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.
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.
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.”
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