Lisa Watson Blog
How better to start my day than receiving a smorgasbord of delicious Folklore Fabric images taken by the talented photographer Jo Bradbury on a recent photo shoot in a covetable converted barn in the Peak District. As you can imagine, I am truly thrilled with these new photos and pleased to be able to share them with you here;
All these beautiful images and more have also been uploaded onto my shop. Have a look see
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It’s so exciting to see the first images of my Folklore Fabrics taken recently at a Derbyshire farmhouse in the Peak District. My Folklore collection is new for 2017 and is inspired by traditional universal patterns. These 2 metre and 60 cm cotton fabric lengths are woven with care in Lancashire to the highest British weaving standards, to then be used in the home, as perhaps a cosy throw, or a decorative tablecloth, or maybe a beach wrap, it’s up to you the individual to decide as these cloths are multi functional. All Folklore Fabric designs are available in several glorious colourways.
I wished to show off all the beautiful designs and colourways of my Folklore Fabrics being used within a beautiful setting. Luckily I have some v.generous friends who came to my assistance for this photo shoot. This idyllic farmhouse recently renovated is currently on sale. It’s only 10 minutes drive from the charming market town of Macclesfield, yet is also in the beautifully rugged Peak District.
Incidentally, these images and the majority of my fabulous photos are taken by the talented wedding photographer; Jo Bradbury
More delicious Folklore Fabric images to follow shortly…In the meantime, all of my distinctly British quilts, cushions & more for your home are not only made to last, they are functional as well as beautiful. And if you need any excuse to purchase an extra special gift, Easter is just around the corner…http://www.shop.quiltsbylisawatson.co.uk/
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It’s always exciting to see my distinctly British quilts, cushions & more for your home in print. I really am thrilled to be featured in April’s Good Housekeeping magazine. GH is a British institution and it’s their 95th anniversary celebration issue! Find me in the Spring Collections section.
I loved seeing my Folklore Fabric included in the British Craft Trade Fair promotion in the latest Crafts Magazine. I’m on page 39…
I now cannot wait to see and show you the new images of my Folklore Fabrics taken by the talented Jo Bradbury at a photo shoot in a converted barn in the Peak District a couple of Fridays ago. Watch this space x
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I have been keeping myself busy to avoid the Winter blues. I’m now looking onward to Spring and in the meantime keeping myself distracted by stitching…a wedding dress quilt commission. One off quilt commissions are always welcome. 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.
Visit my commissions page for ideas and get in touch with me to discuss your quilt commission further.
Onward…
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For a truly unique gift this 14th Feb, invest in a distinctly British quilt or blanket on Valentines Day to cosy up with the special person in your life
Choose from Folklore Fabric Heart&Cross ties and jackets through to one of kind Harris Tweed Hot Water Bottle covers. My quilts, cushions & more are all authentically British, hand made and truly unique originals so make perfect Valentine gifts. A cosy quilt or blanket is also ideal to have at hand to combat any Spring chills. By Lisa Watson full collection of quilts, cushions and more for your home, including bespoke commissions can be viewed online at shop.quiltsbylisawatson.co.uk. See my full collection here
All orders include free P&P in GB
AND if you wish a bit more background on why 14th February is THE romantic day here is A history of Valentine’s Day cards
Read MoreLagom (pronounced [?l?????m]) is a Swedish word meaning “just the right amount”. The Lexin Swedish-English dictionary defines lagom as “enough, sufficient, adequate, just right”. Lagom is also widely translated as “in moderation”, “in balance”, “perfect-simple”, and “suitable” (in matter of amounts).
A couple of weeks ago whilst exhibiting at Top Drawer I had the next stand to Madeleine, a charming swede who lives on the Isle of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, as you do and as well as working in a local weaving mill produces covetable knitwear via Verisimilitude. During the three days of the show we had more than a few interesting discussions including one on
which I blogged about last spring and Madeleine also introduced me to the swedish word Lagom…’just the right amount’
I don’t know if we have all reached peak hygge now. Personally I don’t think you can never have enough cosiness for your home, which is why I make distinctly British quilts, cushions and more… However, I am drawn to the appeal of Lagom since it also reflects my own wish to make quality goods made to last, as well as create designs that are just right for the modern home. Take a look…
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Following a successful & busy show at Top Drawer last week, I’m pleased to offer my multi functional Folklore fabrics inspired by traditional universal patterns on my shop website.
My hearts sampler design would make a charming Valentine’s gift for a loved one on 14th February…
Chinese New Year is also nearly here. It’s the Year of the Rooster! Kung hei fat choi from Manchester!
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Happy New Year!
Looking forward to 2017, I am launching my NEW Folklore fabric at the trade show Top Drawer this month. Here’s a sneak peek;
My Folklore collection is inspired by traditional universal patterns. The cotton fabric lengths are woven with care for you in Lancashire to the highest British weaving standard, for you to use in your home; as a cosy throw, for a decorative tablecloth, or as a beach wrap, you decide, as these cloths are multifunctional. See the visual story of Folkore on my Pinterest page
http://uk.pinterest.com/lisawtextiles/folklore-fabric/
Onward to 2017x
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