Lisa Watson Blog
I’m thoroughly looking forward to be exhibiting, along-with 25 other makers from all creative disciplines, this weekend, the 4th & 5th December at The Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh. Find me & my authentically British collection of cushions, blankets & more for your home on the balcony at the top of the building…
Glow festive Fair
This is a perfect opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping sorted, plus buy something truly special and unique for your loved ones…or yourself…
Looking forward to catching up with you at GLOW x
On the 21st and 22nd August I’m excited to be back at CLOTH#21 in the beautiful Dovecot Studios
I’m looking forward to being back again at the delectable Altrincham Market on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September.
Of course my on-line shop is always open and if you have any bespoke quilt queries, just contact me.
CLOTH#21
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. Find me at these fairs with my NEW super soft, super warm and super light lambswool 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. I hope to see you soon x
Read MoreA cornucopia of quilts were to be found at The Festival of Quilts 2021 last week.
Quilters from around the world descend on the NEC in Birmingham this time every year (but not last year!) to display their awesome quilts, network and celebrate all things quilts. FoQ is just the tonic of colour, pattern and textures to inspire and motivate. Some quilts delight, some are more challenging, or thought provoking, all are beautifully executed in stitch and cloth. This year I noticed lots of bold joyous designs and numerous quilts highlighting global issues, particularly with reference to the last 18 months… Here are a few of my quilt highlights;
Apologies for not including all the exhibitors details with these images, as I always am drawn to the visuals. Find more quilts details on Festival of Quilts & The Quilter’s Guild websites.
Enjoy your week, whatever the Great British summer weather x
Read MoreI have three of my handmade, one of a kind cheerful colour pop Harris Tweed patchwork cushions in an online auction for the Royal British Legion Scotland who for 100 years have championed the Armed Forces Community and provided life changing support to those who needed it. The auction goes live at 9am on Saturday 19th and ends at 9pm on Armed Forces Day UK on Saturday 26th. There are lots of original and diverse items to bid on from Hospitality at Manchester United in Old Trafford to Carnoustie 4-Ball, A Rick Stein meal at Barnes, through to Artwork by Marc Quinn and so much more, so do have a look see HERE
One of a Kind Harris Tweed Cushions
Thank you 😉
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Just received some delic images in my inbox from By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) NEW Blankets Collection photoshoot last week with super talented Jo B at Laura’s beautiful house in Macclesfield
A lovely start to the week and an ideal way to get back into work following the bank holiday Monday
And now I need to get on & upload all these fab pics onto my website…which you can now see here
Enjoy your week and onward…x
Read MoreThese quintessentially British Blankets are woven in Lancashire from Yorkshire lambswool, measure 200 by 150cm, 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 weather does throw us a curve ball…
There are 3 designs In 3 new colourways;
My Houndstooth reversible blanket is now available in Morel and Bleached White colourway (with a Mustard Mead blanket stitch edging)
Sea Holly and Silver (with a Quince blanket stitch edging) are the contemporary colourways for my new BIG Fair Isle design blanket
AND NewNew 3-D Tumbling Block Blanket is in an OLive and Ash Colourway with a Turf edging
There is lots more info on my NEW soft felted blankets on my By Lisa Watson (that’s me !) website which you can visit by clicking on this link
Read MoreIt is thrilling to have an article on By Lisa Watson (That’s Me!) included in my Local Chorlton Open Up Magazine Jan-Feb 2021 Thank you to Linsey and her team for the article x
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Hard to believe this time last year I was still busy enjoying traversing the country attending festive fairs…
GNCCF online
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair online, took place a couple of weekends ago. However, you can still browse and shop via this link. With over 150 exhibitors to buy from, (including me!) it was/is a perfect opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping completed in one magical online marketplace. Not only will you be buying something special for your loved ones, but you’ll also be helping to support makers during the pandemic.
I’m also really looking forward to being back at Alty Mkt (with real people!) again this Sunday 6th December for my last festive fair this year, so if you are in the locality do come and say hi
Enjoy your week, keep warm, take care & onward x
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Houndstooth Blanket NEW for 2020
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair online, will take place over the weekend of 21-22 Nov 2020 and, with over 150 exhibitors to buy from, (including me!) it promises to be the perfect Christmas shopping experience, all from the comfort and safety of your home.
This is a perfect opportunity to get all your Christmas shopping done early. Not only will you be buying something special for your loved ones, but you’ll also be helping to support makers during the pandemic.
GNCCFonline is live at www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk from 9am, Saturday 21st November and is on all weekend until midnight on Sunday 22nd November!
Support makers and buy something you love x
P.S A huge thankyou to all the lovely customers who shopped at #gnccfonline To all the artists and makers who took part and to @AnnMarieGNCCF and @AngelaMannGNCCF for all their hard work organising the event You can still browse and shop via the link @NorthernCraft
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Due to COVID-19 we are unable to host a physical event on the scale that has previously proved successful at the Dovecot Studios in central Edinburgh. This year it’s more important than ever to celebrate and support our vibrant community of textile makers and designers from around the world, so with this in mind we would like to present to you 50+ fantastic makers from around the world with links to their selling sites.
Participating makers have all agreed that 15% of all online sales from CLOTH#20 will go to Dovecot, a registered charity who are a vital resource in the landscape of creativity – specifically tapestry making – both nationally and internationally, so for track and tracing purposes please quote ‘CLOTH20’ in all communication with the makers you wish to purchase from. Thank you and enjoy!
How it works:
1. Explore our curated list of some of the most exciting makers here.
2. Click on the button in each entry to head straight to their online stores.
3. When you make an order please quote ‘CLOTH20’ at checkout, in their comments box or when contacting the maker to let them know that we sent you.
