"Debbi and Kim were very attentive to details and to passenger concerns.
Positive attitude is “catchy” and makes everyone smile even when tired. Gail (2015 Scotland Guide)was great – fits right in with her humour and attitude – and of course knowledgeable and interesting. “Etc.” seems to cover almost anything!
Tony is an excellent driver and very helpful, but he needs to tell us more jokes!"
2015 Quilt Shop & Highlights of Scotland Tour Participant
Positive attitude is “catchy” and makes everyone smile even when tired. Gail (2015 Scotland Guide)was great – fits right in with her humour and attitude – and of course knowledgeable and interesting. “Etc.” seems to cover almost anything!
Tony is an excellent driver and very helpful, but he needs to tell us more jokes!"
2015 Quilt Shop & Highlights of Scotland Tour Participant
A few years ago Debbi Cagney and Kim Caskey met in Ireland while hosting tours for another company. Following that tour, they branched out independently to offer a real quilt shop tour experience of Ireland and Celtic Quilt Tours, LLC was formed. They teamed up with travel industry experts Journeys Connect and Kerry Coaches and members of the Irish quilting community to organize an incredible Quilt Shop & Textile Tour of Southern Ireland in June 2014. The response was overwhelming and within five months of posting their tour, it was sold-out with a wait list.
In 2015, after discussions with Ann Hill and members of the Scottish quilting community, Debbi and Kim decided to venture into Scotland. Their 2015 tours - The Wild Atlantic Way Tour of Ireland (June) and Quilt Shop & Highlights of Scotland Tour (September) were both a resounding success, having sold-out both tours.
In 2016 Celtic Quilt Tours returned to Ireland in June with a Quilt Shop & Textile Tour and to Scotland in September with the Kilts & Quilts™ Textile Tour with Patience Griffin, author of the Kilts & Quilts series of books. As well, a smaller tour to Alsace, France and the European Patchwork Meeting was also offered in August.
The itineraries for the 2017 tours were finalized and registration opened in May 2017. Response was overwhelming and the Ireland Tour sold out in just NINE days! A second 2017 Ireland Tour was organized and has also sold out. The Scotland Tour has also been very popular and is sold out.
Exciting plans for THREE tours in 2018 are currently underway . . . returning to Ireland in June with a new itinerary, and two new tours - Wales & England in August and Rocky Mountain Shop Hop to Quilt Canada (Vancouver) in May. Details will be announced in July 2017.
When asked to describe themselves, Kim and Debbi proclaim, "Quilters who love adventure - that's who we are!" They continue to search out new and exciting itineraries while building extended partnerships with quilters worldwide.
In 2015, after discussions with Ann Hill and members of the Scottish quilting community, Debbi and Kim decided to venture into Scotland. Their 2015 tours - The Wild Atlantic Way Tour of Ireland (June) and Quilt Shop & Highlights of Scotland Tour (September) were both a resounding success, having sold-out both tours.
In 2016 Celtic Quilt Tours returned to Ireland in June with a Quilt Shop & Textile Tour and to Scotland in September with the Kilts & Quilts™ Textile Tour with Patience Griffin, author of the Kilts & Quilts series of books. As well, a smaller tour to Alsace, France and the European Patchwork Meeting was also offered in August.
The itineraries for the 2017 tours were finalized and registration opened in May 2017. Response was overwhelming and the Ireland Tour sold out in just NINE days! A second 2017 Ireland Tour was organized and has also sold out. The Scotland Tour has also been very popular and is sold out.
Exciting plans for THREE tours in 2018 are currently underway . . . returning to Ireland in June with a new itinerary, and two new tours - Wales & England in August and Rocky Mountain Shop Hop to Quilt Canada (Vancouver) in May. Details will be announced in July 2017.
When asked to describe themselves, Kim and Debbi proclaim, "Quilters who love adventure - that's who we are!" They continue to search out new and exciting itineraries while building extended partnerships with quilters worldwide.
Kim Caskey
Edmonton, Alberta Canada 780-288-9008 kim@kimcaskey.ca |
Debbi Cagney
Houston, Texas USA 832-492-2205 debbi@debcagney.com |
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Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Kim has 25+ years experience as a quilter, fibre artist, teacher and longarm quilter. Please visit her website at www.kimcaskey.ca for an insight to her creative work and for information on various classes, workshops and longarm services offered.
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A transplant to Texas in the late 90's, Debbi spent most of her life living between New York City and New Jersey. A life-long sewing and crafting enthusiast, Debbi began quilting in 2011 and won her first ribbon in 2013. She is a quilt class enthusiast, enjoying many classes in techniques and patterns.
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With over 25 years experience, Journeys Connect is a travel provider offering group and specialty packages to destinations throughout Europe. A diverse portfolio of group product, includes Guided and Boutique Journeys, European River Cruises itineraries, Locally Hosted Small Group Freedom Journeys, as well as expertise in creating imaginative and inspiring Custom Group Journeys. Our dedicated team works to understand as much as possible about our customers goals and needs, and are committed to delivering excellence in product, value and destination knowledge.
Kerry Coaches Ltd.
Kerry Coaches Ltd. was founded in 1957 and is regarded as one of Ireland’s leading coach companies. They provide tailored executive travel for all groups. From its humble beginnings of a horse and cart, Kerry Coaches now runs a modern fleet of 50 vehicles, ranging in size from Mercedes Saloon cars to 53 seated luxurious coaches. Kerry Coaches has an experienced team of office staff and drivers, many of whom have been with them for over 20 years. Many of their drivers are fully qualified and Board Failte approved tour guides who provide an unforgettable insight into the Emerald Isle.
Kerry Coaches Ltd. was founded in 1957 and is regarded as one of Ireland’s leading coach companies. They provide tailored executive travel for all groups. From its humble beginnings of a horse and cart, Kerry Coaches now runs a modern fleet of 50 vehicles, ranging in size from Mercedes Saloon cars to 53 seated luxurious coaches. Kerry Coaches has an experienced team of office staff and drivers, many of whom have been with them for over 20 years. Many of their drivers are fully qualified and Board Failte approved tour guides who provide an unforgettable insight into the Emerald Isle.
"We met as strangers and bonded together like segments in a quilt.
Met wonderful new friends that I will treasure forever."
Tour Participants Ireland Quilt Shop & Textile Tour 2016
Met wonderful new friends that I will treasure forever."
Tour Participants Ireland Quilt Shop & Textile Tour 2016
