ECT Travel are specialists in textile-themed holidays, creating fascinating tours to key events in the international textile calendar. These shows take place in some exceptional locations, from medieval European cities to the American Midwest, via the deserts of Rajasthan. Here is a taste of what's coming up for 2025.

QuiltCon Modern Quilt Guild Phoenix Arizona - February 2025

Presented by the Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show of its kind. This 8 nights/9 days tour combines two inspiring days at the show with the chance to experience the unforgettable natural wonders of Arizona. Bask in the beauty of iconic red rock formations, discover the hidden secrets of the Grand Canyon and marvel at the natural sandstone masterpieces of Monument Valley.

A Grand Quilting & Textile Adventure in India – February & November 2025

Travelling from Mumbai to Udaipur, via Bhuj, Ahmedabad and Jodhpur, this is an immersive journey into the unique textile traditions of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Discover the vibrant Kutchi embroidery, intricate patchwork and unique Ajrakh block-printing of Gujarat.

Prague & Brno Patchwork Meeting – April 2025

The historic city of Brno is the heart of the Czech textile arts scene, and its annual Patchwork Show is one of Europe's premier quilting events. Our 5 days/4 nights tour includes three days at show – plenty of time to admire quilts and textile art, attend workshops, shop for fabric and connect with fellow quilting enthusiasts – plus two days in beautiful city of Prague.

AQS QuiltWeek, Paducah 2025 & the American Midwest - May 2025

One of the world's UNESCO Creative Cities, the Kentucky city of Paducah is known across the world for its rich traditions of quilting and fibre arts. This 10 days/9 nights tour is filled with textile treats, including two days at the inspirational AQS Quilt Week Paducah 2025. And with stays in Nashville, Paducah, St Louis, and Kansas City there's plenty of time to soak up the history, culture and unique atmosphere of the American Midwest too.

European Patchwork Meeting, Alsace - September 2025

This celebration of textile art is scattered across the four picturesque villages that make up Alsace's beautiful Val d'Argent valley - Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines, Lièpvre and Rombach-le-Franc. Historic buildings, places of worship, and village halls are all transformed into temporary galleries filled with quilts designed by local talent and leading international designers. 2025 marks the show's 30th anniversary.

All our holidays are designed for small groups to ensure our customers have the very best experience, with time for conversations with local experts, space to explore off the beaten track and opportunities to fully immerse themselves in every activity.

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