The Quilted Thistle

The Quilted Thistle 🧵 Cashmere • Wool • Tweed
✨ Scottish-made by Hand
🌿 Heritage fabrics, timeless style
🌿 Locally sourced fabrics
🪡 Crafted in Moray

29/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along today and stopped by The Quilted Thistle — despite the rather miserable Scottish weather this morning ! ☔️🌧️

It was great to see you and have a chat. 💜

A warm welcome to all our new followers too — lovely to have you here. 👋

Thank you for your support, and I hope everyone enjoyed the day. ☺️

A little something new from The Quilted Thistle… 🤍I’ve been working on something a little different and tomorrow I’ll be...
28/08/2026

A little something new from The Quilted Thistle… 🤍

I’ve been working on something a little different and tomorrow I’ll be introducing the first pieces from a brand-new range.

Still unmistakably The Quilted Thistle.
Just not a cushion. 👀

The new range will be making its first appearance tomorrow at the Artisan Craft Market in Elgin, where I’ll also have a selection of my handcrafted cushions.

There’s a fantastic selection of other makers and artisan stalls joining us, with lots of beautiful handmade pieces to discover.

And for all the fabric lovers… 🧵
There will also be a LARGE FABRIC DE-STASH, with plenty of bargains looking for new homes!

📅 Saturday 29th August
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Trinity Church Hall, 5 Trinity Place, Elgin

Come along, have a browse, support local makers and be among the first to see what’s new from The Quilted Thistle.

See you tomorrow! 🤍

🐑 Meet Sheeplock Holmes & Baa-gatha Christie 🐑 A rather distinguished pair bringing a little country character to your h...
27/08/2026

🐑 Meet Sheeplock Holmes & Baa-gatha Christie 🐑

A rather distinguished pair bringing a little country character to your home.

Beautifully made using Johnstons of Elgin wool, each cushion features a characterful embroidered sheep design with a smart envelope back. Natural and grey tones.

• 16" premium duck feather pad
• Johnstons of Elgin wool
• Envelope back
• £65 each
• Only two available

Available individually - although Sheeplock and Baa-gatha do look rather good together .

UK postage available at £5.70.

New gadgets to add to my collection… and what a day it’s been! 😍🧵Today marked the arrival of my Brother Aveneer EV1 – a ...
04/08/2026

New gadgets to add to my collection… and what a day it’s been! 😍🧵

Today marked the arrival of my Brother Aveneer EV1 – a once-in-a-lifetime investment and a machine I’ve dreamed of owning. It’s an incredible piece of technology, capable of scanning photographs and recreating them as beautifully detailed embroidered images in thread. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me.

Alongside it is my new Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D, opening up a whole new world of creativity. From creating custom appliqué pieces and precision-cut fabrics to vinyl, card projects, stencils, labels and so much more, it’s the perfect companion to the Aveneer.

A huge thank you to Stephen at Aberdeen Sewing Machines for the first-class delivery, installation and setting everything up so professionally. It’s reassuring knowing everything is ready to go from day one.

I’d also like to say a special thank you to Tracey, who spent so much time with me helping me compare the different machines and patiently answering my endless questions. Your knowledge, advice and guidance made such a big decision so much easier.

Now the real fun begins… time to learn, experiment and create! ❤️🪡

Aberdeen Sewing Machines

Rainy days are perfect for getting organised… ☔🧵Today I’m finally making a start on sorting through my collection of bea...
03/08/2026

Rainy days are perfect for getting organised… ☔🧵

Today I’m finally making a start on sorting through my collection of beautiful Johnstons of Elgin cashmere and wool fabric.

If I’m honest, I can’t even remember everything I bought! Opening each bag is like rediscovering forgotten treasures, with some gorgeous colours and textures waiting to inspire new creations.

In between sorting fabrics, I’m also getting to grips with my digitising software. It’s a steep learning curve, but every hour spent learning opens up even more possibilities for future Quilted Thistle designs.

Sometimes the best creative days are the quiet ones.

30/07/2026

🧵✨ There’s something incredibly satisfying about watching a design come to life, one stitch at a time.

I really enjoyed creating this beautiful Golden Labrador embroidery, capturing that gentle expression and loyal character in thread.

Proudly handcrafted here in Moray using authentic Harris Tweed® and made under my registration with the Harris Tweed Authority®.

Every piece is stitched with care, made to last, and created to be loved. ❤️

What dog breed would you love to see next?

Back to my machine today……Without a doubt this is definitely the best game of chicken thread I’ve ever played 🥵👌
28/07/2026

Back to my machine today……
Without a doubt this is definitely the best game of chicken thread I’ve ever played 🥵👌

What a day! ❤️A heartfelt thank you to everyone at RAF Lossiemouth for making today such a memorable event. My sincere t...
25/07/2026

What a day! ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone at RAF Lossiemouth for making today such a memorable event. My sincere thanks to the organisers and all RAF personnel whose hard work made the day possible.

To everyone who stopped by The Quilted Thistle to say hello, had a chat, admired my work, followed the page, or took home one of my handcrafted cushions… thank you. It means more than you know. Seeing my cushions heading off to their new homes is always something very special.

The day certainly started with a challenge! The wind had other ideas, but thankfully it eased as the afternoon went on, and we managed to keep hold of everything!

A huge welcome to everyone who has just joined The Quilted Thistle. Welcome aboard! I’m so glad you’re here, and I hope you’ll enjoy following along as I continue creating Scottish heritage textiles, one stitch at a time.

Finally, a very special thank you to Jules Govier for all your help today, your encouragement, and your wonderful company. I couldn’t have asked for a better person by my side.

Thank you all for making today one to remember. Until next time… 💜🪡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🧵✨ A little slice of quilting heaven… ✨🧵If you’re ever in New York and love fabric as much as I do, Keaton Quilts is wel...
09/07/2026

🧵✨ A little slice of quilting heaven… ✨🧵

If you’re ever in New York and love fabric as much as I do, Keaton Quilts is well worth a visit. Rows upon rows of beautiful fabrics, quilting notions, inspiration around every corner, and enough choice to make any quilter lose track of time!

Of course, I couldn’t leave without finding plenty of inspiration for future creations. It’s always fascinating to see what quilting shops around the world have to offer—and this one certainly didn’t disappoint.

🧸✈️ Bumblepaws of Bearforce ✈️🧸A charming pair from our Bumblepaws collection, handcrafted using luxurious Johnstons of ...
08/07/2026

🧸✈️ Bumblepaws of Bearforce ✈️🧸

A charming pair from our Bumblepaws collection, handcrafted using luxurious Johnstons of Elgin 100% wool in soft grey and rich red tones. Although similar in design, each cushion has its own individual character, making them perfect companions rather than a matching pair.

▪️ Envelope back finish
▪️ Handmade in Moray, Scotland

❤️ Cushion One
Includes a 16” hypoallergenic cushion pad
£55

❤️ Cushion Two
Includes a 16” duck feather cushion pad
£60

📮 UK postage: £5.70
📦 UK postage only

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