Lisa Watson Blog
How many sleeps left until Christmas? I don’t know about you, but as the days go by I am progressively feeling ever so slightly more festive. Obviously no-one wishes to peek too soon, but lots of preparation to complete and lists to compile…
To assist you I am offering free P&P on everything in my shop from 15th November 2015 right through to 15th January 2016 so as to cover all areas of the festivities.
I also have some NEW blankets knitted for you to keep cosy in & cuddle up in for all those R&R moments inbetween all the festive hiatous.
I make my quilts& because I love colour, textures and fabric. I wish to stitch useful and beautiful products that people will enjoy and take solace from and that are made to last. I’m always looking to develop my collections, so wished to try out knitted blankets. What do you think?
P.S If you are getting organised for the BIG C, here are the last posting dates courtesy of The Royal Mail http://www.postoffice.co.uk/christmas/last-posting-dates
Read MoreToo early still to mention the C-word? Here are Lisa’s forthcoming autumn&winter 2015 shows;
Sunday 29th November Holmfirth
The Art Market
Spinningfield Christmas Markets MCR
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 11am to 7pm
Looking forward to catching up with you soon. Lx
Read MoreThat was the week that GNCCF & Handmade in Kew were on, where Lou Gardiner embroidery and Gillies Jones glassware showing at these shows were also spotted on sale at Blackwell. I had the opportunity to visit the inspirational Blackwell, an arts&crafts house at the weekend as I was teaching a P&Q workshop. Whilst enjoying reading the Sundays, I spotted Annabel Perrin featured in The Sunday Times style Home (Annabel’s Hemlock print provides some added zing in my Brights Harris Tweed quilt) And excitedly my NEW knitted blankets were delivered on Sunday evening.
This is the week to catch my exhibition at Arison Gallery M21 before it closes and I’m off to Old Spitalfields Market for the Designers Makers Market this Saturday. See you there!
Read MoreAt the end of last week I received these fabulous new photos taken by Duncan Ireland from the Make the Most of & Rosset Bespoke Butlers Moffat photoshoot at Dumcrieff House from a couple of weeks ago. The sun shone and we all had a really great day using the beautiful setting to show off the Best of British products that can be found at Make the Most of from wedding cars,to tea, to quilts&more! Incidentally, Duncrieff House was built by Catherine the Great’s doctor (who was from the area) and the design is based on the house he had lived in in St Petersburg.
Here at quilt Towers my new Harris Tweed cushions (with or without a piped edge) are now on sale in my shop, my quilts are in this month’s The World of Interiors magazine (p191), I cannot wait to receive my new tumbling block blanket from Leicester, the home of British knitting, and this weekend I’m teaching patchwork and quilting at Blackwell House. Enjoy your week. Lx
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Buy British, Support British, Source British
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- bestofbritannia.com
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- Folklore fabrics
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- Making It Happen 17 Nov – 9 Dec
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- springflowers2- watercolour’16-47by47cm-framed-£150
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- 3-D Effect Blanket Knitted In 100% Yorkshire Wool
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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
#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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