Upcoming Trips

Sew Many Places provides the greatest value on all of their cruises and tours. They have been voted the #1 travel company for quilters.

Ireland Tours

The following Ireland tours are all part of the many tours that will take place surrounding the very first International Quilt Festival of Ireland.

June 1-11, 2012
Departing from New York City
with McCall's Quilting Magazine
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June 2-11, 2012
Departing from Vancouver, British Columbia
with Sharon Pederson & Elizabeth Phillips
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June 3-11, 2012
Departing from New York City
with Bob Silverman & Jim Helms
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June 3-11, 2012
Departing from New York City
with Pam Holland
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June 3-11, 2012
Departing from Kansas City
with Peggy Bass
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June 3-11, 2012
Departing from Pittsburgh
with Sandi Blackwell
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June 3-11, 2012
Departing from Edmonton, Alberta
with Matt Sparrow
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June 3-13, 2012
Departing from Seattle
with Greenbaum's Quilted Forest
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June 3-13, 2012
Departing from New York City
with Jinny Beyer
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June 5-11, 2012
Departing from Columbus, Ohio
with Rita Fishel
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June 5-14, 2012
Departing from Seattle
with Pam Mostek & Susan Nelsen
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June 5-15, 2012
Departing from Ontario
with Garnet Smalley
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June 5-15, 2012
Departing from Newark
with Luana Rubin
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SMP Quilter's Express Train

3-5 day vacations

2012 Schedule

Travel by rail to to some of the greatest cities in North America, where you can enjoy sightseeing tours, fabric shopping, attend quilt festivals or participate in something we think quilters will really enjoy!

Batiking in Bali

10 Day: Quilting Expedition

August 21 - 30, 2012

Explore the Indonesian Isle of Bali on this tour with educator and designer, Bonnie Hunter. We'll visit Princess Mirah's Batik factory and Royal Palaces along with all the beautiful landscapes of Bali.

Canada & New England Cruise

8 Day: The Colors of Fall Quilting Cruise

September 8 - 15, 2012

Join Sew Many Places along with City Quilter on a Quilt Cruise throughout Canada & New England. We'll enjoy food, gorgeous scenery, fun and quilting!

Quilt Among the Glaciers

8 Day: Alaska Quilting Cruise

September 9 - 16, 2012

Join author, educator and designer, Kaye England on this Alaska cruise sailing out of Seattle for great sites, quilting, shopping and more!

Quilting Under the Tuscan Sun

10 Day: Tour with Rosie's Calico Cupboard

October 1 - 10, 2012

Travel to the beautiful and inspiring countrysides of Tuscany with Rosie & Vic Gonzalez. Take in local wineries, historical sights and enjoy an authentic Tuscan cooking class!

South America Quilting Expedition

12 Day Expedition

October 22 - November 2, 2012

Join quilting educator and designer Jinny Beyer and Sew Many Places founder, Jim West for days of extraordinary sightseeing and exploring Machu Picchu, the Amazon Jungle and many other remote areas.

Extraordinary Egypt

10-Day: Quilting Expedition

December 1 - 10, 2012

Join the expedition to the one of the oldest countries in the world with author, educator and designer, Alex Anderson for visits to historical sites, fantastic scenery, local crafts and much more!

Africa Expedition

11 Day: Safaris, Beads, Textiles and Quilts!

January 12 - 22, 2013

Travel with Quilter, Designer and Teacher, Edyta Sitar and Sew Many Places founder Jim West as they head off on an 11-day Africa Expedition. Take in over five incredible animal safari drives, visit remote villages, all with unbelievable sightseeing and much more!

McCall's Quilting University

8-Day: School at Sea! Caribbean Quilting Cruise

January 26 - February 2, 2013

Join the McCall's "Doctors of Quiltology" on this 8-Day Western Caribbean School At Sea! Enjoy the fun and sun while learning from some of the best in the quilting industry.

New Zealand

11-Day: Jim West Signature Trip

February 5 - 15, 2013

From Auckland to Christchurch we'll visit the Waitomo Caves the Māori Arts and Crafts Center and Thermal Reserve, a tour of the offices of New Zealand Quilter Magazine along with many other exciting sites and activities!

Thailand

Quilting Expedition

February 2013

Join educator and designer, Kaye England and Sew Many Places founder, Jim West on excursion to the beautiful land of Thailand.

Quilting Under the Midnight Sun

8 Day: Alaska Quilting Cruise

August 2013

Join author, educator and quilter, Eleanor Burns on this Alaska cruise for great quilting classes, projects and much more.

Poland: From Lace to Quilts

Quilting Tour

September 2013

Travel with author, educator and designer, Debbie Homer for this very special tour of Poland, enjoy the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mine, take a moment to remember those lost to the Holocaust at Auschwitz concentration camp and so much more.

Route 66 Bus Tour

14-Day Bus Trip across the U.S.

June 16 - 29, 2013

Travel with designer, Ricky tims and Sew Many Places founder, JIM WEST for this very special tour across the United States. View all of America's hidden sites along historic Route 66!