Carol Doak

As a best-selling author, celebrated teacher and lecturer and award-winning quiltmaker, Carol Doak has greatly influenced the art and craft of quiltmaking for more than a decade, in the U.S. and internationally. Her accomplishments include a sizable collection of popular books, with over one million books in print. It is no secret that Carol has raised the popularity of paper-piecing, her trademark technique, to heights never before seen in the world of quiltmaking. She also has an impressive range of beautiful blue-ribbon quilts featured in several books, such as Great American Quilts 1990 and The Quilt Encyclopedia, as well as the covers of numerous magazines.

Carol's lighthearted approach and ability to teach have earned her high marks and positive comments from workshop participants worldwide and at national shows such as the Houston International Quilt Festival and the American Quilter's Society Show. If you have ever taken a class from Carol, you know that her enthusiasm for quiltmaking is infectious. Carol has a gift of sharing her inspiring ideas with her students in such a positive and unique way.

Carol's history within quiltmaking is nothing short of remarkable, and the future of quiltmaking will benefit from her generous knowledge, enthusiasm, and most of all from her love of quilts. Learn more about Carol by visiting her website at www.caroldoak.com.


Dana Goyer

Dana can't remember NOT quilting!  Her quilting legacy extends for seven generations (and she has the physical quilts from each generation!). She loves to share her quilting knowledge and tips with all of her students.

When she is not teaching quilting classes, Dana is machine quilting on her longarm machine.  She has had her longarm business for nine years and has won many awards and ribbons for her machine quilting.  Besides longarm quilting and teaching quilting classes, she also enjoys being a hostess at the Stitchin' Heaven Quilter's Hideout Retreat that is held two times each year.  Dana enjoys herself and makes sure her classes are great fun!

Marsha Bergren

Marsha lives in the northern-most city in Wisconsin – Superior, which is at the very tip of Lake Superior. She has a wonderful husband and has 4 grandsons who live in Kansas with their mom and dad. When not working (which isn't often) she likes to play golf, bowl, camp, x-c ski, snowshoe, and spend time with her friends. She also loves spending time with her 91 year old mother who is her biggest fan – she can't believe Marsha can even sew!

Marsha worked for 37 years in education as a teacher and school counselor. During the last couple years she started playing around with the idea of pursuing her love of fabrics. Being a quilt shop owner for the last 9 years she has tried to come up with various patterns
and items to keep her customers coming back. That was how the “Twisters” came about. She did them for her customers and then they traveled with her “Twisters” and she started to get calls from other shops and to make a long story short....after several prototypes and the help of 2 businesses in her area, along with good friends offering help and cheering her on, she came up with a marketable Lil' Twister and a Twister. That was followed by 2 books - “Let's Twist” and “Let's Twist...Again.” The 3rd book that she finished recently is “Let's Twist...One More Time!” The rest is history.

Diamond Delight

Enjoy a delightful day with Carol Doak making this delightful project using Mariner Star paper pieced blocks and beautiful fabrics. As always Carol will make you laugh till you cry and your class will be over before you can say "Ship Ahoy!" Quilt size is approximately 50" x 50"

Las Tortugas

Dana will entertain and educate you while she teaches this very cool project called "Las Tortugas". This quilt is actually made from "The Turtle" block and we all know how amazing the turtles are in the Caribbean. Fabrics are all batik and you will most likely finish this one before you get off the ship as all the fabrics are pre-cut. This beautiful quilt will be a nice memory of your time spent making new friends on our cruise! Size: 65" x 78"

"Let's Twist"

We have selected the quilt that started the Twister revolution, featured on the cover of Marsha's first book "Let's Twist". If you have never used this amazing and fun tool, you will have a great time learning how to use it right the first time as its creator will show you step-by-step what to do and the different options you have with it. Marsha will have lots of models to show you in class to get you inspired to make many of these great quilts in the near future. Our fabrics will be similar to the one shown on the cover of the book and cut down to the size piece you need just prior to cutting. Your Sail ‘n Sew pack includes the fabric, both the Twister and the Lil’ Twister needed for this project, and the book "Let's Twist". You’ll have great fun in this class with Marsha! Quilt size is approximately 60" x 70".

Optional Sail 'n Sew Fabric Pack:
This kit will have all the fabrics you will need for each of the three projects. Our incredible Sail 'n Sew fabric packs include all of the fabrics for your projects and they are pre-cut so all you need to do is sit down and sew! 

How can all this get any better? Here's how!

We will make our first stop: Nassau, Bahamas. For a city now known for its warming sun and balmy breezes, Nassau has a tumultuous past. First settled by the English, the area was contested by England, France and Spain. For many years, Nassau was a home base for notorious pirates, and it was burned to the ground by the Spanish three different times. Since 1740, however, visitors from all over the world in search of both relaxation and adventure have made Nassau their favorite destination.

Our next stop: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.  St. Thomas is known as an idyllic vacation spot today, but its history is not so peaceful. In the 18th century, the island was at the center of a bustling pirate culture, as swashbuckling pirates such as Blackbeard and Drake traded stolen wares in the port of Charlotte Amalie. This world-renowned Caribbean island is home to amazing beaches, gorgeous sea and landscapes and unbelievable duty-free shopping.

Finally, our last stop: Philipsburg, St. Maarten.  When the Spanish closed their colonial fort on St. Maarten in 1648, a few Dutch and French soldiers hid on the island and decided to share it. Soon after, the Netherlands and France signed a formal agreement to split St. Maarten in half, as it is today. Philipsburg displays its Dutch heritage in its architecture and landscaping. The island offers endless stretches of beach, beautiful landscapes and great shopping.

Experience the ship that revolutionized cruising, Oasis of the Seas®— its groundbreaking design introduced seven distinct neighborhoods built for ultimate enjoyment. Hop on a classic carousel on the Boardwalk®, then watch acrobats splash down in the AquaTheater, the first amphitheater at sea. Let imaginations soar in the Youth Zone—the largest kids' area at sea—or at the Pool & Sports Zone, where you'll find FlowRider® surf simulators and zip line views. Unwind with a stroll in Central Park®—a meandering garden lined with shops and fine restaurants—or melt away stress at Vitality Spa. Jazz up your evening with Broadway hit Hairspray, or hit the Royal Promenade for memorable moments with DreamWorks® Experience characters. Join us onboard the ship that changed cruising – a world where innovation rules.