duQuilters’ Adventure
to the UK 2009
13th – 27th August 2009
Walk in the footsteps of past generations, to see antique quilts,
textiles, linens and clothing. As well as spending three days visiting the magnificent
exhibits and market of the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham.
Along our travels we will visit quilt and costume exhibitions in various museums,
see private collections of quilts, visit well-known shops, including Liberty of London,
and visit magnificent castles such as Kensington Palace and Edinburgh Castle. Another highlight
will be the Victoria and Albert Museum to see some of the national collection of textiles
covering a period of more than 2000 years.
HIGHLIGHT – 3 DAYS AT FESTIVAL OF QUILTS – BIRMINGHAM
Close-up of 1718 silkcoverlet
The Bailey Gallery
St Anthony’s Hall
VISIT
Fabric Shops
Liberty of London, Tikki,
Creative Quilting,
Country Threads Store
AND
Shakespeare’s Birthplace
Quilters Guild of the British Isles
Festival of Quilts –
Birmingham – 3 days
COST
5695* – Land Only
International airfare
(plus airport taxes)
– $2500
Museums and Collections
Victoria and Albert Museum
The American Museum
Bowes Museum
Quilt Museum and Gallery
The Museum of Costume
Private Quilt Viewings
Gawthorpe Hall
PLUS
Guided tours of
castles, cities, Roman
baths and much,
much more
Included
• First class accommodations
• Breakfast daily
• Escort and Guide
• Coach Travel and driver
• Some Dinners (as per
itinerary)
• Admissions and sightseeing
(as per itinerary)
