Lisa Watson Blog
Atmospheric view looking out from St Bridget’s Kirk in Fife.
It was really lovely to have a fortnight off for all the festivities. I made myself slow down and I really appreciated the breathing space. Now I am back at work and ready to start the new year…
Hand made unique distinctly British Harris Tweed quilt
By Lisa Watson re-opened today and our on-line shop has lots of delicious January quilt offers for you. Let’s face it January can be a trying month, so even though we are raring to go following the festive hols, sometimes cosying up in a quilt is also much needed…
A monochromatic patchwork quilt for Rachel & Joe.
And don’t forget, I also stitch bespoke quilts, so if you wish a unique, one of a kind patchwork quilt, just get in touch.
I’m next with my local creatives at Altrincham Market on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th January. Maybe see you there?
More tempting offers to follow in February. Until then, onward to 2019…
Read MoreI have had a great time travelling across the country to autumn&festive fairs throughout the last couple of months. Thank you to everyone who took the time to talk&purchase.
By Lisa Watson is now closed for the festivities and I’m looking forward to enjoying spending time with my family&friends. Happy holidays to you too.
Onward to 2019, we re-open on Monday 7th January and our on-line shop will have lots of delicious January offers for you.
By Lisa Watson is excited to be taking our distinctly British quilts, cushions & more to Scotland’s Trade Fair at the SECC this 20-22 January 2019. Find us on stand E83
I’m next with my local creatives at Altrincham Market on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th January 2019! Maybe see you there?
Festive Wishes to you&yours and all the best for 2019 x
Read MoreI’m looking forward to being back at the Pop-Up Palm House in the beautiful Sefton Park Palm House in Liverpool on Sat 17th and Sun 18th November.
A fun&friendly event in the beautiful Sefton Park Palm House
From 17th November until 9th December I am exhibiting my recent life drawings at The Didsbury Parsonage as part of the Making It Happen exhibition If you are in Manchester on Sunday 18th November, please do come along to our preview from 1-3pm.
Recent life drawings By Lisa Watson
See you soon x
Read MoreHere’s What’s On, Forthcoming Events at By Lisa Watson;
I enjoy being part of makers fairs across the country. The atmosphere is always lively at fairs and it’s fun to talk to fellow makers&attendees. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to talk&purchase. Here are my final festive fair dates for your diary…It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…
As a Blue patch member, I’m pleased to have my BIG FairIsle design Blankets on sale at The Original Sustainable Department Store at Spacio Gallery; 159 Bethnal Green Road E2 7DC from 11th to 16th December Search #BSTORE18 on eventbrite to enter the Blue Patch free prize draw.
Altrincham Market on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December is my last fair this year.
Why not visit my What’s On page for more details on all of my forthcoming fair dates?
See you soon x
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Craft Says Something
I’m excited to be exhibiting, along-with 149 contemporary makers at this years GNCCF. Find me & my authentically British quilts, cushions & more for your home on Stand 98.
GNCCF18
If you would like a complimentary ticket for the preview, just e-mail me & I will be happy to send you a link. Let me know?
Looking forward to catching up with you at GNCCF
Onward…
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Vintage By The Sea this Sat 1st & Sun 2nd in Morecambe. I cannot wait to be part of the Market Place, exhibiting in the glamorous art-deco Midland Hotel.
I’m looking forward to a vintage fun filled weekend. If you can make it, see you there x
By Lisa Watson’s quilts, cushion & more will be at the Vintage Market Place this weekend
‘Vintage By The Sea, a free family festival celebrating the brilliance of timeless design, fashion, art, vehicles, entertainment and culture returns to Morecambe this September 1st & 2nd. Inspired by the wealth of creativity from the 20th century, Vintage By The Sea is Hemingway Design’s tribute to the cultural movements of the 1920s to 1990s.’
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Shop contemporary craft at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
This summer, Scotland’s renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh will play host to the third edition of international craft and design fair, Handmade Edinburgh. Taking place from Friday 10 – Sunday 12 August, the event is a unique addition to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
I’m thrilled to be part of this show again
I’m really looking forward to being part of Handmade Edinburgh again. Find me and my authentically British quilts, cushions & more for your home, including my NEW BIG Fair Isle reversible wool blankets on Stand A25. See you there x
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Heatons Arts Trail is an annual Open Studio event promoting artists and makers in the four Heatons in Stockport, Cheshire and surrounding area and this year By Lisa Watson is thrilled to be part of this event. Find me at Belmont House exhibiting alongside my fellow artists on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July from 11am to 5pm. Refreshments (cake!) and live music are also on offer throughout the weekend.
See you there x
Do visit my What’s On page to find out what else is coming up at By Lisa Watson
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A definite date for the diary-see you there x
I’m so excited to be part of the summer arts market run by Open Culture at Liverpool Cathedral on Saturday 2nd June from 10am to 6pm. Hope you can make it?
Find out what else is coming up by visiting my By Lisa Watson What’s On page
See you soon x
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See you there x
Find me at the Hopeful&Glorious Art Market, part of the Festival of Making 2018 on 12&13 May. I will be at the Makers Market showing with over 50 fellow makers&designers in King Georges Hall, Blackburn from 11-5 each day. It’s going to be a brilliantly creative making weekend, so let’s make it a definite date for the diary! See you there x
P.S You can find me at makers fairs throughout the summer. Visit my What’s On page for all forthcoming events By Lisa Watson…
AND here is a YouTube link the talented Northern Heart Films made of me stitching as part of the National Festival of Making
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