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Karin Hellaby

4 tours from £1,895pp

Expert Overview

Karin Hellaby is an internationally known quilt teacher and author of 11 quilting books and numerous patterns. She is a regular teacher at the Houston International Quilt Show and has also been invited to teach at quilting symposiums in New Zealand, Dubai, Paducah and the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in Oregon.

Her teaching travels have taken her all over North America, the Middle East and several European countries. Her style is very much multi technique always finding ways to make patchwork simple, quick and fun to learn. Karin started Quilters Haven in 1993. It became one of the largest quilt shops in the UK and she sold it in 2016. This has given her more time to teach and travel, especially in SE Asia where two of her sons are based.

4 Holidays available from £1,895pp

Patchwork & Quilting
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From hand-spun yarn and traditional Fair Isle knitting to contemporary textile design, discover the breathtaking Shetland Islands.

  • 2 half-day hand-sewing workshops with Karin Hellaby
  • Evening 'The Use of Colour in Textiles' talk by Deborah Briggs
  • 6 nights half-board accommodation, including full, cooked Scottish breakfast and a 3-course dinner with coffee
  • 2 lunches
  • Entrance fees and excursions as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 26th May
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
  • Join Direct Join Direct
Patchwork & Quilting

In picturesque Norfolk, uncover the textile heritage, rural character and the royal estate of Sandringham alongside our experts.

  • 2 full-day hand-stitching workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • 6 nights half-board accommodation
  • Entrance fees, excursions and transportation as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Driver gratuities

Availability:

  • 2027 20th June
Travel Options
  • Join Direct Join Direct
Textiles
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Experience the charm of Belgium with Karin Hellaby, as we travel by Eurostar and uncover the craft and textile traditions of the Flanders region.

  • 1 full-day and 1 half-day workshop with Karin Hellaby, refreshments included
  • Return Eurostar from London St Pancras to Belgium
  • 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 1 evening meal
  • Entrance fees, excursions and workshops as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Driver and guide gratuities

Availability:

  • 2027 31st October
Travel Options
  • By Rail By Rail
Textiles
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Discover North India’s rich textile heritage, from Delhi’s lively markets to Himalayan woollens in Shimla and Amritsar's vibrant embroidery.

  • 2 half-day hand-sewing workshops with your expert, refreshments and kit included
  • 14 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 4- and 5-star hotels
  • 1 lunch and 13 dinners
  • Travel by train from New Delhi to Chandigarh
  • Excursions, entrance fees and air-conditioned car/coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager and a local English-speaking guide
  • Tips for drivers and local guides

Availability:

  • 2027 7th March 26th September 27th September
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
  • Join Direct Join Direct

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Karin Hellaby

Karin Hellaby

Internationally renowned quilt teacher Karin Hellaby is the author of 11 quilting books and numerous patterns. She is a regular teacher at the Houston International Quilt Show and has been invited to teach at quilting symposiums in New Zealand, Dubai, Paducah and more.
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.
Mandy Shaw

Mandy Shaw

The Queen of Redwork and owner of Dandelion Designs, Mandy Shaw is an experienced designer and well-known personality. Throughout her career, she has contributed to several publications and is the author of many handmade crafting books which share her quirky crafting style.
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