{"product_id":"sandys-handquilted-hippie-bus-backpack","title":"Sandy's Handquilted Hippie Bus Backpack","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* ===== Hippie Bus Backpack \u0026#8212; product description =====\n     Palette: purple #6d3f9c \/ magenta #d8437e \/ sunflower #f5a623 \/ desert-teal #2ba3bf \/ cream #fbf7f0 \/ ink #2a2530 *\/\n  .prod-wrapper { font-family: \"Poppins\", -apple-system, sans-serif !important; max-width: 860px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; padding: 8px 16px 40px !important; color: #2a2530 !important; line-height: 1.65 !important; background: #fbf7f0 !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }\n  .prod-wrapper * { box-sizing: border-box !important; }\n  .prod-wrapper h2, .prod-wrapper h3, .prod-wrapper p, .prod-wrapper ul, .prod-wrapper li { margin: 0 !important; }\n\n  .prod-hero { text-align: center !important; padding: 28px 20px !important; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d3f9c 0%, #d8437e 100%) !important; border-radius: 16px !important; 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}\n    .prod-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n    .prod-hero h2 { font-size: 23px !important; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 1. HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"prod-icon\"\u003e🚐🌈\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eHandquilted on the Northern California Coast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBy Sandra “Sandy” Merrick (72) — from her final collection, before her sewing room closes for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. STORY QUOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-story\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"quote\"\u003e“I wanted every person who packs one of these to take a little of that feeling with them. Setting off. Sun. Freedom. The idea that life still has a few adventures left in it for you.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"author\"\u003e— Sandy Merrick, who has handquilted more than 18,000 backpacks in 38 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. WHAT'S INCLUDED --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-section-title\"\u003eWhat's in the package\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-includes\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"inc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"i\"\u003e🎒\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t\"\u003e1 Backpack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003eHandquilted, ready to carry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"inc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"i\"\u003e🏷️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t\"\u003eNumbered Tag\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003eHand-stitched inside\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"inc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"i\"\u003e📧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t\"\u003eSandy's Note\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003eA short card from the maker\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"inc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"i\"\u003e📦\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t\"\u003eFree US Shipping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003eCarefully boxed by Sam\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-section-title\"\u003eWhy it feels different the moment you pick it up\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e✅\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100% handmade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery backpack is individually cut, quilted, appliquéd, and sewn by hand — no assembly line, no embroidery machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e🧵\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandquilted outer shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch by stitch. That's what gives it its shape, its soft padding, and its one-of-a-kind look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e🚐\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSignature VW bus motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace sign, headlights, windows, and flowers — each cut and sewn on individually, some in three dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e🧠\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePadded, adjustable straps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide, wadded shoulder straps and a soft back panel that don't dig in, even when the bag is full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e💼\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoom for the whole day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roomy main compartment, a zip front pocket, and two open side pockets — tablet, book, rain jacket, water bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fi\"\u003e🎗\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrolley loop on the back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlides straight over a suitcase handle, so it rides with you through the airport instead of on your shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. EXPERT BOX --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-expert\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003eTextile expert\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"q\"\u003e“What sets a piece like this apart is the hand-quilting. Machine-made bags are glued and heat-pressed; here, the padding comes from thousands of individual stitches. That's why it holds its shape for years and why the colors sit in layers instead of looking printed. You simply cannot mass-produce this.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"n\"\u003e— Linda Osborne, textile conservator, School of Craft \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. COLORS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-section-title\"\u003eChoose your colorway\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-colors\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d8437e,#6d3f9c,#f5a623);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Classic Rainbow\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#e0457b;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hot Pink\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"chip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dot\" style=\"background:#8a6fc0;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Lavender Purple\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:13px; color:#8a8290; margin-top:8px !important;\"\u003eEach one is handmade, so no two are ever exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 7. PERFECT FOR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-section-title\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-perfect-for\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e🎓 Campus\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e✈️ Weekend trips\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e🗺️ Day hikes\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e☕ Everyday carry\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e🎁 A gift with heart\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e🚗 Road trips\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e📚 Book \u0026amp; tablet bag\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003e🌟 A little joy\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 8. QUALITY CHECKLIST --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-section-title\"\u003eThe quality you can feel\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium quilted cotton\u003c\/b\u003e with polyester batting — structure, softness, and a bag that holds its shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand-appliquéd details\u003c\/b\u003e — peace sign, headlights, flowers, some raised in three dimensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eReinforced, padded straps\u003c\/b\u003e that carry a full load without cutting into your shoulders.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWraparound zipper\u003c\/b\u003e that opens wide for easy packing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"li\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"c\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt to last\u003c\/b\u003e — some of Sandy's customers have carried the same backpack for 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 9. GUARANTEE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-guarantee\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"g-icon\"\u003e💙\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e90-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTake it home, pack it, live with it. If it doesn't make you as happy as you'd hoped, send it back for a full refund — no questions asked. Sandy's promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 10. NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cb\u003eA note on handmade:\u003c\/b\u003e Because every backpack is cut and sewn by hand, small variations are part of the charm — a peace sign a millimeter to the left, a flower slightly larger. That's not a flaw. It's the proof a real person made it.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 11. SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"prod-section-title\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"prod-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003ePremium quilted cotton, polyester batting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003eHand-quilted shell, hand-appliquéd VW bus motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eSet includes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003e1 backpack, numbered inner tag, maker's note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003eApprox. 16” H × 12” W × 6” D (carry-on friendly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eCompartments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003eMain compartment, zip front pocket, 2 side pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eCarry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003ePadded adjustable straps, top handle, trolley loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003eClassic Rainbow, Hot Pink, Lavender Purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003eSpot clean; air dry — no machine wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eMade by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003eSandra “Sandy” Merrick, by hand, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"k\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"v\"\u003eFinal collection — 1,200 pieces, then retired\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Handmade by Sandy Merrick","offers":[{"title":"Classic Rainbow","offer_id":53281522024715,"sku":"HBB-RAINBOW","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hot Pink","offer_id":53281522057483,"sku":"HBB-PINK","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender Purple","offer_id":53281522090251,"sku":"HBB-PURPLE","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/4272\/4619\/files\/hf_20260731_145121_44845ac9-1433-4b1c-9cfa-dfcdb8e4d784.png?v=1785509834","url":"https:\/\/cedarandtinco.com\/products\/sandys-handquilted-hippie-bus-backpack","provider":"CedarAndTin Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}