2010 Quilters Companion Magazine Quilting Tours - Travelrite ...

Join Michelle Marvig contributor to
Quilters Companion, on the
2010 Quilters Companion Magazine
Quilting Tours
France &
England
12 September to 30 September 2010
Visiting Paris, Colmar, London, Bath and York
Attending the 16th European Patchwork Meeting
USA
22 October to 9 November 2010
Visiting Lincoln, Chicago, Burlington, Boston
and the International Quilt Festival in Houston 2010
Choose one tour or
travel on both tours

Itinerary France and UK tour
Day 1 Sunday 12 September 2010
In flight
We depart Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on our flight to Paris.
Day 2 Monday 13 September 2010
Paris
This morning we arrive in Paris, where we will be met by our tour manager and are
transferred into the city of Paris. We will have an orientation tour with a local guide.
During the tour we will see the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elyssés, the Arc de Triomphe,
the Cathedral of Notre Dame and more. In the afternoon we have free time to allow tour
members to recover from the flight. This evening we have a welcome dinner. Michelle
Marvig will welcome the group and outline the wonderful experiences we will have during
the tour. D
Day 3 Tuesday 14 September 2010
Paris
This morning we will visit the Toile de Jouy Museum. This museum was created in 1977
and dedicated to the activity of the Jouy factory and textile printing. More than three
thousand original Toile de Jouy designs exist. In the technical exhibition room we will
see engraving tools, wood blocks, plates and copper rollers. We will follow the evolution
of Toile de Jouy in the display of bed hangings, ornaments, textile panels and dresses.
In the afternoon we visit Chateau de Versailles, the creation of the French monarchy at
the time of its greatest splendor the 17th century. Consisting of the opulent chateau, the
magnificent gardens and the Trianon. You will enjoy this wonderful Royal Palace.
Day 4 Wednesday 15 September 2010
Paris
This morning will be free for individual activity. The tour manager will help the group with
suggestions for visits. In the afternoon we will visit Musee National du Moyen Age founded
in 1843 and situated in the heart of the Latin Quarter. You will marvel at the tapestries,
especially the famous Lady with the Unicorn tapestry from 15th century Brussels. Midafternoon
we will visit La Boutique du Patchwork, where we will see a large selection of
fabrics. Michelle Marvig will meet those wishing to dine with the group in the lobby.
Day 8 Sunday 19 September 2010
London
Today we travel to Mulhouse, established as an Imperial city at the end of the 13th century.
It was a textile centre already, when in 1746 three citizens founded the first mill producing
calico cotton fabrics. This led to the establishment of large-scale production of fabrics
and the development of printing techniques. This afternoon we will visit the Musee de
l’Impression sur Etoffes. Our visit will explain the history of printed fabric and the history
of design. The first samples of indiennes, printed cotton fabric were imported to the area
in the 19th century. The secret of the famous rouge turc dye was unravelled and bought
riches to Mulhouse. Late afternoon we fly to London. On arrival we will be transferred to
our hotel. Michelle and the tour manager will point out nearby restaurants and join those
wishing to dine together.
Day 9 Monday 20 September 2010
London
This morning we will have a city tour escorted by a local guide. Some of the great landmarks
we see include Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, St
Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. This afternoon we have a very special visit to
Buckingham Palace and the magnificent State Rooms. These are lavishly furnished with
some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collections.
Day 10 Tuesday 21 September 2010
London
Today we visit Hampton Court Palace, which is an interesting place to learn about the
lives of British Monarchs from Henry V111 onwards. We continue with a tour of the
Embroiderer’s Guild. There will be free time to shop at The Royal Needlework Shop, before
travelling to Creative Quilting, which houses about a thousand bolts. It has shop samples
and a generous selection of patterns and books.
Day 11 Wednesday 22 September 2010
London
This morning is free for individual exploration. You may wish to visit Liberty of London,
where beautiful fabrics are available. In the afternoon we travel south to near Walthamstow
to visit the William Morris Gallery. We will see an internationally important collection
illustrating his life, achievements and influences.
Day 5 Thursday 16 September 2010
Colmar
After breakfast the group will travel through the beautiful French countryside to the
city of Colmar. The town has prospered on the proceeds of the wine trade since the 13th
century. The heart of the old town contains many picturesque old houses with turrets,
oriel windows and half timbering. After checking into our hotel we will have free time
to explore this fascinating town. Michelle will meet tour members in the lobby to suggest
nearby restaurants for dinner.
Day 6 Friday 17 September 2010
Colmar
We travel to Sainte Marie aux Mines to visit the Patchwork meeting. We will see over eight
hundred antique, traditional and contemporary textile works. Quilts from many countries
including South Korea, South America, South Africa and Finland are on display and there
are interesting lectures to attend. Michelle will advise on how to make the most of our visit.
Day 7 Saturday 18 September 2010
Colmar
This morning we travel to Sainte Marie aux Mines to continue our visit to the Patchwork
meeting. We return to Colmar mid-afternoon for free time.

Itinerary for USA tour
Day 12 Thursday 23 September 2010
Bath
Today we travel west to Bath. On the journey we stop in Chawton to visit the Jane Austen
House Museum. Jane was fond of and good at needlework. We can see the quilt made by
herself, her sister, Cassandra and her mother at the beginning of the 19th century. We will
be staying in Bath during the Jane Austen Festival. During this time there will be Europe’s
largest promenade of people dressed in Regency costumes parading along the grand
Georgian terraces. There will be walking tours and specialist talks at the Festival. Michelle
and the tour manager will meet those wishing to dine with the group in the lobby.
Day 13 Friday 24 September 2010
Bath
This morning we have a tour of Bath with a local guide. Bath has been listed as a world
heritage city. Founded around naturally occurring hot springs, the Romans built baths
and a temple. During the Georgian period, Bath became a popular spa resort. We will see
the Roman Baths and Georgian assembly rooms as well as the beautiful terraces built
during Georgian times. In the afternoon we visit the Jane Austen Centre, where we will get
a snapshot of life during Regency times and explore how living in this magnificent city
affected Jane Austen’s life and writing.
Day 14 Saturday 25 September 2010
Bath
This morning will be free for individual exploration. The tour manager will suggest
activities to undertake. In the afternoon, we visit The American Museum in Britain. In
the Manor House you will visit the American Heritage Exhibition. There is also a Folk Art
exhibition. After visiting the museum there are three shops to explore: The Country Shop,
the Herb Shop, and the Gallery Shop.
Day 1 Friday 22 October 2010
Lincoln
We depart Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane and fly via Los Angeles to Lincoln, Nebraska. We
arrive the same day as we depart because we cross the International Date Line.
Day 2 Saturday 23 October 2010
Lincoln
Today we visit the International Quilt Study Centre and Museum, an architecturally
stunning new museum housing a treasure trove of quilts from many countries. People
who love quilts and quilt making have worked many years to bring it into being. I am sure
our visit will be exciting and rewarding. We will have a welcome dinner this evening to get
to know members of our tour. D
Day 3 Sunday 24 October 2010
Chicago
We fly to Chicago today. This afternoon we have a tour of Chicago, the third largest city
in the USA, with a local guide. During the tour we will see the Magnificent Mile, a part of
Michigan Avenue, where exclusive shops line the wide boulevard. We also see the fourth
Presbyterian Church built in the Gothic Revival style and also the one hundred storey
high, John Hancock Centre. Early evening we will have a get together at the hotel for
Michelle Marvig to give a short talk on her quilting experience.
Day 15 Sunday 26 September 2010
York
We travel through the picturesque English countryside to York for most of the day. The city
of York has retained so much of its medieval structure that walking into its centre is like
entering a living museum. We will stop in an attractive town on the way for lunch.
Day 16 Monday 27 September 2010
York
This morning we have a sightseeing tour of York. During the tour we see York Minster,
containing the largest selection of medieval stained glass in Britain. We walk through the
Shambles, a row of ancient houses with second stories leaning over the street. We continue
with a visit to the York Castle Museum, which houses a collection of costume, textiles and
household furniture mainly from the 19th century. Gallery guides often dress in Victorian
clothes. There is also a collection of textiles and fabrics. The afternoon will be free for
individual exploration.
Day 17 Tuesday 28 September 2010
Manchester Airport
In the morning we visit the Quilt Museum and Gallery. It is the national headquarters for
the Quilter’s Guild of the British Isles. Located in St Anthony’s Hall it was originally built as
the headquarters of a religious guild in the 15th century. It now displays the world famous
Heritage Quilt Collection. The museum shop stocks gifts, needles, threads, quilting books
and patterns. In the evening we have a farewell dinner to celebrate our wonderful time in
Europe. D
Day 18 Wednesday 29 September 2010
In flight
Tour members returning to Australia will check into Manchester airport early in the
morning.
Day 19 Thursday 30 September 2010
Australia
The tour group will arrive in Australia and travel arrangements conclude.
Day 4 Monday 25 October 2010
Chicago
This morning we will travel to the town of Naperville to visit Stitches-N-Stuffing, a huge
quilt store and Bernina dealer. The store is remarkable for the breadth and depth of its
fabric, notion and book offerings. We travel to Lisle this afternoon to visit Pieceful Heart
Fabrics. The store specialises in Kaffe Fassett, Bali Pops and has a large selection of
Brights.
Day 5 Tuesday 26 October 2010
Chicago
This morning we will visit the Arts Institute of Chicago, which has a large selection of
textiles as well as a magnificent collection of European, Asian and American Art. This
afternoon is free for individual activity and perhaps shopping.
Day 6 Wednesday 27 October 2010
Burlington
Today we fly to Burlington, the educational centre of Vermont. The 20,000 students at
the University of Vermont enliven the town and in the downtown area there are many
chic boutiques and an appealing menagerie of sidewalk wares, craft vendors and street
performers. We will stay in Burlington for three nights. Those wishing to dine with the
group will meet in the lobby to have dinner together.

Day 7 Thursday 28 October 2010
Burlington
We will continue our exploration of the region, driving via the shores of Lake Champion,
the largest lake in the United States after the Great Lakes. We travel to Middlebury, an
attractive town with Victorian style buildings converted into stores and restaurants. The
pristine Congregational Church, the stately Middlebury Inn and Middlebury College
make this a charming town. We will also visit Warren, a small village containing craft
shops and an old style country store. The Warren Covered Bridge is reflected in the Mad
River, which flows underneath it. Just out of Warren is the Round Barn, one of several
built in the valley. We continue to the pretty village of Williston, where we visit two local
fabric shops. We return to Burlington for an evening of leisure.
Day 8 Friday 29 October 2010
Burlington
Today we will travel a short distance to the 100 acre Shelburne Museum. Its 35 buildings
contain one of the largest American quilt collections. Exhibitions include 18th and 19th
century houses and furniture, fine art and folk art. We will have a local quilter meet us at
the museum to talk about the quilt collection. Quilts have been selected for their artistic
appeal, fine workmanship and excellent condition.
Day 9 Saturday 30 October 2010
Brattleboro
This morning we drive south to visit Marie Millers Antique Quilts. This is an outstanding
collection of over three hundred quilts from the 19th and early 20th century. We continue
our journey to visit Bennington Museum, a museum celebrating Vermont’s heritage
through a collection of furniture, glass and pottery. We stay overnight in Battleboro.
Day 10 Sunday 31 October 2010
Boston
We will travel by coach south through the beautiful Vermont countryside, where the fall
colours will take your breath away. We continue on to New Hampshire to visit Centre
Harbour, where the well-known quilt shop Keepsake Quilting has everything the quilter
will need. We check into our hotel, where we will stay for three nights. Boston was the
cradle of American Independence and is now New England’s centre for finance and
technology. The home of Harvard University, the area is among the most varied and
interesting in America. This evening we shall meet in the lobby and have an evening of
relaxation with Michelle Marvig.
Day 11 Monday 1 November 2010
Boston
This morning we will have a city tour with a local guide. During the tour we will see
Paul Reveres House and Kings Chapel, home to the largest and sweetest-sounding bell.
We will also see Faneuil Hall, and the Old Statehouse, which was the seat of Colonial
Government from 1713. This afternoon we visit the historic town of Quincy and Quincy
Quilter’s Compass. The town was the home of the second President of the United States
and the location of the first railroad in the United States.
Day 12 Tuesday 2 November 2010
Boston
This morning we will visit the New England Quilt Museum at Lowell, which has a
vast array of quilts on display. We also visit the American Textile History Museum, the
world’s largest textile museum. We see finished textiles showcased in colourful displays
of beautiful fabrics, exquisite coverlets and period clothing. We see the Boott Cotton
Mills and explore the history of the mill girls and the Boott Mill boarding house. This
afternoon is free for individual activity.
Day 13 Wednesday 3 November 2010
Houston
This morning we will fly to Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States and an
international business centre. We will visit It’s a Stitch at Humble, a large fabric shop
with many wholesale items and beautiful fabrics. Houston downtown area has a sense
of emptiness, because there are over six miles of underground tunnels connecting more
than seventy of the major businesses. They are a welcome escape from the humidity for
which Houston is famous. We will be ready for the Festival activities tomorrow and enjoy
four nights here. Michelle will meet those wishing to dine with the group in the lobby to
enjoy an early dinner together.
Day 14 Thursday 4 November 2010
Houston
The International Quilt Festival opens today to the public. There will be a large number
of classes that tour members will be able to attend. Book early, so that you are able to
register for the classes of your choice. You book for these classes on the internet. You can
contact Michelle Marvig if you require further information about classes. There will be
classes offered in appliqué, design and all aspects of quilting.
Day 15 Friday 5 November 2010
Houston
We will visit the International Quilt Festival today. There will be time to browse among
the displays and buy items for future quilting.
Day 16 Saturday 6 November 2010
Houston
Today will be spent at the International Quilt Festival, attending workshops and
activities.
Day 17 Sunday 7 November 2010
In flight
This morning we will have free time for independent activity. In the afternoon we
will travel to the airport to board our flight via Los Angeles to Sydney, Melbourne and
Brisbane.
Day 18 Monday 8 November 2010
In flight
Day 19 Tuesday 9 November 2010
Australia
We arrive in Australia today and tour arrangements conclude.

19 inspiring days in
France and the UK and
19 wonderful days in the USA
with Michelle Marvig contributor to
Quilters Companion Magazine
Michelle Marvig
Michelle Marvig has been an inspiration for quilters during her 17 years
in the industry. She has constantly published original designs since the
earliest patchwork magazines were circulated in Australia. During this
time she has published over 80 quilt projects in a selection of titles and
co-authored Rapt in Borders with Caroline Price. An accomplished
teacher, she imparts her knowledge to hundreds of students every
year. Michelle is a regular contributor with Quilters Companion, as
well as designing quilts. She also puts products through their paces
for the Road Test column in the magazine. In 2006 Michelle, together
with Caroline Price, presented the second Quilters Companion
DVD - Bias and Blooms. She followed up with a second DVD for a
Mariner’s Compass Quilt featuring foundation piecing and a third DVD
for machine piecing, a Lone Star. In November 2009 Michelle released
her first line of fabric, Suzani, which she designed for Charles Parsons.
She led the Quilters Companion Quilting tours to the USA in October
2008, April and October 2009 and France and Britain 2009.
The Tour Manager
The tour will be fully escorted by a professional tour manager meeting the group in Paris for the European tour and Lincoln for the
American tour. The tour manager will look after all the travel arrangements on the tour. Each night when we are staying in cities, the
tour manager will organize a restaurant booking for anyone in the group interested in dining with other group members.

Quilters Companion Magazine
France and the UK and the USA
Quilting Tours
France / UK Tour Price (12 to 30 September 2010)
The cost of the tour is
Air taxes and fuel surcharges at 23/11/09
Total package price
The price for a single supplement
$ 7875 per person twin share
$ 550 per person
$ 8425 per person
$ 1400 per person
USA Tour Price (22 October to 9 November 2010)
The cost of the tour is
Air taxes and fuel surcharges at 23/11/09
Total package price
The price for a single supplement
$ 8575 per person twin share
$ 475 per person
$ 9050 per person twin share
$ 1850 per person
The price for the combined French, UK and USA tour on application.
Included in the price are:
• Economy-class air travel from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Paris and
flights to London returning from Manchester. Flights from the east coast of
Australia to the USA and domestic flights throughout the USA as listed in the
itinerary. Please call for other departure cities.
• Accommodation in carefully selected first and moderate first-class, centrally
located hotels with private facilities. Hotel taxes and service charges.
• Breakfast daily, welcome and farewell dinners as listed in the itinerary
(indicated by D).
• Travel in a first-class coach.
• Sightseeing and general entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary.
• Tour leadership by Michelle Marvig as detailed in the itinerary.
• The services of a Travelrite International tour manager.
Not included in the price are:
• Passport and visa fees.
• Travel Insurance.
• Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.
• Sightseeing and general expenses not specified in the itinerary.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Additional travel arrangements not in the tour itinerary will be
quoted for separately.
• Air taxes, government and air fuel surcharges will be added to your account.
General information and booking conditions
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour
participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
Tour costs: The tour costs are based on airfare, general
transport, and accommodation costs and foreign exchange
rate at 20 November 2009. No alterations to costings will
be made within 60 days of departure from Australia.
Deposit and payment: A non-refundable deposit of $500 per
passenger is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be
required 64 days before departure.
Cancellations: Cancellations 64 days or less from the date
of departure will result in the loss of all monies paid. Travel
insurance is recommended to cover the costs of cancellation fees
due to illness, death in family, etc.
Minimum Tour Numbers: The tour has been costed on the basis
of a minimum of 20 passengers having booked 64 days prior to
departure. Payment by Visa and Mastercard will incur a one
percent administration fee and AMEX and Diners a three percent
fee. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full
refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with
the tour at a modified cost. Travelrite International reserves the
right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth
operation of the tour.
Refunds: The tour is based on arrangements which do not
allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation,
meals, airfare or other services not utilised after the tour has
commenced.
Travel documents: All passengers will require a valid passport.
Visas are not required for France or UK. Visas for the USA are
issued online for Australian passport holders. See Michelle for
details. If you hold another passport please check with Travelrite
International.
Baggage: All passengers qualify for twenty kilos of luggage to
Europe two pieces of luggage is allowed on flights to USA. One piece
of luggage is allowed in the coach for both tours.
Changes to the tour itinerary: Travelrite International reserves
the right to make changes to the itinerary to fit in with operational
requirements. Any change to the itinerary will be replaced with
similar arrangements with an equal or greater value.
Responsibilities: Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (Licence
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agents in the making of arrangements with carriers, hoteliers
and others for the tour. As a result we cannot accept liability for
any act or omission whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise
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equipment, or industrial action. The passage contract in use by
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the transportation companies or firms and the purchasers of these
tours and the passengers. Baggage is at own risk throughout the
tour. The contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Victoria.
How to book: Bookings can be made by sending full names and
addresses of intending tour members with a deposit of $500
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