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25/10/2024

Hand Stitching at Sea New Zealand Cruise with Anni Downs
12 Nights | 1 November 2025

Join Anni Downs Cruising Aboard Celebrity Edge on the Hand Stitching at Sea New Zealand Cruise, a fantastic opportunity for craft enthusiasts, especially those who love hand stitching, quilting, and other fabric arts. This unique cruise blends the enjoyment of travel with hands-on workshops led by the talented designer Anni Downs.

Find Out More: https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-nz-nov-2025.php

25/10/2024

Would you love to experience luxury cruising?

Here's an opportunity to win a Cruise for 2 onboard the beautiful Crown Princess! We are giving away a balcony cabin worth $3000 for a 4 night cruise departing 2nd October 2025. Cruising from Melbourne to Sydney via Hobart! Entries close 31st December 2024. One entry per person, the winner will be drawn 10th January 2025.

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03/10/2024

USA Quilting tour with Linda Collins
7 October 2025 | 18 nights

Embark on a unique quilting adventure across the USA with this comprehensive tour, designed for enthusiasts and crafters alike. This 15-day journey will immerse you in the rich tapestry of American quilting traditions, offering a blend of educational experiences, hands-on workshops, and a visit to iconic International Quilt Festival in Houston. Led by experienced and passionate quilter Linda Collins, and visiting Lowell near Boston Burlington, Springfield, Plymouth.
Find our more - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/usa-quilting-oct-2025.php

29/08/2024

Stop at the town of Melk for a visit to the Benedictine Abbey on a rocky outcrop above the town. The abbey was founded in 1089 when Leopold II gave one of his castles to Benedictine monks. The monastic school was founded in the 12th century and the Baroque abbey in the early 18th century. Visit as part of our Quilting Tour to Europe with Michelle Marvig including the BRNO Quilt Festival (14 April 2025) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-europe-april-2025.php

14/08/2024

Cruise to the picturesque Swan Reach, first settled in the 1850s and originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area and is now home to native flower and fruit growers. The original Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River. Join as part of our Murray River Quilting Cruise with Natalie Bird (26 April 2025) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-murray-river-april-2025.php

01/08/2024

The Schoenbrunn Palace and Gardens is the former summer residence of the imperial family, that takes its name from a beautiful spring that was found on the sight. Leopold 1 started building the grand Baroque residence here in 1695. Half a century later Maria Theresa transformed it to become a glittering focus of court life. It remains the premier architectural, cultural and historic monument in Austria. The extensive gardens feature fountains and statues framed by trees and alleyways. There are follies, an orangery, French garden with a maze and a magnificent tropical greenhouse erected in 1882. Join our Quilting Tour to Europe with Michelle Marvig (14 April 2025) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-europe-april-2025.php

18/07/2024

Visit the Birmingham Festival of Quilts on its opening day with over 1000 quilts on display, in competitions and general displays for inspiration and adoration. Get a taste of all the different styles of quilting, with stall holders from all over Europe amongst the 200 stands. Fabrics, threads, kits, bags, clothing patterns and textiles, workshops, embroidery needs and much more, will be showcased at this annual event. Join as part of our UK Quilting Tour with Michelle Marvig (27 July 2025) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/uk-quilting-july-2025.php

27/06/2024

Discover the delights of the Murray with our Murray River Quilt tour with Natalie Bird. Visiting Adelaide, Victor Harbor and the Barossa Valley and cruising the mighty Murray River. Highlights include a visit to well-known Burk Salter Boutique Winery, guided walks around historic towns, an Aussie barbeque beside the river; a visit to a wildlife shelter, sheep shearing demonstration and a guided walk through one of Australia’s most significant aboriginal archaeological sites at Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park. The tour is fully escorted and includes Murray River cruise and coach travel, sightseeing tours in each region, visits to quilt shops and special events for tour members. Departing 26 April 2025. For details visit:https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-murray-river-april-2025.php The Birdhouse Patchwork Designs

20/06/2024

Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea at the Willow tea rooms designed by MacIntosh, opened in 1903, and now fully restored. They are modeled on Kate Cranston’s Ingram Street Tea Rooms from the early 1900s. Visit as part of our UK Quilting Tour with Michelle Marvig departing27 July 2024 - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/uk-quilting-july-2025.php

07/06/2024

Travel by train to the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city of Kyoto and visit the Kyoto Museum of traditional Crafts “Fureaikan” where you will see a kimono and geisha/maiko display and quality craft displays. Join as part of our Japan Yarn Tour with Robyn Hicks (31 October) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/japan-yarn-oct-2024.php

23/05/2024

Book by 31 May and save $300 on this fantastic quilting experience. Join Natalie Bird cruising aboard A-Rosa Sena on the Patchwork on the Rhine Cruise & Tour of Europe. Visiting Obernai, Mulhouse, Luxemburg, Bruges, Cologne, overnight Amsterdam, Rotterdam, overnight Antwerp.

Departing 11 September 2024 - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-europe-sep-2024.php

09/05/2024

Travel to Brno for the International Textile Exhibition. Quilts from all over the world are showcased, made with a wide variety of techniques, themes and styles. More than 900 works from world-renowned artists will be exhibited during the event. About one third of the area is devoted to specialist shops selling fabrics, tools, textile accessories, beads and textile paints. Visit as part of our Quilting Tour to Europe with Michelle Marvig (14 April 2025) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-europe-april-2025.php

02/05/2024

Visit the famous Den Hann and Wagenmakers, a quilt shop that specialises in Dutch Heritage fabrics and reproduction fabrics, patterns and notions. Browse their stock of amazing original handmade Dutch reproduction print fabric, duvets and bedcoverings as part of our Patchwork on the Rhine Cruise & Tour in Europe - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-europe-sep-2024.php

04/04/2024

Dock in the capital of Malta, Valletta, founded by the Knights of St John in 1566. Its purpose was to strengthen the Order’s position on the island, following the siege of Malta by the Turks in 1565. Visit as part of our Quilting Tour of Italy and the Greek Islands (departing 8 September 2024) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/italy-greece-quilting-sep-2024.php

28/03/2024

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bruges, known as the “Venice of the North” and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is an UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. See the world-famous Market Square, the Royal Residence, Royal Square, Houses of Parliament and Art Nouveau houses and view the remarkable City Hall. Join as part of our Patchwork on the Rhine Cruise departing 11 September 2024 - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-europe-sep-2024.php

21/03/2024

This gorgeous village, Lacock, has been preserved by the National Trust was used as the village in Downton Abbey. Visit Lacock Abbey founded in the early 13th century by Ela the countess of Salisbury as well as the William Henry Fox Talbot’s country house with its interesting museum of photography. Join as part of our UK Quilting Tour with Deborah Segaert (21 July 2024) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/uk-quilting-july-2024.php

14/03/2024

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kanazawa, known for its intricate kaga-nui embroidery and delicate kutani porcelain, among other handicrafts, making it a shopper’s paradise! Once boasting geisha houses and a labyrinthine samurai village, the city was built around Kanazawa Castle. Visit as part of our Japan Yarn Tour with Robyn Hicks (31 October 2024) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/japan-yarn-oct-2024.php

07/03/2024

Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Antwerp, a picturesque port city on the River Scheldt with a history dating from the Middle Ages. Soak up the 16th-century guild houses around the Grote Market central square with the beautiful Brabo fountain in its center. Join as part of our Patchwork on the Rhine Cruise and Tour of Europe (11 September 2024) - https://www.travelrite.com.au/patchwork-quilting-tours/quilting-cruise-europe-sep-2024.php

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
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