2008 New England cruise details

2008 New England Cruise For A Cure (August 9-16, 2008) with The Quilter Magazine

Featuring SPECIAL GUESTS - JIM SHORE AND BARBARA LAVALLEE with quilting instructors including Carol Doak, Patti Carey, Mary Covey, Beverly Dunivent, Retta Warehime, Helen Weinman, Jo Anne Gordon, Lori Hein, Judy Irish, Robin and Tina Kingsley, and Jackie Wolff

Sailing dates: August 9 to 16, 2008 Ship: Aboard Holland America Lines luxurious ms. Maasdam

Ports of call: Portland, ME; Saint John, New Brunswick; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Bar Harbor, ME

Stateroom categories available	Cruise Package Rate	Stateroom categories available	Cruise Package Rate
S (Suite)	SOLD OUT	DA (Ocean View)	$2,200.00
S (Suite)	SOLD OUT	DA (Ocean View)	$2,200.00
A (Verandah stateroom)	$3,100.00	E (Ocean View)	$2,150.00
B (Verandah stateroom)	$3,000.00	EE (Ocean View)	$2,100.00
BA (Verandah stateroom)	$2,925.00	F (Ocean View)	SOLD OUT
BB (Verandah stateroom)	SOLD OUT	FF (Ocean View)	$2,050.00
BC (Verandah stateroom)	SOLD OUT	G (Ocean View)	$2,025.00
C (Ocean View)	$2,275.00	I Inside (no window)	SOLD OUT
D (Ocean View)	$2,225.00	J Inside (no window)	$1,900.00
		K Inside (no window)	$1,875.00

For information about the cities we will visit during this cruise, see Port City Information

Please mail your $100.00 per person non-refundable registration deposit (check or money order only, please) and this completed registration form to Quilt Camp at Sea 3819 Walthew Dr. S.E., Olympia, WA 98503-4160. Please make your check payable to “Carlson Wagonlit Travel Center” or “CWTC”.

Upon receipt of your deposit, a registration confirmation, a class registration form, travel insurance information, and a full color deck plan of Holland America Line’s ms. Maasdam will be sent to assist you in selecting your classes and stateroom category. Travel insurance must be purchased within 14 days to cover pre-existing conditions. Your deposit balance of $500.00 per person to assign your stateroom is due at the time your stateroom is assigned (staterooms and quilting classes will be assigned on a first come/first served basis). Payment of the additional quilting fee of $100.00 will be required to be confirmed in the quilting classes of your choice. Cruise deposit balances and travel insurance premiums may be paid using a credit card; however, registration deposits and quilting fees must be paid by check or money order only! A credit card authorization form will be included with your cruise registration confirmation. Final payment is due March 15, 2008. Cancellations received after registration will result in the loss of your registration deposit and travel insurance premiums (if applicable). Cancellations received after March 15, 2008 will result in a loss of your entire $600.00 deposit, travel insurance premiums, and the quilting fee (if applicable). Cancellations received after April 15, 2008 will result in the loss of 50% of your cruise package cost, travel insurance premiums, and quilting fee (if applicable). Cancellations received after July 10, 2008 will result in the loss of your entire cruise package cost, travel insurance premiums, and quilting fee (if applicable). Cancellations must be received in writing, with the reason for the cancellation stated, by Quilt Camp at Sea prior to the cancellation date applicable to avoid additional cancellation penalties.

Class information for 2008 New England Cruise For A Cure

Class Project Photo Gallery (New photos will be added when provided by the instructors)

2008 Cruise For A Cure Class Descriptions

Primary classes (You will have your choice of ONE of these classes) For information about the instructors, please see Instructors or visit the link at the bottom of this page!

Instructor and class name	Description of the class project and class times
Carok Doak Bright Sails Sewing machine class (paper-piecing)	Carol has designed this wall hanging size quilt for the cruise featuring four paper-pieced sailing ships and it is sure to brighten any room! In keeping with the Cruise For A Cure theme, four pink ribbons create a central focus of this charming quilt.
Patti Carey Fast & Fabulous Bargello Sewing machine class	YES - you CAN make a wall-hanging sized bargello in a day! With pre-cut strips and Patti's tips and tricks, you'll have the body of this 30" x 36" wall-hanging done in no time. We will cover strip-piecing, effective pressing and proper strip-cutting. Northcott’s lovely fabrics make the sewing easy and enjoyable. Previous machine piecing experience required.
Lisa Moore Jim Shore's Noah's Ark Sewing machine class	Lisa has designed this wall hanging quilt that will be ready for you to have Jim sign for you during the cruise featuring his Noah's Ark fabric line.
Retta Warehime Monarch Sewing machine class	Retta has designed this quilt with alternating pieced blocks resembling the wings of the beautiful butterfly! This lap size quilt will feature a new fabric line designed by Retta.
Judy Irish Postcards from New England Sewing machine class	Create a small memory quilt of your tour to New England working with fusible web, raw edge appliqué, and simple machine quilting. After completion, you will have a wonderful souvenir of your trip and a record of the friends you have made. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.
Mary Covey Basic Fabric Stamping Sewing machine and Handwork (combined) class	Quick, easy, and fun are the words that describe this class. We will cover the basics of fabric stamping while creating your own unique fabric piece. The fabric can be used by itself or combined with pieced blocks (pattern given in class) to create a one of a kind wall hanging. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.
Lori Hein Cruise Memory Quilt Sewing machine AND handwork class	Cruise with us to New England and join Lori in making a lasting memory of your trip with this photo memory wall hanging. You will use the combined methods of piecing, appliqué and photo transfer. The required class kit will contain all the fabric needed for the photos, top and binding. Revisit the majestic lighthouses, beautiful fall colors, the delicious Maine lobster and of course the fun you had while on board ship with a glance at your wall hanging. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.
Jo Anne Gordon Barbara Lavallee Needle turn appliqué LIMITED space available in this class!! Handwork class	Jo Anne will be premiering a new Barbara Lavallee needle-turn appliqué pattern designed by Jan Nardone, and Barbara will gladly sign your quilt block as a memento of your cruise! A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Lectures (You do not have to pre-register to attend lectures)

Lecturer and topic	Description of Topic
Helen Weinman - Lecture *Trunk Showing*	Helen shows off many of her quilts and describes how easy it is to put together fabric and design in quilts beautifully designed and quilted. Sorry, no slides, only the real thing in person! Easy, pieced quilts can be achieved that look more difficult and time consuming than they really are. Join the fun as quilting with humor is Helen’s specialty. Free fabric samples for everyone!
Beverly Dunivent - Lecture *The Quilts of New England, Past and Present*	Quilt historian and AQS certified Beverly Dunivent will be speaking about and displaying the quilts of New England in a lecture entitled "The Quilts of New England, Past and Present". She will trace the history of the quilts from this area from the earliest days with the settlers who made this country great up through the 20th century to the present. Beverly will show samples of early work as well as the work of such distinguished quilt makers of today as Ruth McDowell. Time will be available to answer questions pertaining to quilt history and to examine any quilts and tops that people bring.
Carol Doak - Lecture	Carol’s entertaining (and informative) lecture “One Quilter’s Journey” will be open to all quilters!
Patti Carey - Lecture *From Fiber to Fabric*	Using slides, Patti describes the design and printing process of quilting fabrics. A Question & Answer period is followed by a short show-n-tell in which Patti shows a selection of quilts made with Northcott collections, and passes along hints for making quick quilts.

ADDITIONAL classes to select as your SECOND class during the cruise (you may select ONE)

Instructor and class	Description of the class project
Judy Irish Postcards from New England Sewing machine class	Create a small memory quilt of your tour to New England working with fusible web, raw edge appliqué, and simple machine quilting. After completion, you will have a wonderful souvenir of your trip and a record of the friends you have made. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class. This class is also being offered as a primary class choice during the cruise. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies. If you prefer to have additional time to work on the project (or make additional memory quilts for gifts) with Judy’s assistance, you may select this as both your primary and additional class.
Helen Weinman Quilt Design 101 Techniques class	Have you ever wanted to design your own quilt but never felt you had the tools to do so? This is your opportunity to learn how to put together fabrics and blocks to make your own quilt design. Learn a little quilt math to make it easy as pie. Helen will teach the basics of quilting fabrics’ color, scale and design to utilize fabric to your advantage. Free fabric and chocolate for all…don’t miss this one. No sewing!!
Jo Anne Gordon Barbara Lavallee Needle turn appliqué Handwork class	Jo Anne will be premiering a new Barbara Lavallee needle-turn appliqué pattern designed by Jan Nardone, and Barbara will gladly sign your quilt block as a memento of your cruise! This class is also being offered as a primary class choice during the cruise. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies. If you prefer to have additional time to work on the project with Jo Anne’s assistance, you may select this as both your primary and additional class.
Lori Hein Cruise Memory Quilt Sewing machine and handwork class	Cruise with us to New England and join Lori in making a lasting memory of your trip with this photo memory wall hanging. You will use the combined methods of piecing, appliqué and photo transfer. The required class kit will contain all the fabric needed for the photos, top and binding. Revisit the majestic lighthouses, beautiful fall colors, the delicious Maine lobster and of course the fun you had while on board ship with a glance at your wall hanging. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies. If you prefer to have additional time to work on the project with Lori's assistance, you may select this as both your primary and additional class.
Jackie Wolff Redwork Boston Tea Party Handwork class	We are sailing from Boston Harbor where the famous Boston Tea Party took place and Jackie’s class will feature this fun tea cup theme wall hanging for the cruise. Embroidering Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote “A woman is like a tea bag…you never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water” will make this a great gift or conversation piece. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.
Beverly Dunivent New England Light House via Crayons Sewing machine class	This quilted wall hanging has been designed exclusively for the cruise by Beverly and is perfect for our cruise along the New England coast. Quilters in the class will enjoy Beverly’s "New England" light house created with crayons. This project is for all levels and will be a fitting memento of our journey by sea. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.
Mary Covey Starry Night Sewing machine class	Beautiful stars set on a midnight sky are the perfect project for cruising the New England coast. Students will learn how to use foundation piecing to make the perfect points on these stars. Then set them together so they appear to be floating on a midnight sky. In class an alternate setting will be offered so that photos can be inserted into the wall hanging. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.
Robin and Tina Kingsley Autumn Leaves pin cushion Wool felt project (Handwork class)	Create a unique one-of-a-kind design Needle Felted Appliqué pin cushion with beautiful autumn shades of wool fabric and wool roving. The combination of needle felting and textured appliqué is fun and easy – something different to try. No prior experience necessary and sure to be one of your favorite souvenirs from your New England cruise! A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class.

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The total cost of each cruise package includes: Cruise fare in the stateroom category you select; all on-board meals including late night buffets; port fees, taxes, a $25.00 donation to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and government fees; private one hour Bon Voyage and farewell cocktail parties; and the opportunity to win the Cruise Memory Quilt. The separate $100.00 quilting fee includes: The use of sewing machines during classes; two quilting classes; attendance at lectures of your choice; a souvenir tote bag and quilting related gifts; and the opportunity to win GREAT door prizes! Not included in cruise package rates are gratuities, transportation to or from the ship in Boston, items of a personal nature, travel insurance, and shore excursions or other optional activities available through Holland America that are not included in the cruise fare for all passengers on this cruise.

If you prefer to have your stateroom assigned at the time of registration (staterooms are assigned on a first come/first served basis) please complete the following information and mail to Quilt Camp at Sea with your $100.00 per person non-refundable registration deposit (the non-refundable portion does not apply to children sharing the stateroom).

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Do you also want to charge the optional Travel Insured International travel insurance premium for the passengers listed above at the time of registration to cover pre-existing conditions? ______________________________ (yes or no). Travel insurance premiums are based upon the total amount of coverage requested including your stateroom, quilting fees, optional services, and the travel insurance premium and range from $90.00 for coverage up to $1,000.00 per person, $135.00 for coverage up to $3,000.00 per person, $250.00 for coverage up to $4,000.00 per person, $350.00 for coverage up to $5,000.00 per person. Other rates are available. This coverage is optional and you may purchase travel insurance from other companies if you prefer. If you have questions about the rate for travel insurance coverage, please call Quilt Camp at Sea at 360-455-9926 (Pacific Coast time zone).