July 08

Wow, what a summer it has been so far. My daughter was married 2 weeks ago and is back in DC thriving, and I am finalizing details on the 1st Mediterranean Cruise tour departing on August 26. I have 30 + people coming along and I hope all come home with a new appreciation for European quilt and textile history and culture. Some have asked if I will be taking the same trip next year - if there is enough interest, then definitely!!

The best way to assure any tour is go grab your own group of friends and let me know where you want to go!

Some tour news -

Just in from Mulhouse and the Museum of Printed Textiles: The exhibit in December that is scheduled on my Christmas Market tour is going to be a once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone who loves old fabric. They are bringing out the most incredible pieces of Indian painted and block printed textiles for this showing which will also include pieces from the French East India Company. Now, how often does one imagine pieces from that collection come out of hiding?? In my humble opinion, this will be the best tour I have ever taken just from the scope fo the quilts and fabrics seen here and also for the Antique Quilt exhibit at the Fries Museum in the Netherlands. I cannot wait. The deadine is approaching (August 20) please sign up - I know you will return home so thankful that you came along. See the site: http://worldofquiltstravel.com/Christmas.htm

News from the V&A: Finally, dates have been announced for the quilt symposium coinciding with their 2010 quilt exhibit (to end all exhibits?) I am working on itinerary details for both the symposium and a UK quilt tour, please check back at the website for updates.

Details are now online (http://worldofquiltstravel.com/AmericanAdventure.htm) for my very 1st all American tour. Where else could it start but our nation's capitol, Washington DC. Please review the itinerary and let me know what you think.

BALI!! This trip is filling rapidly - please do not hesitate and miss out on this incredible quilt and fabric opportunity.

KNOW OF ANY OTHER QUILT CRUISES OR TOURS - I would love to post your comments here!!

Until next time!! Deb Roberts