I love quilt travel and quilt retreats! Read about my experiences cruising with Stitchin’ Heaven and Sew and Sail, sewing with the Mysterious Sewing Society, visiting the International Quilt Festival, and more!
Japan was the most beautiful textile adventure of my life! I flew from my home in Florida, USA, to Tokyo, Japan on a quilting and textile tour with Okan Arts, and it was so much more than just fabric; it…
I enjoyed the combination of historical handworks and modern cultural exhibitions. Come along and admire the skill and surprises of Vienna, Austria.
Prague is an artistic and beautiful place. It’s the capital city of the Czech Republic, and provides endless wonder and infinite creative inspiration. See what inspired me.
We are all so excited to visit Houston, Texas, again for the International Quilt Festival and Quilt Market. This year, the Quilt Festival is from October 31 – November 3, 2024. Every year, I love to wander through the quiet…
I’m on an inspiration-seeking trip in Iceland, finding delightful arts and crafts just about everywhere I go. Hand-making beautiful and practical items is a big part of the Icelandic culture. Let me show you where I found gorgeous wool sweaters,…
Have you considered a quilt retreat but don’t know if you should go? A vacation weekend (or week) planned just for quilters might be exactly what you need to feel refreshed, get inspired, and sew a beautiful quilt. Retreats designed…
Last month, I was lucky to set sail on a quilting cruise with my sister Liz. I had never sailed on a cruise organized by Stitchin’ Heaven before, so this was a real adventure. Let me tell you all about…
The Mysterious Sewing Society quilt retreats are one-day events at the Carlisle Inn in Sarasota, Florida. This was my fourth quilt retreat with the Mysterious Sewing Society (their fifth retreat, overall). Time flies, and I’m already looking forward to my…
Drive across the United States, and you might be lucky enough to see a barn quilt. This uniquely American art form is found out-of-doors, nestled between mountains and hills, cornfields and cotton fields, and on the sides of small-town homes…
The 2023 annual Judged Quilt Show of the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas, displayed a profusion of quilts featuring animals! I fell in love with all the exotic species, lovable pets, and countryside farm animals. I think you will,…
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