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AQS SEAM Hawaii Quilt Seminar at Sea


  • AQS Hawaii Quilt Seminars at Sea 3605 132nd Avenue Southeast Bellevue, WA, 98006 United States (map)

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aqs seam hawaii quilt seminar at sea

margaret is thrilled to be teaching!

Margaret’s teaching hand classes you won’t want to miss!:

  • Hawaiian Reverse Applique, Jan. 11 -15, 2026

  • Create & Make: Medallion, Jan. 21 - 26, 2026

For more information and to sign up: https://quiltcruises.com/cruises/aqs-seam-hawaii-2026/

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Aloha! Its an AQS Member Only Quilt Seminar at Sea in conjunction with American Quilter’s Society!

Hawaiian Reverse Applique with Margaret Willingham, Jan 11- 15, 2026 (Sun, Mon, Wed, Thur)

8:30AM to 2:30pm Lunch Break from 11:30am to 12:30pm

We’ll sail on Holland America Line’s beautiful Nieuw Amsterdam, round trip out of San Diego, California exploring the Hawaiian Islands! Included on this cruise is a fabulous AQS Gift Package, 8 days of quilting classes and plenty of activities and sewcializing while onboard the ship.

The quilting classes are held during our “at sea” days with 5 different class choices for each class session. There’s wide variety of classes from which to choose, taught by five award-winning, renowned instructors in the world of quilting:

Create & Make: Medallion with Margaret Willingham, Jan 21- 25, 2026 (Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun)

8:30am to 2:30pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 12:30pm

Joyce Hughes, Michelle Hiatt, Kathy Dunigan, Kyra Reps and Margaret Willingham!

ESCAPE THE WINTER BLUES WITH FELLOW QUILTERS

There’s something wonderful awaiting you in every port of call! Wildlife and exotic cultures abound on this trip of a lifetime! We begin in San Diego and then visit Big Island of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui and Oahu as well as Ensenada, Mexico! What a great way to escape the winter blues and take a break from everyday life while enjoying 5 star service and the company of fellow quilters!

PERFECT YOUR QUILTING SKILLS

Onboard ship you will have the opportunity to perfect your quilting skills with our class choices from four fabulous teachers, as well as myriad opportunities for “SEWCIALIZING” with other people who all share your love of quilting!

Fabulous Quilting Classes with Award winning Teachers while at SEA!

Class assignments and supply lists will be emailed to you approximately 90 days prior to departure. Classes are open to alllevels of ability (unless otherwise stated in the class description).

Jan 11- 15, 2026 (Sun, Mon, Wed, Thur)

8:30AM to 2:30pm Lunch Break from 11:30am to 12:30pm

Zinnia Handbag - Joyce Hughes

Calm Seas - Michelle Hiatt

Aloha Garden of Friendship - Kathy Dunigan

Into the Kaleidoscope - Kyra Reps

Hawaiian Reverse Applique - Margaret Willingham



Jan 21- 25, 2026 (Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun)

8:30am to 2:30pm, Lunch Break from 11:30am to 12:30pm

Dreamscape - Joyce Hughes

Jenn’s Journey - Michelle Hiatt

Hawaiian Floral Fantasy - Kathy DFunigan

Simplicity - Kyra Reps

Create & Make: Medallion - Margaret Willingham



For more information and to sign up: https://quiltcruises.com/cruises/aqs-seam-hawaii-2026/