Lisa Watson Blog
I have been keeping myself busy to avoid the Winter blues. I’m now looking onward to Spring and in the meantime keeping myself distracted by stitching…a wedding dress quilt commission. One off quilt commissions are always welcome. 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.
Visit my commissions page for ideas and get in touch with me to discuss your quilt commission further.
Onward…
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For a truly unique gift this 14th Feb, invest in a distinctly British quilt or blanket on Valentines Day to cosy up with the special person in your life
Choose from Folklore Fabric Heart&Cross ties and jackets through to one of kind Harris Tweed Hot Water Bottle covers. My quilts, cushions & more are all authentically British, hand made and truly unique originals so make perfect Valentine gifts. A cosy quilt or blanket is also ideal to have at hand to combat any Spring chills. By Lisa Watson full collection of quilts, cushions and more for your home, including bespoke commissions can be viewed online at shop.quiltsbylisawatson.co.uk. See my full collection here
All orders include free P&P in GB
AND if you wish a bit more background on why 14th February is THE romantic day here is A history of Valentine’s Day cards
Read MoreLagom (pronounced [?l?????m]) is a Swedish word meaning “just the right amount”. The Lexin Swedish-English dictionary defines lagom as “enough, sufficient, adequate, just right”. Lagom is also widely translated as “in moderation”, “in balance”, “perfect-simple”, and “suitable” (in matter of amounts).
A couple of weeks ago whilst exhibiting at Top Drawer I had the next stand to Madeleine, a charming swede who lives on the Isle of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, as you do and as well as working in a local weaving mill produces covetable knitwear via Verisimilitude. During the three days of the show we had more than a few interesting discussions including one on
which I blogged about last spring and Madeleine also introduced me to the swedish word Lagom…’just the right amount’
I don’t know if we have all reached peak hygge now. Personally I don’t think you can never have enough cosiness for your home, which is why I make distinctly British quilts, cushions and more… However, I am drawn to the appeal of Lagom since it also reflects my own wish to make quality goods made to last, as well as create designs that are just right for the modern home. Take a look…
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Following a successful & busy show at Top Drawer last week, I’m pleased to offer my multi functional Folklore fabrics inspired by traditional universal patterns on my shop website.
My hearts sampler design would make a charming Valentine’s gift for a loved one on 14th February…
Chinese New Year is also nearly here. It’s the Year of the Rooster! Kung hei fat choi from Manchester!
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Happy New Year!
Looking forward to 2017, I am launching my NEW Folklore fabric at the trade show Top Drawer this month. Here’s a sneak peek;
My Folklore collection is inspired by traditional universal patterns. The cotton fabric lengths are woven with care for you in Lancashire to the highest British weaving standard, for you to use in your home; as a cosy throw, for a decorative tablecloth, or as a beach wrap, you decide, as these cloths are multifunctional. See the visual story of Folkore on my Pinterest page
http://uk.pinterest.com/lisawtextiles/folklore-fabric/
Onward to 2017x
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Brrr Baby It’s Cold Outside… Keep warm and cosy this festive season by wrapping up warm in a quilt or blanket.
My quilts, cushions & more are all distinctly British, hand made and truly unique originals so make perfect festive gifts. See my full collection here
All orders include free P&P in GB. My last posting day before Christmas is Monday 19th x
Read MoreThis week you can take advantage of all of my previous Buy British Christmas festive offers:
My Harris Tweed patchwork quilts are distinctly British, handmade and truly unique originals so make perfect festive gifts. A cosy quilt to wrap up warm in is ideal to have at hand to combat any seasonal chills. Click here to find your perfect quilt gift at the special price of £325
Scraps, a distinctly British Dachshund Draft Excluder
Scraps, is inspired by a Dachshund draft excluder my Granny had. I have updated him for the 21st century providing you with a friendly and practical dog companion that will stop the drafts under your door, but will also look cute perched atop a sofa, dresser, bed or mantelpiece. And this week Scraps can be yours for £39 Woof!
Harris Tweed Patchwork Cushion
Whether self gifting or buying for a loved one, these one of a kind, distinctly British, Harris Tweed Cushions make a perfect present. Normally £60 each, they are £45 this week.
On offer from £235 to £155 this week, treat yourself or a loved one to a British Woollen Blanket Taking inspiration from traditional Fair Isle patterns and knitted at the home of English knitting in Leicester from British wool, my woollen blankets are as distinctive as they are beautiful. These blankets are comfortably weighty and great to cosy up in, just like my quilts. And just like my quilts, my blankets fit a double bed comfortably at 225cm by 145cm.
All my festive offers include free P&P in GB. If you are pondering postage for all of your Xmas presents, here is the link to the Post Office’s last posting dates x
Read MoreOn offer from £235 to £155 this week, treat yourself or a loved one to a British Woollen Blanket
Taking inspiration from traditional Fair Isle patterns and knitted at the home of English knitting in Leicester from British wool, my woollen blankets are as distinctive as they are beautiful. These blankets are comfortably weighty and great to cosy up in, just like my quilts. And just like my quilts, my blankets fit a double bed comfortably at 225cm by 145cm.
Look out for my final festive offers next week x
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