My current obsession: Welsh tapestry blankets

For the last year I have been coveting Welsh tapestry blankets. I came across a maxi skirt at a vintage fair made from Welsh tapestry in gorgeous shades of olive green, black and white, and immediately cut it up and made it into cushions! You can see one here in our dining room.




I adore their geometric patterns which are at once folksy and modern if used in the right setting. The above and below cushions are from Jane Beck's welsh blanket company
She sells a gorgeous range of cushions made from welsh tapestry. The colours are very much inspired by the welsh countryside, and are described with names such as 'Blackberry and slate'



I'm not the only person to appreciate the design qualities of welsh tapestry.
I have recently come across a fledgling collection by Glasgow based designer Sam Sparrow.



It is my mission to acquire my own range of Welsh tapestry blankets, and make a collection of cushions from them, but also, I think they would look amazing as a covering for a footstool or chair. I have a wing chair ready and waiting. The fabric is lovely and thick, perfect for upholstery, and I think it would make a gorgeously folksy, cosy fireside chair.




Donna Wilson has created her own Welsh tapestry design, and upholstered with it.

My preferred pattern is called Caernafon



A lady called Jen Jones sells the blankets through her internet shop. She has a wonderful collection.
So, watch this space! As soon as I have acquired my first large blanket, I shall post pictures of the transformed wing chair!
And if I have any left over, I shall try to make a little pegbag like this one by Vintage Welsh Textiles