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Patchwork & Quilting
Overview
If you’re passionate about patchwork and quilting, love to travel, and would like to share new experiences with like-minded crafters, then why not join us on a Stitchtopia patchwork and quilting holiday? Whether you’re an experienced quilter or enthusiastic amateur, you can combine your favourite pastime with activities such as sightseeing and visits to textile museums, the chance to meet local quilters, and the opportunity to find that perfect fabric for your stash as you shop in carefully chosen quilting stores.
Whether it’s stunning Switzerland or the lovely North East of England, our carefully curated quilting retreats offer the perfect way to hone your stitching skills. The marvellous, traditional, and contemporary quilts of our fantastic destinations are a great inspiration for your expert-led machine stitching or hand-sewing workshops.
With so many fantastic holidays to choose from, we’re confident you’ll find your perfect patchwork and quilting holiday in our collection.
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9 Holidays available from £495pp
Join textile artist Pat Archibald at the Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club as she guides you through her soloist quilt project.
- 2 full days of tuition with Pat Archibald
- Use of a Bernina 500 series sewing machine
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Availability:
- 2026 5th June
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Renowned for her one-of-a-kind pieces made from fabulous and unusual African fabrics, join Janice Gunner on a wall hanging weekend retreat.
- 2 full days of tuition with Janice Gunner
- Use of a Bernina 500 series sewing machine
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Availability:
- 2026 12th June
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Make three different projects on this retreat with Kim Suleman: a folded log cabin cushion, a Savile Row patchwork bag and a star table topper.
- 2 full days of tuition with Kim Suleman and kits for all three projects
- Use of a Bernina 500 series sewing machine
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Availability:
- 2026 26th June
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Alongside Carolyn Forster and other like-minded crafters, make a mini-quilt with a picture-frame edge, perfect for showing off special fabrics.
- 2 full days of tuition with Carolyn Forster, kit included
- Use of a Bernina 500 series sewing machine
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Availability:
- 2026 10th July
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Join your expert as we travel by rail to the beautiful Alsace region of France and visit the renowned Carrefour Européen du Patchwork.
- 2 days at the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork
- 1 full-day and 1 half-day workshop with your expert, kit included
- Return Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris and TGV to Colmar
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities for the guides and drivers
Availability:
- 2026 15th September
- 2027 14th September
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Alongside expert Carolyn Forster and other like-minded crafters, enjoy a weekend masterclass on back-basting appliqué.
- 2 days of tuition with Carolyn Forster, kit included
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Complimentary WiFi
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Availability:
- 2026 16th October
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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
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Celebrate the arrival of spring at Kraków's Easter markets, with cheerful stalls, tasty food and traditional culture.
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2027 23rd March
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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
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