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 the Lab Love Tote Bag Pattern, an A+ Downloadable Sewing Pattern

I originally designed this bag for my friend Sandy who is the owner of a Labrador retriever named Martha Sue. Perhaps you are a lab lover or have a friend that's one. In any case, I hope you enjoy this pattern. 15% of the sale price of this pattern will be donated to: Labrador Education And Rescue Network (L.E.A.R.N.)

Lab Love Tote Bag Front

Lab Love Tote Bag Interior

Lab Love Tote Bag Side View

Pattern Includes a choice of 4 colors to print. Actual art will not have the copyright text all over it.

Finished size approx. 14"tall x 11"wide x 6"deep. Simple tote construction. Multiple interior pockets. Optional magnetic snap closure. This is an A+ Pattern: Which means it includes original artwork by (me) Jamie Kalvestran licensed to you for use with this pattern. It is to be printed on printable fabric with a color ink jet printer. NOTE: The copyright watermark shown on the artwork here will not be on the actual artwork that you download. This pattern is exclusive to my web site.   www.thescrap-bagsshop.com SUPPLY LIST: 2- 8.5“ x 11” of printable fabric sheets (I suggest printing the artwork on the printable fabric first and taking it with you to the fabric shop to find the coordinating fabrics, all printers and printable fabrics will print differently.)(for resources on printable fabrics use this link) 1 - 17” x 35” fusible fleece 1 - yd  Fabric #1 (not directional - for body) 1 - 1+1/4 yd  Fabric #2 (Base and Straps) Thread to match solid fabric 1 - Woven Scrap-bags Label -  required if you plan to sell the bag and available at: www.thescrap-bagsshop.com ___________________ 1 - 18mm Magnetic snap (optional) If you choose to include the magnetic snap you will need the following items as well. (2) - 2” square scraps of batting, or fabric, or interfacing, or other stabilizer. Fray check or other glue Exacto Knife  NOTICE ***  MAKE and SELL You have my permission to make and sell as many of these bags/items as you like. However, you must follow the terms you will agree to (by checking the agreement box) at checkout prior to downloading this pattern. This licensing agreement can be found on the Terms page of my web site. Please review these terms carefully before you make and sell any of these products. http://www.thescrap-bagsshop.com/terms.html I love designing and writing patterns for you to sew, and I hope you enjoy sewing them. I also hope you enjoy using the finished product and showcasing your sewing abilities. If you give your bag away as a gift you can do so proudly. I believe in the value of creating something handmade. May your gift be cherished by the receiver. If you like this pattern there will be more to follow . . . so let me know what you think!  You can email me here. Jamie Kalvestran If you like this artwork please check out my other licensed LAB LOVE products through Zazzle.

Lonni Rossi Fabrics and Scrap-bags Patterns - "Small But Mighty Motifs"

A while back I posted swatches of the new Little Lonni's Collection from Andover Fabrics. Well, here's what I did with the fabric.  As Lonni puts it these are, "Small But Mighty Motifs", and I enjoyed playing with them.

Big Easy Tote Bag (using 1.5" strips), Easy Zip Wallet, Checkbook Cover

Big Easy Tote (Using charm pack of Little Lonni's)

Little Lonni swatches

Lonni has done it again! What fun this line was to work with!

 Visit Lonni Rossi online. These fabrics are available right now.

If you are attending International Quilt Market in a few days from now, don't miss Lonni Rossi's Schoolhouse presentation. She will be showing these bags and lot's more, so don't miss it.

Red Rooster Fabrics "Katagami" and Scrap-bags Patterns

I was delighted to work with fabrics from Red Rooster for this falls International Quilt Market in Houston Texas. If you are attending you can see these bags in person at the Red Rooster Booth! This fabric line is so new it's not listed on their website yet!

The Bayport Bag Pattern

Big Easy Tote, Easy Zip Wallet & Checkbook Cover Patterns

Triple Squares Shoulder Bag

I absolutely loved this line of Indigo prints! If, I were a shop owner I'd be ordering up these bolts for my shop. I love love love them all! So watch for them in your local quilt and fabric stores.

I made the Big Easy!! Talk about BIG and EASY!! Scrap-bags™ Big Easy Tote Bag Pattern

I just received a lovely email with photo from Carolyn Napper of Superior Stitches hear is what she said:

Hi Jamie, I made the Big Easy!! Talk about BIG and EASY!! I added Decor Bond 809 to my handles for some added stability.
I'm going to make my next bag - just for ME out of  Eva by Moda.
I've got it on the calendar at The Quilted Cactus for a class this fall. Thanks for sending me your pattern.
I love your patterns! Gotta run, the wallet is on my list to get done this week!!
 Quiltingly,
Carolyn M. Napper

Superior Stitches
             Longarm Quilting & Retreats                                    www.shequilts.com

Because NICE Matters

Visit Carolyn's Website - Superior Stitches

Photo and comments published with Carolyn's permission.

Oil Cloth Tote - Scrap-bags™ Big Easy Tote Bag

Are you wondering what to do with the new oil cloth that is showing up in the quilt shops and fabric stores? Well, here is an idea for you! Cathy from The Noble Quilter stitched up my Big Easy Tote bag with these fabulous black and white oil cloth fabrics from Moda. This would make a great beach bag or diaper bag. Water resistant!

Contact The Noble Quilter if you want them to put a kit together for you! (Pattern was adapted slightly)

Sitting on the top of the shelf is the same Big Easy Tote bag pattern using the 1.5" strip option.

Note:  ****  I have not used oil cloth myself but I did a google search and found a sight that might be helpful to you if you decide you like this idea. Visit Oilcloth Addict  

Most Popular Handbag, Wallet & Tote

A quick review of recent sales tells me that these are your favorite patterns! You are awesome, thanks for purchasing these and my other Scrap-bags™ patterns!

Yin-Yang Scrap-bag™

Scrap-bags™ Easy Zip Wallet

Scrap-bags™ Big Easy Tote Bag

Big Easy Tote Kits available at the Minnesota Quilt Show

KITS NOW AVAILABLE - CLICK HERE

 

Kits for these two "Big Easy Totes" from Scrap-bag™ Patterns will be available in Aunt Annies Quilts & Silks Booth at the MN Quilters Show. I hope you will stop by and say "Hi" to Lucy if you are attending the Quilt Show. Tell her Jamie send you! ; ) This Thursday through Saturday!

Minnesota Quilters - Quilt Show, Duluth MN - Visit their website for Info.

Minnesota Quilters, Inc.

31st Annual Show and Conference:
Great Lake, Great Quilts

June 11 - 13, 2009

Minnesota Quilters, Inc.
3000 University Ave. SE. Suite 120
Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 436-0449

MN Quilters Email

If you miss the show you can always contact Lucy at Aunt Annie's here:
Email: Aunt Annie's Quilts and Silks

Lucy Senstad, Owner
Phone: 320-356-1061
Address:109 Avon Ave South
PO Box 359
Avon, MN 56310 USA

 

Introducing "the Big Easy Tote" with all its bells and whistles!

Click any photo for larger view.

Pattern front Cover


Pattern back cover

Version #1 shows the Basic Tote
with 2 exterior pockets and multiple interior pockets.

Version #2 shows 1 1/2" strips horizontally,
aka Moda's Honey Buns™

Version #3 shows 2 1/2" strips vertically,
aka Moda's Jelly Rolls™

Version #4 shows 5" Charms

Version #5 shows hand pieced hexagons and the
fusible applique' horse head.

Version #5 shows smaller hand pieced hexagons and the
fusible applique' horse head.

Makes a darn good grocery getter!

This bag has lots of options with many variations to explore. I hope you will give it a try and let this Scrap-bags™ pattern be the canvas for your creativity~

This pattern will be ready to ship by next Saturday.
So place your order today and be one of the first to have this new pattern!
Orders accepted on my website… Scrap-bags.com

Scrap-bags™ Pattern Testers

Meet a couple more of my pattern testers, (Left) - Aunt Katharine. (Katharine liked it so much she made two!) and (Right) - My mother-in-law Carol. (Carol liked it so much she had two more made at Easter which she gave as gifts to my sister-in-laws!)

These photos show the basic version of this tote.
There are many options and features yet to be
revealed so stay tuned. We will be unveiling it shortly
with all it's bells and whistles!!!

Other testers for this bag include Mary Havisto,
Sharon Olson, and Anita Schneider! Plus Karie Dynan
who you met in an earlier post.

Thanks to all of you for your time and efforts,
accuracy and clarity is important to me and
my customers and I couldn't do it without you!

THANKS! SEW MUCH!!!

'LOVES' combined . . . Horses and Hexagons

The most recent stop on my Giant Shop Hop was at Touchstone Farm near Lexington Kentucky. No, it wasn't a Quilt Shop it was a horse farm in the heart of blue grass country. And even though the blue grass was white with snow the day I was there I was still inspired!

My Love of horses and hexagons will be incorporated in one of the samples of my new Big Easy Tote bag, watch for the finished product in a future post.

Hexagons are only ONE of many options this bag pattern will give you!

What 'loves' will you combine in your next project?