Lisa Watson Blog
We are officially in autumn now that October is here…Right? Personally I love the leaves turning, the brisk mornings and warm sunny days at this time of year. Of course, this is an ideal version of the marvelously problematic British weather which like many Mancunians I can be ever so slightly obsessive about (the weather&Manchester!). However, quilts come into their own in autumn and as well as brightening up a room with a colour pop of colour on the back of the sofa, or as a eye catching runner at the end of a bed, now you can start using them too!
My 100% Made in Britain quilts are stitched to last with iconic Harris Tweed and sumptuous velvet, trimmed in quintessential British prints. My quilts are heirlooms to pass on and as they are stitched in limited numbers they are also truly unique. Click to see my full quilts(cushions&more!) collection
With cosy – hygge autumnal days cuddling up in a quilt in mind, I am taking my quilts (cushions&more!) to several fairs in the forthcoming months. Check out my What’s On at Quilt Towers page for more details.
Read MoreI have been busy stitching fulfilling orders;
24 Daschund Draft Excluders & 4 Bespoke Autumnal Harris Tweed quilts are off to Burford Garden Company in Oxfordshire
A commissioned cot quilt which includes fabric from a bridesmaid dress (So sweet,the bridesmaid is sending this quilt as a gift to the bride who is expecting a baby girl) is being sent to Surrey (¬ New Zealand where my client is currently residing).
What’s next week going to hold? Hope it’s a good one x
Read MoreAnd now for something completely different…from Quilts (or not)
Here’s a sneak peek of some of the pictures&drawings from my forthcoming exhibition at my local M21 gallery; Arison
Back in the Day is an exhibition recalling people&places…
These drawings and paintings inspire and are a starting point for my quilt designs.
The exhibition opens on Tuesday 29th September and runs through until Saturday 18th October. If you are in the vicinity do pop into Arisons for a look see x
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WOW Just been inspired, and then some by the array and skill of quilts on display at The Festival of Quilts
Happenstance* a meeting&catchup with Maria Thomas, who back in the day I studied embroidery with, reminded me why I am so passionate about quilts…not only can you have fun playing with colour, textures and pattern, to create diverse and imaginative designs, the cloth has a magical quality which when stitched together can tell a story, be it poignant histories to political comment. A quilt can be a cherished heirloom, a contemporary talking point or a fabulous artwork and best of all A quilt will warm your body and comfort your soul.
Lots more inspirational quilt pics on my Pinterest page
*Such serendipity as I have just read Happenstance by Carol Shields which is a celebration of a relationship (& quilts).
Read MoreIt’s exciting news, as The Manchester International Womens’ Day Quilt, (I know, it’s a bit of a mouthful) has a new home at, (drum roll please) The People’s History Museum in Manchester.
Back in 2011, The MIWD Quilt was on show at The PHM for the 100th anniversary of International Womens’ Day The inspiration to this exhibition actually started back in March 2010 when over 300 amazing people came together at The Monastery in Gorton to celebrate International Women’s Day. The key themes of that day were that SMALL ACTIONS CAN MAKE BIGGER THINGS HAPPEN & EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN STORY.
The MIWD Quilt does share a bit of history with The PHM, while the inspiration, context and fabric stitched into the Quilt really do bind&bond it well to The PHM&MCR. Bit more background detail on the MIWD Quilt can be found on my blog of an exhibition in 2012 at The Quilt Museum in York. https://lisawatsonmakerandeducator.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/a-day-trip-to-york/
Noticed the bra bunting in the pics? It raised a few eyebrows and elicited a few comments during the exhibition, which is all positive, as it got people interested&talking, and not just about the exhibition. The bra bunting was there to importantly highlight some useful bra recycling, so if you are interested in finding our more&getting involved click the link http://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with/bras
Who knows, by the next International Womens’ Day in March 2016 I will be posting a quilt pic of the MIWD Quilt on display at The PHM…
Read MoreWell, this is exciting news. I have been included in That’s English, a language teaching programme, similar in content to our educational OU programmes and aired on Spains TV2. The film is about Starts ups; how to turn your business idea into a reality and I was filmed for this last September. Here’s my previous blog https://www.quiltsbylisawatson.co.uk/im-going-to-be-on-the-telly/
and more importantly here’s the youtube link for the whole programme (I appear at 2.25; 4.18 & 5.12!)
The programme might not be a youtube sensation (yet!), but I am really thrilled to be included in it.
Tempted by my quilts…Here’s my shop www.shop.quiltsbylisawatson.co.uk
FREE P&P WORLDWIDE until end July!
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The Summer Wish List is showcasing a whole host of products from talented designers/makers, including Quilts By Lisa Watson. Check out Scraps our Daschund Draft Excluder http://wishlist.blogandbuysale.com/shop/home-garden/scraps-a-daschund-draft-excluder-quilts-by-lisa-watson/
Have a look see at all the luscious items in the Summer Wish List http://wishlist.blogandbuysale.com/
Enjoy!
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Inspired by a daschund draft excluder my Granny had when I was growing up, Scraps is the first of my extended homewares range, that also compliments my 100% British Made quilts(Cushions & More!).
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 he 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 the same quality furnishing fabrics that I use in my quilts, so he is 100% British designed and made.
And there’s more…In the NEW And More! section just added onto my shop http://www.shop.quiltsbylisawatson.co.uk/other-creations/ you can find delicious fat quarter bundles and V.useful ticking bags too!
Read MoreThere’s always something going on at Quilt Towers. Here’s where I was at the beginning of this week;
Westminster Abbey was the impressive and ideal venue for the launch of Parliament 750, The Story Of Parliament celebrating 750 years of parliament in Britain. Quilts By Lisa Watson is thrilled to be included within The Made in Britain section;
And for the remainder of the week…we have been running Quilt Towers, including talking to clients, signing up for forthcoming fairs, tweeting, buying fabrics, networking and working on new quilt designs. More to follow…
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