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Pat Archibald

2 tours from £499pp

Expert Overview

Pat is a UK textile artist and tutor based in Edinburgh. Her fascination for fabric began in her childhood when she discovered her grandmother’s scrap bag bursting at the seams with exotic fabrics and by the age of 11, she had created her first piece of patchwork. Throughout her creative career, Pat has exhibited her work worldwide, won some wonderful awards and even established Scotland’s first dedicated patchwork and quilting shop.

Pat loves to travel both around her home country as well as further afield. As her own horizons grow literally, then so too do the experiences that she can then express in her quilt making. She feels that each collection of quilts has its own unique identity and captures the essence of her view of the country or city.

2 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
  • Join Direct Join Direct

Join Pat Archibald on a fascinating and inspiring textile journey in Morocco, where ancient and modern traditions coexist in perfect harmony.

  • 4 half-day hand-stitching workshops with Pat Archibald
  • 12 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 4 lunches and 6 evening meals
  • Workshops and experiences with local artisans
  • Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
  • Executive coach transportation
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Gratuities and local taxes

Availability:

  • 2025 1st November
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air

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!

View all Experts
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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