DATES for 2026 are here!
Come on an Embroidered Journey textile tour with us!
Every year, our textile tours go to some of the most beautiful, historic cities in Europe, where we break out our travel-side sewing kits, and make things. We share a chat and a cuppa. We see some of the most beautiful art and architecture in the world. And, just for one week, we live the life we see in pretty postcards
The truth is, this isn’t just an intro to place. It’s an invite to be part of a textile legacy.
Making things in groups is one of the most enduring, universal human experiences there is — and fibercraft specifically holds a deep and lasting legacy of women. The history of sewing and embroidery is one of subtle subversion, of women creating beauty, community, and power, finding ways to bring the whole of themselves into their lives, one stitch at a time.
That’s what I want to do with you.
Join us for a textile tour in Europe this year!
An Embroidered Journey Retreat At Clos Mirabel
- October 17 – October 24, 2026
Join us in the Atlantic Pyrenees region of southern France for a special retreat at Clos Mirabel. We’ll be learning the art of travel journaling while enjoying the local towns and markets at a relaxed pace – while enjoying gourmet farm-to-table meals overlooking the mountains!
An Embroidered Journey Retreat At Clos Mirabel
- October 17 – October 24, 2026
Join us in the Atlantic Pyrenees region of southern France for a special retreat at Clos Mirabel. We’ll be learning the art of travel journaling while enjoying the local towns and markets at a relaxed pace – while enjoying gourmet farm-to-table meals overlooking the mountains!
The Embroidered Journey Tour in Paris
- September 9 – September 17, 2026
Join us in Paris beautiful Paris, France, for haberdashery and flea market tours, textile museums, embroidery classes, cultural experiences, palaces, shopping, croissants, and more!
The Embroidered Journey Tour in Paris
- September 9 – September 17, 2026
This is our signature tour in beautiful Paris, France! This tour includes haberdashery and flea market tours, textile museums, embroidery classes, cultural experiences, palaces, shopping, croissants, and more!
The Embroidered Journey Tour in London
- September 23 – October 1, 2026
Join us in historic London, Great Britain, for textile museums, embroidery classes, cultural experiences, sumptuous shopping, afternoon tea, and more! (And psst… we might get to see the Bayeux Tapestry!)
What is The Embroidered Journey?
The Embroidered Journey is an artistic destination travel experience – a bespoke fiber and textile tour with a cultural focus, designed for small groups, in the big cities of Europe! We delight in figuring it all out for you so you can just relax and enjoy!
Join Sam and her talented local guides for a delightful week-long adventure, with emphasis on the textile, fabric, and embroidery history of a great European city. We make a point of getting off the beaten path, and there is always extra time for your own wandering and shopping!
Enjoy daily stitching sessions to make your own travel journal to cherish forever – no sewing or artistic experience is necessary! We’ll help you make something special with the skills you have, and teach you some new ones along the way.
What is The Embroidered Journey?
An Embroidered Journey is an artistic destination travel experience – a bespoke fiber and textile tour, with a cultural focus, designed for small groups, in the big cities of Europe! We delight in figuring it all out for you so you can just relax and enjoy!
Join Sam and her talented local guides for a delightful week-long adventure, with emphasis on the fabric, embroidery, and textile history of a great European city. We make a point of getting off the beaten path, and there is always extra time for your own wandering and shopping!
Enjoy daily stitching sessions to make your own travel journal to cherish forever – no sewing or artistic experience is necessary! We’ll help you make something special with the skills you have, and teach you some new ones along the way.
What we’re planning for you in our textile tours:
- Stitching sessions in local cafés while we enjoy a relaxing cuppa
- Trips to some of the city’s hidden gems, avoiding the crowds, as we marvel at the art and architecture
- Strolls through historic sections of the city with local guides, learning about the history of the city
- Special exhibitions in local museums
- Tours of fabric/fiber/stitch districts for shopping
- Flea markets, to look for vintage treasures to take home
- Sightseeing the city from a river boat or bus
- Unstructured time for your own relaxation, sightseeing, and shopping
What our textile tours include:
- An intimate group of 8 fellow travelers total
- 8 nights/9 days in a charming hotel, in your own, luxurious single occupancy room
- Paid transportation to and from the airport
- A custom kit of creative goodies for our café sessions, including embroidery supplies and a Moleskine travel journal
- Hotel breakfast every morning
- A welcome dinner and a farewell dinner
- All coffees and teas during our café times, and spontaneous treats whenever possible
- Entrance fees to all scheduled classes, tours, museums, cathedrals, and activities
And of course, we’ll be stitching…
- We’ll cover easy art and design concepts throughout the week, woven into the trips we take – then we’ll play with them while we stitch and journal
- You’ll embroider a cover for our own travel journals, using your own design or one of the skill-building sampler patterns we design for you
- This is a great chance to learn some embroidery stitches, starting with the basics, and grow your skills
- You’ll also create a one-of-a-kind souvenir of your trip, capturing your memories in a travel journal in any way you like: musings, photos, collage/ephemera, sketches, etc
- We’ll cover easy art and design concepts throughout the week, woven into the trips we take. Then we’ll play with them while we stitch and journal
What we’re planning for you in our textile tours:
- Stitching sessions in local cafés while we enjoy a relaxing cuppa
- Trips to some of the city’s hidden gems, avoiding the crowds, as we marvel at the art and architecture
- Strolls through historic sections of the city with local guides, learning about the history of the city
- Special exhibitions in local museums
- Tours of fabric/fiber/stitch districts for shopping
- Flea markets, to look for vintage treasures to take home
- Sightseeing the city from a river boat or bus
- Unstructured time for your own relaxation, sightseeing, and shopping
What we include in our textile tours:
- An intimate group of 8 fellow travelers total
- 8 nights/9 days in a charming hotel, in your own, luxurious single occupancy room
- Paid transportation to and from the airport
- A custom kit of creative goodies for our café sessions, including embroidery supplies and a Moleskine travel journal
- Hotel breakfast every morning
- A welcome dinner and a farewell dinner
- All coffees and teas during our café times, and spontaneous treats whenever possible
- Entrance fees to all scheduled classes, tours, museums, cathedrals, and activities
And of course, we’ll be stitching…
- We’ll cover easy art and design concepts throughout the week, woven into the trips we take – then we’ll play with them while we stitch and journal
- You’ll embroider a cover for our own travel journals, using your own design or one of the skill-building sampler patterns we design for you
- This is a great chance to learn some embroidery stitches, starting with the basics, and grow your skills
- You’ll also create a one-of-a-kind souvenir of your trip, capturing your memories in a travel journal in any way you like: musings, photos, collage/ephemera, sketches, etc
- We’ll cover easy art and design concepts throughout the week, woven into the trips we take. Then we’ll play with them while we stitch and journal
Come on an Embroidered Journey with us!
These textile tours are for you if:
- You’ve ever dreamed about stepping out of your busy life to experience a European city
- You’re ready to relax and let us take care of you for a week!
- You’d love to wander off the beaten path and be entertained by our talented guides
- You’re interested in slowing down to stitch with fellow crafters and artists
- You enjoy looking at art and architecture
- You like to travel in small, intimate groups and make new friends
- You’re excited to experience new ways of making art
- You’d love a break from your usual routine
- You’ve always wanted to take a textile tour or embroidery tour
- You’re ready for a delightful, artistic, European experience!
Who will you be traveling with?
Sam Hunter, her small team of hand-picked guides, and a carefully curated, intentionally small group of fellow travelers.
She’s an award-winning fiber artist, quilt pattern designer, and the creator of the Embroidered Journey textile tours.
Go here to read more about her.
Who will you be traveling with?
Sam Hunter, her small team of hand-picked guides, and a carefully curated, intentionally small group of fellow travelers.
She’s an award-winning fiber artist, quilt pattern designer, and the creator of the Embroidered Journey textile tours.
Go here to read more about her.
