Updated Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Each of these super holidays will be led by Karin Hellaby who is internationally renowned through her books on quilting, her teaching and her shop, Quilters Haven in Suffolk. She is in great demand as a teacher and is delighted to invite you to join her on these lovely quilting tours. There will also be a few surprises during the holiday and plenty of time to relax and enjoy good food and good wine in good company.

Sisters 35th Annual Outdoor Quilt Show - July 2010

Friday 2nd to Wednesday 14th July 2010

PRICES REDUCED!!

£2598 per person (twin share) price reduced - NOW £2348

£3498 (single) price reduced - NOW £2898

We have managed to renegotiate hotel prices and air fare and this, and the current strength of the £ against the US $ means that we have been able to reduce the prices on this tour.

We currently have 38 provisional on this 13-day tour which features BA direct flights to/from Seattle, 7 nights in Sisters and ending with a  scenic journey along the Pacific Coast Highway. A great opportunity to experience this amazing show and to take part in the classes.

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Read a blog of our last visit to Sisters here

Read a poem inspired by a visit to Sisters here

Carrefour de Patchwork Europeean

Wednesday 15th to Monday 20th September 2010

£928 per person (twin share)

£1098 in a single room

The Alsace is one of France's best-kept secrets. Situated between the Rhine and the Vosges Mountains, and bordering Germany and Switzerland, Alsace is the smallest province in France - just 114 miles long by 30 miles wide. Small as it may be, the region offers a rich diversity of landscapes: plains, forests, vineyards, valleys and mountain peaks.

In September each year the European forum of patchwork (Carrefour Europeen du patchwork) takes place in Ste Marie aux Mines in Alsace. More than 800 textile works from different countries are presented in Ste Marie and the neighbouring villages during this four-day festival. In previous years you could have admired ancient Turkoman wall hangings which combine the techniques of embroidery with patchwork, as well as wonderful Egyptian shimmering-coloured works, mostly completed by men. There is always something for everyone's taste. Contemporary textile art takes a large place too with very original presentations from Germany, Denmark, Great Britain, and, in 2009, a spectacular display of Amish patchwork art.
There is also a sales area, (essential for a patchwork fans) with around a hundred shops.

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Quilting at the Bernina Factory and Lake Constance

Sunday 13th to Saturday 19th June 2010

£998 per person (twin share)

£1198 per person (single)

Based on the shores of Lake Constance, this lovely holiday includes a guided tour of the Bernina Factory and three days quilting and tuition at the Bernina Creative Centre - plus a full day tour of the area around Lake Cionstace.

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Northern Patchwork & Quilts in Durham

Friday 4th to Monday 7th June 2010

£318 per person (twin share)

£378 per person (single)

Based in Durham this is a repeat of the sell-out 2009 tour. Early booking is strongly recommended.

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Arena Travel, Explorer House, 2 Betts Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RH, United Kingdom.

Tel: +44 (0) 1473 660800. Fax: + 44 (0) 1473 660801