HAWTHORNE & HEANEY

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Hawthorne & Heaney at Bluewater

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Did you catch us at Bluewater this weekend?Hawthorne & Heaney at Bluewater London Hand EmbroideryThis weekend past, Hawthorne & Heaney made camp in the Bluewater shopping center for Victoria’s Secret.

Hawthorne & Heaney at Bluewater London Hand Embroidery

We were personalising customers items from the sleepwear range which included robes, pyjamas, tshirts and shorts amonst their range.

Hawthorne & Heaney at Bluewater London Hand Embroidery

We were there for three days, with three machines so it is fair to say that we reached quite a few people and their personalised pieces.

Hawthorne & Heaney at Bluewater London Hand EmbroideryHere are just a couple of the lovely ladies assisting us from the Victoria’s Secret Store in their personalised t-shirts

Hawthorne & Heaney at Bluewater London Hand Embroidery

If you missed us, don’t worry, we are popping up all over the place in the run up to Christmas, personalising all sorts so keep your eye peeled for where you can catch us next!

Hawthorne & Heaney at Bluewater London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney for Lack of Colour at Selfridges

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During last weekend, Hawthorne & Heaney set up camp in London’s Selfridges store for a monogramming event for Australian Hat brand ‘Lack of Color’.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Lack of Colour at Selfridges London Hand Embroidery

‘Lack Of Color is the popular Australian label that produces a range of men’s and women’s hats available in seasonal colours and styles. Created by Tess Corvaia and Robert Tilbury, a creative couple from Queensland, Australia who aim to bring their loyal customers a range of innovative and wearable pieces each season.’ (Lack of colour About page)

Hawthorne & Heaney for Lack of Colour at Selfridges London Hand Embroidery

Thanks to the lovely hot weather we have being having here, we were offering these hand embroidered monograms onto the hat ribbons or bands, usually of their strawhats as shown.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Lack of Colour at Selfridges London Hand Embroidery

With a choice of 16 colour for the embroidery, the combinations on offer are numerous.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Lack of Colour at Selfridges London Hand Embroidery

It’s always great fun working with such different and interesting brands in some of the best known shops in the world!

Hawthorne & Heaney for Lack of Colour at Selfridges London Hand Embroidery

If you missed out on the opportunity to have your hat personalised in store and would like to get it done, this is something that we can do for you in the studio, get in contact with us by phone or email and we can advise you futher.

Or if you would like to put on your own hand embroidery event with us… get in touch!

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Hawthorne & Heaney teams up with John Smedley London Hand Embroidery

Founded in 1784 they are one of the longest-running knitwear manufacturers in the world.  Specialising in beautifully designed garments that are made to last. Crafted in Britain and distributed all over the world.

Hawthorne & Heaney teams up with John Smedley London Hand Embroidery

In 1825 they moved on to producing garments using one of the first ever fully fashioned knitting machines, creating the original “Long Johns”.

Hawthorne & Heaney teams up with John Smedley London Hand Embroidery

Moving into the 1950s and 1960 the brand became very popular with many famous faces, from Audrey Hepburn to the Beatles. By the 1980s many British fashion houses saught the work of John Smedley, such as Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood.

  Hawthorne & Heaney teams up with John Smedley London Hand Embroidery

In 2013 they were granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment.

Hawthorne & Heaney teams up with John Smedley London Hand Embroidery

Two of our wonderfully talented hand embroiderers spent the day in their Mayfair store, offering a little something extra to their knitwear.Hawthorne & Heaney teams up with John Smedley London Hand Embroidery

 

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 were glad to be able to celebrate with them.

Below, are some pictures of the event:

 

Hawthorne & Heaney does Victoria Secret London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney does Victoria Secret London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney does Victoria Secret London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney does Victoria Secret London Hand Embroidery

If you were lucky enough to get your hands on one of these robes, we would love to see a photo! Tag us on Instagram @hawthorneheaney

Hawthorne & Heaney Monogramming Event for Mission Media

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Hawthorne & Heaney Monogramming Event for Mission Media London Hand Embroidery

Last week Hawthorne & Heaney could be found at the Victoria’s Secret velentines day lauch, organised by Mission Media. The event was held at the gorgeous Elan Cafe in Knightsbridge which was just the perfect setting for us a glamous and romantic event.Hawthorne & Heaney Monogramming Event for Mission Media London Hand Embroidery

Guests were able to have their Victoria’s Secret robe personalised with their initials as a little memento of the evening…

Hawthorne & Heaney Monogramming Event for Mission Media London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney Monogramming Event for Mission Media London Hand Embroidery

Images courtsey of @elan_cafe, @alexmiller_elan, and @thisismission

Hawthorne & Heaney for Brooks Brothers Fourth July Extravaganza

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Hawthorne & Heaney for Brooks Brothers Fourth July Extravaganza London Hand Embroidery

Last weekend Hawthorne & Heaney were at Brooks Brothers in Bicester Villiage for their annual celebration for America’s Independence Day known as Fourth of July.

For their event Hawthorne & Heaney took part in personalising their products. Our in-house embroiderer Meg was at the fore front of the store, stitching onto shirts purchased by customers.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Brooks Brothers Fourth July Extravaganza London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney for Brooks Brothers Fourth July Extravaganza London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney for Brooks Brothers Fourth July Extravaganza London Hand Embroidery

This event took place on Saturday 1st July and Brooks Brothers had a lot of entertainment in store. They even had a band playing music inside and outside of the store.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Brooks Brothers Fourth July Extravaganza London Hand Embroidery Hawthorne & Heaney for Brooks Brothers Fourth July Extravaganza London Hand Embroidery

This was an absolute fantastic event to be part of, thank you so much Brooks Brothers!

Hawthorne & Heaney for Brooks Brothers Fourth July Extravaganza London Hand Embroidery Hawthorne & Heaney for Brooks Brothers Fourth July Extravaganza London Hand Embroidery

 

Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty of London Event

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Hawthorne & Heaney have been back to our favourite, Liberty of London to celebrate Fathers Day. As usual we were offering our classic monogram onto silk pyjamas.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty of London Event London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty of London Event London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty of London Event London Hand Embroidery

Along with us, there was a number other demonstrations happening in which customers could purchase engraved gifts for their fathers!

Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty of London Event London Hand Embroidery

Engraving on to mens wallets.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty of London Event London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty of London Event London Hand Embroidery

Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty of London Event London Hand Embroidery

Engraved ‘DAD’ onto an umbrella tie.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Liberty of London Event London Hand Embroidery

We thought this was a fantastic event run by Liberty and it was such a pleasure to be part it!

Hawthorne & Heaney for Smythson’s London Craft Week Event

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In addition to our own classes and exhibiting work at Anderson and Sheppard, we also were demonstrating goldwork at Smythson’s LCW event. They had a series of craftspeople set up in store to show some of the process that their items go through.

At the front of the store, Meg was positioned, drafting and embroidering the Smythson’s ‘S’ into a bespoke badge. This piece will have been drafted, raised, appliqued and embroidered with cutwork bullion.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Smythson's London Craft Week Event London Hand Embroidery

On another counter, one of their book binders was stationed, explianing the properties of the binding process that thie products go through, the importance of using 2 types of glue for each piece and why they have maintained their hand processes over using machines. Finally they had another lady applying the tissue linings into their envelopes which also all done by hand.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Smythson's London Craft Week Event London Hand Embroidery

They also had a lady doing freehand calligraphy, where you could write down your name for her and she would draw it out on a card for you to take home.

Hawthorne & Heaney for Smythson's London Craft Week Event London Hand Embroidery

There were so many great ways to get involved with Craft Week this year, we cant wait to see what they will have on next year as it gets bigger and bigger each year!