Dear Quilters and Friends,

2011 brings us an exciting new cruise itinerary to Bermuda! We’ll sail on Holland America Line's beautiful ms Veendam, round trip out of "The Big Apple" New York City!

Our classes are held during our "at sea" days. As usual, we bring you a wide variety of classes from which to choose, taught by five award-winning, renowned instructors in the world of quilting:

Sue Nickels, Paula Nadelstern, Stevii Graves, Linda Pool and Darlene Christopherson!

While in Bermuda, explore the towns of Hamilton and St. Georges. Play on the pink sand beaches in the beautiful, crystal clear, turquoise waters. Visit British forts dating back to the 1600's. Since we will be staying in both ports overnight you can really explore this destination in depth while treating our ship as a floating hotel with all the 5 star amenities that Holland America is known for! Whatever you decide to do, this trip is sure to take your cares away.

We will be bringing new Bernina sewing machines for your use. You can even go home with a wonderful buy on a new Bernina! Quiltworks Northwest in Bellevue, Washington is making this possible for us. They will also be operating our quilt shop on board the ms Veendam for your shopping convenience during the quilt seminar at sea.

This trip will sell out fast, so book early! We have had a list of quilters interested in booking this trip even before it was organized. Bring a friend, your spouse or your family – non-quilters are always welcome to join us! They have many activities to pursue while you are in class!

We can’t wait to see you on board the ms Veendam!

Best wishes,
Sue Nickels, Paula Nadelstern, Stevii Graves,
Linda Pool and Darlene Christopherson

Kim Boekenoogen
Amy Teachman
Group Coordinators