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.

Fabric Designer - Marcia Derse

I was fortunate to meet Marcia Derse at Quilt Market. Marcia designed the fabric I used in my newest quilt, "Buttons Bows & Yo-Yo's". This collection that I used is called "Gerta" and is produced by Troy Corp. Marcia is a high energy delightful person. I am so happy to have met her. Thinking of her just makes me smile . . . just like "Gerta" and my new quilt!

Marcia has a great web site and I hope you'll take time to visit her there.

International Quilt Market - Scrap-bags™ - Spring 2010

Thanks to those of you who stopped by my booth at Quilt Market in Minneapolis. I am delighted with the reception you gave my two new patterns! If you'd like a three minute peek at my booth and new products please have a look at the video below. My best to you, Jamie.

New Buttons Bows & YoYo's Quilt Pattern from Scrap-bags™

The Buttons Bows & Yo-Yo's Quilt - This is a fun one! Easy piecing for the simple bow tie design creates the base of the quilt top, then you add easy applique buttons (circles) using fusible interfacing. To top it off you have the option of adding Yo-Yo's to the center of the circles. The patterns has instruction for three sizes - Lap, Twin and Queen. Note: The Pattern cover shows a cropped view of the actual quilt. #1001 BBYY - Retail cost $9.00.

For both patterns this one and the Bayport Bag - Instructions for how to make Yo-yo's the old fashioned way are included. Or you can use the Clover 60mm yo yo maker.

Can you tell, I got into the "Yo-Yo" thing?

Anyway, I know you will love these patterns. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm.

Both patterns are ready to ship now!

I will be attending Spring Quilt Market next week wish me luck!