Quilting Adventures

Quilting on the Puget Sound

August 19 - 25, 2012
Trip Coordinator: Pam Overton (310) 701-2706; pam@travelingquilters.com

We ventured north to Washington State in August to check out the Association of Pacific West Quilters (APWQ) show in Tacoma, WA. The quilts were spectacular and it was refreshing to see lots of new vendors at their show. Check out the APWQ website to see some of the award winning quilts!

But that's not all . .. . we had a very busy three days in the area as we explored things to do! We are currently in the planning stages for this trip, but know that we will spend some time north of Seattle visiting the Quilt Museum at LaConner, a number of quilt shops in that area, the Martingale publishing facility (yes, they still have the discounted book room), and more. We'll be staying at the Tulalip Indian Resort (yes, and casino). It's a fabulous hotel with lots of amenities. We'll be out and about during the day, but you'll have a chance to enjoy their restaurants and entertainment in the evening!

Mid week, we'll move to our hotel in Tacoma (the Marriott Courtyard - directly across the street from the Tacoma Convention Center where the show is held) and are planning a number of excursions from that home base. Yes, more quilt shops (there are a lot in western Washington!), a city tour of Seattle, and a visit to Bainbridge Island and McKenna Ryan's studio there. We'll also visit some of the quilt shops located along the Olympic Peninsula.

Cost: $1210 per person (double occupancy); $1675 per person (single occupancy); $1060 per person (triple occupancy). Trip price includes breakfast daily, three lunches and two dinners, admission to all venues, and gratuities.

NOTE: We are currently taking names for the wait list. Please contact trip coordinator Pam Overton if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

Day Trips
All trips depart from Fullerton, Redondo Beach, and Westfield Mall (formerly Fox Hills) unless otherwise noted.

It's a Mystery!

May 5, 2012
Trip Coordinator: Sue Glass (310) 372-3945; sue@travelingquilters.com

Our annual Mystery Tour takes off on May 5, and as always we have very special places to take you. This year's trip includes TWO great events, so sign up now! Here's a clue about our destination: Our first stop is included in a Beach Boys' song. We're going on a quilting safari!

Cost: $52 per person; INCLUDES ADMISSION TO TWO EVENTS Departures from Fullerton and Redondo Beach

Long Beach International Quilt Festival
(San Diego departures only)

July 28, 2012
Trip Coordinator: Ruth Jones (858) 569-6947, ruth@travelingquilters.com

Once again Ruth is offering three buses from the San Diego area to the Long Beach International Quilt Festival. This is the fifth year for this show at Long Beach and it just gets better and better! You won't want to miss it. There will be four departure points for your convenience: 1) the trolley parking lot at Amaya & Amaya Court in La Mesa, 2) the Park and Ride at Via Rancho Parkway and I-15 in Escondido, 3) the boat ramp parking lot near Clairemont Dr exit off I-5 and 4) Park N Ride at I-5 and La Costa Ave in Encinitas.

Cost: $50 per person (includes admission and a show brochure)

Weekend Trips

Temecula Quilt-Away Retreats

Thursday, September 27, 2012 for 3 nights, or Friday, September 28 for 2 nights thru Sunday, September 30
Trip Coordinator: Lynn Crawford (760) 249-8869; lynn@travelingquilters.com

Our Temecula Quilt-Away Retreats are always fun and productive weekends. It's a great opportunity to finish projects or start something new. We usually have anywhere from 30 to 45 people at the retreat so it's always fun to see what people are working on. Each person has half an 8-ft table for sewing space in our large, well-lit classroom.

If you haven't been to our Temecula retreat before you're in for a treat! Our host for the weekend is Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center - a religious retreat center run by the Sisters of Little Company of Mary. The center is nestled in the heart of the wine country region of Temecula. We have ample, well-lit sewing space, clean comfortable rooms with two single beds and private baths, and our favorite part - the nuns do all the cooking. All we have to do is march up the hill to the cafeteria for simple, but delicious meals. Check the website www.vinalestonnac.com for more information about this lovely retreat center. This is a "drive yourself" weekend.