Monday, August 29, 2016

ROOMMATES  NEEDED!

If you are considering this fantastic cruise but need a roommate - be sure to touch base with us and let us know.  We do not assign roommates but, with permission, we do share contact information so that you, too, could take advantage of this marvelous offer and come play with us in Italy.  Just email me at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com with any questions.  Pay the registration fee to get in the exclusive group - contact the travel agent - and come on aboard!


Saturday, August 27, 2016

WOW!  FREE AIRFARE!  AGAIN! 
Boy did we luck out or what?  Our upcoming riverboat cruise - PARTY ON THE PO - October 19-29, 2017, has just received notice that the cruise line has extended the Free Airfare for eligible participants (Categories 1 and 2) and applicable cities - hope there is one near you.  We (hubby and I) must fly out of Cincinnati but it is worth the drive for the huge savings involved! New deadline is November 4 - don't let this one slip by!

An optional theme related needlepoint canvas has been designed for those who are wanting to really stitch on this stitching trip!  Details will be available as we get closer to the event.

For travel information and details check with our travel agent Liz at lwolak@vikingtvl.com .She will probably remind you that you must pre-register through me - nonrefundable $200 stitcher - $150 non-stitcher - to be entitled to the group rates.  So check it out!  Milan-Verona . . . . . Venice - Burano . . .  and more and more will never be the same once we have left our footprints!

Email me at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com with questions.  Space is limited on the riverboat (130 staterooms) and we already have over 20% for us!  We want to dominate the ship!  Come join us!

Keep your eyes open because in just a little while we will be releasing details on our landlubber tour - HAVE A BLAST IN BOSTON  - 5 wonderful nights in Boston/Cape Cod beginning June 8 tentatively. Visiting needlepoint shops, stitching special projects, etc., etc., etc.



Saturday, August 20, 2016

Free airfare has come and gone!  Group rate increase has been placed in effect!  Now to look forward to the next promotion of Uniworld to see what they are going to offer to entice us to continue in our quest of taking over the boat!

Did you know that one of our first adventures in Milan will be the Dumo Cathedral?

And did you know that housed in that beautiful cathedral is the wonderful DaVinci painting of The Last Supper?


And this is going to be just the beginning of our journey.

Additionally we will be needlepointing in between - well actually probably before.  Come join us in our secret Facebook page to keep up with all the plans that we are jelling!  They are going to be too much fun.

Coming soon - very soon - like next week soon - is a land tour for your landlubbers.  Boston-Cape Cod!  Won't that be fantastic?  And two needlepoint shop visits with appropriate classes also!

Email me a duodesignsinc@yahoo.com to be included in the secret Facebook page for more details as they develop.




Sunday, August 14, 2016

ONLY  2  DAYS LEFT FOR FREE AIRFARE


See if an eligible airport is in a city near you!

We are the Gems of Northern Italy!

https://www.uniworld.com/en/current-offers/offer-details/?offerDetailsId=%7BE4047E3C-F50D-44EA-B245-DEB746C3FE03%7D&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=fly-free-2017

Friday, August 12, 2016

PARTY ON THE PO UPDATE - - Roommate found!  Onward!

There are 8 days left until the wonderful Free Airfare offer from the cruise line will expire.  Contact our agent Liz Wolak -lwolak@vikingtvl.com - and see if you can take advantage of this great opportunity!

We are adding more people every day.  Wouldn't it be great if we could take over the boat!!  Wow!  Not impossible.

I am busily painting canvases and working on designs for this fantastic adventure and would love to include you amongst us!  Come on over!  Just email with questions  -  duodesignsinc@yahoo.com.


Wednesday, August 10, 2016

We are adding more and more people to the passenger list!

Do you want to join us but you are a single female in need of a roommate?  Then contact me right away at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com  -  Category 3 stateroom reserved but flexible!

Monday, August 8, 2016

PARTY ON THE PO!  is rolling!

We are so excited at the response to this river cruise.  Needlepointers and non-stitchers alike are going to have a fantastic journey.

I am busily designing a theme specific optional kit for a class that we will work in as we can around all the marvelous excursions available to us!

All who have paid a registration fee and made a deposit for the cruise have been included in a secret Facebook page entitled Party on the Po where more specific information is shared than is available on the general Facebook page Needles 'N Fins.


You have plenty of time to join us.  However, we understand that rates will be increased after August 15.  Those who have made their registration fee and deposits will be locked in to the current prices discussed with the travel agent handling our group.

If you would like more information or want to join us, just send me an email at duodesignsinc@yahoo.com.



Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Needles N  Fins

2017 UPCOMING CRUISE ADVENTURES

Needles are indicative of handwork and Fins are indicative of water!  Mix them together and what do you have?  A fantastic venue to enjoy the fellowship of sharing your passion in a beautiful, relaxing setting.

PARTY ON THE PO

PO RIVER, ITALY, CRUISE
   October 19 - 29 ,2017

You know you cannot go wrong when you add the beauty of Italy to your cruising bucket list. We will spend glorious days and nights touring through the slow and relaxing waters of the Po River in Italy.  Stops will include areas of Milan and Venice to just name the highlights.  See the complete itinerary attached separately and in the files section as well.
HOW DO I BECOME ONE OF THE LUCKY 130 PEOPLE?

First, you must register with Duo Designs, Inc. (me)to be included in the group and for needlepoint class participation. From there I will forward the appropriate information to our Travel Manager, Elizabeth Wolak who will take care of all the traveling questions, reservations, charges and individual needs.
DUO DESIGNS, INC. REGISTRATION FEE:
A non-refundable registration fee separate from the cruise line charges must be received by Duo Designs, Inc. before inclusion in this specific group by the cruise travel agent.  There are two categories of registration fee:  Stitchers fee is $200 and non-stitchers fee is $150.  A stitcher will receive the additional benefits of the on-board stitching activities.  All registrants will be included in all activities designed specifically for our group other than the exclusive class project and teacher assistance (stitchers only).
An optional specific needlepoint class kit consisting of a trip-related painted canvas, threads and materials, and an extensive stitch guide will be extra and will be announced once kit fees are determined. Class kits must be paid for by March 1, 2017.
REFUND:  Should cancellation be necessary the registration fee will be refunded less $75 and
only in the event that the space can be filled by another participant.


NOTICE:  THIS IS A RIVER CRUISE.  THERE IS VERY LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
SO EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY SUGGESTED. Once the registration fee is processed by Duo Designs, Inc. your information will be forwarded to Elizabeth Wolak, Travel Manager, to begin the cruise reservations process.
NEEDLEPOINT OPPORTUNITIES:
A specific designated stitching area will be at our disposal 24/7.  This area will be available to our group only.
A needlepoint design is being created exclusively for this journey.  It will be made up of a canvas (taped and mounted on regular stretcher bars), fully detailed stitch guide with clear diagrams and illustrations, all materials needed to complete the stitching of the design, and the class time instructions of teacher Sandra Arthur.  This is an optional class and must be ordered and paid for by March 1, 2017.
Open stitching is always available in the designated area.  Sandy will make as many appearances as possible to answer questions and give assistance on your project as time permits.  She will, after all, be touring Italy with the rest of you and teaching the specific class.
CRUISE PARTICIPATION
TO REGISTER:


Provide email address to which a PayPal invoice for registration can be forwarded.

If paying by check state so – registration will not be considered vaild until check has cleared. Clearly state who the registration is for when more than one participant is included.






IF HAVING DIFFICULTY READING THE BROCHURE, JUMP OVER THE THE SECRET FACEBOOK PAGE AT NEEDLES 'N FINS STITCHING CRUISES ON FACEBOOK.  IF NEED BE, FORWARD YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO ME AT DUODESIGNSINC@YAHOO.COM AND I CAN ADD YOU DIRECTLY TO THE FB PAGE.