Lisa Watson Blog
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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I really enjoy being part of fairs across the country, the atmosphere is always lively and it’s fun to talk to fellow makers & attendees. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to talk and purchase at all this years 2024 fairs.
2024 images
Looks like my final 2024 show will be a fun & friendly, plus local Festive Pop-up for Heatons Arts Trail at St Paul’s Church Hall in Heaton Moor on Saturday 14th December
Where you will be able to find me, with my 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.
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.
And 2025 fair dates will be added when booked in…
These delicious super soft, super light and super warm lambswool British Blankets are woven in Lancashire, measure 180 by 140cm, so look great on a double or king-size bed, as well as being an ideal sofa throw, or warming outside cover up, to keep at hand to combat any chills, if the autumnal weather does throw us a curve ball…
There are 3 designs In 5 new colourways!
NEW Houndstooth reversible Blankets in Acer and Bleached White (with a Raspberry blanket stitch edging) are now available And, there is just one remaining Houndstooth in available in Morel and Bleached White colourway (with a Mustard Mead blanket stitch edging)
Monsoon and Silver (with a Marlin blanket stitch edging) are the contemporary colourways for my latest BIG Fair Isle design blanket. I also have some limited stock in Sea Holly and Silver Fair Isle Blankets (with a Quince blanket stitch edging)
AND my 3-D Tumbling Block Blanket come in an Olive and Ash Colourway with a Turf edging
If you have any questions on my blankets, just contact me. I guarantee my lambs wool blankets will keep you cosy and you will enjoy them for many years.
Find your new blanket here
Read MoreIf there was any excuse needed to cosy up and stay home wrapped up in a warming sumptuous quilt or super soft lambs wool 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 before the festivities commence, looks like my final show this year will be the Christmas Pop-up for Heatons Arts Trail at St Paul’s Church Hall in Heaton Moor on Saturday 14th December
Cushions to Brighten any Dull Day
Find out more about all my forthcoming shows by visiting my What’s On page
Read MoreKeep 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 Onward…
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreI have been accruing lots of great jacket & coat patterns recently, so can adapt these, or one of your own much loved jacket into the perfect fitting and shaped jacket just for you:
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- Sally’s Summery Patchwork Jacket
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- Reverse? with patchwork shirting fabrics
Here are some sample stock, plus recent commission pieces, as seen on my shop pages for inspiration. I can copy or adapt any of these to fit you. Prices for these bespoke jackets and coats start at £135.
Just Contact By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) to discuss further…
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‘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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One of a kind bespoke quilt commissions are always welcome.
I am truly thankful to have had another busy year in 2023 stitching bespoke quilt commissions. Here are just some of the quilts (& cushions) I stitched last year:
If you wish me to make you a quilt from cherished old clothes, or from your own special stash of fabric, I can work with you to design a quilt to the size&style that fits you&your home. I can also stitch a quilt (-floor cushion-tent-laptop cover-you decide) as a special gift to celebrate a significant event, or I can make a personalised quilt just for you or for a loved one.
Click the page links to view unique quilt commissions including Memory quilts, Baby quilts, Wedding quilts and Harris Tweed patchwork quilts
Onward…& do get in touch to discuss your quilt commission ideas further.
Read MoreThree Patchwork Quilts stitched from quality shirting fabrics, all made in the UK
I like to use strip patchwork, which originated in NE England, as it has a utilitarian vibe
Lightweight one of a kind double to king sized quilts that will keep any night time chills at bay (if the great British summer weather does throw us a curve ball…) and will brighten up your bed, sofa, swing, balcony or veranda!
Three truly unique strip patchwork quilts, stitched with traditional shirting fabrics:
The first strip quilt is stitched with muted colours, in finely woven cotton and wools, with a soft grey brushed cotton backing and edging fabric. This quilt has been quilted using ‘stitch in the ditch’ tramline machine stitch.
The second strip quilt uses bright striped cotton shirting fabric to create a summery vibe. This quilt is backed and edged with a traditional oxford shirting blue fabric and is quilted using hand tied embroidery threads.
The third strip quilt uses similar joyful stripy fabrics as the second quilt, but is distinctly different due to a smaller width of strips, is backed and edged in more shirting fabrics and has been quilted using ‘stitch in the ditch’ tramline machine stitch.
These quilts are made from *deadstock fabrics from Acorn fabrics which were made in the UK, so they are better for the environment as well as being the best handmade quilt price for you.
*deadstock fabrics are leftover materials from previous productions or unsold stock from textile mills and apparel manufacturers. They are usually high quality materials that would otherwise be wasted and end up in landfills or incinerated.
Interested? Find your new summer quilt here
Or, if you wish me to stitch your own unique patchwork quilt? See my one of a kind bespoke commissions page for more information.
Read MoreIt’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
Read MoreThis 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
