Updated Thursday, June 18, 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

£2598 per person (twin share)

£3498 (single)

We currently have 38 provisional on this 13-day tour BA direct flight to/from Seattle and the tour ends with 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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coming soon...

Bernina Factory and Lake Constance - April/May 2010
Visit to the Bernina Factory for classes - and more - in their demonstartion studios.

Northern Patchwork & Quilts - May/June 2010
Based in Durham a repeat of the sell-out 2009 tour.

Carrefour de Patchwork Europeean - Sept 2010
A tour to the Alsace based in Colmar. The Festival runs over 4 days in 4 villages near Colmar and is one of the highlights of the European Patchwork and Quilting calendar.

Full details of these tours will appear here soon.

Hand Patchwork and Quilting River Cruise PLACES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

With Karin Hellaby

Paris and the Seine Valley

Saturday 4 th to Saturday 11 th July 2009

Upper Deck

£1248 per person (twin share)

£1448 single room

Middle Deck

£1198 per person (twin share)

£1398 single room

This lovely cruise between wooded river banks and chalk cliffs through a superb valley whose variations in light have inspired countless painters and poets of all ages will enchant you. Karin will be on board offering a series of patchwork and hand quilting classes and we have also included three shore excursions to show you some of the treasures along the way.

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Northern Quilts Weekend in York SOLD OUT

Friday 4th to Monday 7th September 2009

£348 per person (twin share)
£448 in a single room

JOIN Karin Hellaby in historic York for a memorable
weekend and indulge yourself in a feast of quilts.
We have included visits to the Quilters Guild
Museum, York Castle Museum and The Great Northern Quilt
Show in nearby Harrogate, as well as an after dinner talk
by award-winning quilter, Philippa Naylor and a Show and Tell session led by Karin.
Our base in York will be the first class Hilton Hotel in the heart of the city.
This promises to be a lovely weekend and early booking is strongly recommended.

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Patchwork & Quilting in Spain SOLD OUT

Friday 25th September to Friday 2nd October 2009

£948 per person (twin share)

£1098 in a single room

Enjoy a wonderful week in the historic city of Ronda in the heart of Andalusia. The Rio Guiadalevin runs through the city, dividing it in two and carving out the steep El Tajo canyon upon which the city is perched. Our base will be a lovely four-star hotel and we have included breakfast and dinner each day, a full programme of classes and two full day excursions. The holiday is suitable for quilters of all abilities and each participant will have exclusive use of a Bernina sewing machine for the duration of the stay.

This will be a memorable week in Spain with the opportunity to enjoy quilting, the Spanish sunshine, the delights of Ronda and visits to Granada to see the magnificent Alhambra, and to the 'capital' of Andalusia, Seville.

Please note that we have amended the dates of the tour since printing the brochure. The tour now runs from Friday to Friday.

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