Lisa Watson Blog
With Christmas just around the corner, buy unique gifts unavailable anywhere on the high street. My on-line shop is always open and the final Festive posting date (for GB) is Monday 20th December…
Click to browse By Lisa Watson (That’s Me!) collection of 100% British made blankets, handmade patchwork quilts, Harris Tweed cushions & more for your home. This festive season is a great opportunity to support makers by buying unique gifts for your loved ones – or pamper yourself with thoughtful festive treats to add a colour pop to counteract any dreary day, as well as keep you warm and cosy during wintry weather…x
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The Christmas Shopping Spectacular brings together a fabulous array of over 75 hand-picked exquisite stalls, including By Lisa Watson (that’s me!), offering delicious food and stunning gifts and treats for all, from stocking fillers to that extra special present.The Joshua Tree are delighted to be showcasing our stunning wares at the event and hope you can come along to show your support, as well as secure some festive treats in support of The Joshua Tree and families affected by childhood cancers.This year Arley Hall Christmas Shopping Spectacular is bigger and better, so you can join us on:
Tuesday 15th November Preview Shopping Evening 5:30 – 9:30pm
(includes a glass of fizz on arrival and entry to the daytime shopping) £20
Wednesday 16th November Daytime Shopping 9:30am – 3:30pm £10
Thursday 17th November Daytime Shopping 9:30am – 3:30pm £10
Or buy a two day entry for Wednesday and Thursday for £17
Tixs can be purchased here
Is your heating on? Mine is, but I am also piling on the layers and using a hot water bottle to keep warm in Baltic weather! I’m notoriously nesh which goes right against my celtic roots, but might explain one of the reasons for my passion for authentic British textiles. If any excuse were needed to wrap up warm in a sumptuous Harris Tweed Quilt with the chilly mornings & cold nights, now is the time you can truly indulge in some delicious cosy cosseting at home.
I have three beautiful & bright Harris Tweed Quilts currently in stock and these are now being offered at the best reduced price of £275. So treat yourself or a loved one while stocks allow.
Enjoy your week, keep warm & onward x
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I’m thoroughly looking forward to be exhibiting, along-with over 160 contemporary makers at this years GNCCF. Find me & my authentically British collection of cushions, blankets & more for your home this year on Stand B33.
By Lisa Watson Made in GB textiles to keep you cosy and brighten any dull day
Over half of the 200 makers selected for the fair will be exhibiting for the first time, including 30 recent graduates in the emerging talent exhibition – Green Grads – who’ll be presenting ideas to heal the planet.
Plus, there will be demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, and a fabulous pop-up cafe, making it a day out to remember.
CRAFT SAYS…
“Discover the beauty of individual objects”.
Book your advance tickets HERE
Opening Times:
Thursday 13 October: 18:00-21:00 (Preview only*)
Friday 14 October: 10:00-17:00
Saturday 15 October: 10:00-17:00
Sunday 16 October: 10:00-16:00
We look forward to seeing you there.
This is a perfect opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping done early, plus be buying something truly special and unique for your loved ones…or yourself.
Looking forward to catching up with you at GNCCF x
*Find your free preview tixs here
Read MoreIf there was any excuse needed to cosy up and stay home wrapped up in a warming sumptuous quilt or super soft lambswool blanket, NOW is the time…PLUS, you will be saving on your energy bills…
Lots of delicious, cheery Made in GB textiles can be found here on my website, but if you wish to see By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) quilts, cushions and more for your home in person I am exhibiting at GNCCF from Thursday 13th through to Sunday 16th at Victoria Baths in Manchester. This year, I am on Stand B33
Cushions to Brighten any Dull Day
Find out more about all my forthcoming shows by visiting my What’s On page
Read MoreIt’s exciting to be back again at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, Victoria Baths in Manchester from 13-16 October This Year, Find me on Stand B33 (I’m also part of GNCCFonline Christmas Edition : 3-4 December)
I’m looking forward to being back at my local weekend market; Altrincham Market on Saturday 15th and Sunday 6th November and then again on 26/27Nov
I’m really thrilled to be part of The Joshua Tree Arley Hall Christmas Shopping Spectacular from 15th to 17th November
My last fair of the year will be at GLOW on 9th to 11th December at the delectable Restoration Yard in Dalkeith, on the outskirts of Edinburgh
More dates and venues will be added when confirmed…
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.
See you soon x
Read MoreThis cutie is my son Joe Who is now 21!
Aged 11 Joe was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, which meant his pancreas had stopped working, so Joe for the last 10 years has been injecting man made insulin in order to stay alive.
Following the initial diagnosis and during the first difficult months of navigating life with with T1, as well as the fantastic diabetes team at RNCM (Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital)
JDRF were a great support and continue to be so
JDRF, is short for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which is more of a mouthful and after running 26.2 miles I’m not sure if I will be able to say it!
Baby Joe
All being well and having stuck (mostly) to my training plan, this Sunday 2nd October I will just keep running to the finish line…
I know now is a tough time for people financially, but if you can spare the price of a takeaway drink to sponsor me in my marathon endeavour fundraising for JDRF, that would be really appreciated
Visit my Just Giving fundraising page to donate
And to find out more about why I am fundraising for JDRF
Thank you for taking the time to read this x
Supersoft and Super warm Lambswool Blankets
Textiles by Lisa Watson
By Lisa Watson is an authentically British collection of quilts, cushions, blankets & more for your home. New additions this year are specially quilted patchwork quilts, plus a boutique collection of mini-Harris Tweed patchwork cushions, whose design and colours are also a real tonic to counteract dreary days.
Lambswool blankets, £140
SAVE THE DATE! We’re in full-on preparation mode here at GNCCF headquarters and we can’t wait to welcome you back once again to Manchester’s stunning Victoria Baths. This year is our most exciting GNCCF line-up yet. Expect jewellery, textile accessories, original furniture, lighting, ceramics, print, metal, glass and much, much more.
Buy your advance ticket in September and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win one of 4 vouchers worth £50 to spend at the fair!
Over half of the 200 makers selected for the fair will be exhibiting for the first time, including 30 recent graduates in the emerging talent exhibition – Green Grads – who’ll be presenting ideas to heal the planet.
Plus, there will be demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, and a fabulous pop-up cafe, making it a day out to remember.
CRAFT SAYS…
“Discover the beauty of individual objects”.
Book your advance tickets HERE
Opening Times:
Thursday 13 October: 18:00-21:00 (Preview only)
Friday 14 October: 10:00-17:00
Saturday 15 October: 10:00-17:00
Sunday 16 October: 10:00-16:00
We look forward to seeing you there.
Read MoreI’m really pleased to announce my updated and easier to use and even more eye-catching website:
My web wizard Jonathan from WebFlair has been completing lots of SEO and behind the scenes coding magic, which although invisible to the naked eye, makes all the difference to website usability (&visibility!) and I’m working at familiarising myself with the new methodology for updating all By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) webpages. I think I’m getting there…
Please do have a look see and let me know what you think?
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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 Onward…
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