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. To download this pattern for free (for a limited time) visit The Scrap-bags™ Shop.

This is a great beginner quilter sewing pattern!

Never quilted before? Start with this simple pillow top or table topper.

This makes a nice large table runner.

Keep going and you will have enough blocks to make this lap quilt.

 . . . make a few more blocks and you can cover the twin bed in the kids room!

Are you addicted yet? You might want to tackle this queen size version.

For the hardcore, help me I can't stop making this fun and easy block there's the ultimate king size quilt!

PS. Did I mention you can make these alternative layouts with the same block?

You just need a stack of easy to sew quilt blocks just like this!!!

 To download this pattern for free (limited time) visit The Scrap-bags™ Shop.

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

A Valentine Gift from Me to YOU!

It's not too early to think about Valentine's Day. I am happy to offer this Valentine's Day card to you as a free download. (Available for a limited time)

Inside of Card is blank. The outside of Card features my artwork. My hand dyed/painted/batik fabric combined with my digital artwork create this lovely card that you can download for free as a pdf document and print on your own printer and then mail to your sweetie(s).

HELPFUL INFORMATION ON PRINTING THIS Valentines Day CARD!
1. Use a color printer.
2. Print on 8.5"x 11" paper.  I used Avery Matte White Greeting Cards #8316. This is a half-fold heavyweight card with premium print quality on both sides.
3. Select  “High Quality Photo” (or something similar) as an option. Results will vary depending on the  printer you use.
4. Do NOT Scale the page - print at 100%.
5. Fold in half.
6. Write your message.
7. Place in envelope.
8. Give to your loved one.
9. Enjoy the X's & O's!
10. Please print and use the image for personal use only.

License granted to you for personal use only.
© Jamie Kalvestran, Kalvestran Inc. All rights reserved.

Wishing you LOVE and HAPPINESS on this VALENTINES DAY! 

Here's the LINK to the FREE download - Enjoy - Happy Valentine's Day - Share the Love! (Available for a limited time)

From My Quilt Collection - Vintage Yo Yo Quilt

I thought I'd share one of the quilts that I live with everyday. This one lives happily on the back of what I call my "Mama Bear Mission Rocker". (Mama Bear because it's not too big and it's not too small.) I purchased this quilt about 8 or 9 years ago from a quilt shop in Indiana. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Photo: Jamie's Mama Bear chair modeling the Yo Yo Quilt

Photo: Entire Yo Yo Quilt spread out on the floor for the "big picture" view.

Photo: 12 of the Yo Yo Blocks

Photo: Single Yo Yo Block. Click on the image for an even closer view.

Photo: This is the backing of the Yo Yo Quilt. Any idea on the age, based on this fabric?

If you are interested in printing a pdf of Making Yo-Yo's the Old Fashioned Way, there is a FREE downloadable instruction sheet with full scale template, and photos on my web site - http://www.thescrap-bagsshop.com/ just go to the downloadable pattern section.

Another GIVE AWAY! 5+4 for 13

5 Qualifiers plus 4 Questions and you could win 13 Scrap-bags™ Patterns!

Here is another chance to win thirteen Scrap-bags purse patterns, that's a retail value of $117.00! Comment below and YOU could be the LUCKY WINNER!!! Contest ends October 1st!

QUALIFIER #1 - To answer the questions you will have had to previously purchased one of my Scrap-bags™ patterns.

QUALIFIER #2 - Answer ALL four of the following questions.

#1 - What pattern did you purchase and why did you purchase it?

#2 - Did you consider buying a different brand of pattern and if so, what made you choose a Scrap-bag™ pattern instead?

#3 - What do you like about the pattern and the sewing process?

#4 - What do you like about the finished product?

QUALIFIER #3 - Make sure I can contact you via email if you win.

QUALIFIER #4 - Sign up for one or more of the following things (if you haven't all ready-see the column to the right)
1 - "Like" Scrap-bags Pattern on Facebook or
2 -  "Follow"with Google Friend Connect or
3 -  "Sign up" for emails notices of my posts
Then let me know how you follow me in your comment.

QUALIFIER #5 - Last but not least use one or more of the social network buttons below to share or post this blog post. The buttons include Email This, Blog This, Share to Twitter, Share to Facebook, and Share to Google Buzz.  Let me know which one(s) you used in your comment.


Thanks for being my customer.  
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.  
Thanks for being a follower.  
Thanks for sharing my info on your social network.

I appreciate you and I hope YOU win! Good luck!!! 

Win a Quilting Studio

Click the logo above for the AQS link and details about this awesome Quilting Studio 'GiveAway'!

Have you made this bag? You could win . . .

Have you made this Scrap-bag yet?

If you have . . .

. . . I want to see it!

Email your best photo(s) along with a short paragraph about YOUR Knotty But . . . Nice! bag. ie. why you chose the pattern, did you make it for an occasion, a friend, etc. Include your mailing address for a chance to win a free Scrap-bag Pattern of your choice.

Be sure to tell me which pattern you'd prefer should you become a chosen winner!

NOTE: By sending the email you are also giving me permission to post it and your comments on my web site and blog!

OFFER ENDS APRIL 9TH, 2009 (You've got a week - sew, sew, sew ; )

Thanks and Good Luck!

Trend Alert - Peace Sign Trend - Free Applique Download

Peace Sign Trend

We've noticed the return of the peace sign! Being a child of the 60's it takes me back in time and puts a smile on my face. It's retro . . . yes. But if we think about it, it might remind us to allow peace in our personal lives, which could spread to our families, communities . . . and who knows?

If you'd like to incorporate the peace sign into your next project please visit our Free Stuff page and download a pdf file free with instructions for this fusible applique version.

We think our Triple Squares Scrap-bag™ (shown) is great place to feature the applique.