So i've decided on a theme for the baby's room that reflects what he'll just have to get used to when he's finally born - CAMPING!!!
I've an enormous list of camping themed crafts that i'm working away on for his bedroom, but the first thing was a single-bed sized quilt (for when he's a little older...or when i get overcome with exhaustion while walking the floors with him late at night when he won't sleep and so there's somewhere i can crash!)
I'm pretty rubbish at photographing quilts so i've just taken loads of little parts of it which hopefully gives the general idea!
All the little motifs were hand-drawn and then cut out of fabric and fused onto the plain material (it's cheap-skate curtain lining...but shh...don't tell!!) And then i free-motion quilted the pieces on and added all the details.
My free motion quilting really is awful but i'm going to brazenly blame my sewing machine, as it is not supposed to be used to do free-motion, and therefore sortof loses the plot every now and again and starts snapping the thread or looping massive quantities of thread in big knots.....yeah that's a lot of fun to deal with, believe me.
I then just ran more free-motion all over the whole quilt just to add a bit of texture.
It is a great project to get rid of some of those random scraps of bright fabrics that i just couldn't bear to throw away!!
Cutting out the little pieces like the bunting and the bikinis was a bit of a challenge!!
It is inspired by the campsite that we used to go to as kids in France which was just like a big gypsy camp with campers, motorhomes, caravans and tents just pitched anywhere that you found a patch of sunshine and a short-cut to the beach.
I'm going to use the same little motifs for lots of stuff in his bedroom just to give a real explosion of colour. Nothing worse than a bland baby-room!!
Hopefully you can look past the dodgy photos and dodgy stitching to see the fun that i'm going to have with this theme!!! Roll on the other projects!!
You can download the pattern and motifs for free here
I've an enormous list of camping themed crafts that i'm working away on for his bedroom, but the first thing was a single-bed sized quilt (for when he's a little older...or when i get overcome with exhaustion while walking the floors with him late at night when he won't sleep and so there's somewhere i can crash!)
I'm pretty rubbish at photographing quilts so i've just taken loads of little parts of it which hopefully gives the general idea!
All the little motifs were hand-drawn and then cut out of fabric and fused onto the plain material (it's cheap-skate curtain lining...but shh...don't tell!!) And then i free-motion quilted the pieces on and added all the details. 
My free motion quilting really is awful but i'm going to brazenly blame my sewing machine, as it is not supposed to be used to do free-motion, and therefore sortof loses the plot every now and again and starts snapping the thread or looping massive quantities of thread in big knots.....yeah that's a lot of fun to deal with, believe me. 
I then just ran more free-motion all over the whole quilt just to add a bit of texture. 
It is a great project to get rid of some of those random scraps of bright fabrics that i just couldn't bear to throw away!!
Cutting out the little pieces like the bunting and the bikinis was a bit of a challenge!!
It is inspired by the campsite that we used to go to as kids in France which was just like a big gypsy camp with campers, motorhomes, caravans and tents just pitched anywhere that you found a patch of sunshine and a short-cut to the beach. 
I'm going to use the same little motifs for lots of stuff in his bedroom just to give a real explosion of colour. Nothing worse than a bland baby-room!!
Hopefully you can look past the dodgy photos and dodgy stitching to see the fun that i'm going to have with this theme!!! Roll on the other projects!!
You can download the pattern and motifs for free here
141 comments:
Whoa! You quilt is so bright and fun! I love the image transfer idea, I'm going to have to try that out. :)
O.K. I am totally overwhelmed & pleased to visit your blog. It was a fantasy moment, choir of voices singing when I learned little boy & then saw a camping themed assortment of your creations. How I love them, how great a concept for the little man! Life is a journey aside from the fun of camping for pleasure.
So much for dolls-ha! Next time! For now, know you have made me quite happy! Beatrice
Your quilt is beautiful! The theme is unique with all the little camper vehicles, love your creativity.
Wow, what a wonderful quilt, a real little piece of art!
This
Is truly one of the most impressive (and loveliest!) quilts that I have ever seen in the Internet so far.
I really love this, and can't find anything awful on it! ;)
I wanna say it once again:
I am very impressed!
This quilt is wonderful!
I wish I had made it. Or at least you would have made it for me. ;)
Cheers,
Dorothee
This is truly a labor of love! What an awesome quilt!
You need to post a link to your free hand motifs...
I just can't imagine how many hours this quilt took to make. You should keep it always...what an heirloom!
Glorious !!!
WOW! Wish you would make one for me! I LOVE IT!!
I LOVE THIS QUILT!!! ;)
What patience to do such minute work. Absolutely breathtaking!reckoned
I'm sure your little boy is a toddler by now. I hope he is old enough to enjoy the beautiful quilt his mommy made him. I found a picture of your quilt on the Facebook page called The Road to Glamperland. My husband and I camp so I simply HAVE to make this quilt. I'm in love with your quilt!!
Blessings
Gmama Jane
I found your camping quilt creation through Pinterest. This is fabulous! I love the whole idea.
Thanks,
Donna
I love this quilt, it is sooo fun and cheerful looking. I would love one in my camper too!
Where did you find the fabric with the campers? This is incredibly awesome and I want one for my adult bed!
I am so inspired!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Tammy in KY
Love this. My kids live in an airstream trailer and this quilt idea would be so cute. And your quilting is great for using your home machine.
Wow!!! This is awesome! You are so creative!
love you quilt i am trying to understand how you put the pieces on you fused then did you raw edge applique around every piece.? If so this must have taken forever any kid would love this quilt. thanks for posting picture
oh my gosh can you make me one :)
It's adorable!~ Coming from a camp loving girl!!
I absolutely love love this quilt. I would love more detail how to make something like this. Did you buy fabric with such prints or just made them from scratch?? It's just amazing.
Hello.... I love your camping quilt. Want to know are you selling ??? How much cost ?
Will you consider making a camper quilt to sell?
Tobie
This is truely a wonderful creation a lot of love and memories have gone into this quilt thank you for sharing these images with us
WOW!!! I love, love, love this quilt!!! It goes along with my love of camping. I found your site via pinterest.
That is the cutest camping quilt ever!
Just curious .. How many hours of quilting would you say approximately?
What a fantastic quilt. I hope your little boy enjoys playing and cuddling around it. It is a fantastic proof of skill, imagination and specially love!
From a mum to another mum: Congratulations!!!!
Viviana
What a fabulous quilt!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! You are very talented!
Wow wow wow I would pay lots if money for this quilt!!! It is amazing!!!
Ok, much like everyone else....how much to create one for me? It us amazing. We own an RV dealership here in Texas and would love to have one of these. Let me know pls
I love it and want one!!!! :-)
Love this quilt. I love vintage campers and you did such a great job adding little vignettes. It must have taken you forever to do all the applique. Great job.
do you have a pattern? Absolutely love it. But Im still new and need a pattern
This quilt is just fantastic! I love the RVs and the tents and the colors are so bright. Your time and effort that went into this project is unbelievable. I hope the quilt is treasured and stays in the family for years to come!
What an amazing quilt! you should really think about selling the pattern. I love it!
Love this one so much! Any chance you would consider selling the individual designs? I'd be willing to buy them for sure.
I love this quilt. You did a beautiful job and what a wonderful idea Did you freehand draw all this? I can't draw at all. Are you interested in selling a pattern? Again, great job.
Amazing quilt, love it.
Wow! This quilt is absolutely amazing. I sew a little for fun, and know how much work a project like this takes. I featured you on my Camp-In-Style blog. Thanks! http://wp.me/p2qCL1-gZ
What a fun, fun quilt. It is a real labor of love.
Oh my gosh, I'm in LOVE with this quilt...how can I get a couple made up ???
Do you have the patterns available for purchase? You did a WONDERFUL job!! I have been wanting to make a camping quilt and really love the patterns that you created. You should seriously consider selling the pattern - I'm very interested and know several others would be as well.
Do you have the patterns available for purchase? You did a WONDERFUL job!! I have been wanting to make a camping quilt and really love the patterns that you created. You should seriously consider selling the pattern - I'm very interested and know several others would be as well.
Can I purchase these patterns? This is super darling!
I love this quilt. I'm looking for something for our shasta camper for two beds. How much would u charge to make a twin and a full size.
Can I purchase these Patterns....This is a must have for me...Love, Love, Love It
We bought a RV last year. Our 4yr old granddaughter is totally fixated with it. I have been trying to find a unique pattern, to depict her personality. This quilt pattern would be wonderful. I think she would really love it. Thanks for the inspiration!
If you decide to sell this quilt I would buy it! My daughter and her husband travel around the US and work in their 1985 BW Westfalia Van. Check them out on Facebook. You can find them under Bound For No Where.
Do you sell these by chance?
Absolutely beautiful ! Well done you ! This is a real treasure of a quilt ! Daisy Debs x
This is a wonderful quilt. Great job
Awesome quilt. Did you make up all the templates by hand? I was so hoping to make one like it. I have spent hours looking at different templates.
I have twin nephews that would love this quilt.
Does anyone know how to get the patterns? I have had so many of my friends ask me where to find a pattern.
Can you tell me where I can get this pattern? Love it.
Do you make them to sell? I would be very interested in purchasing one. I really like your camping quilts. We have an RV and would so enjoy one of these. Shari
Do you make them to sell? We have a camper and would love one. I'm not crafty so I definitely can't make one
Congratulations. This is a sensational quilt. Your creativity shines out and I love your wonderful style and photos as you describe the process. Your little one is one very lucky little camper.
I love this....what a great idea and keepsake for your son....Very impressed and don't short yourself about the stitching this was an amazing amount of work. Well done!!!!
Omg,I love,love,love this! Do you sell these? I would love to have one for our camper!
Would love to surprise NY grandson with one of these he's 2!! Do you sell them??
Would love one for my grandson!
I hope you received my comment. Although I don't see it. I do so love your quilt. Would love to buy two (2) for my twin rear bunks in my vintage trailer. Perfect match. Plez let me know if you make them or know of somewhere I can purchase. Thanks Elaine
Hi
Would appreciate anyone knowing if this camper quilt is able to be purchased. Apparently others have asked also by the posts. Would really love to purchase two twin size. PLEZ
Hi all - thanks so much for your kind comments on the quilt. Sorry it has taken so long to respond - I don't use this blog anymore so had not noticed the questions!! Unfortunately I don't have the time to make quilts to sell as, while a lot of fun to make, they are quite time-consuming!!!
But in recognition of all the interest I'll look out the motifs and scan them and make up a little pack for download, if you would like to have a go at making your own version. I'll report back here when I get round to putting them up online!!
Thanks again! <3
Love it! Can't wait for download.
Awaiting the download....so excited!
That would be fabulous. Thank you for the inspiration.
Oh WOW this is beautiful�� I would luv the motifs too so I can make one for my husband and my adventures in our camper.. thank you so much for sharing it and I will look forward to downloading the pattern too��
Please let me know when download is available. Email is wmbjrb@gmail.com or
Jrc9119@gmail.com
Thanks
June
Please add me to the list who want to get a packet. (2d_whiteman@bellsouth.net). The quilt is beautiful. Thank you so much 😉⛺️🛶
I would absolutely put ALL my projects on hold to make this. I would love the pkt & will pay you for it!!
Can we purchase the pattern? I love this!
God has Blessed you.Also waiting for your pattern Thank you for sharing..God is good
please put me on the list for the download of if you do a pattern i would love to buy it. please advise. thanking you in advance.
peg
freetoquilt@verizon.net
I would also love the packet when they are ready. Please add me to the list
Lynda
savedbygrace1944@yahoo.com
Please let me know when the packed is available
Add me also please. Love the quilt. debjon44@msn.com
Is there a pattern available for this quilt?
Awaiting the download. ThAnks.
Looking forward to the download!
Please let me know when you make the patterns. I will gladly pay for the designs. This quilt is just so happy and wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
I did not include my email address. It is DebLepper@aol.com . Please add me to the list when you get the pattern made.
One last comment. :) . You should REALLY contact an embroidery company (Designs by JuJu, LunchBox quilts, Smith Street Designs, Anita Goodesign, etc.) and have one of them make this into a machine embroidery/applique CD. You could make a fortune!! I would be the first in line to buy it!
Ok everybody, apologies for the delay but I have now uploaded the patterns to Craftsy. Just search for "camping quilt" and download the pack, free of charge. Let me know if you have any problems with the download. Happy quilting!!! June xx
I was wondering if you would sell them I would love to get one for my Parents
Your camping quilt is adorable, if you make a pattern I would love to buy it.
Carol Callahan
Finally we get a response. Thanks. Wondered why this beautuful quilt kept popping up with no response. Yes please looking forward to the download. Don't you wish you were an octopus with 8 hands. You could be a millionaire making these.
These baby quilts are beautiful, Love to have one for my great grandson, He's two
Please could you send me this wonderful pattern I love brings back lots of family memories firelady3444@verizon.net
Thanks you would love to have pattern what is your other site
Makes me wish I knew how to quilt or knew you lol.
I can't sew for the life a me! Well you sew me one!!!!! Got to have it!!!
Where can I find a pattern . Would love to make one
Please let me know about download i love it.
Please let me know about download i love it.
Will someone make me one cause there is no way I can do this... Please... I will pay
What a wonderfully cute, colorful quilt. Lovely!!
CAN I BUY IT FROM YOU???
I'M SERIOUS. WHAT'S THE PRICE???
CAN I BUY IT FROM YOU???
I'M SERIOUS. WHAT'S THE PRICE???
Carole
I'm interested in the packet also.
Let us know the price.
It's beautiful!!
I think your camper quilt is absolutely beautiful, I know I could never do anything so beautiful. I have arthuritus in my hands and even crocheting is painful. Most of the quilts I make are paperpeiced. Keep up the good work.
Your camper Quilt is Beautiful , My sister - in - Law just finished her chemo & radiation
camping is her happy place , would love to get your pattern to make one for her.
I would pay for the pattern from you
cmb_54@hotmail.com
I think your quilt is beautiful! I would love to have this pattern please. I will buy it from you.
rsbeh610@yahoo.com
Thank you so much for the pattern on Craftsy. You are truly a wonderful person for sharing the inspiration for your son's room, by the amount of comments I can guess everyone will be using your pattern.
Bless you for your generosity!
I am unable to find the pattern on Craftsy. Would someone be able to post the link for it here? Thank you in advance for your help!
You're right, it's so hard to find on craftsy! Took me ages! Use this link: https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patterns/camping-quilt/506648
good luck!
Thank you so much!!!
I love, love, love this quilt. I want one like it for my camper.
Where can I buy this in a king and how much????? https://www.facebook.com/michelle.edmonds.3158
I love this how much would a Queen be and where could i get it?
I would love to have one in queen. How much?
Please let me know.
I've been a sewer for many, many years and don't know why I haven't quilted. I'd love to learn and guess I'm intimidated! This quilt is so very adorable and would love to make one!
Hello June -- Thank you for this lovely camping creation. When you decide to package/develop a pattern for this quilt I would be most happy to offer it to customers in my store. Thant you so much for posting your creations. Laura at Country Pines Quilt Shop.
How do I get this pattern?
You can find the pattern here:
https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patterns/camping-quilt/506648
Hello, did you buy or make the quilt?! Hundreds of us thinks it's the cutest thing we've seen in a long time. Please let me know! Cheers!
I also am very interested in the quilt. Please sell to me i will pay. Please
I also am very interested in the quilt. Please sell to me i will pay. Please
Your camping quilt's image is being used by a BOGUS company.. it's listed at facebook. So sorry they do this and FB doesn't stop it.
Camping Lovers
Cute camping print quilt <3
Order here: https://bit.ly/2Mj3U4W
Tshirt here: https://bit.ly/2J9V7A0
Someone took your quilt template and is passing off a “printed” version of your beautiful quilt! It’s all over Facebook and Instagram https://www.vogca.com/products/campers-summer-vocation-blanket-quilt?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=sarah-All-vogca-conversion
YES.. I was scammed by VOGCA too! Like they took your pictures and then tried to make a terrible printing of it on a completely disgusting cheap blanket.
I am fighting to get my money back. Just sharing, a damn shame they took the beautiful quality quilt you made and are scamming people.
I also was scammed by Vogca! I saw this quilt and loved it. I thought it was their pattern. They sent me a cheap, blurry, printed version of your quilt. So sad! I’m sorry for you- your quilt is beautiful!
https://www.vogca.com/collections/camping/products/campers-summer-vocation-blanket-quilt
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I'm overwhelmed as the beauty of your quilt!! Would you have a patter or was this just done free hand? Again, absolutely amazing!!
Hi all, so it seems craftsy has disappeared so I've uploaded the pattern and motifs to another site and added a link for download. If you've any problems accessing it, simply drop me a message with your email address and I'll send you a copy. Thanks!
Link now added at the end of the blog post
I've now added a new link to the pattern in the blog post. Thanks! Xx
I have added a new link to the pattern at the end of the blog post. Xx
Hello, can I purchase a a ready made one from you please?
Sorry, I don't make quilts to sell.
Sorry, I don't make quilts to sell.
Thank you so much for the link to download! But, it seems that a subscription to the download site is required before the pattern can be downloaded :(
Could you please send me the pattern at msreigel55@gmail.com? Thank you in advance!
You're on an HGTV page and it is trending!! Your idea is adorable!!
Look up hometown show followers on Facebook. You are definitely trending!!
Please please tell me you didn’t sell this gorgeous quilt?!?! It’s amazing!!!
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