The First Estonia Tour: Wedding Blankets, Wild Strawberries, and the Island of Women

In July, I organized the first ThreadWritten Estonia cultural textile tour and it was a wonderful success! We saw much of the country with gorgeous textiles, delicious food, and time getting to know our guides. Here are just few photos from the trip–there was so much more. 2027 registration will open in mid-late September if you’d like to join us next year for an unforgettable experience!

Old Tallinn and the coastline of the Gulf of Finland beyond.

Taking a closer look at pieces from the collection in the National Museum, Tartu.

Sunset at the beach in Parnu. The water was warm!

The traditional Kihnu headdress.

Kihnu women dancing. Kihnu is known as the ‘island.of women.”

Embroidering the wedding blanket style with a local professional.

Workshop project in progress by participant Allie.

Muhu wedding blanket in the collection of our instructor.

Sarah Pedlow, ThreadWritten founder, with guide Maarika and embroiderer/instructor Alliki on Muhu Island.

Muhu knit and embroidered socks!

Haapsalu lace knitting in progress spotted.