year!  Jamie Kalvestran

"Love what you create! Let my patterns be the canvas for your creativity." Jamie Kalvestran
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Easy Zip Wallets, One is Texas A&M the other is Virginia Tech.

I received this note and photos from Linda Beggerly - Perhaps her work will inspire you too. She used my Easy Zip Wallet Pattern to create these collegiate wallets for her daughter. Enjoy!

"Love what you create! Let my patterns be the canvas for your creativity." Jamie Kalvestran
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How to Make Your Own Stitched Wrapping Paper

Do you want to create a one of a kind gift wrap? Here's a fun and easy way to do it using plain craft paper (or any paper for that matter)

This is what my first attempt looked like.

Cut craft paper large enough for the gift. Then stitch like crazy all over it.

Use any stitch you like, but remember it will perforate the paper. This means that if you use a stitch that is too tight the package could easily pop open along your stitching . . . so choose wisely.

Fold the paper, stitch up the sides, put your gift inside and then fold the opening over and stitch it shut.

You might want to stitch across the gift tag too!

Add a nice ribbon or raffia, this one is hand dyed.

Tah Dah! It worked for me and was loved by the recipient! Try it . . . it's fun!

"Love what you create! Let my patterns be the canvas for your creativity." Jamie Kalvestran
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A new licensing agreement has been reached between Jamie Kalvestran and Andover Fabrics NYC.

Yippee Skippee!!! An agreement has been reached. I am very excited the folks at Andover and I will begin working together again. I have been working hard to find my voice, direction and niche.  I can't wait for you to see what I've been working on and delighted that Andover Fabrics in New York will be my showcase! Stay tuned . . .

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

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Holiday Blog Tour of Quilts - Pine Forest - Single Quilt Block - Perfect for a Quick Holiday Gift

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Perfect for a small wall hanging or pillow! This classic quilt block pattern can be jazzed up with beads to make it sparkle for the holidays.

Technique: Rotary Cut and Pieced
Block Size: Nine Inches Square
This pattern can be purchased as a download from my webstore: www.jamiekalvestran.com 

NOTE: *** If you become a follower of this blog, leave a comment and send me an email telling me what method you use to follow me, I will email you a coupon code for 25% off any of the patterns available as a download. Coupon will expire at the end of December.

Next "hop" on over to Sara's Growing Stitches Blog to continue on your blog hop journey. 

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

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