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3 tours from £1,715pp

Local Information

  • Capital Rome
  • Language Italian
  • Currency Euro
  • Tip Between 10%-15%
  • Time Zone Central European Summer Time
  • Electricity 2 pin European plug

Destination Overview

Italy is a fantastic destination we all know and love, synonymous with high-quality craftsmanship, leading fashion and luxury designs. From elegant cities to picturesque countryside, Italy offers endless inspiration for makers. Explore historic streets lined with Renaissance architecture, savour authentic Italian flavours, and immerse yourself in the traditions that have shaped its rich textile heritage.

On the Italian island of Sardinia, a fascinating heritage of weaving, embroidery, and textiles, lovingly preserved through generations, awaits your discovery!

Combine stunning sights with crafting delights on an Italian holiday with Stitchtopia. This is a destination you don’t want to miss... 

3 Holidays available from £1,715pp

Patchwork & Quilting
Textiles
NEW

In the company of Janet Clare, explore Umbria’s strong textile traditions and create your own memento in included hand-sewing workshops.

  • 1 half-day and 2 full-day hand-sewing workshops with Janet Clare, kit and refreshments included
  • 7 nights accommodation with buffet breakfast
  • 2 3-course dinners
  • Excursions, entrances fees and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager and a local English-speaking guide
  • Tips for coach drivers and local guides
  • City tax

Availability:

  • 2027 4th April
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
  • Join Direct Join Direct
Patchwork & Quilting

Explore the heart of Tuscany through its rich textile heritage and enjoy a full-day workshop with our expert.

  • A full-day hand stitching workshop with our expert, refreshments and kit included
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a superior room
  • 2 3-course dinners with wine, water and coffee
  • Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Tips for drivers and local guides
  • City tax

Availability:

  • 2027 5th November
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
  • Join Direct Join Direct
Patchwork & Quilting

Experience vibrant Nice Carnival and Menton Lemon Festival on the stunning French Riviera, paired with hand-sewing workshops led by our expert.

  • 1 half-day and 2 full-day workshops with your expert, kit included
  • 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 dinners
  • Excursions, tickets and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Gratuities for local guide and coach drivers

Availability:

  • 2027 16th February
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air

Meet the
Experts

Each holiday is accompanied by a passionate, enthusiastic expert who specialises in their craft, allowing you to learn different techniques and improve your skills from the best!

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Janet Clare

Janet Clare

Janet Clare is an artist, textile designer, teacher, author, quilter and all-round creative thinker. She is inspired by words, sayings and lovely phrases that she comes across and also by children and the joy they find in the mundane.
Janet Goddard

Janet Goddard

Janet is a quilt designer, teacher and author. She regularly teaches workshops throughout the UK covering a variety of skills and techniques and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Patchwork and quilting is her first love and not a day goes by when she isn’t stitching!
Wendy Gardiner

Wendy Gardiner

Wendy Gardiner has been influential in the sewing industry for many years and is an internationally accredited sewing guru. She wrote The Great British Sewing Bee, From Style to Stitch which accompanied the fourth series of the show.
Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster is a quilt designer, teacher and author from Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Since self-publishing her first book ‘Quilting on the Go’ in 2007, Carolyn has written ten more patchwork and quilting books with Search Press in the UK and Landauer Publishing in the USA.
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