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59 Holidays available from £519pp

Patchwork & Quilting

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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Crochet

Enjoy two days with Emma Leith, working on a beautiful mandala that will be the centrepiece of any table setting.

  • 2 days tuition with Emma Leith, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 30th October
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Patchwork & Quilting

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

  • A full-day hand stitching workshop with your expert, kit and refreshments 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:

  • 2026 6th November
  • 2027 5th November
Travel Options
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Knitting

Do you wish you could dedicate a whole weekend to knitting? Well, now you can! Escape daily life for a while to knit a stylish wrap with sleeves.

  • 2 days tuition with Mandy Cameron, pattern included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 20th November
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Festival

Escape to Munich for a festive city break with Juliet Bernard, including a day at Munich Knits and time to explore enchanting Christmas markets!

  • Entrance to the Munich Knits Yarn & Craft Festival
  • A full-day workshop with Juliet Bernard, kit and refreshments included
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 26th November
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
Textiles

Accompanied by a Stitchtopia expert, discover craftsmanship, culture and creativity with visits to artisan studios and hands-on experiences.

  • Company of a Stitchtopia expert throughout the tour
  • Return flights from London to Okinawa (via Tokyo) and Tokyo to London, 1 piece of checked-in luggage and airport transfers
  • Internal flight from Okinawa to Fukuoka with 1 piece of checked-in luggage
  • Bullet train from Fukuoka to Kyoto and Kyoto to Tokyo, with luggage transfers by road
  • 13 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 dinners
  • Entrance fees, private coach travel and activities as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager and an English-speaking local guide

Availability:

  • 2027 30th January
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
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
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Patchwork & Quilting
Textiles

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
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Patchwork & Quilting
Textiles

Explore the colours, creativity and culture of Catalonia with the Sitges International Patchwork Festival, Sagrada Família in Barcelona and more.

  • 2-day ticket to the Sitges International Patchwork Festival
  • 1 full-day hand-sewing workshop, kit and tea/coffee included
  • 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 4-star hotels
  • 1 dinner
  • Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Gratuities for driver and local guides

Availability:

  • 2027 11th March
Travel Options
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Knitting
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Explore architectural inspiration through knitting, creating textured squares based on buildings from around the world alongside Georgia Farrell.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Georgia Farrell, kit included
  • 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:

  • 2027 12th March
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Patchwork & Quilting
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Enjoy a creative stitching retreat, exploring back-basting appliqué and traditional redwork embroidery with expert Carolyn Forster.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Carolyn Forster, kit included
  • 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:

  • 2027 19th March
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Patchwork & Quilting

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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Festival

Experience Colmar in the beautiful Alsace region, explore picturesque Zürich in Switzerland, and enjoy the inspiring Swiss Yarn Festival.

  • 1 full-day and 2 half-day workshops with Juliet Bernard, refreshments and kit included
  • 1 full day at the Swiss Yarn Festival
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 29th March
Travel Options
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Patchwork & Quilting
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Discover the art of Sashiko and Boro stitching on this relaxing, creative retreat with expert Janice Gunner, perfect for all skill levels.

  • 2 days of tuition with Janice Gunner, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 2nd April
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Patchwork & Quilting
Textiles
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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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Embroidery

Slow down, spark creativity, and enjoy embroidery in a calm setting, guided by a Royal School of Needlework graduate.

  • 2 full-day workshops with a qualified Royal School of Needlework tutor, kit included
  • 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:

  • 2027 9th April 30th July 12th November
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Knitting
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Explore reversible cables with Mandy Cameron on this creative weekend retreat, knitting a stunning scarf or cowl.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Mandy Cameron, kit included
  • 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:

  • 2027 16th April
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Textiles

With your expert, embark on a captivating journey through Romania, a country rich in textile traditions that date back centuries.

  • 2 half-day, hand-stitching workshops with your expert, kit included
  • 10 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 1 lunch and 6 dinners
  • First class train journey from Bucharest to Sibiu
  • Excursions, entrance fees and coach travel as per the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager and an English-speaking local guide
  • Tips for driver and local guide

Availability:

  • 2027 16th April 24th September
Travel Options
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Knitting

Discover the breathtaking Shetland Islands, whose past is interwoven with a rich history of wool, textiles and inimitable Fair Isle technique.

  • 2 half-day workshops with Hazel Tindall and Janette Budge on Shetland Fair Isle
  • 2 half-day workshops with Kathleen Anderson on Shetland Lace
  • An evening talk by Hazel Tindall
  • 5 (2026) or 6 (2027) nights half-board accommodation, including full, cooked Scottish breakfast and a 3-course dinner with coffee
  • 1 lunch
  • Entrance fees and excursions as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 21st April 15th September 6th October
Travel Options
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Knitting

See the famous Ring of Kerry and enjoy a guided tour of Kerry Woollen Mills on this County Kerry knitting holiday with our expert.

  • 1 full-day workshop and 2 half-day workshops, kit included
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals
  • Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 23rd April 22nd September
Travel Options
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Knitting

Join Anna Nikipirowicz for a relaxing weekend, designed to help you conquer your fear of steeking and build confidence in your colourwork.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Anna Nikipirowicz, kit included
  • 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:

  • 2027 23rd April 6th August 26th November
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Crochet

Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join Anna on a relaxing weekend retreat dedicated to beginners’ Tunisian crochet.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Anna Nikipirowicz, kit included
  • 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:

  • 2027 7th May
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Knitting
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Join Juliet Bernard on a spectacular Iceland knitting cruise where dramatic coastlines and an abundance of wildlife provide breathtaking scenery!

  • 4 full-day knitting workshops with Juliet Bernard, kit included
  • 10 nights full-board on Bolette in your chosen cabin
  • Afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes and late-night snacks on board the ship
  • Selected house beer, red, white and rosé wine (by the glass), and draught soft drinks and other non-alcoholic options with lunch and dinner
  • Access to leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and Fitness Centre, and a selection of fitness classes
  • A wide range of daytime activities, including talks, enrichment lectures and demonstrations
  • Self-service tea and coffee in selected onboard venues
  • Complimentary shuttle service when a port is over one mile from your ship
  • Evening entertainment such as cabaret shows, live music and dancing
  • Excursions as detailed in the itinerary
  • All UK port taxes and fees and onboard gratuities
  • Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point at the port
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 8th May
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Crochet

Join Attic24's Lucy on a 3-night crochet retreat, enjoying 2 full days of workshops and a behind-the-scenes visit to Stylecraft Mill.

  • Crochet workshops with Lucy, kit included
  • A visit to Stylecraft Yarns
  • 3 nights full-board accommodation
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 10th May 5th July 13th September
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Textiles

Explore the textile heritage of the north east with expert Kim Suleman, enjoying hand-stitching workshops and museum visits.

  • 2 full days of hand-stitching workshops, kit and refreshments included
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 4 evening meals
  • Excursions, entrance fees and activities as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 10th May
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Crochet
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This Croatian retreat blends traditional crafts and coastal beauty with crochet workshops led by your expert and exciting excursions.

  • 3 full-day crochet workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • 7 nights half-board accommodation
  • 3 light lunches
  • Excursions, entrances fees and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Tips for coach drivers and local guides

Availability:

  • 2027 12th May
Travel Options
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Knitting

On this superb holiday, enjoy workshops led by our experts and discover the stunning scenery and traditional crafts of Ireland's west coast.

  • 5 nights half-board accommodation
  • 1 full-day and 2 half-day knitting workshops with your expert, kit included
  • Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 16th May 27th June
Travel Options
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Crochet
Knitting

Enjoy an enriching celebration of French culture alongside your expert, from the medieval city of Rouen to Monet’s Garden in Giverny.

  • 1 full-day and 2 half-day workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • Return Eurostar from London to Lille and Paris to London
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 lunches
  • Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • City tax

Availability:

  • 2027 18th May
Travel Options
  • By Rail By Rail
Patchwork & Quilting
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With expert Pat Archibald, discover the Dalmatia region of Croatia from Vodice with hand-stitching workshops and excursions to historic towns.

  • 1 half-day and 2 full-day hand-sewing workshops with Pat Archibald, kit and refreshments included
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • Excursions, entrances fees and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Tips for coach drivers and local guides

Availability:

  • 2027 18th May
Travel Options
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Knitting

Alongside West Yorkshire Spinners' Sarah Hatton, discover breathtaking Shetland, whose past is interwoven with a rich history of wool and textiles.

  • 4 half-day workshops with Sarah Hatton, kit included
  • 5 (2026) or 6 (2027) nights half-board accommodation, including full, cooked Scottish breakfast and a 3-course dinner with coffee
  • 1 lunch
  • Excursions and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 19th May 18th August
Travel Options
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Knitting
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Refresh your knitting skills with Frederica Patmore, tackling tension, wonky edges, mending and professional finishing techniques.

  • 2 full days of tuition with your expert, kit included
  • A talk from a qualified physiotherapist on the importance of posture whilst knitting
  • 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:

  • 2027 21st May
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Patchwork & Quilting
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Join expert Kim Suleman on this creative sewing machine weekend, making a small quilt and cushion cover using charm packs.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Kim Suleman and kits for both projects
  • Use of a Bernina 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:

  • 2027 4th June
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Crochet
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Escape to the land of fire and ice for an unforgettable crochet holiday with Lucy of Attic24, discovering the magic of Iceland.

  • 3 full-day crochet workshops with Lucy, kit and refreshments included
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • Guided excursions, entrance fees and experiences as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Tips for coach drivers and local guides

Availability:

  • 2027 6th June 8th August
Travel Options
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Crochet
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Create a stunning crocheted peacock to frame as wall art on this creative weekend retreat, learning motifs, shaping and decorative techniques.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Mandy Cameron, kit included
  • 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:

  • 2027 11th June
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Knitting

Combine hands-on, expert-led workshops with fascinating insights into British’s rich textile heritage on this creative Yorkshire discovery!

  • 2 full-day workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • Knitting & Crochet Guild annual membership
  • 4 nights full-board accommodation
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary

Availability:

  • 2027 14th June 11th October
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Knitting

Discover the rugged beauty and rich knitting history of the remote Faroe Islands under the guidance of local expert, Katrina í Geil.

  • 5 half-day knitting workshops with Katrina í Geil, kit included
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast in 4-star accommodation
  • Welcome and farewell dinners at the hotel
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary

Availability:

  • 2027 17th June 20th July 17th August
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Patchwork & Quilting
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On this weekend with Janet Goddard, create an optical illusion quilt – perfect for showcasing favourite fabrics and using scraps from your stash.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Janet Goddard
  • Use of a Bernina 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:

  • 2027 18th June
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Patchwork & Quilting

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

  • 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
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Patchwork & Quilting
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Join Kim Suleman for a weekend exploring Flying Geese. Learn techniques, build confidence and create a table runner or cushion cover.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Kim Suleman, kit included
  • Use of a Bernina 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:

  • 2027 25th June
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Patchwork & Quilting
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With Janet Goddard, create a striking optical illusion quilt, exploring colour, piecing and design on this relaxed, creative weekend retreat.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Janet Goddard
  • Use of a Bernina 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:

  • 2027 16th July
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Crochet

Escape to the rugged Shetland Islands, where the rhythmic waves of the North Atlantic meet the tranquil art of crochet.

  • 4 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
  • 5 (2026) or 6 (2027) nights half-board accommodation, including full, cooked Scottish breakfast and a 3-course dinner with coffee
  • 1 lunch
  • Entrance fees and excursions as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 21st July
Travel Options
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Patchwork & Quilting
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On this fun quilting weekend with Karin Hellaby, you'll use clever, time-saving techniques to create striking Attic Window and Pinwheel blocks!

  • 2 full days of tuition with Karin Hellaby
  • A copy of Karin Hellaby's books 'Sew Simple Pinwheels' and 'Sew Simple Attic Windows'
  • Use of a Bernina sewing machine throughout the weekend
  • 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:

  • 2027 23rd July
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Knitting
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Learn the basics of knitting pattern writing and adaptation in this creative weekend retreat, turning your garment ideas into custom designs.

  • 2 days of tuition with Sarah Hatton
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 23rd July
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Textiles
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Join us on an inspiring summer escape in the UK, combining textile heritage, beautiful gardens and English Paper Piecing with Janet Goddard.

  • 2 full-day workshops with Janet Goddard, kit and refreshments included
  • 5 nights half-board accommodation
  • 2 lunches
  • Visits, entrance fees and coach travel as per the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Driver gratuities

Availability:

  • 2027 9th August
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Crochet
Knitting

Celebrating the craft, culture and countryside of Wales, combine expert-led knit or crochet workshops with iconic wool and textile destinations.

  • 3 full-day workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 3 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Excursions, coach travel and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 15th August 5th September
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Crochet
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Discover reversible crochet using the interlocking method, creating stunning two-sided colourwork while making a beautiful project.

  • 2 days of tuition with Anna Nikipirowicz, kit included
  • A copy of Anna’s book 'Reversible Crochet'
  • 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:

  • 2027 3rd September
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Patchwork & Quilting
Festival

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:

  • 2027 14th September
Travel Options
  • By Rail By Rail
Crochet
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With Emma Leith, create a colourful crochet wreath full of leaves, flowers and texture, using embroidery and wire techniques.

  • 2 days tuition with Emma Leith, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 17th September
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Embroidery

On the picturesque island of Madeira, join your expert in embroidery workshops and enjoy our fantastic, included excursions.

  • Full-day and half-day workshops with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • 6 or 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 6 or 7 dinners
  • Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Gratuities for the local guide and coach drivers

Availability:

  • 2027 23rd September
Travel Options
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Crochet
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Expect plenty of creativity, encouragement and inspiration on this colourful flags and bunting crochet weekend with expert Emma Leith!

  • 2 days tuition with Emma Leith, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 1st October
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Textiles

Discover Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities, magnificent architecture, master artisans and timeless traditions on this unforgettable cultural journey.

  • 3 hand-stitching workshops with Kim, kit and refreshments included
  • Internal flight from Tashkent to Urgench
  • Rail travel including Tashkent to Kokand with return, Khiva to Bukhara, and Bukhara to Samarkand, with luggage transferred by road
  • 14 nights half-board accommodation
  • 500ml of mineral water each day
  • Excursions, entrance fees and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • A map of Uzbekistan
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager and a local English-speaking guide
  • Porterage at the hotels
  • Tips for drivers and local guides
  • Tourist tax

Availability:

  • 2027 10th October
Travel Options
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Knitting
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Join Mandy Cameron on this weekend retreat exploring how colours come together in the art of cable knitting using intarsia and Fair Isle methods.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Mandy Cameron, kit included
  • 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:

  • 2027 22nd October
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Crochet

Explore Tunisian mosaic crochet, colourwork and working in the round while making a stylish bag on this inspiring weekend retreat.

  • 2 days tuition with Anna Nikipirowicz, kit included
  • 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
  • Tea/coffee during workshops
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 29th October
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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
Patchwork & Quilting
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With Carolyn Forster, spend a creative weekend stitching with scraps, using hand appliqué and string patchwork techniques.

  • 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 Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 5th November
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Crochet
Knitting
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Explore mosaic knitting and crochet on this creative weekend, enjoying hands-on learning with experts Anna Nikipirowicz and Frederica Patmore.

  • 2 full-day workshops, kits included
  • 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:

  • 2027 19th November
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Crochet
Knitting
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Escape to the beautiful 'Floating Garden of the Atlantic' on a memorable knitting and crochet retreat in Madeira with Mandy Cameron.

  • 2 full-day and 2 half-day workshops with Mandy Cameron, kit and refreshments included
  • 7 nights half-board accommodation
  • A welcome talk and drink
  • Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Tips for coach drivers and local guides

Availability:

  • 2027 23rd November
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Patchwork & Quilting

Soak up the medieval charm of York during the festive season on this stitching holiday with Janet Goddard.

  • 2 full-day workshops with Janet Goddard, refreshments and kit included
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals
  • Entrance fees and excursions as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 29th November
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Crochet
Knitting

Experience the magical colours that form in the Arctic sky, cruise among the Norwegian fjords, and enjoy fantastic, expert-led workshops.

  • A full programme of workshops with your expert, kit included
  • 6 nights full board à la carte accommodation on board your ship
  • 1 night half-board accommodation in Bergen
  • 1 night half-board accommodation in Kirkenes
  • Entrance to the Snowhotel in Kirkenes with lunch
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 1st December
Travel Options
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