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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.