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Mandy Shaw

4 tours from £1,195pp

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.

4 Holidays available from £1,195pp

Textiles
NEW

Discover North India’s rich textile heritage, from Delhi’s lively markets to Himalayan woollens in Shimla and Amritsar's vibrant embroidery.

  • 2 half-day hand-sewing workshops with your expert, refreshments and kit included
  • 14 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 4- and 5-star hotels
  • 1 lunch and 13 dinners
  • Travel by train from New Delhi to Chandigarh
  • Excursions, entrance fees and air-conditioned car/coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager and a local English-speaking guide
  • Tips for drivers and local guides

Availability:

  • 2027 7th March 26th September 27th September
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
  • Join Direct Join Direct
Patchwork & Quilting
Textiles
NEW

Accompanied by a Stitchtopia expert, discover craftsmanship, culture and creativity with visits to artisan studios and hands-on experiences.

  • Company of a Stitchtopia expert throughout the tour
  • Return flights from London to Okinawa (via Tokyo) and Tokyo to London, 1 piece of checked-in luggage and airport transfers
  • Internal flight from Okinawa to Fukuoka with 1 piece of checked-in luggage
  • Bullet train from Fukuoka to Kyoto and Kyoto to Tokyo, with luggage transfers by road
  • 13 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 dinners
  • Entrance fees, private coach travel and activities as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager and an English-speaking local guide

Availability:

  • 2027 30th January
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
Patchwork & Quilting
NEW

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Kraków's Easter markets, with cheerful stalls, tasty food and traditional culture.

  • 3 half-day workshops with your expert, kit included
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2027 23rd March
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
  • Join Direct Join Direct
Textiles

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 your 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
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager and Local English-speaking guides

Availability:

  • 2026 1st June
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!

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Karin Hellaby

Karin Hellaby

Internationally renowned quilt teacher Karin Hellaby is the author of 11 quilting books and numerous patterns. She is a regular teacher at the Houston International Quilt Show and has been invited to teach at quilting symposiums in New Zealand, Dubai, Paducah and more.
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.
Janice Gunner

Janice Gunner

Janice Gunner is a Textile Artist and former teacher of Textiles (mostly Patchwork & Quilting and Indigo Dyed Shibori). She has written two textile books and has been involved in textiles since the age of five.
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