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Quilt Inspiration Tour to Spain: Sitges Patchwork Festival & Barcelona Highlights

Tour Dates

Tuesday 9th - Saturday 13th March 2027

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Join fellow quilt and textile enthusiasts for an unforgettable journey to Spain’s renowned Festival Internacional de Patchwork in Sitges, with the added treat of two nights in the vibrant city of Barcelona.

Barcelona City and the Festival Internacional de Patchwork Sitges 2026

Each spring, Sitges transforms into a haven for fans of the fibre arts with inspiring quilt exhibitions, hands-on workshops and an international textile market set against a backdrop of the Mediterranean coast. The trade fair takes place on Paseo de la Ribera, while the various exhibitions pop up in interesting buildings right across the city.

Mosaic and inspiration Festival Internacional de Patchwork Sitges 2026

Sitges artist spirit Festival Internacional de Patchwork Sitges 2026

What we love

Immersing ourselves in the most important patchwork show in Spain!
Spanish cuisine!
Historical fabric stores!
Inspirational museums!

Sitges city by sea Festival Internacional de Patchwork Sitges 2026

Experiences you will treasure

Spending a day - or even two - exploring the inspirational Festival Internacional de Patchwork Sitges
Discovering the artistic city of Barcelona
Feeding your creativity at fascinating museums and historic houses
Sampling classic Spanish sweet treats
Shopping like a local for textile (and other) treasures

What people say

The Festival Internacional de Patchwork in Sitges is brilliant in every way imaginable. The work is Festival of Quilts standard and it takes place in a beautiful, Mediterranean sea-side town.

Steve Barton, CEO Justhand-on.tv

How much is it?

£1,575/person inclusive of BA flights from London Heathrow

£1,350/person without flights

Single room supplement: £310

British Airways flights from London Heathrow: £225/person

Please note: flight prices are subject to change

Flight upgrades available upon request

Sitges Festival of International Patchwork

What's Included

2x nights' bed and breakfast at NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon
2x nights' bed and breakfast at Hotel MiM Sitges
All coach transfers as listed in the itinerary
Guided walking tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter
Guided tours of Casa Rocamora, the permanent textile exhibition at Design Museum of Barcelona, and La Colonia Guell
Multi-day admission to Sitges Patchwork Show
Visits to Ribes & Casals and Mercat dels Encants market
2x lunches, 1x Spanish pastry and hot chocolate
Barcelona public transport pass
Services of an ECT Manager throughout

Optional Extras:

Day 1: Casa Mila evening visit with a glass of Cava, please enquire for price
Day 2: Palau Dalmases Palace Flamenco, please enquire for price

Itinerary

Day One

06:15 suggested arrival time at London Heathrow Terminal 5

08:15 depart Heathrow on British Airways flight BA476 for Barcelona

11:20 arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona Airport Terminal 1

12:30 depart for 5* NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon by coach, arriving around 13:00

Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before joining your guide for a walking tour of the city’s Gothic Quarter, the historic centre of medieval Barcelona that encompasses the oldest parts of the city and remnants of the city’s Roman wall. Today, the narrow streets with their Gothic facades brim with character and design inspiration. The tour ends with some delicious Spanish pastries and a hot chocolate at a local cafe, before we head over to the iconic Barcelona textile emporium, Ribes & Casals, a paradise for fabric lovers with floor-to-ceiling rolls of fabric.

Once you've had your fill of browsing the textile treasures at Ribes & Casals (open until 20:00), the rest of the day is free for you to explore more of the city at your own pace.

Optional activity: In the evening, you have the option to explore one of Barcelona's most emblematic spaces, Casa Milà, on a guided tour that concludes with a glass of cava** on the rooftop which has been converted into an immersive stage with a unique video-mapping show.

Day Two

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Begin your day with a guided tour of Casa Rocamora, the private Elizabethan palazzo of avid collector, Manuel Rocamora Vidal. The house showcases an eclectic mix of historic clothing, Alcora pottery, paintings and curios, among them a Picasso mobile and opera glasses from Liceu.

Continue on to the Design Museum of Barcelona for guided tour of ‘Dressing the Body: silhouettes and fashion (1550-2015)’. The exhibition shows how clothing has shaped, and been shaped by, the human form and includes an impressive collection of Catalan Art Nouveau and Art Deco dresses donated by Rocamoda.

Afternoon: Lunch is available at the museum's cafeteria,* followed by a visit to Mercat dels Encants just a short walk away. Dating back to around 1300, the market has been an inspirational meeting place for residents, artists, creators and craftspeople for centuries. It now boasts 301 shops and several restaurants so is a lovely place to browse and soak up the atmosphere of Barcelona.

The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at your own pace.

Optional activity: In the evening, you have the option to see a Flamenco show at Dalmases Palace, a 17^thcentury palace, with front row seats.**

Day Three

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Check-out and travel by private coach to Sitges. You will drop your luggage at Hotel MiM Sitges then walk to the Sitges Patchwork Show. The rest of the day is dedicated to the show.

Evening at leisure

Day Four

Breakfast at the hotel

Enjoy a full day at leisure. You might like to return the show or explore more of Sitges on your own.

Day Five

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Check-out and depart by private coach for the 19^th-century workers' village of Colònia Güell, home to one of Gaudi's lesser-known masterpieces, the Crypt of Colònia Güell, a fantastical structure of twisted columns and colourful mosaics. The village’s history of industry, community and creativity offers both visual and conceptual inspiration to quilters interested in social heritage and design.

Afternoon: After lunch at local restaurant, you will return to Barcelona airport for your flight home

17:30 - depart Josep Tarradellas Barcelona Airport Terminal 1 on British Airways flight BA485 for London Heathrow

18:30 - arrive at London Heathrow Terminal 5

Tour ends

*Please note: this is meal is at your own expense

**Please note: this activity is not included in the tour price and carries an additional charge (amount shown on booking page)

Patchwork Show Spain Festival Internacional de Patchwork Sitges 2027

Where you will stay

Barcelona

5* NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon, 2x nights

Built on the former site of the historic Teatro Calderón and located within the Quadrant D'Or, this elegant hotel is just moments from the city's major landmarks and shopping districts. The bright, modern and spacious rooms feature thoughtful touches such as a pillow menu and premium mattresses to ensure exceptional comfort.

The hotel’s signature breakfast buffet is served in a light-filled restaurant and includes fresh fruit juice, coffee, pastries, breads, cold meat, cheese and a range of hot dishes. The gastro-bar, Tablafina is a lovely place for dinner, while Eleven BCN Bar & Terrace, with its 360º views of the city, is an ideal place to watch the sunset.

Sitges

Hotel MiM Sitges, 2x nights

Located in Sitges’ historic centre and just steps from the beach and seafront promenade, this hotel is surrounded by local landmarks such as the Cau Ferrat, the Museo Maricel and the iconic Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla. The bedrooms are modern and bright and there are a variety of places to eat and drink. Savour rich Mediterranean gastronomy with tapas and cocktails at the Sky Bar, enjoy local cuisine at the Land Restaurant or treat yourself to a snack and a drink at the Bar Fly.

Textile inspiration Festival Internacional de Patchwork Sitges 2026

Flight info

Please note, these times are subject to change

OUTBOUND: TUESDAY 9th MARCH 2027

08:15 - depart London Heathrow Terminal 5 on British Airways flight BA476

11:20- arrive Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport Terminal 1

Flight time: 2 hours 5 minutes

INBOUND: SATURDAY 13th MARCH 2027

17:30 - depart Josep Tarradella Barcelona-El Prat Airport Terminal 1 on British Airways flight BA485

18:50 - arrive London Heathrow Terminal 5

Flight time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Economy Standard Seat:
•   1 x 23kg checked bag (up to 90 x 75 x 43cm)
•   1x 23kg cabin baggage (up to 56 x 45 x 25cm)
•   1x 23kg handbag (up to 40 x 30 x 15cm)

A Deeper Dive

Sitges Patchwork Show - a visitor's experience

Caroline travelled with us to the show in 2026. We asked her to share her experience.

This was my first visit to ‘Festival Internacional de Patchwork’ and I was really delighted at how interesting the layout was compared to UK shows. I have attended many British shows and often steward at the main Festival of Quilts in Birmingham but attending a show in Spain was very refreshing. I had seen highlights of an old show on YouTube and was intrigued to see the show on the promenade under tents. The display of quilts were also in various buildings around the town which gave you a little walk and some fresh air before going into the next venue. The atmosphere the venues created where the quilts were being shown added to the enjoyment.

My three show highlights would be:

New suppliers and new ideas. In the UK you tend to see the same suppliers at different locations but selling mostly the same stuff.
The show started at 10am for quilt viewing and 11am for commercial tents which made for a leisurely morning enjoying breakfast. However, the best part was the show stayed open until 8pm so I went back to the hotel mid-afternoon for a siesta and then popped back over to the commercial tents after 6pm as it was usually much quieter and I could really look at everything.
It’s always nice to see quilts that other people and groups have made in the UK but we all do tend to follow the same trends and themes. Seeing work from another country was fascinating and very thought provoking as you could see what was important to them in their lives and view new techniques.

Top Tips for 2027

Leave some luggage allowance free and bring a spare bag for purchases.
Don’t purchase straight away, get the suppliers name and web address and look them up online first and think about it. You might even find you can order it and get it shipped home for the same price.
Remember that any kits you buy will probably have instructions written in Spanish. Don’t be afraid to ask what is included in the kit before you buy it. And if you ask the price and don’t understand the answer, just ask them to write the number down for you.
Wear tried and tested shoes and bring more than one pair as changing shoes gives your feet a better rest.
When you want a break, don’t just sit down in the nearest cafe next to a tent, cross the road and walk two minutes into the village. The coffee and food are so much better, and cheaper, and the peace and quiet is refreshing.

Sitges creative inspiration Festival Internacional de Patchwork Sitges 2026

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This tour requires a minimum of 10 passengers to run. Please refer to point 7 in our booking conditions for more information
This tour is suitable for most guests, but if you have any concerns or a specific mobility issue, please let us know ahead of booking
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