Judy's Creative Adventures-Women's Tours, Vacations & Adventures

23/07/2020

Traveling is still on the back burner for those of us in the travel industry. However, it is time to start dreaming! Let your mind soar, let your heart dream! Think of some place beautiful just waiting for you to visit in the future.
One place you can dream of is visiting the French quilt show "European Patchwork Meeting" with a tour to the Provence area of France, tours in September of 2021 and 2022.
Yes, we are planning ahead and so should you. Watch our website for more future tours, more being added weekly.
www.OpulentQuiltJourneys.com

17/08/2019

Opulent Quilt Journeys is giving away these great fabrics from Japan to help Quilting Arts celebrate their 100th issue. Be sure to sign up to win one of their many prizes.
Check out our website for great quilting tours.
www.opulentquiltjourneys.com

Enter the Quilting Arts 100th issue giveaway to win an array of beautiful Japanese fabrics from Opulent Quilt Journeys. The prize package includes a delightful Indigo Sashiko Panel 24”x44” plus a skein of white Sashiko thread. A package of Tulip SashikoNeedles and a thimble. Six Fat Quarter of traditional Indigo design Fabrics and five colorful Fat Quarters. If you are new to Sashiko we included a Sashiko Start Kit with fabric, needle, threads and directions to get you started. Enter today: https://www.quiltingcompany.com/quilting-arts-100th-issue-giveaway/

13/01/2019

Will be off to Japan in about a week. We have two groups going with us for the International Quilt Festival in Tokyo and then other exciting sightseeing and some textile workshops. Add it to your travel plans for next January 2020 as we will be having more groups going. www.opulentquiltjourneys.com

24/09/2018

This is an interesting post I found. It talks about using the Boro technique of old Japanese fabrics which was a way of patching clothes to continue using them. This artist used the technique on a horse statue.
This was relavent to me as we will be visiting the Boro Textile Collection at the Amuse Museum in Tokyo on the Japan Textile Tour and Tokyo International Quilt Festival in January 2019. For information on the tour visit http://opulentquiltjourneys.com/ .

This magical horse insisted on being created while I was in the middle of getting another piece ready for the Fiber Artists juried show. I had some scraps of indigo linen on the table when I spied …

09/08/2018

Indigo! Just the name makes me smile. I immediately think of the many countries where it has been used for centuries. Take a workshop with us on our fantastic 10-day journey to Japan. Also explore the Tokyo International Quilt Festival and the textile highlights of Japan, quilt shops, temples, culture: message me for brochure or email me at [email protected].

18/07/2018

The Dates Were Just Announced!
The Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival
Japan - January 23 – February 1, 2019
A spectacular trip to explore the Tokyo Quilt Festival!
http://opulentquiltjourneys.com

This world renown Quilt Festival showcases gorgeous quilts from beautiful traditional to fascinating original designs. In addition to viewing all the fabulous quilts there are the awesome vendors to peruse. This gigantic show draws visitors from around the world. You could be one of them!

Immerse yourself in the Quilt Show for two full days. In Tokyo visit the Imperial Palace Garden, the Boro Textile Collection, spectacular temples, and historic Nippori Fabric Town with its 100 shops of fabrics and more. Visit stunning Kubota Kimono Collection, stay at Kawaguchi Lake overlooking Mt. Fuji. Enjoy 3 hands-on workshops, visit the Museum of Craft in Kyoto with works of Japan’s finest crafters. Then visit Quilt Artist studio of Yoshiko Jinzenji, the Misuyabari Needle Store, plus other spectacular sights, temples, fabric shops and food markets on this 10-day exceptional journey for quilters.

Print a brochure from the website or
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04/05/2018

Being an outdoor woman at heart, I find this type of sculpture fascinating. Jack & I hiking one day saw hundreds of stacks in a dry riverbed in Sedona. Of course, we had to make one too.
But none were as Intricately stacked as these beautiful works of natural art. This must take a very steady hand.

21/03/2018

Love the beautiful flowers and buldings of Provence! Always ready for a trip to that area of France.
Judy's Creative Adventures

Provence Mon Amour

10/02/2018

I love Athens and wish I could have seen this from a roof top lounge in the Plaka.

03/02/2018

As you may have guessed by some of my posts, Bali is one of my favorite places, along with a few others, I must admit. I love the people who are so friendly and welcoming, and I love their amazing culture and temples and on and on. One of the other things I enjoy is the shopping. This is my favorite bag shop. One of the things you must learn about shopping in foreign lands, if you love it - buy it now. The item may not be there later and the whole shop may not be there the next time you return to Bali.
P.S. I did make it home with a few of her bags and hope she will be there when I return to Ubud, Bali.

11/01/2018

A Scottish Castle. Can imagine a bagpipper standing in the gate playing his sad refrain.

Lallybroch, officially named Midhope Castle.

07/01/2018

Interesting to see how she produces these colorful wall hangings.

07/01/2018

What precision required to produce this art form. Fantastic!

07/01/2018

As a girl she was my idol and as an adult she was an inspiration!

02/01/2018

As a fiber artist when we think big we think maybe covering a wall. When this man does his art he covers a whole field or hillside. It is incredible!

26/12/2017

Something to think about if you are out rushing for the after Christmas sales. A bit of London history.

19/12/2017

This is a wonderful area of China. Guizhou has a diverse landscape with lots of mountains. It is located in the southwest of China. There are many traditional rural villages and minority groups like the Miao and D**g. They make beautiful handicrafts including incredible metal embroidery. Enjoy!

14/12/2017

Love great cookies!! These are fantastic looking! Thanks for sharing.

14/12/2017

Inspiration can come from many places. Enjoy!

10/12/2017

I love to watch the dogs move the sheep but this is unbelievable!

02/12/2017

I love Paris and have been fortunate to have visited many times but never at Christmas. Must put this on my list of places to revist. Enjoy the beauty of Christmas in Paris.

27/10/2017

Wales, England is a wonderful, welcoming area to visit. I have toured the area many times. They have great old quilts and lots of old mills as it was a wool capital.
Here is a picture of a great antique coverlet.

Welsh folk art- The Tailor's Patchwork Coverlet by James Williams of Wrexham c. 1842-52 at Tate Britain.

29/09/2017

BEAUTIFUL BALI is presently suffering from thousands of tremors (earthquakes) from the awakening of Mount Agung and the imminent threat of a major volcanic eruption. It has been about 50 years since the last eruption and peaceful villages abound on the lower half of the mountain which is Bali’s highest peak. Over 100,000 persons have been evacuated from the dangerous eruption zone.
Sitting on the side of Mount Agung, in the possible path of the eruption, is Bali’s Mother Temple – Pura(Temple) Besakih, the most sacred Hindu Temple on the island. This revered temple has been spared by previous lava flows.
I deeply love Bali and ask that you keep the warm-hearted people of Bali in your thoughts and prayers during this terrifying time.
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Judy’s Creative Adventures – “Women Exploring the Arts & Cultures of the world” www.JudysCreativeAdventures.Com

24/06/2017

ENCHANTING BALI BATIK ADVENTURE –
A Woman’s Tour Exploring The Textiles & Culture of Bali
& Yogyakarta October 22 - Nov 3, 2017
Join our fabulous women’s tour to Bali - “Enchanting Bali Batik Adventure”. We explore the island’s traditions and culture, meet local batik artists and Ikat weavers, take a couple classes and have lots of fun. Visit fascinating temples, explore the beautiful scenery, visit local villages and see local artists at work, visit a street filled with fabric shops, learn of their wonderful culture and participate in one of Bali’s ancient religious festivals.

Next fly to Yogyakarta, major home of batik, to visit a woman’s batik co-op and have lunch with them, see their work, and of course, buy fabrics! We also visit the studio of an international contemporary batik artist, have a batik class at a great batik factory and more opportunities to purchase fabrics. Then explore two magnificent historical sites Borobudur (Buddhist) and Prambanan (Hindu) Temples.

Then return to Bali for a cooking class and more exploration of their arts and textiles. We have been conducting Bali Tours since 2005 and I absolutely love the people and this fascinating country. Join us for a marvelous experience - October 22 - November 3, 2017! View Itinerary at: http://judyscreativeadventures.com/Bali_Batik_Adventure.html
Judy’s Creative Adventures

10/06/2017

Moravia is a wonderful area. It is wonderful that this artist can continue with her passion for the local folkart. More power to her!

11/05/2017

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO FLY ON YOUR VACATION OR FOR BUSINESS THIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
We are coming into the summer months and time to travel, here is an important travel reminder.

PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your typical airline boarding pass, once a mere stiff piece of paper to which a seat number was added, is now a window into your identity. QR (“Quick Response”) or bar codes are machine-readable and can contain vital information about you. It is important not to leave boarding passes in seat pockets, drop them on the concourse, or ditch them in airport trash receptacles. Thieves are happy to pick them up. They can readily read your name, frequent flyer number, and flight information. They know you are not at home. The question remains how much information hackers can access. A bar scanning app on any smart phone (a free download!) leads to information stored by the airline, possibly enough to access your account and reset the pin number. Your hard-won air miles could be gone, although the hacker may need to know your security questions to fly to Kathmandu on your miles. It can also tell a thief how long you’re likely to be away from home. Cell phone screens are just as vulnerable so guard your screen. Don’t take a picture of your boarding pass and tweet it, or post it to Facebook or Instagram. In other words, make sure you take the same precautions with your boarding pass as you do with your passport, cash and credit cards.
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05/05/2017

This is amazing looking. Another reason to visit Seattle.

15/04/2017

TEXTILES OF YUNNAN, CHINA – Judy’s Creative Adventures -
A Woman's Tour Exploring the Arts, Crafts & Cultures of the World
http://judyscreativeadventures.com/Yunnan_China_Textile__Cultu.html
Tour dates – September 15-26, 2017

Join us on this fabulous Textile Tour of Yunnan, where you will not only be impressed with the beauty of their textile hand crafts but also the magnificent beauty of this region of China, magnificent mountains, ancient cities and villages, Ancestral Tibet, enduring customs and friendly people. It is truly a trip of a lifetime. Get the full itinerary today. Message me or email me [email protected] or check out our website above. If you mention this post I will give you $50 off the tour price.
Yunnan is filled with art and handwork by the Ethnic Minorities. One of the beautiful forms of art they use is embroidery. This woman has opened a shop featuring some of the beautiful embroidery. She has hired local women to share their embroidery skills making the beautiful garments and traditional hats and more and providing income for their families. Look at the fantastic colors. The local ethnic villagers are still proud to wear their beautiful traditional clothing. Each group has their own style. Plus, many villages do different types of handwork and we will explore them all. Life is changing in Yunnan, this is your opportunity to still experience the true ethnic charms of Yunnan.