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We’re thrilled to share something very special with you – The British Blanket Company’s very first artist collaboration! Today we launch a limited edition blanket collection in partnership with Bristol-based artist and printmaker, Grace Gillespie. This collaboration brings together two of Grace’s beautifully bold linocut prints, ‘Prayer Plant’ and ‘Flowers,’ woven into a range of fully reversible recycled cotton blankets. 
 
artist grace gillespie collaboration with the british blanket company
 
Bring a versatile style to your room with blankets from our Grace Gillespie collaboration, which are all fully reversible

A Meeting of Craft and Creativity

If you’re familiar with Grace Gillespie’s work on Instagram, you’ll know her prints are brimming with joyful colour and natural beauty. With a background in music and a love of nature, Grace’s artistic journey into printmaking has been both personal and profound. She discovered her passion for linocut during the pandemic, inspired by the houseplants and garden flowers around her. Using her parents’ old printmaking tools, she dove into the meticulous process of reduction printing, layering colours to create intricate, flowing designs.

Now, for the first time, Grace’s stunning artwork will be brought to life through textiles in collaboration with The British Blanket Company. These new blankets, made from soft, sustainable recycled cotton, perfectly capture her vision and bring nature-inspired beauty into your home. And the best part? They’re fully reversible! That means you get two gorgeous designs in one blanket, adding extra versatility and creativity to your space.
 
artist grace gillespie chooses prints for collaboration with The British Blanket Company
 
Explore Grace Gillespie's artwork brought to life through textiles on our special edition throws and blankets

A Story of Collaboration

We’ve loved working with Grace to bring these blankets to life. Our founders, Bethan and Joe, felt an instant connection with Grace’s work, not only because we all call Bristol home but because of the way she celebrates nature through her art – a theme we know our customers treasure too.

Bethan says: “Grace’s prints are eye-catching and filled with joy. Her passion really spoke to us, and it was a natural fit to collaborate. The limited-edition blankets we’ve created together bring a whole new personality to our collection, and we hope they inspire that same feeling of joy in your homes.”
Using traditional jacquard looms, we’ve woven Grace’s designs into blankets in Lancashire, in line with our commitment to British manufacture. These looms allowed us to render the design across the entire scale of the blanket, and capture her distinctive curved lines which aren't possible with the dobby looms we usually work with. Plus, jacquard looms create a reversible finish, so you can switch up the look of your room effortlessly. Each blanket is finished with Grace’s signature and a blanket stitched edge, making it a true piece of art – and a future heirloom – for your home.
 
pink flowers blanket on bed from the grace gillespie collaboration with the british blanket co
 
This limited edition Cloud Cotton Blanket in Pink Flowers will bring a splash of warmth to any space

From Grace’s Studio to Your Home

Grace has been creating her intricate prints for years, but the idea of translating them onto a larger scale has always been a dream. “I’ve always wanted to see my designs on a large scale, but it’s not easy with lino printing – you need a really big space and a large press to work with,” Grace explains. “So when the opportunity came to collaborate with The British Blanket Co and bring my prints to life in these beautiful, large textile pieces, I was really excited and jumped at the chance. Seeing the final blankets, I’m absolutely delighted. It’s fascinating to see how the designs become almost abstract when they’re woven on this scale, and the way the colours and shapes interact is really something special. The whole process has been so enjoyable, and it’s given me loads of inspiration for future projects.”

The result is a collection of blankets that beautifully showcase Grace’s work in an entirely new way, bringing a fresh dimension to her bold, nature-inspired prints. Whether you opt for ‘Prayer Plant’ or ‘Flowers’, you’re truly adding a piece of art to your home. Make sure you don't miss Grace Gillespie on Instagram to see more of our work.
 
blue prayer plant cotton blanket by grace gillespie for the british blanket co
 
The Blue Prayer Plant blanket combines timeless design with fresh creativity, an iconic piece for the home

A Unique Collaboration You Won’t Want to Miss

This limited edition collection marks an exciting new chapter for us at The British Blanket Company. It’s been a joy to combine our love for timeless design with Grace Gillespie’s creativity. Each blanket is made sustainably from recycled cotton, adding to our commitment to quality and the environment. These exclusive pieces are a wonderful way to bring colour and pattern into your home.

We can’t wait for you to experience this special collection and wrap yourself in something truly special!

Shop the special edition Grace Gillespie x The British Blanket Co. Collection today