Finally, on the 12th day of Stitchmas, we bring to you Carolyn Forster’s festive stitching holiday! From your base next to the historic city walls, explore fascinating York with a guided walking tour, enjoy a Quilters Guild Museum visit and time to wander the wonderful Christmas markets, and work on your very own stitching project. Book for next year while places last >> https://ow.ly/9hlP50QhZjv
Tour includes:
🧶 Workshops with Carolyn Forster, kit included
😊 Services of an experienced Tour Manager
🏨 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
🍴 2 evening meals
🎫 Excursions and entrance fees
📍 Included highlights: Quilters Guild Museum, York Christmas Markets, York with Guided Tour
From an exploration of Japan or South Korea with Janice Gunner to Karin Hellaby’s tour of Laos, Thailand AND Cambodia, today, on the 11th day of Stitchmas, we want to highlight our textile journeys! Venturing far and wide, you can uncover the world’s most intricate and exciting techniques, traditions and treasures. Featuring museum visits and expert-led workshops, browse the full collection today >> https://ow.ly/4zl950QbY1B
Leap for joy – today, on the 10th day of #Stitchmas, we celebrate our expert, Anna Nikipirowicz! With FOUR weekend breaks, as well as a crochet holiday to the Black Forest and knitting workshops at our fantastic Stitchtopia Festival, Anna’s tours guarantee new skills and crafting confidence – browse today >> https://ow.ly/qxn750QbXUg
On the 9th day of Stitchmas, you’re in for a real treat, as we shine the spotlight on our amazing collection of UK weekend breaks! Featuring autumnal embroidery with Sarah Smith, Emma Leith’s colourful crochet lanterns, and beautiful embroidery on crochet led by Anna Nikipirowicz, the choice is yours – plan your next escape today >> https://ow.ly/arJ650QbXSU
If you’re searching for the perfect crochet holiday, look no further – on this, the 8th day of Stitchmas, we are sending crafting inspiration and expert-led workshops your way! With SIX crochet weekends and a combination of knitting and crochet in Harrogate, Ireland or the Black Forest, browse our fantastic holidays today >> https://ow.ly/bayF50QbXLa
On the 7th day of Stitchmas, we bring to you our knitting cruise to the phenomenal Northern Lights. Cross the famous Arctic Circle, visit the incredible city of Bergen, and immerse yourself in Kirkenes and its dramatic landscapes. Alongside workshops with our brilliant expert, Carol Meldrum, you are guaranteed a truly remarkable experience. Browse the full tour today >> https://ow.ly/5NVe50QbXJT
Tour includes:
🧶 A full programme of workshops with Carol, knitting kit included
📍 Included highlights: Ålesund, Bergen with Guided Tour, Bodø, Finnkirka, Honningsvåg, Husfliden, Kirkenes with Guided Tour, Lofoten Wall, The Arctic Circle, Tromsø, Trondheim
😊 Services of an experienced Tour Manager
✈️ Return flights from London to Bergen and Kirkenes to London (via Oslo)
🚢 6 nights accommodation on MS Nordlys
🏨 1 night half-board accommodation in both Bergen and Kirkenes
🎫 Excursions and entrance fees
The 5th day of Stitchmas brings Middle Eastern crafting inspiration! Join us on an expert-led crafting holiday, exploring the textile techniques, traditions and designs of Jordan or the Arabian Peninsula. From wonderful Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, our excursions and workshops are guaranteed to spark your creativity – browse the tours today! >> https://ow.ly/2O5z50QbXFs
On the 4th day of Stitchmas, we bring to you our fun-filled Christmas crochet weekend break – the perfect option for those who are fully booked this festive season. Create your very own holiday decorations with Anna Nikipirowicz and enjoy the beauty of the Northamptonshire countryside. Browse our 2024 tour today! >> https://ow.ly/EuUI50QbXhF
Tour includes:
🧶 2 days tuition with Anna, kit included
🏨 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
☕ Tea/coffee during workshops
😊 Complimentary WiFi and the use of the hotel leisure facilities (subject to availability); gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room
Join our expert Pat Archibald on a crafting experience unlike any other! Enjoy stitching workshops on a phenomenal Northern Lights cruise or explore the textile traditions of Indonesia, visiting the gorgeous islands of Java and Bali. You can even attend the most popular event in our programme, Stitchtopia Festival! Celebrate the 3rd day of Stitchmas and browse Pat’s tours today >> https://ow.ly/yN7J50QbXEC
Last month, our expert Karin Hellaby and a small group of textile enthusiasts returned from the adventure of a lifetime. Today, on the 2nd day of Stitchmas, read what Karin had to say about her fantastic tour!
“Peru is a textile heaven, and we shopped every day. But we also saw the most amazing sights, enjoyed spectacular boat and train journeys, ate wonderful meals, and had very informative guides. We learned so much about the Incas and pre-Inca civilisations and enjoyed meeting many of the locals in their family environments.
The group has told me that it is going to take a while to process this wonderful tour, and I agree. A special thank you to Stitchtopia for making this excellent tour possible and also thank you to my travel companions who were willing to take onboard every new experience.
I am looking forward to returning to Peru next May!” – Karin Hellaby
Secure your place for 2024! >> https://ow.ly/wEJe50QbXsV
In celebration of our NEW website launch, we are thrilled to share the 12 Days of Stitchmas, offering insight into Stitchtopia, from our wonderful collection of crafting holidays to the fantastic experts that lead them. Today, we shine the spotlight on our fantastic knitting tours, exploring the Scottish Highlands, Norway, the Black Forest, and beyond. Learn new knitting techniques and expand your crafting community – browse the full range today >> https://ow.ly/JcqH50QbX8S
Happy new year from the Stitchtopia Team!
Thank you for travelling with us in 2022. We look forward to seeing you on more crafting adventures in 2023!
https://www.arenatravel.com/craft-holidays
#stitchtopiauk #textiles #craftholidays #textileholidays #knitting #knittingholidays #crochet #crochetholidays #sewingholidays #sewing #newyear #newyear2023
Our Craft Sanctuary Embroidery Retreat is based in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. This 2-night retreat includes 12 hours of workshops with a Royal School of Needlework tutor, full board accommodation and use of the hotels facilities including the heated swimming pool, sauna and spa pool.
For more information visit our website or give us a call on 01473 917300
Textiles of Morocco 2022 - doesn't it look fantastic?! 😍
We have 2 departures scheduled for 2023:
- 11th April with Carolyn Forster
- 20th November with Mandy Shaw, Dandelion Designs
For more information visit our website:
https://www.arenatravel.com/holiday/textiles-of-morocco
Yesterday our Baltics Christmas Markets Knitting Tour went to Limbazi where they visited Limbazu Tine Wool Factory! 🧶
#wool #Latvia #Baltics #yarn #stitchtopiaUK #knittingholiday
🧶 Norway Knitting Retreat 🧶
Thank you Anna Nikipirowicz, one of our Stitchtopia experts, for the lovely pictures and videos from our most recent knitting retreat in Norway. This retreat is the perfect balance of textile discovery and relaxing workshops based in the city of Bergen.
Next year this holiday will be joined by expert Frederica Patmore. Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about our 2023 Norway Knitting Retreat!
https://mailchi.mp/arenatravel.com/newsletter
#knitting #textiles #norway #StitchtopiaUK #wool
A special message from the Stitchtopia team...
Stitchtopia Memories with Janet Clare