Lisa Watson Blog
On the second week of festive offers, my true love brought for me…
Scraps, a Daschund Draft Excluder. Woof!
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 mantlepiece. From the tip of his nose to his tail, Scraps measures 90cm. Scraps is made from fabrics that I use in my quilts, so he is 100% British designed and made. And this week Scraps can be yours for £39, including free P&P in GB.
Thinking about the C-word, if you are starting to collate your Christmas lists (or is that just me?) and pondering postage for all of your festive gifts, here is the link to the Post Office’s last posting dates.
Next weeks festive offer is for my truly unique Harris Tweed Patchwork cushions. Enjoy your week x
Read MoreToday is the start of my festive offers. This week you can purchase my 100% British Heirloom Harris Tweed quilts with a contemporary twist for the special price of £325, which includes fee P&P in GB.
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.
A heads up for next week when Scraps, my Dachshund Draft Excluder will be the festive offer of the week x
Read MoreHandmade Edinburgh was fabulous. Thanks to the Handmade team for arranging it all at The Hub in the heart of Edinburgh. If my photos were better I would show you more of my fellow exhibitors impressive work. Thankfully you can see them all here.
A heads up for next week when I start my festive offers on my blog x
Read MoreExciting times: this week the inaugural Handmade Edinburgh opens its doors.
My distinctly British, Quilts, Cushions & more will be there. See you on stand M47 x
Celebrate all things wool this week, including of course my deliciously cosy Harris Tweed Quilts and Yorkshire Woollen Blankets, all of course authentically 100% British made. Why do I choose to use wool in my distinctly British quilts, cushions and more? Apart from wishing to champion the excellent and great British woollen industry, I like the warming texture of wool and it’s a natural breathable fibre.
Check out all the exciting events going on (in London), particularly a rather splendid Wool BnB programmed by The Campaign for Wool
Enjoy your woolly week (in a good way) Baa!
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(I am thrilled my Sunshine Yellow Velvet And Subtle Blues Browns And Greys Harris Tweed Quilt is included within this flyer)
Buy British, Support British, Source British
Read MoreIt was my first visit to Burghley Horse Trials last week and it didn’t disappoint. The Country Living Makers Marquee and my stand within it were ideally situated for excellent viewing of the eventing on Saturday. As it was just me manning my stall throughout, I didn’t have any opportunity to investigate the site, but I was kept up to date with competitor developments as thankfully a fellow exhibitor Claire knows what’s what and who’s who in eventing.
And in between the highly enjoyable activity of people and dog watching throughout the four days, I had some excellent chats with exhibitors & visitors, and made some sales. Thank you to all my Burghley customers.
Read MoreThis summer I have been taking my distinctly British, Handmade and unique Quilts, Cushions & More! to local Manchester Makers Markets. My next local fair is at The Manchester Vintage Fashion & Textiles Fair 2016 on Sunday 11th Sep. I am also booked in for BluePatch Fair on 1st Oct in Dulwich Village and HandMade Edinburgh 28-30 Oct.
See you there x
Read MoreA cornucopia of quilts were to be found at The Festival of Quilts 2016 last week. Quilters from around the world descend on the NEC in Birmingham this time every year to display their awesome quilts, network and celebrate all things quilts. I visited on the opening day and it is just the tonic of colour, pattern and textures to inspire and motivate. I was particularly impressed to see my friend Maria Thomas deservedly showcased in The Fine Art Quilts exhibition. Here are some of my quilt highlights;
The Festival of Quilts is similar to the Olympics for quilters, or maybe the world athletics championships, as it’s a yearly event! I am so proud of TeamGBs achievements in Rio. It’s addictive watching all the competitors in all these live events! Go TeamGB
Read MoreMonday Motivation! Always lots to do, but where to start? It’s a mixed smorgasbord this week and that’s how I like it…I’m finishing another Harris Tweed patchwork cushion order to send out to the Harris Tweed shop at Rhegad in Penrith.
I’m working on a new Folklore Sampler Quilt with a weaving company in Darwen, Lancashire and re-ordering more of my delicious Made in Britain woollen blankets. Thankfully for Wimbledon and for us the sun is shining today, but a cosy quilt or blanket are ideal to have at hand, to combat any chills, just in case…during the Great British summer.
As ever, I am filling my calendar with lots of select fairs to showcase my Quilts, Cushions & More! This summer I am attending lots of local Manchester Makers Markets. I have been posting times and dates of these as they happen. I am also booked in for Burghley Horse Trails 1-4 Sep, BluePatch Fair on 1st Oct at Dulwich Village and Handmade Edinburgh 28-30 Oct. More details to follow shortly via my What’s On page.
And if you wish to try your hand at stitching, I have a Patchwork and Quilting course running in beautiful Ambleside in The Lake District on Sunday 23rd October. Bookings are now being taken; www.georgiagravellestudio.com
Now I’m off to take some photos of my current cushion stock for my website shop. All my cushions, as with my quilts, blankets & more are Distinctly British, Handmade and One of a Kind.
Enjoy your day whatever it entails x
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