June 5 – 11, 2024

$

2650

Per Person/Double Occupancy
$825 Additional/Single Occupancy

American Heartland Quilts

Featuring the Iowa Quilt Museum's Airing of the Quilts

Embark on an American Heartland quilting journey from Kansas City to Hamilton. Visit famous quilt museums, indulge in fabric sprees, and marvel at scenic covered bridges. Coupled with local cuisine and fellow quilters’ camaraderie, this adventure is the quintessence of quilting passion and heritage.

Locations

Kansas City

Des Moines

Winterset

Lincoln

Omaha

Embark on a quilting journey across Kansas City, Hamilton, and beyond. Explore the famed Missouri Star Quilting Co., iconic fabric stores, and prestigious patchwork museums.

This Tour Includes

TAPESTRY Series

Small groups, big experiences, independent spirit.

6 Nights

Hotel accommodations, including baggage handling

9 Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Admissions

Guided sightseeing, visits, and admissions as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.

Departure Transfer

Return transportation to Omaha International Airport (OMA)

Tour Manager

Full time throughout the trip

Hand-Selected Hotels

Kansas City
Hampton Inn KC Downtown/Crossroads
Des Moines
Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
Lincoln
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown/Haymarket

Top-Rated Highlights

  • Kick-off Welcome Meeting
  • Old City Market, Kansas City
  • Kansas City Shop Hop
  • Missouri Star Quilt Co.
  • Missouri Quilt Museum
  • Amish Country Store & Bakery
  • Winterset, Iowa
  • Iowa Quilt Museum
  • Airing of the Quilts Festival
  • Bridges of Madison County Covered Bridge Tour
  • Piece Works Quilt Shop
  • Farm-to-Table Lunch at Wallace Farm
  • International Quilt Museum Guided Tour
  • IQSC Preservation Room Tour
  • Cosmic Cow Fabrics and Quilting
  • Country Sampler Quilt Shop
  • Old Market, Omaha
  • Customary Farewell Dinner

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Visits, admissions, and special features are shown in bold.
» Country Heritage Tours American heartland quilts tour map

Tour Begins: Kansas City, Missouri

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Tour Ends: Omaha, Nebraska

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Day 1 Arrive Kansas City – Tour Begins

Welcome to vibrant Kansas City! Settle into your downtown hotel for a two-night stay and anticipate the excitement of meeting fellow quilters and your Tour Manager at tonight’s Welcome Meeting. Rest up for the days ahead filled with quilting wonders and budding friendships.

Day 2 Kansas City Breakfast

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before diving into the world of quilting on our Kansas City Shop Hop. Wander through City Market, enjoy lunch at your leisure, and then continue to another specially selected quilt shop. In the evening, experience the bustling Power & Light district or relax at the hotel, sharing your fabric treasures with your newfound friends.

Day 3 Kansas – Hamilton Breakfast, Dinner

Set off for Hamilton, the enchanting “Quilting Wonderland” and home to the renowned Missouri Star Quilt Co. Indulge in a shopping extravaganza at Batik Boutique, Kids & Baby, and more than 10 other themed quilt shops downtown. Discover the captivating world of the Missouri Quilt Museum, showcasing antique sewing machines, vintage buttons, thimbles, toy sewing machines, and mesmerizing quilts. Spend the evening bonding with fellow travelers over today’s delightful finds.

Day 4 Hamilton – Winterset – Des Moines Breakfast

Journey to Winterset, Iowa, stopping by the Amish Country Store and Bakery to explore the delightful assortment of local homemade Amish crafts and treats. Arrive in Winterset for the much-anticipated Iowa Quilt Museum’s annual Airing of the Quilts. Enjoy hundreds of quilts displayed throughout the historic downtown square to the famous Covered Bridges.  Visit the legendary Piece Works Quilt Shop, established by Marianne Fons and Liz Porter, before heading to your Des Moines hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner at your leisure.

Day 5 Des Moines – Winterset – Lincoln Breakfast, Lunch

Return to Winterset for a guided excursion of the iconic covered bridges featured in the classic film, The Bridges of Madison County. Next, discover over 40 acres of orchard and produce gardens then delve into the world of prairie plants while savoring a farm-to-table lunch at the historic Wallace Farm. Later, arrive in Lincoln, Nebraska, and spend your free evening exploring the lively Haymarket district for al fresco dining or browsing local art galleries for quilting inspiration.

Day 6 Lincoln Breakfast, Dinner

Tour the International Quilt Museum, where you’ll explore exhibitions and visit the preservation laboratory. Browse the museum’s gift shop for unique patchwork gifts and memorabilia, then satisfy your quilting cravings at Cosmic Cow Fabrics and Quilting. Send off your newly acquired treasures at the post office on your afternoon free time. Tonight, celebrate your amazing journey at our customary Farewell Dinner. Afterward, gather to exchange memories, addresses, and plans for future quilting adventures with your newfound friends.

Day 7 Lincoln – Omaha – Tour Ends Breakfast

Stop by the Country Sampler Quilt Shop where fabric-stocked shelves and sale tables make for wonderful last-minute discoveries. Next, enjoy lunch and shopping in Omaha’s charming Old Market. Transfer to the airport and embark on your journey home, cherishing the unforgettable memories from your extraordinary quilting adventure. Stay connected with your new quilting friends and let the inspiration from this trip guide your future projects.

» Country Heritage Tours American heartland quilts tour map
Day 1
Arrive Kansas City – Tour Begins

Welcome to vibrant Kansas City! Settle into your downtown hotel for a two-night stay and anticipate the excitement of meeting fellow quilters and your Tour Manager at tonight’s Welcome Meeting. Rest up for the days ahead filled with quilting wonders and budding friendships.

Day 2
Kansas City
Breakfast

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before diving into the world of quilting on our Kansas City Shop Hop. Wander through City Market, enjoy lunch at your leisure, and then continue to another specially selected quilt shop. In the evening, experience the bustling Power & Light district or relax at the hotel, sharing your fabric treasures with your newfound friends.

Day 3
Kansas – Hamilton
Breakfast, Dinner

Set off for Hamilton, the enchanting “Quilting Wonderland” and home to the renowned Missouri Star Quilt Co. Indulge in a shopping extravaganza at Batik Boutique, Kids & Baby, and more than 10 other themed quilt shops downtown. Discover the captivating world of the Missouri Quilt Museum, showcasing antique sewing machines, vintage buttons, thimbles, toy sewing machines, and mesmerizing quilts. Spend the evening bonding with fellow travelers over today’s delightful finds.

Day 4
Hamilton – Winterset – Des Moines
Breakfast

Journey to Winterset, Iowa, stopping by the Amish Country Store and Bakery to explore the delightful assortment of local homemade Amish crafts and treats. Arrive in Winterset for the much-anticipated Iowa Quilt Museum’s annual Airing of the Quilts. Enjoy hundreds of quilts displayed throughout the historic downtown square to the famous Covered Bridges.  Visit the legendary Piece Works Quilt Shop, established by Marianne Fons and Liz Porter, before heading to your Des Moines hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner at your leisure.

Day 5
Des Moines – Winterset – Lincoln
Breakfast, Lunch

Return to Winterset for a guided excursion of the iconic covered bridges featured in the classic film, The Bridges of Madison County. Next, discover over 40 acres of orchard and produce gardens then delve into the world of prairie plants while savoring a farm-to-table lunch at the historic Wallace Farm. Later, arrive in Lincoln, Nebraska, and spend your free evening exploring the lively Haymarket district for al fresco dining or browsing local art galleries for quilting inspiration.

Day 6
Lincoln
Breakfast, Dinner

Tour the International Quilt Museum, where you’ll explore exhibitions and visit the preservation laboratory. Browse the museum’s gift shop for unique patchwork gifts and memorabilia, then satisfy your quilting cravings at Cosmic Cow Fabrics and Quilting. Send off your newly acquired treasures at the post office on your afternoon free time. Tonight, celebrate your amazing journey at our customary Farewell Dinner. Afterward, gather to exchange memories, addresses, and plans for future quilting adventures with your newfound friends.

Day 7
Lincoln – Omaha – Tour Ends
Breakfast

Stop by the Country Sampler Quilt Shop where fabric-stocked shelves and sale tables make for wonderful last-minute discoveries. Next, enjoy lunch and shopping in Omaha’s charming Old Market. Transfer to the airport and embark on your journey home, cherishing the unforgettable memories from your extraordinary quilting adventure. Stay connected with your new quilting friends and let the inspiration from this trip guide your future projects.

» Country Heritage Tours American heartland quilts tour map
Day 1
Arrive Kansas City – Tour Begins

Welcome to vibrant Kansas City! Settle into your downtown hotel for a two-night stay and anticipate the excitement of meeting fellow quilters and your Tour Manager at tonight’s Welcome Meeting. Rest up for the days ahead filled with quilting wonders and budding friendships.

Day 2
Kansas City
Breakfast

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before diving into the world of quilting on our Kansas City Shop Hop. Wander through City Market, enjoy lunch at your leisure, and then continue to another specially selected quilt shop. In the evening, experience the bustling Power & Light district or relax at the hotel, sharing your fabric treasures with your newfound friends.

Day 3
Kansas – Hamilton
Breakfast, Dinner

Set off for Hamilton, the enchanting “Quilting Wonderland” and home to the renowned Missouri Star Quilt Co. Indulge in a shopping extravaganza at Batik Boutique, Kids & Baby, and more than 10 other themed quilt shops downtown. Discover the captivating world of the Missouri Quilt Museum, showcasing antique sewing machines, vintage buttons, thimbles, toy sewing machines, and mesmerizing quilts. Spend the evening bonding with fellow travelers over today’s delightful finds.

Day 4
Hamilton – Winterset – Des Moines
Breakfast

Journey to Winterset, Iowa, stopping by the Amish Country Store and Bakery to explore the delightful assortment of local homemade Amish crafts and treats. Arrive in Winterset for the much-anticipated Iowa Quilt Museum’s annual Airing of the Quilts. Enjoy hundreds of quilts displayed throughout the historic downtown square to the famous Covered Bridges.  Visit the legendary Piece Works Quilt Shop, established by Marianne Fons and Liz Porter, before heading to your Des Moines hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner at your leisure.

Day 5
Des Moines – Winterset – Lincoln
Breakfast, Lunch

Return to Winterset for a guided excursion of the iconic covered bridges featured in the classic film, The Bridges of Madison County. Next, discover over 40 acres of orchard and produce gardens then delve into the world of prairie plants while savoring a farm-to-table lunch at the historic Wallace Farm. Later, arrive in Lincoln, Nebraska, and spend your free evening exploring the lively Haymarket district for al fresco dining or browsing local art galleries for quilting inspiration.

Day 6
Lincoln
Breakfast, Dinner

Tour the International Quilt Museum, where you’ll explore exhibitions and visit the preservation laboratory. Browse the museum’s gift shop for unique patchwork gifts and memorabilia, then satisfy your quilting cravings at Cosmic Cow Fabrics and Quilting. Send off your newly acquired treasures at the post office on your afternoon free time. Tonight, celebrate your amazing journey at our customary Farewell Dinner. Afterward, gather to exchange memories, addresses, and plans for future quilting adventures with your newfound friends.

Day 7
Lincoln – Omaha – Tour Ends
Breakfast

Stop by the Country Sampler Quilt Shop where fabric-stocked shelves and sale tables make for wonderful last-minute discoveries. Next, enjoy lunch and shopping in Omaha’s charming Old Market. Transfer to the airport and embark on your journey home, cherishing the unforgettable memories from your extraordinary quilting adventure. Stay connected with your new quilting friends and let the inspiration from this trip guide your future projects.

June 5 – 11, 2024

$

2650

Per Person/Double Occupancy

+$825

Additional/Single Occupancy

Reserve Your American Heartland Quilts Tour

A non-refundable $200 deposit per person is required for booking. Before completing your reservation, be sure you read and understand our Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions.

American Heartland Quilts

Space for this tour is limited. Please contact us to discuss accommodation options and availability.