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Mandy Shaw

3 tours from £2,475pp

Expert Overview

Queen of Redwork Mandy Shaw, is an experienced designer and well-known personality within the craft community. Her vintage designs are instantly recognisable and often feature her trademark red and white stitching or charming applique details. Throughout her career, Mandy has contributed to a number of publications and is the author of a number of handmade crafting books which share her quirky crafting style.

Mandy is also the owner of Dandelion Designs, a well-established family run company and is a regular on Create and Craft TV showing her gorgeous patterns & kits for handmade and machine craft projects. She has also appeared on Kirstie Allsopp’s Homemade Home.

3 Holidays available from £2,475pp

From the capital of Lima to colonial Arequipa and Peru’s most famous attraction, Machu Picchu, this holiday takes you on a journey of discovery.

  • 3 half-day hand sewing workshops with our expert, kit and tea/coffee included
  • 13 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 3 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Internal flights from Lima to Arequipa and Cusco to Lima
  • Local English-speaking guides

Availability:

  • 2026 1st June
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
  • Join Direct Join Direct
NEW

Join Mandy Shaw, travelling by rail to the beautiful Alsace region to visit the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork celebrating its 30th Anniversary!

  • 1 full-day and 1 half-day workshop with Mandy Shaw
  • 2 days at the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork
  • Return Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for the guides and drivers
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025 17th September
Travel Options
  • By Rail By Rail
Patchwork & Quilting

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

Availability:

  • 2025 29th April
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air

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Mandy Shaw

Mandy Shaw

The Queen of Redwork and owner of Dandelion Designs, Mandy Shaw is an experienced designer and well-known personality. Throughout her career, she has contributed to several publications and is the author of many handmade crafting books which share her quirky crafting style.

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