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By lisawato / February 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Do you want to be kept in the loop?

Keep yourself in the loop and up to date with developments at By Lisa Watson by clicking on the link & subscribing to my mailing list

I send out a one page eye catching Mailchimp newsletter (no more than once a month) which includes all the latest news, what’s coming up at quilt towers and off course a heads up on any forthcoming special offers.

You can also find out about By Lisa Watson forthcoming events by visiting my What’s On page.

So, do click on the link & subscribe to my mailing list by scrolling down to the bottom of my website homepage and adding your name and email address. Onward…

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Hurrah for February (January is now over too)

By lisawato / February 1, 2025 /

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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By Lisa Watson (That’s Me!) is now open for 2025…

By lisawato / January 6, 2025 /

New 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 2024, as seen here…

January begins with stitching commissions. And planning…

This involves lots of cuppas and lots of A4 paper with hand written scribbles!

I’m aiming to change around my work this year, so am looking forward to getting back into running workshops, and continuing to experiment in my textile practise.

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.

 

Onward…

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Best Wishes for the festivities and here’s to 2025 x

By lisawato / December 18, 2024 /

It’s been another busy (but in a good way!) year at quilt towers… All I wish to say is I am truly thankful to have been kept busy stitching again this year and thank you to everyone who has supported By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) throughout 2024 which is really appreciated.

By Lisa Watson is now closed for the festivities (my online shop is always open though!) and I’m looking forward to enjoying spending a restful time with my family & friends. Happy holidays to you too x

Onward to 2025, I re-open week beginning 6th January and then it’s all go again with commissions, shows and Made in GB delicious textiles, although change is also afoot…

Happy Holidays & Best Wishes to you & yours for 2025 x

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Festive Gift Ideas at By Lisa Watson…

By lisawato / December 8, 2024 /

My on-line shop is always open for special gifts, to treat a loved one or yourself…now the winter season has truly begun…and with the festivities just around the corner…

And if any excuse were needed to wrap up warm in a truly unique patchwork quilt or add a pop of colour with my Made in GB cushions to brighten any dull day, now is the time you can indulge in some delicious cosy cosseting at home.

Last postage date for super soft, super warm and super light lambs wool 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 is Wednesday 18th December.

Of course my on-line shop is always open and if you have any bespoke quilt or Harris Tweed patchwork cushion queries, just contact me.

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The 🌈Colourful Independent Alternative to Black Friday

By lisawato / November 24, 2024 /

This year I’m again part of: JUST A CARD – INDIE FRIDAY on 29th November (2024)

Many independents, like me find it hard to compete with big business on Black Friday, but why should we miss the party !?

There’s a buzz around Black Friday – so INDIE FRIDAY is the alternative

Last year over 60,000 people got involved – that’s quite a jolly crowd!

Next Friday 29th I’m heading to Kendal to be part of the Craft Market at Brewery Arts and going on my fellow exhibitors,
It will be a cracking weekend, packed full of handmade festive gifts
And unique seasonal treats, for yourself, or your loved ones.
By Lisa Watson (Yes, that’s me!) will be bringing to the show
Lots of my cosy 🌈 cosseting textiles For you & your home
Hope to see you there x

P.S My final show this year will now be the Christmas Pop-up for Heatons Arts Trail at St Paul’s Church Hall in Heaton Moor on Saturday 14th December ⭐

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By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) is now away (in Japan) until the 4th November, when I am looking forward to catching up with you again

By lisawato / October 23, 2024 /

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Order your truly Bespoke Patchwork Commission now in time for…whisper it…The festivities ✨

By lisawato / September 6, 2024 /

One of a kind bespoke commissions are always welcome.

If you wish to make a patchwork quilt, cushion, or jacket from cherished old clothes, or from your own special stash of fabric, By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) will work with you to design one to the size & style that fits you & your home. Lisa can also stitch a quilt, cushion, jacket, or… as a special gift to celebrate a significant event, or can make a personalised patchwork piece just for you or for a loved one.

Visit my Unique Quilt Commissions pages for lots more Bespoke-info and images and accompanying details of all the Bespoke Patchwork: Quilts, Cushions and (now) Jackets I have stitched to date.

Here are just some of my delicious Bespoke Commissions I have enjoyed stitching this year:

My Bespoke Commissions are now open for the…whisper it…festivities, so do get in touch to secure yours in time…

And I’m looking forward to hearing more about your bespoke commission ideas.

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This Saturday 17th I am part of Nucleus Arts&Crafts Fair in Edinburgh:

By lisawato / August 12, 2024 /


It’s a Fundraising Event for: My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Hope to see you there x

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Marijke’s new patchwork quilt

By lisawato / August 4, 2024 /

‘It’s always a hard decision what to do with the clothes of a loved one after they have passed away, especially shirts which have been worn for many years, and which become part of a person’s persona, are hard to simply recycle. My decision to ask Lisa Watson to turn my husband Steve’s shirts and ties into a memory quilt is one of the best solutions I have found to solve this dilemma. It’s wonderfulness to fall asleep and wake up underneath a quilt full of lovely memories.’

Read Marijke’s full review on my website, plus find lots more bespoke project info, on my commission pages

Onward with our new week (and month!)
Bring on the sunshine too 🤩
On the hottest days of the year so far
I’m off course stitching new
Harris Tweed Patchwork Cushion stock
For all my forthcoming autumn & winter fairs
❤️ my job

 

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