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2025 Holidays
Overview
Make 2025 a year of truly unforgettable crafting experiences with our carefully curated selection of holidays! Join us on a journey of exploration as we discover more about the unique crafting heritage and fascinating techniques used in destinations such as the Faroe Islands, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Or, why not hone your skills alongside fellow enthusiasts closer to home with our collection of UK breaks? Expert-led workshops are included on every holiday, and with the chance to enjoy textile-themed excursions and exclusive fabric shopping opportunities on selected tours, let our 2025 holidays inspire you! Booking early guarantees your place and gives you more time to save, so start planning today and get your future discovery in the calendar…
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Remarkable scenery, fascinating wildlife and unique wonders of nature await as we circumnavigate Iceland with expert Anna Nikipirowicz.
- 10 nights full-board on Fred. Olsen's Bolette
- 4 full-day knitting or crochet workshops with Anna, kit included
- Afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes and late-night snacks
- Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- Evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing
- In-cabin dining and snacks
- A wide choice of on board activities, talks and demonstrations throughout the day
- Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up points
- Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and a fitness centre
- All UK port taxes
- All on board gratuities
- Self-service tea and coffee stations on board the ship
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 13th June
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Discover the breathtaking Shetland Islands, whose past is interwoven with a rich history of wool, textiles and inimitable Fair Isle technique.
- 5 nights half-board accommodation
- 2 half-day workshops on Shetland Fair Isle
- 2 half-day workshops on Shetland Lace
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 23rd July 27th August
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Explore Turkey, absorbing its rich textile and historical heritage, whilst discovering spectacular landscapes and traditional handicrafts!
- 9 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 7 evening meals either in the hotel or at a local restaurant
- 2 half-day workshops with Karin Hellaby, kit included
- Ebru and Iznik tile workshops with local artisans
- Excursions, entrance fees and transportation as per the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities for the guide and coach drivers
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- 2025 6th October
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Discover this serene escape to the rugged Shetland Islands, where the rhythmic waves of the North Atlantic meet the tranquil art of crochet.
- 5 nights half-board accommodation, including full cooked Scottish breakfast and a 3-course dinner with coffee
- 4 half-day workshops, kit included
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 18th June
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Join Jane Crowfoot on a captivating journey through Morocco, exploring vibrant cities, rich heritage, spectacular scenery and yarn traditions.
- 12 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 4 lunches and 6 evening meals
- 5 half-day knitting or crochet workshops with Jane Crowfoot
- Entrance fees, excursions and transportation as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities and local taxes
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- 2025 18th October
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On this festive stitching holiday, experience the beautiful, World Heritage City of Bath and its wonderful Christmas market with Karin Hellaby.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 full-day hand-stitching workshops with Karin Hellaby, refreshments included
- A welcome dinner and a festive farewell dinner
- Executive coach transfers
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 1st December
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Staying at the stunning Villa Quaranta, join expert Carolyn Forster in northern Italy, enjoying included excursions to Limone, Padua, and more.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 4 evening meals
- 3 full-day hand sewing workshops with your expert, refreshments and kit included
- Entrance fees, excursions and transportation as described in the itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides in Verona and Padua
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- City tax
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- 2025 3rd November
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Learn about the traditional handicrafts, explore the last-divided capital in the world, and enjoy expert-led workshops in charming Kyrenia.
- 7 nights half-board accommodation
- 2 full and 2 half-day hand quilting workshops with your expert, refreshments and kit included
- Excursions and entrance fees
- Services of an English-speaking local guide on tours and transfers
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 13th March 13th November
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Experience the magic of the festive season with a city break in Krakow, with a guided tour and three expert-led workshops included.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 7th December
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Join Anna Nikipirowicz on this autumn-themed weekend retreat and make your own crochet wreath, a stunning celebration of the season.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition with Anna, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to the hotel gym and swimming pool
- 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
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- 2025 5th September
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Discover the wonders of Krakow at Christmas on this amazing 5-day holiday, enjoying a guided tour of the Old Town and three expert-led workshops.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 14th December
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See the famous Ring of Kerry and enjoy a guided tour of Kerry Woollen Mills on this County Kerry knitting holiday with our expert.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Excursions and entrance fees
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- 1 full-day workshop and 2 half-day workshops, kit included
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- 2025 14th July 6th October
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Alongside your expert Carolyn Forster, look at the art of hand quilting in different cultures, focusing on learning Big Stitch.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- No single supplement
- Access to the gym and swimming pool
- 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
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- 2025 9th May
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Alongside Mandy Shaw, visit the ‘Floating Garden’ of Madeira during the famous Flower Festival and explore the city of Funchal.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 7 evening meals including a Folklore Dinner
- 1 full-day and 2 half-day workshops with Mandy Shaw, kit included
- Workshop at local embroidery factory
- Tips for the guide and coach drivers
- Coach transport as detailed in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 29th April
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Discover awe-inspiring New Zealand, visiting both the North and South Islands, and enjoy three full days at the Great New Zealand Quilt Show.
- Economy class flight from Rotorua to Queenstown
- 17 nights en-suite accommodation in 4-star hotels
- 2 lunches and 3 evening meals
- Private, modern air-conditioned coach with driver/guide
- Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- Tips for driver/guide and local guides
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 2nd May
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On this two-centre holiday, combine timeless Venice with cosmopolitan Trieste alongside your expert, blogger and designer Lucy of Attic24.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals and 1 lunch
- 3 full-day workshops with Lucy, kit included
- Travel by coach and boat
- Local guide services
- City tax
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 8th November
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Staying at the Crown Spa Hotel, master the technique of curved seams on a machine piecing and applique retreat alongside expert Janet Goddard.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition with Janet Goddard
- Use of a Bernina sewing machine throughout the weekend
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to the hotel gym and swimming pool
- 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
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- 2025 30th May
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Join Anna Nikipirowicz and Frederica Patmore on this weekend dedicated to Fair Isle and Intarsia knitting techniques
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 1 full-day Fair Isle knitting workshop with Anna, kit included
- 1 full-day Intarsia knitting workshop with Frederica, kit included
- Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 12th September
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Join our expert in Armenia, discovering Armenian embroidery, the local textiles, historical and cultural landmarks, and stitching workshops.
- 8 nights bed and breakfast accomodation
- 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Textile workshops with local artisans
- Workshops with our expert, kit included
- Local English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Private coach transfers throughout
- Excursions and entrance fees
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- 2025 22nd September
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Exploring the Connemara countryside and the island of Inis Oírr, home to the traditional style of Aran knitting, join us in wonderful Galway.
- 5 nights half-board accommodation
- 1 lunch
- Expert-led knitting and crochet workshops with Carol
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 13th April
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Discover the rugged beauty and rich knitting history of the remote Faroe Islands under the guidance of local expert, Katrina í Geil.
- Return flights from Edinburgh to Vagar with 1 piece of hold luggage
- 7 nights bed and breakfast in 4-star accommodation
- Welcome and farewell dinners at the hotel
- 5 half-day knitting workshops with Katrina í Geil, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- 1 full-day and 1 half-day sightseeing tour, including visits to local textile designers
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- 2025 11th August
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Get to know other stitchers and discover stunning sights of Prague on a stitching holiday centred around the Brno Patchwork Meeting.
- 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 2 full-day hand-sewing workshops with Karin Hellaby, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Excursions, entrance fees and coach travel as described in the itinerary
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- 2025 22nd April
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Discover Guatemala's rich textile heritage, exploring ancient techniques, vibrant designs, and cultural stories on this immersive tour.
- 14 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 3 lunches and 2 evening meals
- 4 half-day hand-sewing workshops with Karin
- Half-day sewing machine workshop with Priscilla Bianchi
- Excursions, entrance fees, activities and workshops
- Local English-speaking textile specialist
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Tips for drivers and local guides
- Porterage
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- 2025 29th October
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Take the first steps to cosy feet on this weekend retreat dedicated to sock knitting alongside expert Frederica Patmore.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Use of the pool and spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi)
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- 2025 26th September
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and indulge in a weekend full of crochet with like-minded people.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Use of the pool and spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi)
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- 2025 31st October
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Make a Seminole banded zippered project bag on this machine piecing weekend with our expert Joy Edgington.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Use of a Bernina sewing machine throughout the weekend
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to Health Club including an indoor pool, gym and steam room
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- 2025 20th June
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and indulge in a weekend dedicated to crochet colourwork alongside Anna Nikipirowicz.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Use of the pool and spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi)
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- 2025 14th November
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Build up your confidence with colour by making a variety of crochet baskets, before using all your newfound skills to make a shoulder bag.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kits included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to Health Club including indoor pool, gym and steam room
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- 2025 24th October
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Join Jane Crowfoot in Zurich with a visit to the Swiss Yarn Festival, two full-day workshops and a day exploring this picturesque city included!
- 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 2 full-day workshops with Jane Crowfoot, kit and refreshments included
- Excursions and entrance fees, including the Swiss Yarn Festival
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Coach transfers as described in the itinerary
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- 2025 1st April
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Join Karin Hellaby on this exploration of Sri Lanka's arts and crafts, visiting artisans in Colombo, Kandy and Galle.
- 12 nights half-board accommodation
- 3 half-day workshops with Karin Hellaby, kit included
- Travel by air-conditioned coach
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- English speaking local guide
- Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- Tips for local driver, guides and restaurant staff for included meals
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- 2025 18th January 19th January
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Join our expert on this superb textile holiday to Vietnam, showcasing the rich colours and cultural highlights of this truly fascinating country.
- International flights from London to Hanoi and Danang to London, with 1 piece of checked luggage
- Economy class internal flight Hanoi to Hue with 1 piece of hold luggage
- 13 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 4-star hotels
- 9 lunches and 5 dinners
- 3 half-day hand-sewing workshops, kit included
- Private transport with air conditioning
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- English-speaking local guide
- All entrance fees, workshops and sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
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- 2025 11th November 12th November
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join Emma Leith on a relaxing weekend retreat dedicated to beginners' crochet.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days of tuition with Emma Leith
- Kit with a ball of chunky yarn and hooks included for the first part of the course
- Tea and coffee during workshops
- Use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room
- Complimentary WiFi
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- 2025 4th April
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