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Maggie's Handquilted Hippie Bus Weekender
Maggie's Handquilted Hippie Bus Weekender
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Maggie's Handquilted Hippie Bus Weekender
Handquilted in Sausalito, California — One Stitch at a Time
By Margaret “Maggie” Whitfield — 72, master seamstress. 38 years at the Singer. 18,000+ bags quilted by hand in a small workshop above the bay.
“I wanted every woman who packs one of these bags to take a little of that feeling with her. The feeling of leaving. Sun. Freedom. The idea that life still has a few adventures left in it for her.”
What’s in the Box
Why This Bag Is Different
Stitch by stitch, by hand. Every bag takes 14+ hours of skilled handwork. No machine could replicate the texture or the soft, layered weight.
Sunflowers and peace signs, cherry blossoms and parasols, palm trees and a surfboard, a STAY WILD outdoor scene, or a hand-felted sunset guitar — every motif sewn on individually, some with three-dimensional touches.
Holds its shape even when fully packed. Soft against your hand, structured enough to stand on its own.
Comfortable when fully loaded. The padding runs the full length so the strap never digs into your hand on a long walk.
Roomy enough for a full weekend. Compact enough to fit overhead on most U.S. domestic flights without a fight.
Flower Power Caravan, Cherry Blossom Glamping, Stay Wild Forest, Coastal Surfer Camper, Sunset Strummer. Five one-of-a-kind worlds, each with its own palette, appliqués, and travel story.
In two decades of reviewing handcrafted textile work, I’ve come to recognize a particular kind of bag — one that lives in a customer’s life for a decade or more. Maggie’s Hippie Bus Weekenders are one of those rare pieces. The quilting density, the appliqué detail, and the thoughtful weight balance set them in a category most mass-produced weekenders simply can’t reach. The fact that each one is being made one at a time, by a single woman who learned her craft on the road in 1972, makes every bag a small piece of textile history.
Available in Five Hand-Quilted Designs
Perfect For
What Makes It Different
90-Day No-Questions Guarantee
If you don’t fall in love with your Hippie Bus Weekender within the first 90 days, send it back. Maggie will refund you in full — no forms, no questions, no hassle.
A Note About Handmade Variation
Each Hippie Bus Weekender is sewn by hand from start to finish. Color tones, appliqué placement, and stitch patterns may vary slightly from the listing photos — that’s the nature of real handwork, not a flaw. To care for your bag: spot-clean only, air dry. Avoid machine washing to preserve the colors and the handquilting.
Product Details
| Material | Premium handquilted cotton + polyester batting |
| Appliqués | Hand-cut appliqués — design varies by style (sunflowers, palm trees, cherry blossoms, mushrooms, embroidered guitar, etc.) |
| Set Includes | 1 Hippie Bus Weekender, 1 cotton dust bag, 1 care card, 1 hand-numbered authenticity tag |
| Dimensions | 18″ L × 9″ W × 10″ H (45 × 23 × 25 cm) |
| Weight | ~1.8 lbs (820g) empty |
| Capacity | ~22 liters — fits a full weekend’s clothes |
| Styles | Flower Power Caravan, Cherry Blossom Glamping, Stay Wild Forest, Coastal Surfer Camper, Sunset Strummer |
| Closure | Wraparound YKK zipper |
| Care | Spot-clean only; air dry |
| Origin | Handquilted in Sausalito, California |
| Lead Time | Each bag takes 14+ hours to complete |
| Sales | 18,000+ bags sold over 38 years • 4.9★ average rating |
The Final Sale
The Final Sale
Message from the Artist:
After years of making things by hand, our workshop is closing. These are the last pieces we'll ever ship. Every item on this page was made slowly, carefully, and with more love than any factory could replicate. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced. Just real craft from real hands.
We're proud of every single one. We hope they find good homes.
When they're gone, they're gone — and so are we.
Shipping with UPS / USPS
Shipping with UPS / USPS
Free shipping across the United States
- Delivery time: 7–14 business days
- Insured: Every package is fully insured
🌳 Carbon-neutral shipping with UPS / USPS
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
Got a question? Here's how to reach us.
My wife and I personally respond to every single email — as fast as we possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to talk craft, we're here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CT)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CT)
Email: support@homeofcraft.com
Can I return my order if I don't like it?
Can I return my order if I don't like it?
Of course. We stand behind everything on Home of Craft 100%. If you're not happy, neither are we. Just shoot us an email within 90 days and we'll make it right — no hassle, no headaches.
How are your products made?
How are your products made?
Every single product on Home of Craft is 100% handmade — crafted by hand, using only premium quality materials. We're proud to carry on a tradition of craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.