Taigh Loch an eathir quilt - the croft and the boat quilt

The beautiful 'croft and boat' Harris Tweed quilt having an airing. 

The stunning blue tweeds are from Norman Mackenzie at Carloway tweeds, Isle of Lewis

A year in quilts- a retrospective.

My first Harris tweed quilts- quickly fell in love with this wonderful cloth. 

Sweet harris tweed make up bags with matching sleep masks.

Raspberry Harris tweed make-up bag with a vibrant bird lining.
This would make a lovely Christmas gift 

Beautiful linings complementing the tweed. 

A wee red tartan bag- very on-trend. 

Matching bag and sleep mask with beautiful lilac floral  Liberty lining.

Tartan and hearts cushions.

Get into the Christmas mood with these lovely Harris tweed cushions
with appliqued hearts and tartan borders. The cushion has a zipped closing and carry the
Harris Tweed orb label guaranteeing its authenticity. Go to my shop at http://folksy.com/items/4892122-Gorgeous-Harris-tweed-Christmas-cushion-cover for orders. 

A variation on the theme, a striking tartan heart on a cream tweed background. 

The cushions can be made in larger sizes if preferred and different colours.

The raspberry herringbone tweed and velvet bag collection

This is a lovely combination of tweed and velvet with a striking V&A
birds lining. Choose from a vintage style bow bag, clutch bag or a little
zipped make up bag.
Soon to be on sale in my Folksy shop-  http://folksy.com/shops/BeTweedy

 A closer look at the bird lining.

Stunning and elegant bow bag.

Autumnal herringbone satchel bag

A beautiful combination for the autumn-
 deep brown tweed with brown/green herringbone
 and brown leatherette straps.
This is a classic satchel bag for the new term. 

The stunning William Morris cotton lining complements the warm colours of the tweed
and will make opening the bag a pleasure every time.
For ease of use,there are two magnetic fasteners which securely close the bag. 

The leatherette and tweed strap is adjustable so it can be worn across the body.
 It is attached to the bag securely with plastic buckles.
The bag can be made to fit your laptop/Ipad etc. Prices vary from £50-65 according to size.
Check out other colours at my shop at http://folksy.com/shops/BeTweedy

Stained glass lap quilt- part 2

Decide to join the panels of the colourwash  with thin strips of grey patterned cotton
so that the pattern is not lost 

This is the reverse of the quilt,but I like the ridges of the seams. 

Start to construct the borders with a soft blue/grey border
 and use the remnants of the strips to make a very fine second border.
It somehow creates the effect of  a stained glass window.

I handstitch the label with the date and message. 

The finished front of  the quilt.
 It has a mesmeric effect with those waves of colour.
Time to layer it up and quilt it.