Lisa Watson Blog
Pinterest is my go to place for inspiration…just type in your key word-idea-colour-design and away you go…I just have to remember to stay focussed on the task in hand and stop myself from getting too distracted by all the amazing pins out there. What I also really like about Pinterest is that people are so generous with sharing all their Pinspirations. If you haven’t already dipped a big toe in, Pinterest is well worth a look see http://www.pinterest.com/lisawtextiles/
Read MoreThis Valentines Day keep cosy in a quilt. Treat a loved one, or yourself, to a stylish and warm heritage quilt with a contemporary twist. https://folksy.com/shops/stitchpics Add Heart15 at checkout for 10% Valentines discount.
These stunning images were taken by talented wedding photographer Jo Bradbury. See her wedding portfolio at http://www.jobradbury.co.uk/
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Ten, (are now four) 100% Harris Tweed Made in Britain cushions available
Each cushion is distinctive and unique, made up from a combination of all the Harris Tweeds stitched into my quilts. These cushions will compliment any of my Harris Tweed quilts, or colour pop any interior scheme. At £45 each, (which includes a 20″ duck cushion, plus £5p&p) these cushions are a real colour tonic to dreary wintry days.
Once they are gone, they are gone…https://folksy.com/items/6603764-Harris-Tweed-cushion
Read MoreBaby it’s cold outside…A 100% British made Harris Tweed and velvet quilt is just the ticket to keep warm and cosy whilst this wild wintry weather runs it’s course…
And there’s nothing better than a snuggling up in a quilt…Valentines Day is nearly here, so treat a loved one, or yourself, to a stylish and warm heritage quilt with a contemporary twist. https://folksy.com/shops/stitchpics
Read MoreNothing like a Hamilton House jig to warm you up on a chilly January Burns night celebration. Well that a wee drop of whisky, or, just stick to the golden stuff-neat!
However you choose to celebrate Burns Night-enjoy (and be drink aware!)
A lasting memory is having to learn ‘Too a Mouse’ at school;
Wee, sleekit, cow’rin, tim’rous beastie,
O, what a panic’s in thy breastie!
Thou need na start awa sae hasty
Wi bickering brattle!
I wad be laith to rin an’ chase thee,
Wi’ murdering pattle.
which is fine, but I’m not sure my kids (or anyone else for that matter) are too impressed every time I still prattle it out…
On a more interesting note, it does mean I get the reference to the fabulous Timorous Beasties; http://www.timorousbeasties.com/ whose provocative and surreal textiles and wallpapers get my vote every time. And of these, the traditional Thistle design is a lasting favourite;
http://www.timorousbeasties.com/project/burns_museum/
Now where did I leave those gorgeous Harris Tweed and velvet quilts to wrap round my shoulders to nip outside when cooling down after dancing a stomping Dashing White Sergeant?
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The Shackleton Gentleman Explorer Quilt. A proper “man’s” quilt in a unique design. Handmade in England with certified Harris Tweed and heavy corduroy. Perfect for armchair explorers! Retails at £495.
Congratulations to Claire Burgess who has won our festive giveaway and has now received these two fabulous Harris Tweed cushions, (as modelled here with Lilly the dog) . Here’s what Claire writes about her new cushions; http://happylittleplaces.blogspot.co.uk/
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