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Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse – Wild Orchid

Liz Christy Scarf - Valley of the Creuse - Wild Orchid
Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse – Wild Orchid

What if you could get unique handmade knitwear that also embraced the spirit and feel of some of our most classic paintings like Monet?  We stock a number of unusual and handmade items from Ireland and what drew our eye to Liz’s scarves were the sumptuous depth of her color choices that reflects the tones and colors found in classic paintings by artists such as Monet.

This is the closest we have to wearable art in our shop!

About Liz Christy

Liz is a textile designer and hand-weaver who lives and works in  Annayalla just outside Castleblayney, among the rolling hills of County Monaghan in Ireland.  She has passion for Irish textiles, which she weaves in her bright and airy workshop, Swallow Studios.

Liz’s love of colour echoes what she sees around her each day; fresh hues of springtime crocuses and bluebells, vibrant highlights in our summer landscape, rich shades of autumn and shimmering, water-filled winter scenes.

Liz Christy Scarf - Valley of the Creuse - Wild Orchid
Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse – Wild Orchid

She draws her inspiration from the lush drumlin countryside and paintings by her favourite artist, Claude Monet. Paintings by Paul Gauguin and American artist, Edward Hopper have influence in some of her work too.

Liz says its essential that she can truly guarantee that her textile designs are genuinely hand-woven in Ireland. Hand-weaving is an age old craft and her looms are powered by hand and foot and all her work has a woven selvedge. Every piece is knotted and washed by hand to finish and bring out the luxurious softness of the wool.

Wearable Art 

When Liz was about 15 years old she discovered Claude Monet. Her  art teacher opened the windows of wonder for her with his beautiful violet colours and painting style….what a combination and she was hungry to see more of his work. She didn’t know then the path her life would follow, into the world of colour and texture, and that Monet would accompany her along the way.

Liz Christy Scarf - Valley of the Creuse - Sand Gold
Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse

But accompany her he has, and this collection of handcrafted designer scarves is now her signature collection.

We have two sizes in stock in the store, a standard scarf size and a larger scarf / shawl that could also be worn over the shoulder.

Liz Christy Scarf - Valley of the Creuse - Wild Orchid
Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse – Wild Orchid

Her loom was set up in her cottage after some time away from it. Liz ordered her first box of yarn which she excitedly spread on the floor. She sat in the middle of the cones of color and thought ‘what next’. Inspiration came in the form of a book she bought about Claude Monet. She draped swatches of colored yarn across the beautiful Impressionist paints. The muse had struck and continues to inspire her daily as she dyes and weaves.

Hence why we genuinely feel these scarves are  Wearable Art ~ Inspired by Art

You can buy from our online store for the lowest online USA price with Fast and Free Shipping by clicking on this link.

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Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Pre Raphelite

Liz Christy Scarf - The Pond at Montgeron - Pre Raphelite
Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Pre Raphelite

What if you could get unique handmade knitwear that also embraced the spirit and feel of some of our most classic paintings like Monet?  We stock a number of unusual and handmade items from Ireland and what drew our eye to Liz’s scarves were the sumptuous depth of her color choices that reflects the tones and colors found in classic paintings by artists such as Monet.

This is the closest we have to wearable art in our shop!

About Liz Christy

Liz is a textile designer and hand-weaver who lives and works in  Annayalla just outside Castleblayney, among the rolling hills of County Monaghan in Ireland.  She has passion for Irish textiles, which she weaves in her bright and airy workshop, Swallow Studios.

Liz’s love of colour echoes what she sees around her each day; fresh hues of springtime crocuses and bluebells, vibrant highlights in our summer landscape, rich shades of autumn and shimmering, water-filled winter scenes.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Pond at Montgeron - Morris Green
Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Morris Green

She draws her inspiration from the lush drumlin countryside and paintings by her favourite artist, Claude Monet. Paintings by Paul Gauguin and American artist, Edward Hopper have influence in some of her work too.

Liz says its essential that she can truly guarantee that her textile designs are genuinely hand-woven in Ireland. Hand-weaving is an age old craft and her looms are powered by hand and foot and all her work has a woven selvedge. Every piece is knotted and washed by hand to finish and bring out the luxurious softness of the wool.

Wearable Art 

When Liz was about 15 years old she discovered Claude Monet. Her  art teacher opened the windows of wonder for her with his beautiful violet colours and painting style….what a combination and she was hungry to see more of his work. She didn’t know then the path her life would follow, into the world of colour and texture, and that Monet would accompany her along the way.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Pond at Montgeron - Pre Raphelite
Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Pre Raphelite

But accompany her he has, and this collection of handcrafted designer scarves is now her signature collection.

We have two sizes in stock in the store, a standard scarf size and a larger scarf / shawl that could also be worn over the shoulder.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Pond at Montgeron - Pre Raphelite
Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Pre Raphelite

Her loom was set up in her cottage after some time away from it. Liz ordered her first box of yarn which she excitedly spread on the floor. She sat in the middle of the cones of color and thought ‘what next’. Inspiration came in the form of a book she bought about Claude Monet. She draped swatches of colored yarn across the beautiful Impressionist paints. The muse had struck and continues to inspire her daily as she dyes and weaves.

Hence why we genuinely feel these scarves are  Wearable Art ~ Inspired by Art

You can buy from our online store for the lowest online USA price with Fast and Free Shipping by clicking on this link.

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Liz Christy Scarf – The Walk at Argenteuil – Purple Desire

Liz Christy Scarf - The Walk at Argenteuil - Purple Desire
Liz Christy Scarf – The Walk at Argenteuil – Purple Desire

What if you could get unique handmade knitwear that also embraced the spirit and feel of some of our most classic paintings like Monet?  We stock a number of unusual and handmade items from Ireland and what drew our eye to Liz’s scarves were the sumptuous depth of her color choices that reflects the tones and colors found in classic paintings by artists such as Monet.

This is the closest we have to wearable art in our shop!

About Liz Christy

Liz is a textile designer and hand-weaver who lives and works in  Annayalla just outside Castleblayney, among the rolling hills of County Monaghan in Ireland.  She has passion for Irish textiles, which she weaves in her bright and airy workshop, Swallow Studios.

Liz’s love of colour echoes what she sees around her each day; fresh hues of springtime crocuses and bluebells, vibrant highlights in our summer landscape, rich shades of autumn and shimmering, water-filled winter scenes.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Walk at Argenteuil - Purple Desire
Liz Christy Scarf – The Walk at Argenteuil – Purple Desire

She draws her inspiration from the lush drumlin countryside and paintings by her favourite artist, Claude Monet. Paintings by Paul Gauguin and American artist, Edward Hopper have influence in some of her work too.

Liz says its essential that she can truly guarantee that her textile designs are genuinely hand-woven in Ireland. Hand-weaving is an age old craft and her looms are powered by hand and foot and all her work has a woven selvedge. Every piece is knotted and washed by hand to finish and bring out the luxurious softness of the wool.

Wearable Art 

When Liz was about 15 years old she discovered Claude Monet. Her  art teacher opened the windows of wonder for her with his beautiful violet colours and painting style….what a combination and she was hungry to see more of his work. She didn’t know then the path her life would follow, into the world of colour and texture, and that Monet would accompany her along the way.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Walk at Argenteuil - Purple Desire
Liz Christy Scarf – The Walk at Argenteuil – Purple Desire

But accompany her he has, and this collection of handcrafted designer scarves is now her signature collection.

We have two sizes in stock in the store, a standard scarf size and a larger scarf / shawl that could also be worn over the shoulder.

Her loom was set up in her cottage after some time away from it. Liz ordered her first box of yarn which she excitedly spread on the floor. She sat in the middle of the cones of color and thought ‘what next’. Inspiration came in the form of a book she bought about Claude Monet. She draped swatches of colored yarn across the beautiful Impressionist paints. The muse had struck and continues to inspire her daily as she dyes and weaves.

Hence why we genuinely feel these scarves are  Wearable Art ~ Inspired by Art

You can buy from our online store for the lowest online USA price with Fast and Free Shipping by clicking on this link.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Walk at Argenteuil - Purple Desire
Liz Christy Scarf – The Walk at Argenteuil – Purple Desire
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Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Morris Green

Liz Christy Scarf - The Pond at Montgeron - Morris Green
Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Morris Green

What if you could get unique handmade knitwear that also embraced the spirit and feel of some of our most classic paintings like Monet?  We stock a number of unusual and handmade items from Ireland and what drew our eye to Liz’s scarves were the sumptuous depth of her color choices that reflects the tones and colors found in classic paintings by artists such as Monet.

This is the closest we have to wearable art in our shop!

About Liz Christy

Liz is a textile designer and hand-weaver who lives and works in  Annayalla just outside Castleblayney, among the rolling hills of County Monaghan in Ireland.  She has passion for Irish textiles, which she weaves in her bright and airy workshop, Swallow Studios.

Liz’s love of colour echoes what she sees around her each day; fresh hues of springtime crocuses and bluebells, vibrant highlights in our summer landscape, rich shades of autumn and shimmering, water-filled winter scenes.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Pond at Montgeron - Morris Green
Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Morris Green

She draws her inspiration from the lush drumlin countryside and paintings by her favourite artist, Claude Monet. Paintings by Paul Gauguin and American artist, Edward Hopper have influence in some of her work too.

Liz says its essential that she can truly guarantee that her textile designs are genuinely hand-woven in Ireland. Hand-weaving is an age old craft and her looms are powered by hand and foot and all her work has a woven selvedge. Every piece is knotted and washed by hand to finish and bring out the luxurious softness of the wool.

Wearable Art 

When Liz was about 15 years old she discovered Claude Monet. Her  art teacher opened the windows of wonder for her with his beautiful violet colours and painting style….what a combination and she was hungry to see more of his work. She didn’t know then the path her life would follow, into the world of colour and texture, and that Monet would accompany her along the way.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Pond at Montgeron - Morris Green
Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Morris Green

But accompany her he has, and this collection of handcrafted designer scarves is now her signature collection.

We have two sizes in stock in the store, a standard scarf size and a larger scarf / shawl that could also be worn over the shoulder.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Pond at Montgeron - Morris Green
Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Morris Green

Her loom was set up in her cottage after some time away from it. Liz ordered her first box of yarn which she excitedly spread on the floor. She sat in the middle of the cones of color and thought ‘what next’. Inspiration came in the form of a book she bought about Claude Monet. She draped swatches of colored yarn across the beautiful Impressionist paints. The muse had struck and continues to inspire her daily as she dyes and weaves.

Hence why we genuinely feel these scarves are  Wearable Art ~ Inspired by Art

You can buy from our online store for the lowest online USA price with Fast and Free Shipping by clicking on this link.

Liz Christy Scarf - The Pond at Montgeron - Morris Green
Liz Christy Scarf – The Pond at Montgeron – Morris Green

Her loom was set up in her cottage after some time away from it. Liz ordered her first box of yarn which she excitedly spread on the floor. She sat in the middle of the cones of color and thought ‘what next’. Inspiration came in the form of a book she bought about Claude Monet. She draped swatches of colored yarn across the beautiful Impressionist paints. The muse had struck and continues to inspire her daily as she dyes and weaves.

Hence why we genuinely feel these scarves are  Wearable Art ~ Inspired by Art

You can buy from our online store for the lowest online USA price with Fast and Free Shipping by clicking on this link.

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Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse – Sand Gold

Liz Christy Scarf - Valley of the Creuse - Sand Gold
Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse – Sand Gold

What if you could get unique handmade knitwear that also embraced the spirit and feel of some of our most classic paintings like Monet?  We stock a number of unusual and handmade items from Ireland and what drew our eye to Liz’s scarves were the sumptuous depth of her color choices that reflects the tones and colors found in classic paintings by artists such as Monet.

This is the closest we have to wearable art in our shop!

About Liz Christy

Liz is a textile designer and hand-weaver who lives and works in  Annayalla just outside Castleblayney, among the rolling hills of County Monaghan in Ireland.  She has passion for Irish textiles, which she weaves in her bright and airy workshop, Swallow Studios.

Liz’s love of colour echoes what she sees around her each day; fresh hues of springtime crocuses and bluebells, vibrant highlights in our summer landscape, rich shades of autumn and shimmering, water-filled winter scenes.

Liz Christy Scarf - Valley of the Creuse - Sand Gold
Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse – Sand Gold

She draws her inspiration from the lush drumlin countryside and paintings by her favourite artist, Claude Monet. Paintings by Paul Gauguin and American artist, Edward Hopper have influence in some of her work too.

Liz says its essential that she can truly guarantee that her textile designs are genuinely hand-woven in Ireland. Hand-weaving is an age old craft and her looms are powered by hand and foot and all her work has a woven selvedge. Every piece is knotted and washed by hand to finish and bring out the luxurious softness of the wool.

Wearable Art 

When Liz was about 15 years old she discovered Claude Monet. Her  art teacher opened the windows of wonder for her with his beautiful violet colours and painting style….what a combination and she was hungry to see more of his work. She didn’t know then the path her life would follow, into the world of colour and texture, and that Monet would accompany her along the way.

Liz Christy Scarf - Valley of the Creuse - Sand Gold
Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse – Sand Gold

But accompany her he has, and this collection of handcrafted designer scarves is now her signature collection.

We have two sizes in stock in the store, a standard scarf size and a larger scarf / shawl that could also be worn over the shoulder.

Liz Christy Scarf - Valley of the Creuse - Sand Gold
Liz Christy Scarf – Valley of the Creuse – Sand Gold

Her loom was set up in her cottage after some time away from it. Liz ordered her first box of yarn which she excitedly spread on the floor. She sat in the middle of the cones of color and thought ‘what next’. Inspiration came in the form of a book she bought about Claude Monet. She draped swatches of colored yarn across the beautiful Impressionist paints. The muse had struck and continues to inspire her daily as she dyes and weaves.

Hence why we genuinely feel these scarves are  Wearable Art ~ Inspired by Art

You can buy from our online store for the lowest online USA price with Fast and Free Shipping by clicking on this link.

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Julie Dillon Kids Knitted Wool Cardigan – Pink Sheep

Julie Dillon Kids Knitted Wool Cardigan - Pink Sheep
Julie Dillon Kids Knitted Wool Cardigan – Pink Sheep

There is something magical about Julie Dillons knitted kids sweaters. When you look up close its the little details and overall ‘feel’ of them that remind us so much of the childhood sweaters our gran used to knit for us.

That’s because every single kids sweater is hand knitted by Julie herself on her own loom in Ireland.  She only uses 100% kilcarra Wool with vibrant colours and fun motifs like little sheep or pigs on the garments.

Julie Dillon Kids Knitted Wool Cardigan - Pink Sheep
Julie Dillon Kids Knitted Wool Cardigan – Pink Sheep

Julie has a range of jumpers, sweaters and cardigans suitable for newborns to age 5. She sources all of her wool from County Donegal and the wool is heavily sought after and considered very warm by the local fisherman. What we love about the cardigans is the little gorgeous wooden buttons and the intricate animals on the front.

Julie Dillon Kids Knitted Wool Cardigan - Pink Sheep
Julie Dillon Kids Knitted Wool Cardigan – Pink Sheep

Julie started her knitwear business over 20 years ago.  Julie is also a very experienced gardener and spends her time either knitting or gardening – a good combination for Irish weather!

We adore the whole range of colors ( and animal motifs!) we have in store. You can find out more about our range, with the lowest USA online prices and fast and free shipping from the link below.

Celtic Croft Julie Dillon Online Store