World of Quilts Travel
Unsolicited Comments & Testimonials from Past Travelers
From: Patti
“I’m back looking for another adventure with you. These trips are amazing – I’m so happy that I found World of Quilts Travel.”
From: Shevana
“FUN? When you advertised fun, that was an understatement. This was the trip of a lifetime. Thank you Deb.”
From: Kelsie
“This trip changed my life. Deb, the tour was amazing, when one travels with you, you’ve definitely got them 100% of the way. I’ll never forget all you’ve done.”
From: Marjorie
“I had such a great time with the group in Houston and made several new friends. We traveled a long way to be here…and had so much fun.”
From: Kathryn,
“This was a terrific tour Deb, I wasn’t sure when I registered if I would enjoy group travel, but it’s been great.”
From: Melissa,
“I’m going home to find another trip to take with you, this was awesome.”
From: Sally,
“What a great way to see Houston for the first time….I’ll be signing up for next year too.”
From: Nancy,
“Thank you Deb for providing this wonderful tour. While other tours I looked into were less costly, I went with you for the reputation of your company and found that dollar for dollar the value of this tour was far better than I had anticipated. I could not have imagined having a better first visit to Ireland. What made it so special to me were the personal touches we had at the quilt shops, they treated us like queens and kings. I will not hesitate referring your tours to my friends.”
From: Pat,
“What a great way to see Houston for the first time….I’ll be signing up for next year too.”
From: Sally,
“I can’t imagine a more memorable trip. Everything was just wonderful! Thank you so much for such a special “quilters” journey.”
From: Richard,
“Just wanted you to know that Candy and I had a great time. I did too as there was something new everyday, so even for the “non-fabric” person, it was a great trip. I enjoyed it and it was well organized. Thank you to you and your staff on the ground….we continue to tell people about your tour.”
From: Carol,
“This was the most fantastic trip of my life. So many special memories and I get such a calmness when I think of it. I hope to go again.” Bali Tour
From: Batiks Etcetera and Sew What Fabrics
“I can’t say enough good things about this tour. Bali is gorgeous and the people are beautiful. It was such an honor to see how our batiks are made and all the steps involved. I highly recommend this trip.” Bali Tour
From: Karen,
“This is unbelievable. This is absolutely the best trip I have ever been on in my life. I love the people, the food and, well, of course the fabrics. The entire trip has just been perfect. I never want to leave.”
From: Sandy,
“I want to come on every trip, this was awesome.”
From: Ruth,
“Wanted to say a great big Texas THANK YOU for what I will remember as my “perfect” trip to the International Quilt Festival…I just totally enjoyed the whole trip experience, the new friends and sights and look forward to more travels, wherever they might be.”
From: Xenia,
“Take a trip with Deb Roberts…and it will change your life.”
From: Diana,
“I want to thank you for the International Quilt Festival tour to Houston. Lydia and I had such a terrific time and met some really great ladies/new friends who participated in our tour. Lydia and I would love to be included in the same tour next year. Since we’ve been home, I have been talking with other people in our quilt guild about our trip and some of them have also expressed a desire to participate in the tour next year.”
From: Katy,
“I took your Ireland tour mainly because of the small group size – I had sworn off tours where 40 or 50 quilters are piled onto a coach, which is how I did Ireland with a quilt group the first time. I was more than thrilled at your tour itself, everything was first class, organized well and went way beyond my expectations. So many of us in the group will remain life long friends. I will be going with you again.”
From: June,
“It certainly was beyond all expectations – easy, well structured, educational plus personal time to enjoy other aspects of France, eg Alsace Lorraine I had missed on other private tours. The accommodation was beyond reproach and the tour guide assisting the group effortlessly with our transfers between each location. Of course the opportunity to catch up with some shopping for fabric did not hurt!!! Your tour’s worth a triple A rating.”
From: Flora,
“I have been so inspired by our quilt tour. It was a wonderful experience for me on so many levels. I feel enriched and grateful.”
From: Gretchen,
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From: Randie,
“This trip went so far beyond my wildest dreams or expectations. Well organized, A+ hotels and services, warm and gracious group leader, fabulous quilts and shops, just amazing”.
From: Beth,
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From: Jeff and Candy
“We had the best time Deb. Thank you for being so generous with your time in answering so many of our questions before the cruise. The trip itself was incredible, we just can’t believe what a fabulous time we had. We both hope we can come on another very soon. “
From: Eleanor,
“In my search for a high quality, affordable, and small group size quilting related travel experience I came across Deb Roberts. I have traveled with other quilting tour companies before and was looking for a different experience. I was looking for a smaller group size with a hands on tour company. I found this AND MORE with Deb. The personalized and friendly help was outstanding! The trip was well planned – offering people on the tour maximum time to enjoy the cultural experience and not worry about where to stay or driving directions. She had quality guides/drivers who made the trip full of special memories! Deb and her tour company are definitely the way to go if you are looking for a personalized, exceptional, and outstanding travel experience!!”
From: someone who wants to remain anonymous
From: Ruth,
From: Mary Beth S,
“Dear Deb, I have traveled with several ‘quilt tour’ companies over the years and thought my quilt traveling days were over….always the same old thing, same old groups, same crowded coaches. Then, I stumbled upon one of your tours and it sure opened my eyes to what travel should be like! Your first class service and extras were nothing like I have ever experienced; and I think I have given everyone out there a shot at my business. What fun you have provided, and at a great price. You can always count on me for more. Thank you so much, MB
From: Pat,
“My husband and I were excited to join Deb Roberts’ Chintz & Christmas Market tour in December 2008. The trip was everything promised and even more. I have traveled on several tours before this one and have to say Deb’s was one of the best. From her selection of places to visit to little travel details, everything was top notch. As a quilter, it was amazing to see the special exhibits and behind the scenes of the many museums on the tour. As a non-quilter, my husband was able to keep himself entertained with other attractions in the various cities. He discovered a grand train museum in Mulhouse, France – a highlight for him! I was completely thrilled with the Museum of Printed Textiles in the same city. Our schedule was well thought out with adequate free time. The accommodations were lovely and help was cheerfully given if needed for meal suggestions, transportation or ideas for things to do. I eagerly await an opportunity to join one of Deb’s tours in the future – and I think that is the best thing I can say about my experience!”
From: Mary,
From: Roberta,
“I have always arranged my own trips and make them as fabric/quilt oriented as possible. What a treat to have someone else do all the work to create a wonderful textile tour. My only job was to sit back and enjoy”
From: Nancy,
“I happened upon the Textile Tours website during a search for a quilting cruise. When I subsequently signed up for, and participated in, this particular “quilting cruise,” I was pleased with the extensive planning Deb Roberts had done when organizing our on-and off-ship experiences….off-ship we visited museums that delved into the history of textile production in several parts of the Mediterranean, and on-ship we learned an old French method of quilting (boutis) from a French quilting instructor who accompanied us on the cruise and side-trips. I came away with an education about the production of textiles I had not expected, and an experience that has given me a new appreciation of my modern quilting fabrics. Plus, there were plenty of cruise stops that allowed us time to visit off-shore on our own, at our own pace. I look forward to joining a Deb Roberts Tours at a future time, perhaps to Bali, or in the UK. I know now that it will be a very special experience.”
From: A lady who gives permission to post, but wishes to remain anonymous
“Coming with another tour company, I did not know what to expect when we all met up in Barcelona but it was so nice that you allowed us to “join-in” with your group. The professionalism you showed in the arrangements and additional tours was different from any other quilt cruise I have taken and yet I felt so special as if you had done it all just for me. You went well beyond what was necessary to include everyone in all of your activities even though we originally had signed on to this cruise through another quilt company who evidently hitched a ride with your group. What a gracious lady you are. I had the best time. If you do not mind please put me on your mailing list, thank you so much Deb, I enjoyed every minute of it.”
From: Phyllis,
“The textile study trip to France was one of those travel experiences that holds some treasured memories for me. Deb Roberts’ tour was very well organized and had some additional surprise events that made the experience very rich. I loved being able to see some textiles that I never would have seen had I been traveling alone, and this included some special archives. This opportunity, in itself, made the trip worthy and invaluable. It was important to be able to visualize these designs in the cultural and historical context in which they had been created. Our tour guide, provided us with the history of each area as well as anecdotes along the way, and this added another dimension to the entire experience that I had not anticipated, but found worthy and delightful.
One of the highlights was being able to meet and learn from Kathryn Berenson, a truly knowledgeable and expert textile historian. Last, but not least, I met some wonderful women along the way, some that I have maintained contact with and will visit in the years to come. I definitely would partake in one of these tours again. I believe it was time and money well invested.”
From: Dawn,
“A tremendous opportunity of a lifetime! I was treated to the superbly organized Vintage Textile Tour of France tour that gave me the opportunity to see first hand many of the textile and quilting treasures of France that would not normally be accessible to a lone traveler. The camaraderie of sharing this experience with the other textile and quilt enthusiasts from North America and the South Pacific certainly added to my overall enjoyment of the trip. Without reservation, I have and will continue to recommend this trip and other trips offered by Deb Roberts to anyone interested in the European influences on our North American quilting heritage.”
From: Xenia,
“I went on this trip (France) last summer, and it was **wonderful**! We stayed in very nice hotels, had a luxury coach for travel, with room to spread out, and were personally escorted by a French guide who was the most delightful and diversely educated young man. At each of the sites we visited we were treated like visiting experts and were given informative lectures and guided tours of the exhibits, and also time to linger on our own.
And there was shopping, for those who never have enough fabric! We had great “show & tell” sessions in the evenings, and managed to pass around a surprise signature quilt top made of French fabrics, which we gave to tour creator Deb Roberts on the last evening. I would encourage any AQSG or BQHL member with an interest in antique fabrics and fabric production to consider this tour – I guarantee it will be unlike any other you have taken.”
From: Beverly,
“Thank you Deb for all you have done to organize this incredible trip. I did not know what to expect, but I have been completely overwhelmed. I appreciate so much the extra touches you provided and your special care toward each of us. I did not think I would ever have an opportunity to travel like this. It was my first time out of the country, and I cannot wait to go with you again.”
From: Dawn,
“The trip provided me with an invaluable wealth of knowledge for my work in quilt history and appraisals. Organized well – structured enough to keep us all busy and learning, yet flexible enough to change when special needs and interests arose. It was fabulous beyond my expectations. It was a perspective-altering experience. I see fabric, history, and culture in a new light – not just Anglo-American, but European-American.
Personally, there isn’t a day goes by in which I don’t remember some experience – the rich history, the fabric techniques, the sights, the food, and most of all, my fellow travelers, as well as the people. It’s worth taking more than once.”
From: Vivien
“The two weeks on Deb’s tour have been worth more than 100 times the price in terms of what it has contributed to my study of and knowledge of quiltmaking in other countries as well as quilt and textile history….I didn’t want to leave and I cannot wait to go back. The inspirations for quiltmaking are endless.”
From: Clair
“This tour was so well organized, I want to go on another tour with you as soon as I can.”