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What is a Quilt Tour?

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What is a Quilt Tour?

Airline Travel· Bucket List Challenge· Iceland· International· Ireland· Planning· Quilt Tours· Quilting· Travel· Travel Tips· United Kingdom· United States

How organized quilting is taking over the globe! Have you always had an itch to see the world but don't want to go alone? Did you know there are several tour groups that do just that and are geared specifically for quilters! Hundreds of Quilt tours are scheduled each year to places like Ireland, England, Japan, Egypt, Iceland and even many quilt destinations here in the US! For an unforgettable quilting adventure of a lifetime, I'd highly recommend giving them a try! in this ... Read More about What is a Quilt Tour?

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Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in New Mexico

New Mexico· Quilt Retreats· Quilting· Travel· United States

Stitching the Land of Enchantment! Welcome to New Mexico! Quilt Retreats are one of my favorite gatherings for quilters. A time where we can chat, laugh and SEW! But, what Quilt Retreat Centers are near me? They're HERE! :) Below is the most up to date list of active Quilting Retreat Centers in New Mexico. If you know of one, or own one, and would like it added to the list, CLICK HERE and let us know! I will continually update this list as I get new information. So, be sure to ... Read More about Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in New Mexico

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Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Maine

Maine· Quilt Retreats· Quilting· Travel· United States

Stitching the Pine Treet state! Welcome to Maine! Quilt Retreats are one of my favorite gatherings for quilters. A time where we can chat, laugh and SEW! But, what Quilt Retreat Centers are near me? They're HERE! :) Below is the most up to date list of active Quilting Retreat Centers in Maine. If you know of one, or own one, and would like it added to the list, CLICK HERE and let us know! I will continually update this list as I get new information. So, be sure to bookmark this ... Read More about Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Maine

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Where Did the Quilt Retreat Begin?

Bucket List Challenge· Quilt Retreats· Quilting· Travel

Fun, food, fellowship and Quilting! From the days of working the fields and hand spinning yarn to electric machines and gadgets a plenty, Quilt Retreats have been around longer than you might imagine. Any excuse to get together and create! But why did we start getting together in the first place? The informal gathering of crafters is as old as time. Much of those gatherings were born of necessity. For instance, after the invention of the loom, most people could not afford to purchase ... Read More about Where Did the Quilt Retreat Begin?

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The 5 BEST Quilt Retreat Games

Bucket List Challenge· Quilt Retreats· Quilting· Travel

How to be the life of the party at your next retreat! My absolute favorite thing about attending a Quilt Retreat (besides unending quilting time) is the laughter! There's just something magical about getting a group of quilters together in one room that brings out the silliness in us all. And in my opinion, we're all the better for it! Contrary to what my husband may think, no, we don't JUST sit around and quilt all day. We also play games! Just like at a baby or wedding shower, who ... Read More about The 5 BEST Quilt Retreat Games

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Heading Out on an Ireland Quilt Tour

Bucket List Challenge· International· Ireland· O'er at the Pond· Quilt Tours· Quilting· Travel

For those that don't know yet, I Went to Ireland! Today marks exactly 4 years since my trip to the Emerald Isle and yet every moment is still fresh in my mind. I wanted to bring back my posts from my old blog about the trip and share with you all our crazy adventures! Who knows, maybe they'll inspire your next trip! In May of 2017 I attended a local quilt guild meeting where our guest speaker was master quilter Mark Sherman. Looking back I’m convinced our acquaintance was ... Read More about Heading Out on an Ireland Quilt Tour

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Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Arkansas

Arkansas· Quilt Retreats· Quilting· Travel· United States

Stitching the natural state! Welcome to Arkansas! Quilt Retreats are one of my favorite gatherings for quilters. A time where we can chat, laugh and SEW! But, what Quilt Retreat Centers are near me? They're HERE! :) Below is the most up to date list of active Quilting Retreat Centers in Arkansas. If you know of one, or own one, and would like it added to the list, CLICK HERE and let us know! I will continually update this list as I get new information. So, be sure to bookmark ... Read More about Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Arkansas

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Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Idaho

Idaho· Quilt Retreats· Quilting· Travel· United States

Stitching the Gem state! Welcome to Idaho! Quilt Retreats are one of my favorite gatherings for quilters. A time where we can chat, laugh and SEW! But, what Quilt Retreat Centers are near me? They're HERE! :) Below is the most up to date list of active Quilting Retreat Centers in Idaho. If you know of one, or own one, and would like it added to the list, CLICK HERE and let us know! I will continually update this list as I get new information. So, be sure to bookmark this page or ... Read More about Full List of Quilt Retreat Centers in Idaho

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All About Quilt Tours!

Airline Travel· International· Quilt Babble Live· Quilt Tours· Travel· Travel Tips

Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 22 Show Notes In the 22nd installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we were joined by Rochelle Rice from the amazing In-Appropriate Quilters podcast! In this episode we discussed: Also, I made a HUGE announcement! Starting in 2025, I will be leading my own Quilt Tours! These will be Quilt Tours like NO OTHER! Click HERE for all the details! Where to Find Rochelle Rice Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of ... Read More about All About Quilt Tours!

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What to Pack for a Quilt Tour

England· Germany· Iceland· International· Ireland· My Favorite Travel Bags· Planning· Quilt Tours· Scotland· Travel· Travel Tips· United Kingdom· United States

and what NOT to pack for a quilt tour Before going on my first Quilt Tour, I had absolutely no idea what to take with me. I had never been on a tour before, let alone a quilt tour. I asked my friends. None of them had been on a tour before. I looked online and couldn’t find anything. Ultimately, I took many things I should NOT have taken and made mistakes that you, thankfully, won’t have to make! In the article: Which Suitcase to Take on Your Quilt Tour Since I didn’t really ... Read More about What to Pack for a Quilt Tour

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Complete List of 23 Quilt Shops in Mississippi

Mississippi· Mississippi Quilt Shops· Quilt Shop Lists in US· Quilting· United States

Birthplace of America's Music Welcome to Mississippi! SOME POINTS OF INTEREST NOT TO BE MISSED: GET READY TO SHOP HOP! There are several ways (and excuses) to visit these awesome quilt shops. Many of them participate in the Row by Row Experience, now known as the Quilters Trek. You can learn more, and plan your trip by visiting their website HERE. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE QUILT SHOPS! No matter which part of the state you visit, there’s sure to be a Quilt shop close ... Read More about Complete List of 23 Quilt Shops in Mississippi

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All About Quilt Guilds!

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Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 21 Show Notes In the 21st installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we were joined by Diane Quirk with the York County Quilters Guild in South Carolina! In this episode we discussed: Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We hate spam too and will never send it. Unsubscribe at any time.Built with ConvertKit Want to watch us Live? Every ... Read More about All About Quilt Guilds!