Lisa Watson Blog
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I really enjoy being part of fairs across the country, the atmosphere is always lively and it’s fun to talk to fellow makers & attendees.
Alty Town Hall Spring Fair
I’m at Green Walk Open House Weekend in Whalley Range on Saturday 3rd May from 12-5pm.
I’m also now booked in for the Festival of Making on Saturday 5th July in Blackburn Cathedral.
Where you will be able to find me, with my super soft, super warm and super light lambs wool blankets, unique Quilts & one of kind Harris Tweed patchwork cushions, plus lots more Made in GB textiles for the home to brighten up your interiors, as well as keep you warm & cosy.
Of course my on-line shop is always open and if you have any bespoke quilt or Harris Tweed patchwork cushion queries, just contact me.
And more 2025 fair dates will be added when booked in…Onward…x
I have been accruing lots of great jacket & coat patterns recently, so can adapt these, or one of your own much loved jacket into the perfect fitting and shaped jacket just for you:
Spring makes me want to start stitching and my ongoing experimentations with patchwork jackets are ideal for feeding my love of colour and fabrics. Here are some images of my recent commission pieces, plus samples, as seen on my shop pages for inspiration. I can copy or adapt any of these, or one of your own much loved jackets, into the perfect fitting and shaped jacket just for you. Prices for these bespoke jackets and coats start at £135.
Just Contact By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) to discuss further…
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Here is my latest Quilt commission:
It’s a bespoke Harris Tweed strip style Patchwork Quilt for Heather’s son on his 30th birthday
It’s a bespoke Harris Tweed strip style Patchwork Quilt for Heather’s son on his 30th birthday
Harris Tweed strip style Patchwork
Following a discussion on colours (no red or pink), design (Harris Tweed strip style patchwork top) and fabrics (corduroy and brushed cotton in country colours for the quilt back), I created a bespoke Harris Tweed Patchwork Quilt inspired by and evoking Heather’s son’s enjoyment of the great outdoors.
And here’s what Heather said on receiving her son’s quilt:
Hi Lisa, Just received the quilt. Photos don’t do it justice. Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks once again Regards Heather.
Visit my Unique Quilt Commissions pages for lots more Bespoke-info and images and accompanying details of all the Bespoke Patchwork: Quilts, Cushions and (now) Jackets I have stitched to date.
Here’s to our March and I hope your month goes well x
P.S My first fair of the year will be at Altrincham Town Hall, Market Street, WA141PF from 10am -5pm on Sunday 22nd March. If you are local to me, maybe see you there?
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Read MoreDue to the current inclement weather, I am offering all my proper warming blankets at a reduced price of £115, which includes free P&P in the UK!
These delicious super soft, super light and super warm lambswool British Blankets are woven in Lancashire, measure 180 by 140cm, so look great on a double or king-size bed, as well as being an ideal sofa throw, or warming outside cover up, to keep at hand to combat any chills, if the weather does throw us a curve ball…
There are 3 designs (in 4 new colourways!)
Houndstooth reversible Blankets in Acer and Bleached White (with a Raspberry blanket stitch edging)
Monsoon and Silver (with a Marlin blanket stitch edging) are the contemporary colourways for my latest BIG Fair Isle design blanket. I also have some limited stock in Sea Holly and Silver Fair Isle Blankets (with a Quince blanket stitch edging)
AND my 3-D Tumbling Block Blanket come in an Olive and Ash Colourway with a Turf edging
If you have any questions on my blankets, just contact me. I guarantee my lambs wool blankets will keep you cosy and you will enjoy them for many years.
Find your new blanket here
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‘It’s always a hard decision what to do with the clothes of a loved one after they have passed away, especially shirts which have been worn for many years, and which become part of a person’s persona, are hard to simply recycle. My decision to ask Lisa Watson to turn my husband Steve’s shirts and ties into a memory quilt is one of the best solutions I have found to solve this dilemma. It’s wonderfulness to fall asleep and wake up underneath a quilt full of lovely memories.’
Read Marijke’s full review on my website, plus find lots more bespoke project info, on my commission pages
Onward with our new week (and month!)
Bring on the sunshine too 🤩
On the hottest days of the year so far
I’m off course stitching new
Harris Tweed Patchwork Cushion stock
For all my forthcoming autumn & winter fairs
❤️ my job
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One of a kind bespoke quilt commissions are always welcome.
I am truly thankful to have had another busy year in 2023 stitching bespoke quilt commissions. Here are just some of the quilts (& cushions) I stitched last year:
If you wish me to make you a quilt from cherished old clothes, or from your own special stash of fabric, I can work with you to design a quilt to the size&style that fits you&your home. I can also stitch a quilt (-floor cushion-tent-laptop cover-you decide) as a special gift to celebrate a significant event, or I can make a personalised quilt just for you or for a loved one.
Click the page links to view unique quilt commissions including Memory quilts, Baby quilts, Wedding quilts and Harris Tweed patchwork quilts
Onward…& do get in touch to discuss your quilt commission ideas further.
Read MoreStill a bit chilly out there though…Hope you have been taking care in any wintry conditions and keeping warm?
If an excuse were needed to treat yourself my British Made Wool blankets are the perfect gift for the other half – pal – pet – or yourself – on the 14th February, or on special calendar days, even high days and holidays x
Cosy up and keep warm with By Lisa Watson quilts, blankets and more for your home
There are lots more additional gift ideas at By Lisa Watson so do check in on my website for a look see.
Here’s to your February, whatever the weather (& the rest!) x
Read MoreNew Years Wishes to you & yours and although we just cannot predict the future, here’s hoping for many more cheery and sociable times…there were some for By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) in 2024, as seen here…
January begins with stitching commissions. And planning…
This involves lots of cuppas and lots of A4 paper with hand written scribbles!
I’m aiming to change around my work this year, so am looking forward to getting back into running workshops, and continuing to experiment in my textile practise.
Of course my on-line shop is always open and if you have any bespoke quilt or Harris Tweed patchwork cushion commission queries, just contact me.
Onward…
Read MoreIt’s been another busy (but in a good way!) year at quilt towers… All I wish to say is I am truly thankful to have been kept busy stitching again this year and thank you to everyone who has supported By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) throughout 2024 which is really appreciated.
By Lisa Watson is now closed for the festivities (my online shop is always open though!) and I’m looking forward to enjoying spending a restful time with my family & friends. Happy holidays to you too x
Onward to 2025, I re-open week beginning 6th January and then it’s all go again with commissions, shows and Made in GB delicious textiles, although change is also afoot…
Happy Holidays & Best Wishes to you & yours for 2025 x
Read MoreMy on-line shop is always open for special gifts, to treat a loved one or yourself…now the winter season has truly begun…and with the festivities just around the corner…
And if any excuse were needed to wrap up warm in a truly unique patchwork quilt or add a pop of colour with my Made in GB cushions to brighten any dull day, now is the time you can indulge in some delicious cosy cosseting at home.
Last postage date for super soft, super warm and super light lambs wool blankets, unique Quilts & one of kind Harris Tweed patchwork cushions, plus lots more Made in GB textiles for the home to brighten up your interiors, as well as keep you warm & cosy is Wednesday 18th December.
Of course my on-line shop is always open and if you have any bespoke quilt or Harris Tweed patchwork cushion queries, just contact me.
Read MoreThis year I’m again part of: JUST A CARD – INDIE FRIDAY on 29th November (2024)
Many independents, like me find it hard to compete with big business on Black Friday, but why should we miss the party !?
There’s a buzz around Black Friday – so INDIE FRIDAY is the alternative
Last year over 60,000 people got involved – that’s quite a jolly crowd!
Next Friday 29th I’m heading to Kendal to be part of the Craft Market at Brewery Arts and going on my fellow exhibitors,
It will be a cracking weekend, packed full of handmade festive gifts
And unique seasonal treats, for yourself, or your loved ones.
By Lisa Watson (Yes, that’s me!) will be bringing to the show
Lots of my cosy 🌈 cosseting textiles For you & your home
Hope to see you there x