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Carolyn Forster
6 tours from £499pp
Expert Overview
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. She has been a regular project contributor for magazines in the UK, including Today's Quilter, as well as abroad.
Carolyn's quilts are an eclectic mix of fabrics, a posh way to say she makes scrappy quilts, and they always have their roots from some point in the past, being inspired by quilt makers who have gone before us. Accessibility is Carolyn’s key philosophy with her teaching, demystifying techniques to allow every quilter to discover their own voice.
Teaching for Stitchtopia is a great opportunity to combine her love of travel and stitching and the projects for these trips will reflect and explore techniques from Quilting on the Go.
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6 Holidays available from £499pp
By far the most popular event in our programme, Stitchtopia Festival is back! This is the ultimate weekend residential event for all crafters.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Up to 4 half-day workshops with our experts, kit cost extra
- Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
- Evening talks and entertainment
Availability:
- 2026 6th March
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Staying at the stunning Villa Quaranta, join expert Carolyn Forster in northern Italy, enjoying included excursions to Limone, Padua, and more.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 4 evening meals
- 3 full-day hand sewing workshops with your expert, refreshments and kit included
- Entrance fees, excursions and transportation as described in the itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides in Verona and Padua
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- City tax
Availability:
- 2025 3rd November
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Alongside your expert, visit the ‘Floating Garden’ of Madeira during the famous Flower Festival and explore the city of Funchal.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 7 evening meals including a Folklore Dinner
- 1 full-day and 2 half-day workshops with Mandy Shaw, kit included
- Workshop at local embroidery factory
- Tips for the guide and coach drivers
- Coach transport as detailed in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 29th April
- 2026 28th April
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Alongside your expert Carolyn Forster, look at the art of hand quilting in different cultures, focusing on learning Big Stitch.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- No single supplement
- Access to the gym and swimming pool
- 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
Availability:
- 2025 9th May
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Experience the magic of the festive season with a city break in Krakow, with a guided tour and three expert-led workshops included.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Availability:
- 2025 7th December
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Discover the rich textile heritage of India’s Golden Triangle on a spectacular crafting journey through Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur!
- 3 half-day hand-sewing workshops with Carolyn, kit included
- 9 nights half-board accommodation
- 8 lunches
- Executive class train travel from Delhi to Agra on the Gatimaan Express
- Transfers and excursions by air-conditioned coach
- Excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager and an English-speaking local guide
- Tips for drivers and local guides
Availability:
- 2026 11th November
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