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We're thrilled to introduce our fantastic expert, Karin Hellaby – an internationally renowned quilt teacher and author, who has led more than 65 Stitchtopia holidays around the globe! Find out about Karin’s background, highlights of her past adventures, and advice if you’re joining us for the first time...

The start of a new year always brings a sense of excitement and possibility – and for craft lovers, 2026 with Stitchtopia is shaping up to be truly inspiring.

With so many inspiring holidays throughout 2025, here’s a glimpse of where our creative journeys have taken us this year...

Our fantastic Tour Manager Helen Hyde ventured to Guatemala this autumn, uncovering the rich textile heritage, ancient techniques and vibrant colours of this fascinating country.

Our expert, teacher and author Janet Clare, is thrilled to be joining us in Armenia this September. Want to know why she's so excited? Read on to find out what makes the Textiles and Traditions of Armenia so inspiring…

Seeing the Northern Lights is a truly magical event. But seeing the Northern Lights on an expert-led knitting cruise? Now that is a dream come true! Find out more about the experience from Anna Nikipirowicz and discover why this holiday is the perfect choice for you… 

"I was lucky enough to lead the first two Stitchtopia holidays to Peru and can honestly say that they have been the best tours I have led since 2006 – and I’ve worked on over sixty..."

Our expert, textile designer, workshop tutor and author Carol Meldrum, led a fantastic tour to the capital cities of Tallinn and Riga last November, and had this to say about her workshops, the excursions, and why these Baltic cities should be at the top of your bucket list…

If you have a passion for knitting, the wonderful Faroe Islands are the perfect choice for your next craft holiday, where techniques and traditions have been passed down through generations. Our expert Katrina í Geil tells us about the Faroe Islands and what you can expect on our 2024 holiday...

Alongside Hazel Tindall and Kathleen Anderson, our crafting expert Janette Budge ventures on a knitting holiday to the Shetland Islands next year, a place she knows very well. Born and raised in Shetland, Janette seeks to share the wonderful knitting heritage of her home with the younger generation, ensuring its legacy lives on.