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Join Michelle Marvig on the
On the 2021 Quilters Companion Magazine
USA Quilting Tour
15 October to 2 November, 2021
Visiting Lincoln, Hamilton, St Louis, Paducah
and Houston for the International Quilt Festival
Lincoln Chicago
St Louis Hamilton
Liberty
Paducah
USA
USA Quilting Tour Houston
with Michelle Marvig
Within two years of discovering patchwork, Michelle was working for an Australian distributor of American patchwork cottons, as a sample maker. This
allowed her to work from home, around the responsibilities of her two small children. It also meant that she was exposed to many styles of fabrics, and
stepped up to the challenge of designing quilts in all genres. It was during this time that her work was noticed by magazine editors. She was among the
contributors included in the first edition of Australian Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Since that date she has been published consistently in a wide
variety of Australian magazines and written three books. Michelle writes a permanent column in Quilters Companion, Road Test, where she puts different
products through their paces. Michelle has presented 9 DVD’s for Quilters Companion, on a variety of techniques and subjects. Michelle spreads her
patchwork and quilting knowledge by teaching. Her quilts have received numerous awards at the NSW Quilter’s Guild Quilt Shows. Since 2008 Michelle
has escorted Australian quilters overseas on patchwork tours to America, Canada, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore and Europe for Travelrite International and
Quilters Companion. In 2009 Michelle designed her first fabric range. Called Suzani, it was a funky range of raspberries, aquas, mochas and zesty limes.
The designs were hand drawn by Michelle and printed to her specific colours. Michelle followed up in 2010 with Michelle’s Backyard range, in 2017 with
Punctuated and 2018 with her fourth range, Cidade. Michelle is skilled in all techniques of quilt making, but loves piecing, whether by hand or machine
techniques. She is currently designing template sets to enable more intricate designs to be easily, and accurately, cut and pieced.
Itinerary Day 3 Sunday 17 October, 2021 Lincoln, NE
The morning will be free to explore Lincoln. This afternoon will be a highlight visit
Day 1 Friday 15 October, 2021 Departure/Chicago to the International Quilt Study Centre and Museum, an architecturally stunning
Today we depart on our flights from Australia to Chicago, via Los Angeles. As we museum housing a treasure trove of quilts from many countries. People who love
cross the International Date Line, we will arrive the same day we depart. Upon quilts and quilt making have worked many years to bring it into being and the
arrival into Chicago we are met by our private coach and are transferred to our museum has the world’s largest publicly held quilt collection dating from the
airport hotel for check in. early 1700s to present and representing more than 50 countries. Michelle will
guide the group around the historical quilts and the best displays. I am sure our
Day 2 Saturday 16 October, 2021 Lincoln, NE visit will be exciting and rewarding.
This morning we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Lincoln, Nebraska.
On arrival we will visit the Cosmic Cow Quilt Store. This store has 5,000 bolts of Day 4 Monday 18 October, 2021 Hamilton, MO
quality quilting fabric, quilting supplies, including threads, rulers, notions, books, Today we travel to Chillicothe a town near Hamilton, stopping on the way at
patterns and so much more. This evening we will enjoy a welcome dinner to meet Liberty to enjoy a trunk show with Angela Walters, followed by free time for
Michelle Marvig and other tour members. shopping. The store sells patterns, fabric, notions and Handi Quilter longarm
machines. In the evening Michelle Marvig will meet those wishing to dine with
the group.
Day 5 Tuesday 19 October, 2021 Hamilton, MO
Hamilton is a town devoted to quilters. In the town there are many stores with
specific fabric themes, where we will find friendly and helpful staff. We will visit
the Missouri Star Quilt Co., founded by Jenny Doan. A prominent quilter who
turned her hobby into a multi-million dollar business. Jenny is the author of
numerous articles, quilt patterns and contributes to the company owned quilt
magazine. We will have a talk about the history of the Quilt Co. and time to buy
inspiring quilting items. We visit Crossroad Quilting, a wonderful quilt shop with a
great selection of fabrics and patterns and a good display of made up bags.
Day 6 Wednesday 20 October, 2021 Hamilton, MO
This morning we travel to Jamesport, in the heart of Missouri’s Amish County. In
the early 1950’s the Amish immigrated to Jamesport, Missouri now the largest
settlement in the state. Currently around 175 families live on the rich farm land of
the area. We will enjoy a tour and step back in time through the Amish Farmlands,
Amish Home and Farm and Country Shops, where we will have time to shop at
Sue’s Soft Stuff and the Farmhouse collection. We will be able to buy beautiful United States and an international business centre. Houston’s downtown area has
variegated yarn and handmade products. We will learn all about the Amish, a sense of emptiness, because there are over six miles of underground tunnels
their customs, life style and beliefs. We return to Hamilton to visit the Hamilton connecting more than seventy of the major businesses. They are a welcome
Quilt Museum. They display a large collection of antique toy sewing machines, a escape from the humidity for which Houston is famous. On arrival we check into
patchwork room with old sewing patterns patched along the walls and patchwork our hotel. In the evening Michelle Marvig will meet those wishing to dine with
material on the floor and a room which features different techniques, patterns the group.
and styles of quilting.
Day 13 Wednesday 27 October, 2021 Houston, TX
Day 7 Thursday 21 October, 2021 St Louis, MO This morning will travel to the Painted Pony n Quilts located at La Porte. This is a
Today we travel from Chillicothe to St Louis, stopping along the way at the St Louis large store with a variety of fabrics. We will then visit the Governor Ross Sterling
Premium Outlets. In the evening Michelle Marvig will meet those wishing to dine Mansion, which was the largest private residence in Texas in 1927 when it was
with the group. built. The design is a scaled down replica of the White House in Washington.
We return to Houston and the rest of the day is free. This evening we will attend
Day 8 Friday 22 October, 2021 St Louis, MO preview night for the International Quilt Festival to be ready for the activities
This morning we will enjoy city tour of St Louis and see the Jefferson National tomorrow.
Expansion Memorial, which occupies the tradition levee. Within the 91 acre park
Day 14 Thursday 28 October, 2021 Houston, TX
we will see the Gateway Arch, the tallest man-made monument and the Old
Courthouse. We will visit the nicely restored home of President Grant, which is The International Quilt Festival opens today to the public. There will be a large
a National Historic site. We continue with a visit to an interesting fabric store The number of classes that tour members will be able to attend. Book early, so that you
Quilted Fox. are able to register for the classes of your choice. There will be classes offered in
appliqué, design and all aspects of quilting. You book the classes on the internet.
Please contact Michelle Marvig if you require further information about classes.
Day 15 Friday 29 October, 2021 Houston, TX
We visit the International Quilt Festival today. There will be time to browse among
the displays and buy items for future quilting.
Day 16 Saturday 30 October, 2021 Houston, TX
This morning we travel to Le Grange for a visit to the Texas Quilt Museum. Housed
in an historic 1895 building on La Grange’s town square, this recently opened
museum has a wealth of beautiful and historic quilts. The quilts on display have
been made by internationally renowned quilt makers in traditional and avant-
garde styles. We continue to Old Town Spring, where group members will be able
to visit the many artisan shops for last minute shopping. This evening we enjoy a
Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of our wonderful tour!
Day 17 Sunday 31 October, 2021 Departure
Day 9 Saturday 23 October, 2021 Paducah, KY
This morning is free for individual exploration. In the early afternoon we are
This morning we drive to Paducah, a hub for quilting shops and museums. On
transferred to the airport for our flight to Los Angeles and on to Sydney, Brisbane
arrival, we check into our hotel where we’ll spend the next three nights. In the and Melbourne.
evening Michelle Marvig will meet those wishing to dine with the group.
Day 18 Monday 1 November, 2021 In flight
Day 10 Sunday 24 October, 2021 Paducah, KY
This morning we will walk along 4th Street, past local speciality shops to Quilt in Day 19 Tuesday 2 November, 2021 Arrive Australia
a Day, where there will be gorgeous fabrics for sale. We continue to the nearby The tour group arrives in Australia and the tour concludes.
National Quilt Museum, home to many award winning and historic quilts. We will
see over 150 antique and contemporary quilts on display.
Day 11 Monday 25 October, 2021 Paducah, KY
This morning we visit Paper Pieces, which supplies premium quality notions
and pre-cut paper pieces for English Paper Piecing. There will be time for you to
purchase lunch. We then continue with a visit to Hancock’s of Paducah’s Fabric
Store. Bring your shopping list as you browse among the rows and rows of fabrics
in this huge shop. Bargains can be found in the back room. The fabric fills the
floor area, the walls are covered in books and notions. Home decorator fabrics
and trims are also available. They will post them home from the shop on the day!
Day 12 Tuesday 26 October, 2021 Houston, TX
This morning we will drive to Nashville, the home of country music. We will have
a tour around this interesting city, where many famous stars live including Nicole
Kidman and Keith Urban. We will fly to Houston, the fourth largest city in the
USA Quilting Tour
with Michelle Marvig
15 October to 2 November, 2021
2020 PROTECTED PRICING
Tour price per person twin- share $ 8795
Air taxes at 1/5/20 $ 200
Total package price $ 8995
Single supplement $ 2350
Included in the Quilting Tour with Michelle Marvig are: Not included in the cruise price:
• Economy-class air travel from Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane to Chicago and • Passport and visa fees. An ESTA visa waiver is required for the USA.
from Houston back to Australia. • Travel insurance.
• Economy class air travel from Chicago to Lincoln and Nashville to Houston. • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.
• Accommodation in carefully selected 2, 3 and 4 star rated centrally located • Sightseeing and general expenses not specified in the itinerary.
hotels with private facilities. Hotel taxes and service charges. • Items of a personal nature.
• Breakfast daily, a welcome and farewell dinner. • Additional travel arrangements not in the tour itinerary
• Travel in a first-class coach. will be quoted for separately.
• 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 Tour Manager.
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