Wild Beauty Alaska
August 8 - 15, 2027The Project
There’s a certain kind of beauty you only find in the wild — unexpected, bold, and impossible to ignore. That’s exactly what inspired this quilt.
Wild Beauty was created specifically for this Alaska cruise with one goal in mind: to give you a project that feels fresh, exciting, and deeply satisfying to make, while quietly expanding what you know you’re capable of.
This isn’t about struggling through complicated techniques.
It’s about learning smart, approachable methods that unlock new possibilities in your work.
Together, we’ll guide you through a design that looks intricate and striking, but is built from techniques that are absolutely within your reach:
- Gentle curved piecing
- Partial seams
- Seminole piecing
- Practical, usable color theory
- A clear, repeatable approach to mixing prints with confidence
You won’t just finish a beautiful quilt. You’ll walk away with skills you’ll use again and again.
A Kit Unlike Any Other
We’re taking this experience further.
Each kit is completely pre-cut — every single piece prepared for you — so your time on the cruise is spent creating, not cutting.
But here’s where it gets special:
Your fabrics are thoughtfully curated, not pre-matched.
We’ve intentionally pulled prints from different designers, manufacturers, and style traditions — just like we do in our own work. The result is a kit that feels layered, dynamic, and full of life.
There’s a touch of mystery to it… but never chaos.
And as you sew, we’ll walk you through why each choice works; so you’re not just following along, you’re learning how to see.
How to combine prints.
How to balance color.
How to create movement and harmony in your quilts.
This is the part most quilters never get access to. And it changes everything.
Designed for Growth (and Joy!)
This experience is built to stretch you in the best way.
You’ll be supported, you’ll be guided, and you’ll have space to make it your own.
Want to swap a print or two with a friend? Go for it.
Want to lean into your own color instincts? We’re here for that.
Because the goal isn’t perfection.
It’s confidence.
It’s creative expansion.
It’s walking away from this cruise knowing you don’t just follow patterns… you understand them.
More Than a Project
This isn’t just a quilt you’ll make on a trip.
It’s a turning point in how you approach your work.
And paired with the backdrop of Alaska — its scale, its color, its raw beauty — this project becomes something even more meaningful.
Wild Beauty is about stepping outside the ordinary.
And realizing just how much more is possible for you.
Dates
8 August 2027: Depart Seattle, Washington at 3pm
15 August 2027: Arrive Seattle, Washington at 7am
Pricing
* Pricing is per person, based on double occupancy. Other categories and occupancy are available upon request.
* All pricing includes Have It All Package* (see What’s Included)
* $500 discount per non-quilter
- Interior: Starts at $2950 per quilter
- Oceanview: Starts at $3200 per quilter
- Verandah: Starts at $4000 per quilter
- Neptune Suite: Starts at $4900 per quilter
$500 per person due at time of booking
Final Payment due by 1 May 2027
* MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!
* Travel insurance will be quoted after deposit has been received.
What's Included
- Complete Quilt Top Project Kit (precut!)
- Onboard Accommodations
- All port fees and taxes
- Quilting Classes
- The Have It All promotion*
- Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party
- Group Onboard Dining
- Open Sewing Hours
- Farewell Reception
- Group Activities
- Machines provided by Janome
* The Have It All Promotion will automatically be added to your booking. The Have It All promotion is valid for the 1st and 2nd person in the stateroom and includes a FREE beverage package, FREE specialty dining for 1 night, and a shore excursion credit, as well as onboard gratuities. Your invoice will reflect the Have It All promotion, but should you choose to remove that please let Michelle at Quilting Adventures Pro know.
Itinerary
- 8 August 2027: Depart Seattle, Washington at 3pm – Evening Make and Take with our Janome sponsor
- 9 August 2027: Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Welcome Reception – Evening Open Sewing
- 10 August 2027:Morning Quilting and Cruising – Juneau, Alaska from 12:30pm to 10pm
- 11 August 2027: Scenic Cruising Endicott Glacier – Afternoon Quilting and Cruising – Evening Open Sewing
- 12 August 2027: Sitka, Alaska from 8am to 4pm – Evening Open Sewing
- 13 August 2027: Ketchikan, Alaska from 7am to 1pm – Afternoon Quilting and Cruising – Evening Open Sewing
- 14 August 2027: Morning Quilting and Cruising – Farewell Party – Victoria, BC from 8pm to 11:59pm
- 15 August 2027: Arrive Seattle, Washington at 7am – Disembarkation per Holland America
The Ship - Holland America's Noordam
Named for the Northern compass point, Noordam dazzles with museum-quality art and lavish staterooms. Guests of this Vista Class ship will have their pick of onboard activities. Sing along to your favorite hits at Billboard Onboard. Enjoy a Pilates class at the Fitness Center. Or savor the delights of one of our specialty restaurants. Noordam is the youngest of HAL’s four early-2000s-vintage Vista-class ships, which all are named after different points on the compass (noord” means north in Dutch). The overall ambiance makes the ship a good choice for those who don’t need waterslides or ziplines to find their bliss at sea.
Features of this ship include:
- Afternoon Musical Concerts
- America’s Test Kitchen
- 5 Hot Tubs
- 2 Pools
- Live Nightly Music
- Basketball Court
- Martini Tasting
- Casino
- Team Trivia
- The Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Hydrotherapy Pool
- Movie Matinees
- Nightly Entertainment on the Mainstage
- Fitness Classes
- Happy Hour Drink Specials
Travel
Our travel organizer and host is Michelle from Quilting Adventures Pro. With a career in the travel industry since 1988, she brings a wealth of experience to every trip. Michelle works tirelessly to create seamless, detail-oriented vacations, ensuring each client returns home with memories that will last a lifetime. She will guide you every step of the way, ensuring our Alaska adventure is seamless and stress-free.
About Your Hosts
We’re two creative wanderers at heart, busy chasing color, creativity, and adventure… and we’d love for you to join us on this unforgettable Alaskan Wild Beauty experience. Embrace your love of color and curiosity, come as you are, we can’t wait to meet you!
About Sherri
Sherri Noel is a quilt designer, teacher, and published author known for her playful use of color, her BOM designs, and her expertise in wide-ranging techniques. She has hosted and taught on creative retreats and cruises worldwide, crafting boutique experiences for the mindful maker that blend culture and connection while inviting you to slow down, make with meaning, and travel with intention.
About Tara
Tara Miller is a quilt historian, pattern designer, educator, and speaker whose work empowers today’s quilters to find their voice through fearless fabric play, masterful print mixing, and deep connections to the past. Her approach blends bold modern design with rigorous historical research, creating modern quilts with meaning. Tara’s lectures, workshops, and retreats spark creativity and build community, and she has taught throughout the United States, as well as in England, France, and (in September 2026) Germany.
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