Author: Claire Sarah Barrett

Hawthorne & Heaney does Quantity Orders

Looking through our website, you would be right in thinking that a fair amount of our work revolves around one off gifts, unique pieces and protypes; however we are able to produce quantity orders, should that be what you and your brand requires. Hand Embroidered Monograms onto Hankerchiefs Raised Machine Embroidery onto Napkins Freestanding Branded […]

Hawthorne & Heaney Adds a Little Something Special

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Who doesn’t love a bit of good tailoring? Monogram to motif, embroidery can add a little something extra to your tailoring. We do it all, from a timeless monogram to a bespoke design. Here are just a few example of the little touches we can add. A personal reminder A special date placed under the […]

Hawthorne & Heaney teams up with John Smedley

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Here at Hawthorne & Heaney, we were very busy during London Craft Week. While having an explore around some exhibitions we also teamed up with John Smedley to personalise some of their lovely knitwear. Founded in 1784 they are one of the longest-running knitwear manufacturers in the world.  Specialising in beautifully designed garments that are made […]

Hawthorne & Heaney goes to London Craft Week

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What were you doing last week? Specifically 9-13 May. Did you manage to catch London Craft Week? Well, it’s alright if you missed it, because we are here to share with you what we did and learned! This festival that spans across London celebrates British and international creativity. Covering a vast range of disciplines, it […]

Hawthorne & Heaney goes to Ocean Liners: Speed and Style

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Spanning across 8 rooms the V&A museum’s exhibition, Ocean Liners: Speed and Style, takes us back to an era of opulence and lifestyle travel. Walls painted in moody grey tones, wooden floors, all paired with ocean sounds create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.   Starting off with a brief history of ocean liners and […]

Hawthorne & Heaney lends a helping hand

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Its that time of year again, fashion and textile graduates will know what we mean. Your design tutor who has finally signed off on your incredibly ambitious embroidery design for your final collection / portfolio.  They love it and have uttered the immortal words “but I want to see more”. After a few brief moments […]

Hawthorne & Heaney goes BIG!

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You have heard Hawthorne & Heaney talk a lot about the work we do for interiors projects around the globe.  The challenges of scale, regulations and time lines that come along side these projects don’t make them the easiest, but do make them very exciting and regularly push the boundaries of what we can achieve […]

Hawthorne & Heaney does Victoria Secret

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Last weekend, we had another monogramming event with lingerie brand Victoria Secret. It was held at their brand new store on bond street.   To celebrate their opening, customers were able to have their Victoria Secret robe personalised with their initials. They were able to choose from two fonts, and a range of colours. We […]