Have you checked out the Oct-Nov 2012 Quilters Newsletter issue yet? There is great stuff in the magazine as always. I was really excited about Pam Rocco’s column this time. Pam shares her views with us and illustrates her thoughts with her quilts. And Quilters Newsletter offers you a free web pattern of one of her quilts in every issue. This time we chose City Traffic.
I created all the illustrations for this pattern and one of them was an Airstream Trailer. Drawing that trailer brought back memories of a family vacation. My parents took us on a trip from Ohio to California and back. We had an Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon, an Apache pop-up camper trailer, two adults and five kids, all in one space. We camped our way across the west and had a great time. The only moment of regret was in Lake Mead, Nevada. As my dad pulled into the campground, we were amazed at the sight of a dozen Airstream Trailers, all parked together. They were big, shiny and most of all, air-conditioned. Lake Mead is hot, really hot in July. Our faithful little Apache just could not compete and we all wished for a little of that air-conditioned luxury. We survived and have great memories of our trek to the West Coast, but to this day, I would still like to travel in an Airstream Trailer just once.
[Please note: this giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Regina, winner of this Robert Kaufman Roll-up! Thanks to all who entered!]
So much for a great memory, back to the present. Check out Pam’s pattern and download the free pdf for City Traffic. To help you get started we are offering a free Roll-up by Robert Kaufman fabrics. Just leave a comment below by 11:59 p.m. MDT on Monday, October 22. We’ll draw one name at random. One comment per person, please. Open to those who haven’t won something from Quilters Newsletter in the last 90 days.
Solids to go with my batiks: texture contrast!
What a happy, fun and bright quilt..perfect for someone to love
Camping is the best thing for family memories that’ll last a lifetime! And who couldn’t use some solids??!! Thanks for sharing!
I coulod use some solids to add to my stash!
What a fun pattern, will have to make this for my granddaughter. Love those solids too!
We actually owned an airstream and went camping in the cold West Virginia mountains. It was really snuggly warm but also real close quarters for four people. All in all it was a fun camping trip. Thanks for triggering some great memories.
During the 1970′s and ’80′s camping (tent and then “upgraded” to a pickup camper) and fishing were my husband and 4-B’s favorite family fun. I miss those times very much. Now my activities involve quilting….I could always use a bit more fabric!!!
Lovely fabric, just want to start a new quilt to my grandchild with these fabrics.
Just now saw this. I guess I’m too late for the drawing.
I have a 5 year old grandson that would love this quilt… and I would love to win the fabric roll. I am a fairly new quilter ( just a few years) and love learning new patterns and techniques.
Wow!! Beautiful happy colors. Just right for my granddaughter’s (Jan 20, 2013) baby quilt.