Gena,you are SO GREAT! A cruise for quilters? I have never been on one, but I have been on a cruise where everyone was NOT quilters....it would BE A BLAST! If anyone can pull this off, it will be YOU! GOOD LUCK! Choose me, I am your first post!

Hello! I've never even been on a cruise! So why am I posting? I love fabric, love others who love fabric and it's an awesome idea. Quilting in the sun, or at the pool? With Gina? Hhmmm, let me think...Yes!

I've never even cruised! A quilter cruise would be a great start!! :) Enjoy your week

I've never heard of a quilting cruise, but I have been on a Royal Carribbean cruise. Wonderful! The idea is intriguing.

I've cruised - not a quilt cruise, just fun with hubby... But I am SO SUPER JEALOUS you get to hang with my buddy John - you are going to have a LOT of fun, John gets a little crazy on these cruises. I do believe last time he pretended to be Borat, which made for some scandelous photos on the internets.

I've never been on a cruise but I can tell you what I think would be the best thing about being on a quilting cruise and that would be being able to quilt all day long with no interruptions. I wouldn't have to clean, cook or clean up the messes from my 2 year old. I could just quilt all day long:) Now that is a dream vacation.

I could be spontaneous and go with you! I could help you plan. I could fetch your beach shoes. I know I could make you laugh!!! And I love ric rac.

Hi you- so glad our boy Andy is coming through for you :) Give him a kiss from all the Horners.
best, and have fun!! xo,Anna

Gina I've taught on a dozen quilt cruises... give me a buzzzzzzz and I can tell you more! Bring me a long as I'm SUPER fun .. which you need for people teaching on a ship!

I've been on a cruise--to Alaska--but not a quilting cruise. That sounds like a fabulous time. I would try to make an effort to get to that, depending on the location. I think it would be great if there was lots of scenery and off-ship activities and then while sailing, quilting!

Good morning. I have never been on a quilting cruise however it sounds like fun. I am not sure how much I would get accomplished though because they have lounge chairs on crusies.

Oh, How I would love to go on a quilting cruise. That would just be the best. Have fun on your cruise planning our cruise. I do feel sorry for you that you will be working on your vacation. :-}not Have fun anyway! Take care and God bless, Cory

This idea is fabulous! A ship full of crazy quilters... and the shopping at ports of call.... I loved the cruise that I went on (not a quilt cruise)... The food, the service, the beautiful places... are most inspiring! Let me know if you need some help :)

My quilter friend and I went on a quilting cruise up the Mississippi River from Memphis to Paducah. It was an ideal trip in all respects. The paddle boat was loaded with quilters, so no matter who you sat next to, you had something in common to talk about. And everyone was wearing quilted items and working on quilting projects so you could go over and talk to them. Not having to think about meals was one of the best things, particularly once we arrived at Paducah. When it was time to eat, we walked back to the boat where there were no lines to stand in to get food and we had a delicious meal that was already paid for! There were no classes on the boat, although some took classes at the quilt show during the couple days we were in port, but there were quilting lectures a few times during our "at sea" periods. Another highlight was after a day of shopping, we all laid out our purchases on our beds and went from room to room to see what each other had bought. It's fun just remembering!

I would love to go on any cruise. I would love some time to quilt, um and watch others. I am learning.

I went on a McCalls Quilting cruise a few years back. It was wonderful! There were four teachers and some teaching staff from the magazine. We had classes on the days we were at sea and nightly little demonstrations. We even had a cocktail party with free drinks (alcohol costs on a cruise!) in the middle of the cruise and it was great to talk to everyone and meet all the teachers and such. I had a great time and if I had the money I would go again....

I have never been on a cruise before and my husband and I hope to go on one for our 25th anniversary....that's a ways off...Would love to try it out! I've never played with giant ricrac, but it looks like fun!!!! Lisa

Currently i'm in the stage of life where cruises arn't really an option, however, I would like to go with my whole family on a disney cruise when they are more age appropriate. would love to win!

Currently i'm in the stage of life where cruises arn't really an option, however, I would like to go with my whole family on a disney cruise when they are more age appropriate. would love to win!

A QUILTING cruise...sounds like so much fun! I have never been on one, but would love too!

I would think beeing with other quilter and sharing ideas would be great! Maybe instead of a BOM, have something that could be finished or atleast started while on the cruise.

I have never been on a quilting cruise....but they have always sounded like FUN! (As long as we don't get sea sick while sewing....whoa-a-a-a!!) :)

cindi@azza.com

I've never been on a cruise. I think the best part would be to be stuck with so many other quilters on a ship and meeting some new well-known teachers. And, shopping in unusual places!

I've been on cruises and i LOVE them!A quilting cruise would be so over the top!!!!!!!!!!

I have been on two quilt cruises and they were both wonderful. The organizers really knew how to cater to quilters and their families and the ships had the facilities to accommodate them. I am a little sceptical that this guy can bridge rocker style cruises to quilters. Good luck!

I went on stage one of this cruise event and attended a benefit concert for VH1's "Save the Music"--last night. Stopping by the first day of grand opening for my quilt shop this morning, then back on the boat for an afternoon departure.

The idea of a quilting cruise sounds good, but when you think about it, if quilting is your goal, it is hard to do it with the distractions of ports of call to visit. So much time on a cruise is spent waiting in lines to get on and off the ship. It is hardly relaxing if you run all over various ports and then come back to quilt instead of nap.

Also, most quilt cruises are inordinately expensive full-fare events; way too expensive with no breaks for the third person, etc. The somewhat expensive Empty Spools Seminars would be a better bet than spending $2000 or more on a cruise in which you do way too little quilty stuff.

Just my two cents and what goes through my mind when I see ads on these kinds of 'retreats'. Each to his own, of course. BTW, if you schedule one, then why not make it a 5 day one-port cruise so there is time to really quilt AND relax?

Hi gina, I've gone on a quilting cruise (W/Alex Anderson)to alaska and on a cruise to Mexico (east coast) with quilt shop owners. both were wonderful and lots of fun!

I've always wanted to try a cruise. Where are we headed? Maybe we should voyage somewhere cold so we can use all of the quilts that we make? or have a day where we make quilts for indigineous locals, schools or nursing homes of the place we visit?

I would love to go on a quilting cruise. One thing I worry abt.though, is that I might get seasick...but didn't see it mentioned in any of the comments, so maybe I wouldn't.

I've been on a cruise but not a quilting cruise. Sounds awesome! I'm so jealous you are on a cruise with John Mayer. He was one of best concerts I've ever been too! Hey I stopped by your shop today. It's hoppin! Have a great trip Hal&Gina!
--Vivian

And my two worlds collide! I LOVE John Mayer. I hope you have a blast on his cruise, Gina! Any chance you could get John as entertainment on the quilter's cruise? That would be a cruise I could not refuse! Seriously, a quilter's cruise (whomever the entertainment) sounds wonderful.

OH Gina I can't wait!!!! Tell me where to sign up!

Okay I have never been on a quilting cruise but I have been on cruises with large groups of friends. They are a blast. I keep trying to talk my mom into a quilting cruise. This might do it.

I hope you are looking to leave out of the Long Beach port.

Dy

Gina, I've never been on a cruise, let alone a quilting cruise. I have several ladies with whom I quilt with that are thinking of going. If the date work for me at work, I'll be there with rings on my fingers, bells on my toes and fabric threads everywhere else we go. I am in need of a quilting get away, this sounds like the ticket for me. sah

Never been on one, but it sounds great. Thanks for the chance.

Never cruised, would love to! Hope you are enjoying yourself!

Jean

I went on a very short cruise, the first day I got a fever and had to return to shore! I was on a middle school spring break trip and the chaperons said you have to go home or you'll make everyone sick. That has been my cruising experience. 20 yards of giant rik rack will certainly be better than that one day cruise!

A ship full of quilters would be the best. Would the shopping area be filled with Quilt Shops??? Now that would be a cruise!

Oooo...I'd love to go on a quilting cruise. Imagine the new friends to make and the new quilty things to learn!

Sounds like a lot of fun!!! What a great concept.

I haven't even started quilting and I want to go!! Hope you have a great time doing your "research"!! Can't wait to see your pictures!!

Gina, my Friend!
I've never been on a cruise but would love to go on one. This sounds like the perfect cruise to start with. Count me in, my bags and sewing machine are packed! Bon Voyagie!

A quilting cruise would be WONDERFUL!!!

I'm off on my first cruise in May, and I'm really excited. I'm going with my husband, and I think he would have died before going on a quilting cruise with me! That sounds fantastic though! I'm relatively new to quilting, so I'm sure I'd learn a TON!

Have not input on crusing - but would love to try it someday!

Quilting cruise would be fun. Been to Alaska on a cruise and attended all the classes they offered and learned a lot. Classes all about quilting would be great. Hope they have extra power for all those sewing machines that will be running. hehe

Wow! A quilting cruise? Sounds fab, unfortunately I've never been on one!

Wow! A quilting cruise? Sounds fab, unfortunately I've never been on one!

Well I love to cruise and love to quilt so this sounds like my kind of thing! I'll be waiting for all the plans.

I've never been on a cruise but a quilting cruise sounds like great fun.

Have never been on a quilting cruise and LOVE the idea!

You need a made Aussie Quilter to make this trip extra fun!! Let me know a departure date and I can be there with 4 other friends. We have dreamt of doing this for a while.... now we have conquered Houston I think it's time for a Quilting Cruise!! Let me in PLEASE!!??

Wendy

When can we leave? Right now I can't think of anything better- on the ocean, quilting!!!!!

Jody

I have never been on a cruse but have looked at them. Can't think of a better time than site seeing and quilting. Hope you choose me.:D
P.S. Thanks for all your effort to share information with all us quilters!

I wish I could win, but I cannot quilt. I love it but I find it too difficult for me.

Ohh.. how about a rock n' roll quilting cruise?! Am so envious you get to go on the John Mayer cruise. My thought about 'one themed' cruises (i.e. just quilting) is that you should 'pair' it with another activity so an accompaning spouse would have something to do, too!

I have been checking out quilt cruises ever since I retired. I think if it had a coordinated interest for my spouse, I would be more inclined to go.

I have never been on a cruise but I would love a quilting cruise. I wonder if you plan things for non quilting husbands. If I went on a cruise I would hate to leave mine behind!

Have checked out different quilting cruises, but so far can't talk DH into thinking it would be a good idea. Guess I gotta try a little harder, as he loves going to Mexico.

I've been cruising and my favorite part was the food! I also enjoyed all the shipboard activities and tours/shopping in port. I guess I liked everything!

Sounds good to me! Waiting for the details.

As much as I love quilting, I am excited to see "crafts" as an added attraction. How much fun to be able to dabble in more than one art at a time!

Never been on a cruise but it sounds like a lot of fun!

Once again....no winner has been picked. I haven't seen a winner on any of Gina's contests in a LONG TIME. Why even bother entering? This is very disappointing.

I went on that cruise! It was really fun but I have to admit I found myself going through quilting withdrawls! I'd sign up for a quilt cruise for sure and think they are a great outfit to work with! I'm excited about it!