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QuiltCon Raleigh
RALEIGH | WINSTON-SALEM | ASHEVILLE | CHARLOTTE
February 18 – 24, 2026
$2899 Per Person/Double Occupancy
+ $799 Additional/Single Occupancy
Featuring QuiltCon presented by
the Modern Quilt Guild
TOP-RATED HIGHLIGHTS
• Kick-o昀昀 Welcome Meeting
• QuiltCon Two-day Admission
• Old Salem Museums & Gardens
• Museum of Early Southern Decorative Art
• Private Quilt Collection Tour at MESDA
• Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive
• Asheville, North Carolina
• Asheville Folk Art Center &
Southern Highland Craft Guild
• Downtown Asheville & Grove Arcade
• Biltmore Estate Admission and Audio Tour
• 5 Little Monkeys Quilt Shop
• Asheville Cotton Co.
• Customary Farewell Dinner
Call 1.800.346.9820
CountryHeritageTours.com
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QuiltCon
Modern creativity meets timeless tradition on this inspiring journey
through North Carolina. Kick things o昀昀 with two full days at QuiltCon—the
ultimate celebration of bold design and community spirit—then wind your
way through charming towns, quilt collections, mountain scenery, and
grand estates. From Moravian cookies to Blue Ridge views, this tour is
stitched together with heart.
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE RALEIGH– TOUR BEGINS
Welcome to Raleigh, North Carolina! Your quilt-昀椀lled journey begins in this vibrant city,
rich with Southern hospitality and buzzing with creative energy. Settle into your hotel
and meet your Tour Manager and fellow travel companions at this evening’s
Welcome Meeting.
DAY 2: QUILTCON: A MODERN MASTERPIECE
Get ready for a full day at QuiltCon, the world’s premier event for modern quilting,
presented by the Modern Quilt Guild. Held annually in a new city, this international
show brings together makers, designers, and fabric lovers for a celebration of creativity,
craftsmanship, and community. Explore galleries of juried modern quilts that
challenge tradition with bold color, innovative design, and powerful messages. Attend
lectures or demonstrations (reserve in advance), chat with makers, and lose yourself in
an irresistible vendor hall 昀椀lled with fabrics, patterns, tools, and inspiration. This is the
epicenter of modern quilting—and it’s all yours to explore. B
