Yes, I Will

I have received several emails since the first of the year regarding my promise to beat any other legitimate quilt cruise or tour offer. That's what I said, and I am sticking to it. There is no reason that one should have to pay (or charge) some of the rates for today's quilt related travel. If I can put an Alaska quilt cruise together for less than $1000, so can (and should) everyone. I do not get a better deal than anyone else from the cruise lines.

I love to have teachers accompany my trips, but one thing I do not do is pay a well known teacher an exorbitant amount of money to sit on a motor coach with you - or be available to chat on the deck of a cruise ship. Not that these teachers are not worth it, but you can bet that the cost is factored into the overall tour price - I have been told that there are teachers making $500-$1000 a person just to go on a trip. Let's see....25 people times $1000? WOW! Maybe I am in the wrong business and should be a famous teacher! Wouldn't you rather spend that money on some awesome souvenirs??

So absolutely, I will beat any offer for the same or similar tour/cruise, you may not get to sit with a famous quilter for 10 days, but you will still have the time of your life!!