WHAT’S TRENDING: QUILTS GO CAMPING
Ahhh…spring. It’s the perfect time of year to get reacquainted with nature beyond your yard, or—if spring in your area is still a bit chilly—start planning outdoor adventures for those upcoming summer months.
Even if you’re not the kind of person who particularly likes camping (maybe a roadside motel is about as rustic as you’ll get), we think any quilter or sewist can get excited about some of the camping-themed fabrics and patterns we’ve rounded up for this edition of eInsider.
ROAD TRIP BY KELLY PANACCI
For Riley Blake Designs
The collection that inspired our search for similar fabrics and patterns, Road Trip’s combination of vintage camping imagery, awesomely retro motor homes, and tablecloth prints might leave you feeling a bit nostalgic…in the best way!
The collection’s main print also features an assortment of woodland creatures at play (fishing, picnicking, making music around a fire). Road Trip begins shipping in November 2016, and is available in red, green, and blue colorways.
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UPCOMING SHOWS
2016
International Quilt Market/Spring
May 20-22
Classes begin May 19
Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
International Quilt Market/Houston
October 29-31
Classes begin October 27
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas, USA
International Quilt Festival/Houston
November 3-6
Preview Night November 2
Classes begin October 31
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas, USA
International Quilt Festival/Chicago
April 6-8
Classes begin April 6
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Illinois, USA
NOTE: Quilt Market is a credentialed
trade show only, and not open to
the public.
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HAPPY CAMPER FROM DOODLEBUG DESIGN
For Riley Blake Designs
Another camping-themed offering on the Riley Blake roster, Happy Camper (available in stores now) skews a bit more small-child-friendly in its designs. In addition to a spray of smiling animals, the collection also includes camper, tree, and animal track prints, and our personal favorite…smores.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BY ANGELA ANDERSON
For Quilting Treasures
This new collection offers a totally different—and slightly masculine—take on the camping motif. Outdoor Adventure’s prints include a “Camping Motif” toss, a “Camping Scenic” print, and three variations on designs featuring “Camping Mottos,” including phrases like “Camping Brightens My Day” and “Bring on the Sunshine.”
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RETRO TRAVEL CAMPER
EMBROIDERY PATTERNS
From Lova Revolutionary
You don’t have to be a fan of camping to appreciate the vintage-inspired sweetness of these embroidery patterns from Etsy shop Lova Revolutionary (also available through distributors). In addition to its Retro Camper designs, the design company also offers a camping-themed “Take Me to the Forest” embroidery pattern. Paper patterns are available for wholesale, and PDF versions are available for immediate download online.
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SNACK SHACK HOT PADS
From Atkinson Designs
These fun hot pads aren’t particularly camping-related, but given that the finished product resembles a vintage camper trailer, we think they’d fit right in on an RV trip. Each hot pad is created using a simple layer, stitch, and cut technique, and the finished product—measuring 6.5” x 8.5”—is soft and flexible, providing a good grip.
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GOING GLAMPING PATTERN SET
From Ellie Mae Designs (Kwik Sew K0219)
For the days you’d rather stay inside and sew, this delightfully funky pattern set includes retro-camper-themed accessories, including a pincushion with an interior cardboard base, fully lined storage box with top opening, and a sewing space organizer with contrasting pockets and ties. Each can be customized with appliqués, yo-yos, ribbon, and trims.
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