JOIN US THIS FALL and Take a DAY TRIP to TQM from the International Quilt Festival
Catch a ride to the country...
Let us do the driving, as you ride in comfort to beautiful La Grange, Texas! Enjoy a day trip to see incredible antique quilts, art quilts and MORE! Includes a VIP tour of the Texas Quilt Museum, Lunch, a TQM T-shirt, Shop 'til you drop; then relax with chauffeur-driven transport from the International Quilt Festival at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, Texas.
Your VIP Tour includes:
A Welcome message with the history of TQM
Access to the Autumn Quilt Exhibit in three galleries:
"Quilt Journey" by Andrea Brokenshire
"Wild Things" by Linda Blust
"19th Century Blues: lt's More Than lndigo" by the 2023 Biennial Quilt Study Group
Traditional Quilts of Dianne Miller (Gallery Talk Guest Speaker on 10/8 @ Noon!)
Explore the Pearce Memorial Research Library and Material Studies Center featuring over 11,000 books, catalogs and periodicals for quilt research or inspiration!
The Koval Antique Textile Exhibit- showcasing samples of Toile de Jouy, Chinoiserie, Block Prints, and Chintz...some dating back to the 1700's!
Grandmother's Flower Garden, this beautiful Texas "Period Garden" features plantings that were native to Fayette County, Texas from 1890 - 1930. It also boasts a sundial, a rose-covered pergola and the TQM Mural!
Shopping fun (with specials) in our Museum Store - explore gifts, apparel and more from local artisans and treasures from around the world! Then, feel free to explore and shop downtown La Grange!
A catered lunch at your leisure from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Refreshments in Grandmother’s Flower Garden upon departure. Enjoy a glass of wine or lemonade as you stroll through our beautiful garden before your departure.
TQM T-shirt as you check-in and board the bus back to Houston
Raffle - Try your luck and purchase a chance to win... a beautiful Antique Quilt.
DAY TRIP OPTIONS
Departing from: George R. Brown Convention Center / across from Hall E @ The Avenida North Transit Center.
TOUR 1 - Wednesday, October 08 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm - ***SPECIAL- Join us for a Gallery Talk @ Noon with Dianne Miller! Guests will return by 4 pm to enjoy the Festival Preview Night!
TOUR 2 - Thursday, October 9 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm
TOUR 3 - Friday, October 10 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm
TOUR 3 - Saturday, October 11 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm
Catch a ride to the country...
Let us do the driving, as you ride in comfort to beautiful La Grange, Texas! Enjoy a day trip to see incredible antique quilts, art quilts and MORE! Includes a VIP tour of the Texas Quilt Museum, Lunch, a TQM T-shirt, Shop 'til you drop; then relax with chauffeur-driven transport from the International Quilt Festival at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, Texas.
Your VIP Tour includes:
A Welcome message with the history of TQM
Access to the Autumn Quilt Exhibit in three galleries:
"Quilt Journey" by Andrea Brokenshire
"Wild Things" by Linda Blust
"19th Century Blues: lt's More Than lndigo" by the 2023 Biennial Quilt Study Group
Traditional Quilts of Dianne Miller (Gallery Talk Guest Speaker on 10/8 @ Noon!)
Explore the Pearce Memorial Research Library and Material Studies Center featuring over 11,000 books, catalogs and periodicals for quilt research or inspiration!
The Koval Antique Textile Exhibit- showcasing samples of Toile de Jouy, Chinoiserie, Block Prints, and Chintz...some dating back to the 1700's!
Grandmother's Flower Garden, this beautiful Texas "Period Garden" features plantings that were native to Fayette County, Texas from 1890 - 1930. It also boasts a sundial, a rose-covered pergola and the TQM Mural!
Shopping fun (with specials) in our Museum Store - explore gifts, apparel and more from local artisans and treasures from around the world! Then, feel free to explore and shop downtown La Grange!
A catered lunch at your leisure from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Refreshments in Grandmother’s Flower Garden upon departure. Enjoy a glass of wine or lemonade as you stroll through our beautiful garden before your departure.
TQM T-shirt as you check-in and board the bus back to Houston
Raffle - Try your luck and purchase a chance to win... a beautiful Antique Quilt.
DAY TRIP OPTIONS
Departing from: George R. Brown Convention Center / across from Hall E @ The Avenida North Transit Center.
TOUR 1 - Wednesday, October 08 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm - ***SPECIAL- Join us for a Gallery Talk @ Noon with Dianne Miller! Guests will return by 4 pm to enjoy the Festival Preview Night!
TOUR 2 - Thursday, October 9 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm
TOUR 3 - Friday, October 10 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm
TOUR 3 - Saturday, October 11 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm
Catch a ride to the country...
Let us do the driving, as you ride in comfort to beautiful La Grange, Texas! Enjoy a day trip to see incredible antique quilts, art quilts and MORE! Includes a VIP tour of the Texas Quilt Museum, Lunch, a TQM T-shirt, Shop 'til you drop; then relax with chauffeur-driven transport from the International Quilt Festival at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, Texas.
Your VIP Tour includes:
A Welcome message with the history of TQM
Access to the Autumn Quilt Exhibit in three galleries:
"Quilt Journey" by Andrea Brokenshire
"Wild Things" by Linda Blust
"19th Century Blues: lt's More Than lndigo" by the 2023 Biennial Quilt Study Group
Traditional Quilts of Dianne Miller (Gallery Talk Guest Speaker on 10/8 @ Noon!)
Explore the Pearce Memorial Research Library and Material Studies Center featuring over 11,000 books, catalogs and periodicals for quilt research or inspiration!
The Koval Antique Textile Exhibit- showcasing samples of Toile de Jouy, Chinoiserie, Block Prints, and Chintz...some dating back to the 1700's!
Grandmother's Flower Garden, this beautiful Texas "Period Garden" features plantings that were native to Fayette County, Texas from 1890 - 1930. It also boasts a sundial, a rose-covered pergola and the TQM Mural!
Shopping fun (with specials) in our Museum Store - explore gifts, apparel and more from local artisans and treasures from around the world! Then, feel free to explore and shop downtown La Grange!
A catered lunch at your leisure from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Refreshments in Grandmother’s Flower Garden upon departure. Enjoy a glass of wine or lemonade as you stroll through our beautiful garden before your departure.
TQM T-shirt as you check-in and board the bus back to Houston
Raffle - Try your luck and purchase a chance to win... a beautiful Antique Quilt.
DAY TRIP OPTIONS
Departing from: George R. Brown Convention Center / across from Hall E @ The Avenida North Transit Center.
TOUR 1 - Wednesday, October 08 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm - ***SPECIAL- Join us for a Gallery Talk @ Noon with Dianne Miller! Guests will return by 4 pm to enjoy the Festival Preview Night!
TOUR 2 - Thursday, October 9 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm
TOUR 3 - Friday, October 10 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm
TOUR 3 - Saturday, October 11 - Departs @ 9 am - Returns @ 4 pm