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Such excitement I have been offered 5 tickets to giveaway for this years Festival of Quilts.
A cornucopia of quilts are to be found at The Festival of Quilts Quilters from around the world descend on the NEC in Birmingham at the beginning of August every year to display their awesome quilts, network and celebrate all things quilts. I find it just the tonic of colour, pattern and textures to inspire and motivate.
If you wish a free ticket, e-mail me by the 15th and I will draw from the hat the winners on the 16th July. Good luck x
Well worth a visit!
The Festival of Quilts is Europe’s leading patchwork and quilting event attracting over 25,000 quilters from all over the world. The show is a celebration of quilting in all its forms, with over 300 exhibitors offering essential supplies, world-class galleries of quilts from leading international makers, 350 workshops, talks and demos plus a magnificent display of over 800 competition quilts. It is the ultimate patchwork and quilting experience.
I have also been kindly offered a discount code for followers and subscribers. The discount code is LISA19. The discount is £2 off standard advance adult/ £1 off advance concessions (£14.50 instead of £16.50 adult advance/£14.00 instead of £15.00 concessions), plus £1.95 fulfilment fee per transaction. The discount is for advanced bookings only and can be redeemed before 23:59 on Wednesday 31stAugust.
Tickets can be booked online at https://www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/tickets/ticket-options/
or by calling 0844 858 6749 and quoting the discount code. Hope this helps?
And as ever, there’s lots going on at Quilt Towers. Visit my website for more info x
And as ever, there’s lots going on at Quilt Towers, including stitching some bespoke quilts commissions.
I’m also taking my MadeinGB quilts, cushions and more to several summer shows, whatever the The Great British weather delights us with this year.
I’m next at the fabulous Altrincham Market on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July.
A new fair for me this year I’m excited about being part of is the Scone Game Fair, near Perth on Friday 5th July through to Sunday 7th July.
Another first time fair for me that I’m pleased to be part of is GNCCF Sheffield on Friday 12th July through to Sunday 14th July.
I’m happy to be away back up to Edinburgh to be part off #CLOTH19 at The Dovecot on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August.
Catch up with you soon x
Read MoreI’m excited that we are weaving NEW Folklore Fabric this summer, adding wool and silk into this limited edition cloth to create an even more luxurious and exclusive fabric. More details to follow…
In the meantime, take advantage of NEW on-line prices for current Folklore Fabric lengths, (and my British Blankets) which are now only available exclusively at By Lisa Watson.
New products and new prices at By Lisa Watson:
The latest addition to our genuine Harris Tweed products all stitched By Lisa Watson (that’s me!) are our NEW Harris Tweed patchwork clasp purse – one of a kind and 100% British made -only five available. Ideal as a unique evening bag or as a colour pop to your outfit any time of the day.
As ever, I am looking forward to attending lots of forthcoming fairs this summer and will be adding these onto my What’s On Page as bookings are confirmed.
Current highlights include returning to the fun&friendly Pop-Up in the Palm House in Liverpool on the bank holiday weekend; Sat 4th & Sun 5th May.
I will also be back at the brilliant Festival of Making Maker’s Market on Sat 15th & Sun 16th June. Such excitement, last year when I was featured on a Maker’s Film and I sold a blanket to Patrick Grant of Great British Sewing Fame!
I’m next at the fabulous Altrincham Market on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March. Hope to see you there x
There’s lots happening in March at By Lisa Watson;
Find my Made in GB textiles for your home here!
Blue Patch’s Original Sustainable Department Store runs at The Whitworth Art Gallery from 12th to 31st March.
If you can, do come along to the preview evening on Thursday 14th March between 6&9pm.
Find me on Stand 35
Find me & my Made in GB texiles for your home on stand 35 at the Contemporary Textiles Fair on 23rd & 24th March.
This is a new show for me and I am excited to be part of it. As you know, 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.
I have several preview tickets for Friday 22nd March to pass on, so just get in touch if you would like one?
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I’m looking for to European Summer beginning on Mothering Sunday, Sunday 31st March when I’m next at the fabulous Altrincham Market. (I’m also at Alty Mkt on Sat 30th too!)
Look out for my Folklore fabrics, 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. See you there?
P.S For the 2nd year I am taking part in the enjoyable @joannehawker#marchmeetthemaker challenge on Instagram, so if you have a moment do check out @lisawatso for my daily updates…
Happy March everyone x
Read MoreHurrah for February – January is now over!
Still a bit chilly out there though…
Hope you have been taking care in the wintry conditions and keeping warm?
BIG Fair Isle patterned knitted blanket
As promised By Lisa Watson on-line shop has lots of new delicious February offers for you. All my blankets are currently reduced so you can snuggle up and keep cosy in a Made in GB blanket. Which one will you choose?
Fair Isle made in GB knitted woollen blanket
If an excuse were needed to treat yourself my Fair Isle blankets are the Perfect British made gift for the other half – pal – pet – or yourself x
Enjoy your February – whatever the weather…
Read MoreI’m away up to Glasgow for Scotland’s Trade Fair opening on Sunday 20th until Tuesday 22nd January.
Harris Tweed Patchwork Cushions, 100% British made & One of a kind.
By Lisa Watson is excited to be taking our unique one of a kind 100% British made Harris Tweed cushions & more to Scotland’s Trade Fair at the SECC. Find us on stand E83
If you a trade buyer seeking British handmade loveliness for the home, Click for my By Lisa Watson Line Sheets SECC 2019
Onward…
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Atmospheric view looking out from St Bridget’s Kirk in Fife.
It was really lovely to have a fortnight off for all the festivities. I made myself slow down and I really appreciated the breathing space. Now I am back at work and ready to start the new year…
Hand made unique distinctly British Harris Tweed quilt
By Lisa Watson re-opened today and our on-line shop has lots of delicious January quilt offers for you. Let’s face it January can be a trying month, so even though we are raring to go following the festive hols, sometimes cosying up in a quilt is also much needed…
A monochromatic patchwork quilt for Rachel & Joe.
And don’t forget, I also stitch bespoke quilts, so if you wish a unique, one of a kind patchwork quilt, just get in touch.
I’m next with my local creatives at Altrincham Market on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th January. Maybe see you there?
More tempting offers to follow in February. Until then, onward to 2019…
Read MoreI have had a great time travelling across the country to autumn&festive fairs throughout the last couple of months. Thank you to everyone who took the time to talk&purchase.
By Lisa Watson is now closed for the festivities and I’m looking forward to enjoying spending time with my family&friends. Happy holidays to you too.
Onward to 2019, we re-open on Monday 7th January and our on-line shop will have lots of delicious January offers for you.
By Lisa Watson is excited to be taking our distinctly British quilts, cushions & more to Scotland’s Trade Fair at the SECC this 20-22 January 2019. Find us on stand E83
I’m next with my local creatives at Altrincham Market on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th January 2019! Maybe see you there?
Festive Wishes to you&yours and all the best for 2019 x
Read MoreI’m looking forward to being back at the Pop-Up Palm House in the beautiful Sefton Park Palm House in Liverpool on Sat 17th and Sun 18th November.
A fun&friendly event in the beautiful Sefton Park Palm House
From 17th November until 9th December I am exhibiting my recent life drawings at The Didsbury Parsonage as part of the Making It Happen exhibition If you are in Manchester on Sunday 18th November, please do come along to our preview from 1-3pm.
Recent life drawings By Lisa Watson
See you soon x
Read MoreHere’s What’s On, Forthcoming Events at By Lisa Watson;
I enjoy being part of makers fairs across the country. The atmosphere is always lively at fairs and it’s fun to talk to fellow makers&attendees. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to talk&purchase. Here are my final festive fair dates for your diary…It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…
As a Blue patch member, I’m pleased to have my BIG FairIsle design Blankets on sale at The Original Sustainable Department Store at Spacio Gallery; 159 Bethnal Green Road E2 7DC from 11th to 16th December Search #BSTORE18 on eventbrite to enter the Blue Patch free prize draw.
Altrincham Market on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December is my last fair this year.
Why not visit my What’s On page for more details on all of my forthcoming fair dates?
See you soon x
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Craft Says Something
I’m excited to be exhibiting, along-with 149 contemporary makers at this years GNCCF. Find me & my authentically British quilts, cushions & more for your home on Stand 98.
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If you would like a complimentary ticket for the preview, just e-mail me & I will be happy to send you a link. Let me know?
Looking forward to catching up with you at GNCCF
Onward…
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