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I was in Tisbury in Wiltshire last weekend at the Compton Marbling Autumn Fair. I overused the C-word (Cute, not Christmas, or any other C-word!) rather excessively throughout, but you will agree if you know the area & from the pics it is all rather sweet
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- Cuddle up & Keep Warm
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- Harris Tweed Patchwork Hot Water Bottle Cover – One Of A Kind & 100% British Made
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- Special feature on Folklore Fabric in Lancashire Life
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- Special feature on Folklore Fabric in Lancashire Life
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- My reversible wool blankets are an ideal sofa throw to keep at hand to combat any chills.
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- Special feature on Folklore Fabric in Lancashire Life
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- One of a kind colourful Harris Tweed patchwork Hot Water Bottle Cover
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- Reversible wool blankets in Carbon Blue & Ash Silver colourways
As always I made some new friends and learnt amongst other things that Mokadore is the olde English name for a handkerchief. Cute!
Later in the week I’m off to the borders for a photoshoot at Drumcrieff House. More to follow shortly…Enjoy your week x
Read MoreWe are officially in autumn now that October is here…Right? Personally I love the leaves turning, the brisk mornings and warm sunny days at this time of year. Of course, this is an ideal version of the marvelously problematic British weather which like many Mancunians I can be ever so slightly obsessive about (the weather&Manchester!). However, quilts come into their own in autumn and as well as brightening up a room with a colour pop of colour on the back of the sofa, or as a eye catching runner at the end of a bed, now you can start using them too!
My 100% Made in Britain quilts are stitched to last with iconic Harris Tweed and sumptuous velvet, trimmed in quintessential British prints. My quilts are heirlooms to pass on and as they are stitched in limited numbers they are also truly unique. Click to see my full quilts(cushions&more!) collection
With cosy – hygge autumnal days cuddling up in a quilt in mind, I am taking my quilts (cushions&more!) to several fairs in the forthcoming months. Check out my What’s On at Quilt Towers page for more details.
Read MoreI have been busy stitching fulfilling orders;
24 Daschund Draft Excluders & 4 Bespoke Autumnal Harris Tweed quilts are off to Burford Garden Company in Oxfordshire
A commissioned cot quilt which includes fabric from a bridesmaid dress (So sweet,the bridesmaid is sending this quilt as a gift to the bride who is expecting a baby girl) is being sent to Surrey (¬ New Zealand where my client is currently residing).
What’s next week going to hold? Hope it’s a good one x
Read MoreAnd now for something completely different…from Quilts (or not)
Here’s a sneak peek of some of the pictures&drawings from my forthcoming exhibition at my local M21 gallery; Arison
Back in the Day is an exhibition recalling people&places…
These drawings and paintings inspire and are a starting point for my quilt designs.
The exhibition opens on Tuesday 29th September and runs through until Saturday 18th October. If you are in the vicinity do pop into Arisons for a look see x
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WOW Just been inspired, and then some by the array and skill of quilts on display at The Festival of Quilts
Happenstance* a meeting&catchup with Maria Thomas, who back in the day I studied embroidery with, reminded me why I am so passionate about quilts…not only can you have fun playing with colour, textures and pattern, to create diverse and imaginative designs, the cloth has a magical quality which when stitched together can tell a story, be it poignant histories to political comment. A quilt can be a cherished heirloom, a contemporary talking point or a fabulous artwork and best of all A quilt will warm your body and comfort your soul.
Lots more inspirational quilt pics on my Pinterest page
*Such serendipity as I have just read Happenstance by Carol Shields which is a celebration of a relationship (& quilts).
Read MoreIt’s exciting news, as The Manchester International Womens’ Day Quilt, (I know, it’s a bit of a mouthful) has a new home at, (drum roll please) The People’s History Museum in Manchester.
Back in 2011, The MIWD Quilt was on show at The PHM for the 100th anniversary of International Womens’ Day The inspiration to this exhibition actually started back in March 2010 when over 300 amazing people came together at The Monastery in Gorton to celebrate International Women’s Day. The key themes of that day were that SMALL ACTIONS CAN MAKE BIGGER THINGS HAPPEN & EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN STORY.
The MIWD Quilt does share a bit of history with The PHM, while the inspiration, context and fabric stitched into the Quilt really do bind&bond it well to The PHM&MCR. Bit more background detail on the MIWD Quilt can be found on my blog of an exhibition in 2012 at The Quilt Museum in York. https://lisawatsonmakerandeducator.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/a-day-trip-to-york/
Noticed the bra bunting in the pics? It raised a few eyebrows and elicited a few comments during the exhibition, which is all positive, as it got people interested&talking, and not just about the exhibition. The bra bunting was there to importantly highlight some useful bra recycling, so if you are interested in finding our more&getting involved click the link http://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with/bras
Who knows, by the next International Womens’ Day in March 2016 I will be posting a quilt pic of the MIWD Quilt on display at The PHM…
Read MoreWell, this is exciting news. I have been included in That’s English, a language teaching programme, similar in content to our educational OU programmes and aired on Spains TV2. The film is about Starts ups; how to turn your business idea into a reality and I was filmed for this last September. Here’s my previous blog https://www.quiltsbylisawatson.co.uk/im-going-to-be-on-the-telly/
and more importantly here’s the youtube link for the whole programme (I appear at 2.25; 4.18 & 5.12!)
The programme might not be a youtube sensation (yet!), but I am really thrilled to be included in it.
Tempted by my quilts…Here’s my shop www.shop.quiltsbylisawatson.co.uk
FREE P&P WORLDWIDE until end July!
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The Summer Wish List is showcasing a whole host of products from talented designers/makers, including Quilts By Lisa Watson. Check out Scraps our Daschund Draft Excluder http://wishlist.blogandbuysale.com/shop/home-garden/scraps-a-daschund-draft-excluder-quilts-by-lisa-watson/
Have a look see at all the luscious items in the Summer Wish List http://wishlist.blogandbuysale.com/
Enjoy!
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#WOW I was thrilled to be chosen as one of this week’s winners by Jacqueline Gold who is chief executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox and is renowned for managing a company run by women, for women. Thank you Jacqueline.
I am pleased to have my quilts& endorsed by such a dynamic businesswoman and to receive such positive feedback from my customers. Here’s What my customers say!
From Suzanne – My lovely fella brought me a summer quilt for my birthday (he had heard me mention how lovely they looked). The quality is just superb and an excellent weight, looks perfect on the bed and feels great at night over the duvet. The craftsmanship and love that go into making the quilts is just wonderful, will treasure the quilt forever. (The lovely drawstring cotton bag it arrives in is a beautiful touch too).
From Dai-An Craig After a summer holiday in Harris and Lewis, I was inspired to buy a Harris Tweed throw for my bed. I was looking for something that was functional with excellent quality, but also a little quirky and with a ‘designer edge’. Lisa’s quilts ticked all the boxes.
I bought Lisa’s ‘sunshine yellow velvet and subtle blues, browns and greys Harris Tweed, quilt. Just love the fabrics, colour combinations and the workmanship is superb. Don’t normally treat myself to such an opulent gift, but it is worth every penny for the comfort, style and craftsmanship. This as a quilt that will be well used, cherished and passed on through the family.
The customer experience was great. Excellent website, easy online purchase, fast delivery and the quilt came packed in a handmade cover with drawstring – which is a nice touch.
Until next time x
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