4 Join us at http://www.todaysquilter.comJane Rae talks to MandyShaw of DandelionDesigns
about her love of all things festive.
‘TWAS THE
MONTH BEFORE
CHRISTMAS...
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loseyoureyesandimagine
a Christmasfilledwith
sparkles,nostalgia,
roaringfires,hotchocolate,vintage
decorationsandlashingsoffamily
traditions.Addtothatsomecosy
quiltsandhand-stitchedhome
accessoriesandyoumightwellbein
EastSussexwhereMandyShawis
preparingtocelebrate her favourite
time of the year.Sparklesallround
“Christmasis a bigdealinourhouse”,
saysMandy,whosesignatureredwork
sticheriesevokeChristmasfroma
bygoneera,straightoutofthepages
ofClementC.Moore’spoemThe
NightBeforeChristmas. Shedescribes
herstyleas‘neatcountry’andloves
toworkwithpre-lovedclothes,flea
marketfinds,vintagefabrics,linen,
cotton, dots and checks, plus lots