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Kim Suleman

3 tours from £499pp

Expert Overview

Kim is the powerhouse behind sewing brand Six Penny Memories, where she has not only retailed a carefully curated collection of craft & sewing supplies but promoted education within the sector. As an ambassador for world class brands including Vlieseline, Brother, Prym & Falc Threads, Kim is highly regarded in the industry for her experience and expertise. She is a popular and regular presenter on TV including Create & Craft, Sewing Street & Hobby Maker shopping channels, and a household name and firm favourite with crafters. Kim shares her own sewing projects in both workshops and as patterns and books. all designed to inspire, educate and encourage creativity. Alongside her professional stitching career Kim is a prominent figure in the WI and works to support creativity in the local community. Kim enjoys riding her bike and regular takes part in charity events. "Let’s get everyone sewing and having fun!"


 

3 Holidays available from £499pp

Patchwork & Quilting
Festival

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
Travel Options
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Patchwork & Quilting
NEW

Visit the beautiful Lake District and enjoy three full-day sewing machine workshops with Kim Suleman and three full-day excursions.

  • 3 full-day workshops using Bernina machines, kit and refreshments included
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals
  • Excursions including private coach transport and entrance fees
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Tips for coach drivers and local guides

Availability:

  • 2025 8th September
Travel Options
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Patchwork & Quilting

Learn about the traditional handicrafts, explore the last-divided capital in the world, and enjoy expert-led workshops in charming Kyrenia.

  • 7 nights half-board accommodation
  • 2 full and 2 half-day hand quilting workshops with your expert, refreshments and kit included
  • Excursions and entrance fees
  • Services of an English-speaking local guide on tours and transfers
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025 13th November
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
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Meet the
Experts

Each holiday is accompanied by a passionate, enthusiastic expert who specialises in their craft, allowing you to learn different techniques and improve your skills from the best!

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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.
Emma Leith

Emma Leith

Internationally renowned for her yarn-bombing exploits, Emma has worked on numerous large scale commissioned yarn installations and gives regular talks and presentations on this popular movement. She works closely with Rico Design Yarns, Deramores and Simply Crochet.
Frederica Patmore

Frederica Patmore

Frederica is a knitting and crochet designer who has been working in the industry for nearly 20 years. She spent three years working as a designer and technical editor on the Woman’s Weekly Magazine team before co-founding Love To Knit and Crochet magazine.
Anna Nikipirowicz

Anna Nikipirowicz

Anna is a crochet and knit designer, tutor and author of several crochet books. Her designs are regularly featured in craft magazines, and she also is a regular on Yarn Lane TV where she shares her designs and techniques. She also works closely with West Yorkshire Spinners and LoveCrafts.
Pat Archibald

Pat Archibald

Pat is a UK textile artist and tutor. Throughout her career, she has exhibited her work worldwide, won some wonderful awards, and even established Scotland’s first dedicated patchwork and quilting shop. Pat feels that each collection of quilts has its own unique identity.
Janet Goddard

Janet Goddard

Janet is a quilt designer, teacher and author. She regularly teaches workshops throughout the UK covering a variety of skills and techniques and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Patchwork and quilting is her first love and not a day goes by when she isn’t stitching!
Mandy Cameron

Mandy Cameron

Crochet and knitting designer, guest presenter, tutor and demonstrator Mandy Cameron turned her hobby into her career and has never looked back. For over a decade, Mandy has been a firm favourite on Create & Craft TV and Yarn Lane TV, demonstrating her skills in crochet and knitting.
Kim Suleman

Kim Suleman

Kim is the powerhouse behind sewing brand Six Penny Memories, where she has not only retailed a carefully curated collection of craft & sewing supplies but promoted education within the sector.
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