International Textile Tours

We create fascinating tours to key events in the textile calendar, using our years of specialist expertise to offer you bespoke additions such as curator-led tours of private collections, inspiring hands-on workshops and exclusive studio visits. So, whether you are an independent stitcher, a group of tapestry aficionados or a quilting society, an ECT textile tour is guaranteed to stimulate and surpise.

2019 European Patchwork & Textile Tour, Alsace

Price

From £709pp (inc flights)

Location

Alsace

The European Patchwork Meeting (Carrefour Européen du Patchwork) features beautiful quilting and textile displays at various locations in and around the picturesque valley town of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines in Alsace. 2019 Booking is now open! Don't miss out on our limited special price.

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Houston & the International Quilt Festival 2019

Price

From £2395 (inc flights)

Location

Houston, USA

Once again, we are delighted to be able offer this exciting programme to Houston, Texas. Based around three full days at the world class International Quilt Festival, this seven night tour is a truly exciting opportunity to explore all that America's fourth largest city has to offer.

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Quilt Festival Noord Groningen 2020

Price

Booking opens in July 2019

Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Waterfall

Waterfall installation by Hilde van Schaardenburg

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Textile and Craft Tour Rajasthan & Gujarat

Textiles and Artisans of Northern India

Price

£3,659

Location

India

The Northern States of Gujarat and Rajasthan are home to remote villages where tribal communities have been living and practising ancient craft traditions such as weaving and block-printing, embroidery and Bandhani for many generations. On this tour, you will visit several communities to see first-hand how artisans produce the intricate and delicate textiles for which they are famous.

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Nantes: Quiltmania's Pour L'Amour du Fil 2020

Price

This tour is no longer open for 2019 bookings

Location

Nantes, France

Register now to travel in 2020 An unmissable April tour for needlecraft fans. Enjoy three days at Quiltmania’s renowned showcase of quilting, patchwork, embroidery and knitting, plus an expert talk and a guided tour of the historic city of Nantes.

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Dutch Quilting & Spring Highlights Tour 2019 with flights included

Dutch Quilting and Spring Highlights Tour

Price

Location

The Netherlands

This multifaceted tour combines a trip to the Patchwork and Quilt Days show in Rijswijk with visits to Keukenhof, the most beautiful spring garden in the world, the charming city of Delft with its famous porcelain factory and the world famous Dutch Golden Age museum, Mauritshuis.

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