Quilt & Textile Tours - 2025 Tours
Birmingham/London 2025
July 31 - August 8, 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, and the William Morris Gallery. Cap it all off with an embroidery workshop led by expert Rebecca Devaney, promising hands-on creativity and inspiration.
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Itinerary Highlights:
- Meals: Breakfast daily, 3 group lunches, 1 group dinner
- 2-day admission Birmingham Festival of Quilts, including “Through the Judges Eye” guided tour of the winning quilts with EQA Judge Paula Rafferty
- Hands-on embroidery class with Rebecca Devaney (all supplies included)
- Sight-seeing Tours in Birmingham:
- Winterbourne House & Garden, including private sandwich buffet luncheon
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
- Forge Mill Needle Museum, including a visit to the Jinney Ring Craft Center and private luncheon
- Sight-seeing Tours in London:
- Christopher Wilson-Tate Antique Quilts private lecture and quilts presentation
- Guided tour of Liberty of London
- Guided textile tour of quilt and haberdasheries with Rebecca Devaney
- Guided tour of the William Morris Gallery and The Red House
- Guided tour of textile exhibits of Victoria & Albert Museum
- Tailored, small group tour (minimum 15, maximum 20)
- Two on-board hosts
- Professional driver; luxury motor coach (washroom on board)
- Detailed custom itinerary
- $500 registration deposit; 4 month interest-free payment plan (Jan-April 2025)
- ... And so much more!
Full Brochure & Registration Form here: