Lisa Watson Blog
Three Patchwork Quilts stitched from quality shirting fabrics, all made in the UK
I like to use strip patchwork, which originated in NE England, as it has a utilitarian vibe
Lightweight one of a kind double to king sized quilts that will keep any night time chills at bay (if the great British summer weather does throw us a curve ball…) and will brighten up your bed, sofa, swing, balcony or veranda!
Three truly unique strip patchwork quilts, stitched with traditional shirting fabrics:
The first strip quilt is stitched with muted colours, in finely woven cotton and wools, with a soft grey brushed cotton backing and edging fabric. This quilt has been quilted using ‘stitch in the ditch’ tramline machine stitch.
The second strip quilt uses bright striped cotton shirting fabric to create a summery vibe. This quilt is backed and edged with a traditional oxford shirting blue fabric and is quilted using hand tied embroidery threads.
The third strip quilt uses similar joyful stripy fabrics as the second quilt, but is distinctly different due to a smaller width of strips, is backed and edged in more shirting fabrics and has been quilted using ‘stitch in the ditch’ tramline machine stitch.
These quilts are made from *deadstock fabrics from Acorn fabrics which were made in the UK, so they are better for the environment as well as being the best handmade quilt price for you.
*deadstock fabrics are leftover materials from previous productions or unsold stock from textile mills and apparel manufacturers. They are usually high quality materials that would otherwise be wasted and end up in landfills or incinerated.
Interested? Find your new summer quilt here
Or, if you wish me to stitch your own unique patchwork quilt? See my one of a kind bespoke commissions page for more information.
Read MoreOne 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 MoreThese 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…AND for until mid March these blankets are being offered at the special price of £125 (free P&P in UK too!)
There are 3 designs In 5 new colourways!
NEW Houndstooth reversible Blankets in Acer and Bleached White (with a Raspberry blanket stitch edging) are now available And, there is just one remaining Houndstooth in available in Morel and Bleached White colourway (with a Mustard Mead 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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I’m thrilled to be part of the Spring Market for the fun&friendly Pop-Up In The Palm House from Friday 12th through to Sunday 14th April. Click the link to catch up with you there x
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All my lighter weight, handmade, one of a kind double bed sized Cotton Quilts
Stitched in my signature strip patchwork
As seen here
Plus, all of my Quilted Quilts
These Quilts will still keep any night time chills at bay
While also brightening up your bed, sofa, swing, balcony or veranda!
Not long now though until European Summer Time begins on Sunday, 31st March, (it’s also Easter Day!)
I hope you have an enjoyable and restful holiday weekend x
P.S I’m popping up at Pop Up In The Palm House Spring Market in Sefton Park, Liverpool from Friday 12th through to Sunday 14th April
Then, on Friday 7th June, I am excited to be booked in for The Night Market in Edinburgh
Maybe, see you there?
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For the last couple of weeks
The 🌞 has (mostly?) been out
And it feels as if
Spring has Sprung
I’m ever the optimist 😏
The sunny outlook
Reminded me of this fav image of my original Tana Lawn Liberty Print patchwork quilts
Nothing like these joyful prints
To lift the spirits no end
Not long now though until European Summer Time begins on Sunday, 31st March, (it’s also Easter Day!) and if you fancy treating your ma for Mothering Sunday (on 10th March), or are in need of some colour therapy yourself, By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) made in GB textiles for the home will brighten up your interiors, as well as keep you warm & cosy.
P.S This month I am taking part in the enjoyable @joannehawker#marchmeetthemaker challenge on Instagram, so if you have a moment do check out @lisawatso for my daily updates…
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Still 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
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I am really pleased to announce that I have NEW:
Hounds tooth & BIG Fair Isle blankets being woven NOW!
My NEW blankets will be available to pre-order at the original price of £125 (incl P&P) here, but due to increased production costs this price will have to rise to £140 from May…
These quintessentially British Blanket designs are woven in Lancashire from 85% merino wool & 15% cotton fibres. These soft felted blankets measure 180cm by 140cm so looks great on a double or king-size bed as well as being an ideal sofa throw to keep at hand to combat any chills.
Why not treat yourself or a loved one 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 2023, as seen here…
2023 fairs
January begins with stitching commissions. And ordering some new blankets…
Then, in February, my first fair of 2024 is at my local Altrincham Market on Saturday 10th and Sunday 12th February.
Where you will be able to find me, with my super soft, super warm and super light lambswool 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.
Visit my What’s On page to find all forthcoming Events this year
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.