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New Holidays
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Whether you’re searching for a closer-to-home crafting experience or an adventure further afield, our dedicated team are always designing new holidays so you can develop your techniques and skills alongside like-minded others. Bringing new destinations to you, look forward to expert-led workshops on every break, with a selection of holidays also including visits to local places of interest, guided tours, textile-themed excursions, and fabric shopping opportunities. See where our new holidays can take you…
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20 Holidays available from £485pp
Discover this serene escape to the rugged Shetland Islands, where the rhythmic waves of the North Atlantic meet the tranquil art of crochet.
- 5 nights half-board accommodation, including full cooked Scottish breakfast and a 3-course dinner with coffee
- 4 half-day workshops, kit included
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 18th June
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Remarkable scenery, fascinating wildlife and unique wonders of nature await as we circumnavigate Iceland with expert Anna Nikipirowicz.
- Full-board accommodation onboard ship
- Afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes and late-night snacks
- Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- 4 full-day knitting or crochet workshops with Anna, kit included
- Evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing
- In-cabin dining and snacks
- A wide choice of on board activities, talks and demonstrations throughout the day
- Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and a fitness centre onboard ship
- Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up points
- All UK port taxes
- All on board gratuities
- Self-service tea and coffee stations on board the ship
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 14th May
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Join Anna Nikipirowicz and Frederica Patmore on this weekend dedicated to Fair Isle and Intarsia knitting techniques
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 1 full-day Fair Isle knitting workshop with Anna, kit included
- 1 full-day Intarsia knitting workshop with Frederica, kit included
- Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 12th September
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Build up your confidence with colour by making a variety of crochet baskets, before using all your newfound skills to make a shoulder bag.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kits included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to Health Club including indoor pool, gym and steam room
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- 2025 24th October
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Explore Turkey, absorbing its rich textile and historical heritage, whilst discovering spectacular landscapes and traditional handicrafts!
- 9 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 7 evening meals either in the hotel or at a local restaurant
- 2 half-day workshops with Karin Hellaby, kit included
- Ebru and Iznik tile workshops with local artisans
- Excursions, entrance fees and transportation as per the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Gratuities for the guide and coach drivers
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- 2025 6th October
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Take the first steps to cosy feet on this weekend retreat dedicated to sock knitting alongside expert Frederica Patmore.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Use of the pool and spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi)
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- 2025 26th September
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and indulge in a weekend full of crochet with like-minded people.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Use of the pool and spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi)
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- 2025 31st October
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Join Jane Crowfoot in Zurich with a visit to the Swiss Yarn Festival, two full-day workshops and a day exploring this picturesque city included!
- 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 2 full-day workshops with Jane Crowfoot, kit and refreshments included
- Excursions and entrance fees, including the Swiss Yarn Festival
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Coach transfers as described in the itinerary
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- 2025 1st April
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Discover the wonders of Krakow at Christmas on this amazing 5-day holiday, enjoying a guided tour of the Old Town and three expert-led workshops.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals
- 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 14th December
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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
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- 2025 8th September
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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
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- 2025 7th December
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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
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- 2025 13th March 13th November
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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
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- 2025 9th May
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Alongside Mandy Shaw, 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
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- 2025 29th April
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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
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- 2025 3rd November
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and indulge in a weekend dedicated to crochet colourwork alongside Anna Nikipirowicz.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition, kit included
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Use of the pool and spa facilities (swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi)
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- 2025 14th November
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Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life and join Emma Leith on a relaxing weekend retreat dedicated to beginners' crochet.
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days of tuition with Emma Leith
- Kit with a ball of chunky yarn and hooks included for the first part of the course
- Tea and coffee during workshops
- Use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room
- Complimentary WiFi
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- 2025 9th May
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On this festive stitching holiday, experience the beautiful, World Heritage City of Bath and its wonderful Christmas market with Karin Hellaby.
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 full-day hand-stitching workshops with Karin Hellaby, refreshments included
- A welcome dinner and a festive farewell dinner
- Executive coach transfers
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 1st December
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Discover awe-inspiring New Zealand, visiting both the North and South Islands, and enjoy three full days at the Great New Zealand Quilt Show.
- 3 days at the Great New Zealand Quilt Show
- Workshops with Janet Clare
- Economy class flight from Rotorua to Queenstown
- 17 nights en-suite accommodation in 4-star hotels
- 2 lunches and 3 evening meals
- Private, modern air-conditioned coach with driver/guide
- Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- Tips for driver/guide and local guides
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 2nd May
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On this two-centre holiday, combine timeless Venice with cosmopolitan Trieste alongside your expert, blogger and designer Lucy of Attic24.
- 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- 2 evening meals and 1 lunch
- 3 full-day workshops with Lucy, kit included
- Travel by coach and boat
- Local guide services
- City tax
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
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- 2025 8th November
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