All posts tagged with Sustainable Makers

The rise in animal-free diets and products is ever increasing, with consumers becoming more concerned about sustainability and clean eating. Small businesses across the British Isles are rising up to the demand and proving that veganism is not a fad. In fact, data released by Google News shows that there has been an increase of […]

Our favourite kind of gifts are personal. The kind where you have to know what makes someone tick to get it spot on. The cream of the crop of these favourite gifts, we think, are “good gifts” – those that give back a little to the world, or are educational.   All issues of sustainability, zero waste and […]

Surya Namaskars are best done with your feet planted solidly on a well-made yoga mat. Bonus points if it’s sustainably made. Seona is the founder of Eco Yoga. Eco Yoga makes yoga mats from natural plant based materials: 100% natural rubber and hessian. The rubber compound is environmentally neutral, so at the end of the mat’s life it can […]

The morning of November 10th saw a stream of women arriving at the doorstep of Blue Patch HQ for yet another one of our delicious breakfast mornings. On offer were perfectly baked slices of baguette from Christopher’s Bakery which we are so lucky to have right down the road from us. The baguette was accompanied […]

We’re nearing the end of Wool Week! Each year, the Campaign for Wool celebrates everything wool for one week. After all, wool is a marvellous fabric that may actually need an entire month to itself if we’re to go by the wealth of wool to be found on Blue Patch made by businesses scattered far and […]

We are delighted to announce the winners and finalists for this year’s Blue Patch Business Awards – 27 outstanding businesses and individuals who are doing and creating amazing things in Britain today. They have been shortlisted in five categories, plus you can vote for your favourite to win the Blue Patch People’s Prize, which will be announced at 5pm at […]

We would like to invite you to visit the Blue Patch stand at London Design Fair  at the Old Truman Brewery this September 21st – 24th. You’ll find us at stand no. C07 in Hall T2 showcasing a selection of talented and sustainable British designers and makers. Admire the range of Afid Design furniture made with beautiful materials, solid craftsmanship, simple, functional design and […]

Why I do what I do: Scobel Clothing We meet Jackie Parsons of Scobel Clothing who hails from several generations of well dressed women. Her collection of well made ‘anytime any-wear’ pieces have just enough quirk to make you smile and feel special. These items of clothing will last, but Jackie hopes you will patch […]

Why I do what I do… Lindsay Taylor Textile Artist Lindsay Taylor transforms the wild flowers, climbing plants and lush organic forms found around her Isle of Wight studio into luxurious embroidery. Her one-off art pieces have been exhibited in galleries and museums nationally and internationally.   A beautiful coffee table book titled ‘Embroidered Art ‘ was […]

Why I do what I do – Beau Beau’s Fair sat the wind for Cornwall! A spaniel sporting a coat of vivid pink trimmed with blue and white. Tailored for this discerning dog by Beau Beau’s. Blue Patch Mole’s favourite business and the creators of her memory foam bed on which she loves to rest. […]