Finally the Happy Camper quilt is finished!Uh, I think I started this one back in October.
This one is not for me again.Another one for American Quilting – the shop where I work.
Now I need to finish cutting kits.
Then I’m going to get caught up on some of my own projects!
The back. A little random.
But those truly look like Happy Campers, don’t they?Don’t you just love American Jane?
I think this is the 7th American Jane quilt I’ve made.
So, yes. I’m a little obsessed.
I hope she makes more vintage kids stuff again!
But until then, I’ve got a bit of a stash of her stuff to keep me going for a while.
Kits will hopefully be available from American Quilting next week.(If I can get my rear in gear and finish the pattern. Rarr.)
Speaking of American Quilting, did you know they are hosting a retreat in the middle of February? There are details here. If you can’t come to the whole retreat, there is space to sign-up for the individual classes. There are some seriously talented teachers this year! I’m going to take wonderful Nanette’s Kettles class! I wish you could all come with me.
And, I’m going to learn how to make these purses.
Awesome.
32 Comments
Jackie
January 27, 2010 at 6:50 amYes, I love America Jane!! Beautiful quilt! So wish I lived closer so that I could attend the retreat.
trish
January 27, 2010 at 7:08 amSuch a sweet quilt.<br />Oh and those purses – too cute!<br />:o) Trish
amylouwho
January 27, 2010 at 7:09 amcute quilt! After you learn how to make those purses, will you teach me?
Sew Create It - Jane
January 27, 2010 at 7:10 amGorgeous quilt…love the little purses too..I'd love to learn how to make those…but I wouldn't have a clue where to start! :o)
Katy
January 27, 2010 at 7:10 amwell, I have an American Jane quilt that is still sat waiting for me to finish piecing it…since mid last year? Yikes. Love happy campers, I haven't managed to cut into mine yet. Too precious ;)<br /><br />Wish I could come to the retreat. Sounds like a heap of fun!!!
Leslie
January 27, 2010 at 7:16 amthose little purses are beautiful. and your happy camper quilt is so pretty. i love it. you are so lucky to work in a quilt shop
Diane
January 27, 2010 at 7:54 amoh the little clutch purses look like something wonderful to learn to make!Happy Camper quilt is really sweet-I love how you pieced the backing too.
Wendy
January 27, 2010 at 8:08 amOh, what an awesome quilt. It's just beautiful.
Laurie Anne
January 27, 2010 at 8:26 amOh Amy! I just love this quilt! and those little purses are divine! you must show us how! xox
Nedra
January 27, 2010 at 9:07 amThe pictures of the retreat are killing me! How I wish I could come! I would want to take both of those classes too, and I would add in Lori's applique cake.
Nedra
January 27, 2010 at 9:08 amOh, by the way, you need to delete the comment above mine. Looks like you've been spam attacked.
The Quilt Buddy
January 27, 2010 at 9:27 amI also love American Jane! I think that my favorite line was WEE-Play. Great job with the quilt!<br /><br />BTW-Lcky you to get to take Nanette's class! I love her!
Stacy (S.E.W.Butterfly)
January 27, 2010 at 9:52 amLove the quilt! Have fun making those cute purses!
live a colorful life
January 27, 2010 at 9:55 amThat quilt is so cute. Yes, I have a stash of American Jane fabric (and a few patterns) myself. The vintage colors are just perfect. And quilt retreats are the best!
Lisa @ Life with 4!
January 27, 2010 at 10:47 amOh my gravy!!! That quilt is great!<br />I'd love to get my hands on some of that fabric….. hmmmm…. it would be good for… curtains for the camp trailer, a picnic quilt, a fun bag, cute skirts for the girls……. <br />I guess I better keep my eyes open for it.<br />Wonderful job as usual, Amy!
felicity.quilts
January 27, 2010 at 11:09 amGreat quilt! I'm so glad I am not alone in having projects that hang around for a "while!"<br /><br />I'm green with envy here that you're taking a class with Nanette. Wish I could come to the retreat!
felicity.quilts
January 27, 2010 at 11:10 amGreat quilt! I'm so glad I am not alone in having projects that hang around for a "while!"<br /><br />I'm green with envy here that you're taking a class with Nanette. Wish I could come to the retreat!
Allison
January 27, 2010 at 11:13 amWow I'm glad I'm not the only American Jane obsessed quilter here in blog land. 🙂 I can't get enough of it and I love your quilt! -Allison
Blue Is Bleu
January 27, 2010 at 11:55 amBeautiful job Amy! I made a family friend's granddaughter a quilt from Happy Campers and her parents loved it.
Heckety
January 27, 2010 at 2:09 pmThose vintage style purses are lovely. And your quilt is very pretty, love the fabric.
Patty
January 27, 2010 at 5:04 pmLucky you getting to make those purses. You quilt came out very cute too. :^)
6p00e54f8cec778834
January 27, 2010 at 6:08 pmOMGOSH!!! I'm on overload! You have so many quilts that just SPEAK to me! I just need more time…money…and time! I don't know how I found your blog but I'm sure glad I did – it's great – thanks for all the inspiration! xo, Nan
Sherri
January 27, 2010 at 9:13 pmLove your quilt! I e-mailed Amy…and hopefully will be able to come next year…if I find out the dates early enough I think I can arrange it…meanwhile, I'm hoping there's a leftover kit for Lori's project…I e-mailed about that too!
Sarah Jane
January 27, 2010 at 9:13 pmThat camper quilt reminds me of the one I made for Lane for his mission, you know, the fishing one. I wonder if he still has that… probably not but that was the first and technically, only, quilt I ever made so I hope it's not destroyed.
Rae Ann
January 28, 2010 at 1:47 amHey Amy…can't wait for the retreat. I am getting so excited!<br />I love your darling camper quilt. The purses are so fabulous…I sure do want to learn to make them.
Diane
January 28, 2010 at 12:05 pmThe quilt is darling! I was at a loss as to what to do with those pannels.
Nanette Merrill and daughters
January 28, 2010 at 12:19 pmI have a layer cake and a yard from that line. I NEED TO USE IT! Sweet quilt Amy. Thanks for the plug. I hope people sign up. I need to go over and sign up for the purse class and get some fabric tomorrow. I keep saying that but it is real now.
luvinthemommyhood
February 2, 2010 at 4:51 pmLooks fab! I love it!
Terresa
February 12, 2010 at 12:11 amTell us more about learning to make those fabulous little purses. maybe a step by step tutorial (plz???).
~The Bargain Babe
January 19, 2011 at 2:49 pmApparently I am about a year late in commenting here but this deserves a comment. I LOVE THIS QUILT! And it is one that you should of course take camping with you, use for sitting out by bonfires and hayrides, etc. 🙂
M.Usman
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Muhammad Zahid Iqbal
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