Dandelion Designs

Dandelion Designs Maker of all things lovely! Designer and Author of Quilting and Craft projects.

At Dandelion Designs you will find a web shop full of craft patterns and unusual haberdashery items. We have patterns for dolls, bears, bags, button jewellery, cushions, needle cases, and especially quilts. We specialise in Christmas across all our ranges and are famous for our Christmas Angels.

But before I take you on my journey to see Peru , there are some things I need to show you and talk about . This years s...
02/06/2026

But before I take you on my journey to see Peru , there are some things I need to show you and talk about . This years secret society project is all finished ( the binding and quilting now done since this photo) each block was inspired by a collection of old quilts and has a new story , so those you made it on our journey know that each stitch of Redwork means something . The bonus project of small houses will also be a delight .
The Redwork club is now open for new members , check out our website for details but it’s going to be a corker , 5 inch hexies , quilted as you go, depicting a 1950s style theme of children , animals and toys , very nostalgic and pretty with lots of gingham, and the odd dot!
Bear Hug Club is in full swing , there is a waiting list for the next club with a different bear, Harrie is the girl to call .
Jess is manning my Substack account At home with Mandy , and this where you go for a deeper look into my crazy life and makings, stories and free patterns and videos .
Vicki is back from maternity leave and all those machine embroidery fans out there , watch this space , she is on a roll and will be downloading new designs very shortly .
May was a big, big birthday month for our family, Mr Shaw was 70 and five other members of our family had a B/day, and one of the highlights was a trip to . If you have never been it is just wonderful, one of the best theatrical things I have ever seen .

Now I am off on a trip to the capital city of Peru , Lima. Just love this jet lag , get so much done !

Yes I know you are saying , where is she now , Peru is the answer. A textile tradition and culture tour of Peru  with   ...
01/06/2026

Yes I know you are saying , where is she now , Peru is the answer. A textile tradition and culture tour of Peru with and a group of intrepid ladies , what a gang of girls !
I too don’t know how I fit it all in but it’s a new month and a girls gotta do what a girls gotta to do !
Follow me for daily updates, there’s bound to a llama or two !

This year’s Secret society of Redwork and Crafty Loveliness has come to an end . All will be revealed shortly but it is ...
24/05/2026

This year’s Secret society of Redwork and Crafty Loveliness has come to an end . All will be revealed shortly but it is a traditional quilt following the designs of the antique quilts in my collection.
Do you remember Holly Hobby ? She’s too young to appear in on old quilt being from the 70/80s but I remembered making a skirt in Holly hobby fabric and just found this little diary of mine, full of lovely entries about my babies.
Our new project for 2026/27 is now open . If you love big hexes this is for you
Don’t forget our 50% off pattern sale , all weekend
Enjoy this wonderful weather I am off to see Gifford circus with family for a birthday treat, in a tent on the hottest day of the year ! Wish me luck ###



It’s been a busy, lovely,  but stressful month , deadlines for books, our final block for our secret society Redwork clu...
22/05/2026

It’s been a busy, lovely,
but stressful month , deadlines for books, our final block for our secret society Redwork club , launching new clubs and celebrating four beautiful birthdays.
But May is the time my garden is at its best , it smells heavenly and when Chelsea flower show is on the telly , I sit back and chill to the delights of flowers and designs .
Where would we be without a rose in our lives and then the Sweet peas .
Long live Chelsea
To celebrate my birthday weekend and the bank holiday we have 50% off all patterns this weekend . There are sure to be some flowers in there somewhere !



It’s that time of year again, when we get ready to reveal this years project for our Secret Society for Redwork and Craf...
12/05/2026

It’s that time of year again, when we get ready to reveal this years project for our Secret Society for Redwork and Crafty loveliness. Our precious club is now open for new members
All info on our website .



The Teddy Bear Hug Club is now open  and I’m going to get lots of new brothers and sisters also named Bill, how weird ! ...
30/04/2026

The Teddy Bear Hug Club is now open and I’m going to get lots of new brothers and sisters also named Bill, how weird !

The club runs for four months , where dotty parcels drop on your doorstop with bits of my body in them , even stranger !
Kits will include everything you need to make me plus detailed instructions with lots of photos and even a video.

Lots of bears live in this house in East Sussex , I wonder where my bear family will end up .
https://dandeliondesigns.co.uk/

29/04/2026

This was filmed for my Substack account At home with Mandy Shaw, which is like a blog with videos , but I think my greenhouse deserves a place on here as well. I do know I’m a very lucky girl . If I could sew in it surrounded by my plants growing I would, when I’m cold I do lock myself away in it with a cup of tea !
Phil said no to gingham curtains !!!!!




When you see me fiddling with my Redwork tools on my table , it can mean only one thing , a new book.We are in full swin...
26/04/2026

When you see me fiddling with my Redwork tools on my table , it can mean only one thing , a new book.

We are in full swing with the final touches. Utterly amazing photography from and vision from art director @aniuk-design.com.

The book will contain 100 iron on transfers , that’s a first for me, that’s amazing !!!
The book can now be pre ordered on my website, where we will include other treats !



We are preparing for the launch of our Teddy bear club , where we will be making a bespoke Mohair bear, its clothes and ...
15/04/2026

We are preparing for the launch of our Teddy bear club , where we will be making a bespoke Mohair bear, its clothes and quilt .

Are you bear ready ?
Have you signed up to our newsletter to get the news first ?

We are expecting a flurry of furry club members so if you need a bear to hug, sign up , get 10% off your first order and wait for the excitement !

FYI This is Oli bear, our brand new bear is named Bill.




REDWORK RHYMES  my latest range of fabric for  henryglassfabrics was  inspired by this darling little quilt showing our ...
13/04/2026

REDWORK RHYMES my latest range of fabric for henryglassfabrics was inspired by this darling little quilt showing our favourite nursery rhymes.
Swipe to see the fabrics, I just love the alphabets, what’s your favourite ?
Calling all shop keepers , this range is with reps now , delivery beginning of new year. Promise to inspire you with lots of ideas to make with this lovely range.




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37 Summerheath Road
Hailsham
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