Quilter’s Journey One Day Trip (Suitable for groups of 20 or less)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Stitches in Time – 300 West Washington St., Oregon. Stitches in Time features a wide range of fabrics from Thimbleberries to hand dyed fabric, plus a complete line of books, patterns and notions. We offer a private work area that makes a perfect location for group or workshop sessions. Hand dying fabric demonstration can be presented for your group!
Travel to Grand Detour, Illinois
11:00 AM – Noon - Lunch at Colonial Rose Inn, 8230 South Green Street, Grand Detour. The Colonial Rose Inn is located in a beautiful 1855 Italianate mansion. Relax in the cozy dining room specializing in Black Angus beef, fresh fish and unique pasta entrees.
Travel to Mt. Carroll, Illinois
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Ideas ‘N’ Designs - 116 W. Market Street, Mt. Carroll. Ideas ‘N’ Designs is a his and hers compatible shopping experience. Enjoy shopping for antiques, wholesale designer fabrics, Automobilia and vintage toys. Highlights include the Victorian library and Mad Hatters Tea Room.
Travel to Fulton, Illinois
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Susan’s Calico Creations, 1108 4th Street, Fulton. Susan’s Calico Creations offers antiques, fine oak furniture, pottery and everything a beginner to the expert quilter needs. Susan’s Calico Creations offers 2500 bolts of fabrics, books, patterns and notions.
Travel to Morrison, Illinois
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Constantly Stitching N More, 1360 Lincoln Road, Morrison. Travel along the historic Lincoln Highway to Constantly Stitching N More, located in the former Unionville School, Constantly Stitching carries over 1200 bolts of fabrics, books, patterns and notions to fit every quilters needs.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Dinner at Forest Inn, 20657 Lincoln Road, Morrison. Share your purchases with each other in the newly remodeled Forest Inn. Choose from a scrumptious menu while you relax in the beautiful and charming atmosphere.
Depart for Home.
Special Note - There are special Quilting Shows you might want to take in such as: • Annual Quilt Show at the Meadows of Franklin Grove first full weekend in August only. • A Quilter’s Flea Market is held the 2nd weekend in October at the Loveland Community Center in Dixon – call for details!
