Quilt & Textile Tours - 2025 Tours
Birmingham/London 2025
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Join us on an extraordinary Quilt & Textile Tour through Birmingham and London, where you'll explore the heart of British textile heritage. Begin in Birmingham with a warm Meet & Greet, followed by a private luncheon at Winterbourne House, a historic Arts and Crafts manor. Dive into Birmingham’s rich artistic culture with visits to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Forge Mill Needle Museum, and Jinney Ring Craft Centre, before two exciting days at the Birmingham Festival of Quilts, including a special tour with EQA Judge Paula Rafferty. In London, continue your textile journey with exclusive presentations, including a lecture by Christopher Wilson-Tate on antique quilts, guided tours of Liberty of London, top haberdasheries, the William Morris Gallery and The Red House, Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Tate Modern Museum.
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Australia 2025
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Land Tour: September 15-26, 2025
Package Includes:
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Itinerary Highlights:
- Meals: Breakfast daily, 7 group dinners, 2 group lunches
- Sight-seeing Tours: Torquay, Phillip Island
& Penguin Tour, Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park, Blue Mountains, Sydney, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, China Town - Quilt & Textile Activities: include Quilt NSW Quilt Festival, Amitie Quilt Shop (Jen Kingwell), Millrose Quilting & Gallery, Material Obsession (Kathy Doughty) with hands-on demonstrations & shopping; Creswick Woollen Mill, Eclectic Boogaloo Textile Tour, private & exclusive hands-on workshop with Pam Holland
- Post-tour Uluru: includes Sounds of Silence dinner experience overlooking the Uluru-Kata Tjuta NationalPark and morning Sunrise and Kata Tjuṯa Walpa Gorge tours. Recalibrate your understanding of the term natural wonder as you enjoy Australia’s spiritual heart on this epic three-day Uluru adventure.
- 2 on-board Hosts
- Local, expert (and textile artist) Tour Guide
- Luxury coach/professional driver
- ... And so much more!
Embark on an unforgettable journey that combines culinary delights, stunning sight-seeing, and engaging quilt and textile activities. Your adventure begins with daily breakfasts, setting the perfect tone for each day. Savour seven group dinners and two group lunches, providing ample opportunities to connect with fellow travelers over delicious meals.
Explore the scenic beauty of Torquay, Phillip Island, and the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park. Witness the enchanting Penguin Parade and discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Blue Mountains. In Sydney, immerse yourself in iconic attractions such as Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, and vibrant China Town.
For quilting and textile enthusiasts, this trip is a dream come true. Attend the Quilt NSW Quilt Festival and visit renowned shops like Amitie Quilt Shop, owned by Jen Kingwell, Material Obsession, owned by Kathy Doughty, and Millrose Quilting & Gallery. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations, mini-workshops, and shopping sprees at these renowned shops.
Explore the scenic beauty of Torquay, Phillip Island, and the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park. Witness the enchanting Penguin Parade and discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Blue Mountains. In Sydney, immerse yourself in iconic attractions such as Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, and vibrant China Town.
For quilting and textile enthusiasts, this trip is a dream come true. Attend the Quilt NSW Quilt Festival and visit renowned shops like Amitie Quilt Shop, owned by Jen Kingwell, Material Obsession, owned by Kathy Doughty, and Millrose Quilting & Gallery. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations, mini-workshops, and shopping sprees at these renowned shops.