Blue Patch
@bluepatchorg.bsky.social
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Are you ready for January showers? ☔️
Ince Umbrellas make these high-end quality umbrellas with solid wood sticks in sustainably sourced wood that is steamed and heated to curve the wood. The new range includes chestnut and dark maple, which has a sophisticated look.
#umbrellas #january #craft
Ince Umbrellas make these high-end quality umbrellas with solid wood sticks in sustainably sourced wood that is steamed and heated to curve the wood. The new range includes chestnut and dark maple, which has a sophisticated look.
#umbrellas #january #craft
January 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Are you ready for January showers? ☔️
Ince Umbrellas make these high-end quality umbrellas with solid wood sticks in sustainably sourced wood that is steamed and heated to curve the wood. The new range includes chestnut and dark maple, which has a sophisticated look.
#umbrellas #january #craft
Ince Umbrellas make these high-end quality umbrellas with solid wood sticks in sustainably sourced wood that is steamed and heated to curve the wood. The new range includes chestnut and dark maple, which has a sophisticated look.
#umbrellas #january #craft
Is your new year resolution to reduce the carbon footprint of your business? We can help with this - we offer free carbon reduction training to our community. Join Blue Patch today and start 2026 with a plan.
#netzero #carbonreduction #newyear
#netzero #carbonreduction #newyear
December 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Is your new year resolution to reduce the carbon footprint of your business? We can help with this - we offer free carbon reduction training to our community. Join Blue Patch today and start 2026 with a plan.
#netzero #carbonreduction #newyear
#netzero #carbonreduction #newyear
These key fobs have a story attached.
The leather is from ballet slippers donated by RB&O to Blue Patch members. To save them going to waste, Rachel @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social reuses the leather when marbling products. She donates a portion of sales to a food bank.
#keys #balletslippers #foodbank
The leather is from ballet slippers donated by RB&O to Blue Patch members. To save them going to waste, Rachel @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social reuses the leather when marbling products. She donates a portion of sales to a food bank.
#keys #balletslippers #foodbank
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
These key fobs have a story attached.
The leather is from ballet slippers donated by RB&O to Blue Patch members. To save them going to waste, Rachel @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social reuses the leather when marbling products. She donates a portion of sales to a food bank.
#keys #balletslippers #foodbank
The leather is from ballet slippers donated by RB&O to Blue Patch members. To save them going to waste, Rachel @rocworxdesigns.bsky.social reuses the leather when marbling products. She donates a portion of sales to a food bank.
#keys #balletslippers #foodbank
Blue Patch has been busy this year - running our Carbon Reduction course sponsored by Naturesave, exhibiting at Decorex, publishing the Positive Shopping magazine, and attending many events.
Read the journal on our website to find out our plans for 2026.
#wearebluepatch #carbonreduction #2026
Read the journal on our website to find out our plans for 2026.
#wearebluepatch #carbonreduction #2026
December 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Blue Patch has been busy this year - running our Carbon Reduction course sponsored by Naturesave, exhibiting at Decorex, publishing the Positive Shopping magazine, and attending many events.
Read the journal on our website to find out our plans for 2026.
#wearebluepatch #carbonreduction #2026
Read the journal on our website to find out our plans for 2026.
#wearebluepatch #carbonreduction #2026
Introducing the first fully recyclable carpet for the home.
Traditional carpet is difficult to recycle because it is made from a mix of materials.
Echo-CoRE is made of only one material - making it simple to recycle.
Available from Alternative Flooring
#carpet #reducereuserecycle #circularliving
Traditional carpet is difficult to recycle because it is made from a mix of materials.
Echo-CoRE is made of only one material - making it simple to recycle.
Available from Alternative Flooring
#carpet #reducereuserecycle #circularliving
December 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Introducing the first fully recyclable carpet for the home.
Traditional carpet is difficult to recycle because it is made from a mix of materials.
Echo-CoRE is made of only one material - making it simple to recycle.
Available from Alternative Flooring
#carpet #reducereuserecycle #circularliving
Traditional carpet is difficult to recycle because it is made from a mix of materials.
Echo-CoRE is made of only one material - making it simple to recycle.
Available from Alternative Flooring
#carpet #reducereuserecycle #circularliving
Making plans for 2026?
Aarven Goods have a range of notebooks covered in their unique designs. Handmade using recycled paper and filled with blank pages to fill with your next adventure.
#stationery #notebooks #recycledpaper #handmade
Aarven Goods have a range of notebooks covered in their unique designs. Handmade using recycled paper and filled with blank pages to fill with your next adventure.
#stationery #notebooks #recycledpaper #handmade
December 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Making plans for 2026?
Aarven Goods have a range of notebooks covered in their unique designs. Handmade using recycled paper and filled with blank pages to fill with your next adventure.
#stationery #notebooks #recycledpaper #handmade
Aarven Goods have a range of notebooks covered in their unique designs. Handmade using recycled paper and filled with blank pages to fill with your next adventure.
#stationery #notebooks #recycledpaper #handmade
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
The team at Blue Patch.
The team at Blue Patch.
December 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
The team at Blue Patch.
The team at Blue Patch.
Congratulations to @thriverenewables.bsky.social on their ten year B Corp anniversary. Thrive Renewables is a patron of Blue Patch, and we are always very grateful for their support of our work to help UK businesses in the transition to clean energy.
#cleanenergy #communityenergy #carbonreduction
#cleanenergy #communityenergy #carbonreduction
December 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Congratulations to @thriverenewables.bsky.social on their ten year B Corp anniversary. Thrive Renewables is a patron of Blue Patch, and we are always very grateful for their support of our work to help UK businesses in the transition to clean energy.
#cleanenergy #communityenergy #carbonreduction
#cleanenergy #communityenergy #carbonreduction
Kapdaa Offcut have made a series of products for the British Red Cross out of scrap fabrics that were donated to the charity shops and didn’t sell or were going to waste. What an innovative solution for scraps!
#charityshops #wastefabric #humanitarianaid
#charityshops #wastefabric #humanitarianaid
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Kapdaa Offcut have made a series of products for the British Red Cross out of scrap fabrics that were donated to the charity shops and didn’t sell or were going to waste. What an innovative solution for scraps!
#charityshops #wastefabric #humanitarianaid
#charityshops #wastefabric #humanitarianaid
A very Christmassy batch of umbrellas in production Ince Umbrellas.
They’re being ‘tied in’ where the umbrella fabric is attached to the frame. An adapted button sewing machine adds a set of stitches on each side of the umbrella rib - as they say - very clever!
#endangeredcraft #umbrellamaking
They’re being ‘tied in’ where the umbrella fabric is attached to the frame. An adapted button sewing machine adds a set of stitches on each side of the umbrella rib - as they say - very clever!
#endangeredcraft #umbrellamaking
December 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A very Christmassy batch of umbrellas in production Ince Umbrellas.
They’re being ‘tied in’ where the umbrella fabric is attached to the frame. An adapted button sewing machine adds a set of stitches on each side of the umbrella rib - as they say - very clever!
#endangeredcraft #umbrellamaking
They’re being ‘tied in’ where the umbrella fabric is attached to the frame. An adapted button sewing machine adds a set of stitches on each side of the umbrella rib - as they say - very clever!
#endangeredcraft #umbrellamaking
How wonderful to see primary school children working with their hands in a doll making session with Dalston Dolls.
They used recycled fabric scraps and wool stuffing to make 60 dolls in two hours - with lots of energy, fun and a few tears.
#dollmaking #workshops #primaryschools
They used recycled fabric scraps and wool stuffing to make 60 dolls in two hours - with lots of energy, fun and a few tears.
#dollmaking #workshops #primaryschools
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How wonderful to see primary school children working with their hands in a doll making session with Dalston Dolls.
They used recycled fabric scraps and wool stuffing to make 60 dolls in two hours - with lots of energy, fun and a few tears.
#dollmaking #workshops #primaryschools
They used recycled fabric scraps and wool stuffing to make 60 dolls in two hours - with lots of energy, fun and a few tears.
#dollmaking #workshops #primaryschools
Planning a business move in 2026? Then Crown Workspace have some tips:
✔️ Consider why you are moving
✔️ Think about how the new space be used
✔️ Work out the timeline for the move
✔️ Plan a transition for the employees
✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start
#officerelocation #businessmove
✔️ Consider why you are moving
✔️ Think about how the new space be used
✔️ Work out the timeline for the move
✔️ Plan a transition for the employees
✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start
#officerelocation #businessmove
December 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Planning a business move in 2026? Then Crown Workspace have some tips:
✔️ Consider why you are moving
✔️ Think about how the new space be used
✔️ Work out the timeline for the move
✔️ Plan a transition for the employees
✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start
#officerelocation #businessmove
✔️ Consider why you are moving
✔️ Think about how the new space be used
✔️ Work out the timeline for the move
✔️ Plan a transition for the employees
✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start
#officerelocation #businessmove
Planning a business move in 2026? Then Crown Workspace have some tips:
✔️ Consider why you are moving
✔️ Think about how the new space be used
✔️ Work out the timeline for the move
✔️ Plan a transition for the employees
✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start
#officerelocation #businessmove
✔️ Consider why you are moving
✔️ Think about how the new space be used
✔️ Work out the timeline for the move
✔️ Plan a transition for the employees
✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start
#officerelocation #businessmove
December 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Planning a business move in 2026? Then Crown Workspace have some tips:
✔️ Consider why you are moving
✔️ Think about how the new space be used
✔️ Work out the timeline for the move
✔️ Plan a transition for the employees
✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start
#officerelocation #businessmove
✔️ Consider why you are moving
✔️ Think about how the new space be used
✔️ Work out the timeline for the move
✔️ Plan a transition for the employees
✔️ Factor in sustainability from the start
#officerelocation #businessmove
Watch the manufacturing process for a SOCA bench from factoryfurniture.co.uk
These hard wearing concrete benches are finished with timber slats for low maintenance seating in public spaces.
#publicspaces #seating #ukmade
These hard wearing concrete benches are finished with timber slats for low maintenance seating in public spaces.
#publicspaces #seating #ukmade
December 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Watch the manufacturing process for a SOCA bench from factoryfurniture.co.uk
These hard wearing concrete benches are finished with timber slats for low maintenance seating in public spaces.
#publicspaces #seating #ukmade
These hard wearing concrete benches are finished with timber slats for low maintenance seating in public spaces.
#publicspaces #seating #ukmade
It is so good to see collaborations in our community, like this one with Madder Cutch & Co and The Stamford Notebook Company. These sketch books covered in linen fabric would make a fantastic gift for a creative person.
#creative #collaborative #community
#creative #collaborative #community
December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It is so good to see collaborations in our community, like this one with Madder Cutch & Co and The Stamford Notebook Company. These sketch books covered in linen fabric would make a fantastic gift for a creative person.
#creative #collaborative #community
#creative #collaborative #community
Last minute present ideas for those who leave shopping until the last minute! Please check with the shop if you need pre-Christmas delivery for when their cut off date is.
#shopindependent #presents #shopping
#shopindependent #presents #shopping
December 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Last minute present ideas for those who leave shopping until the last minute! Please check with the shop if you need pre-Christmas delivery for when their cut off date is.
#shopindependent #presents #shopping
#shopindependent #presents #shopping
Blues & greens - wonderful colours achieved by Madder Cutch & Co using natural plant dyes on linen fabric. Shop independent this Christmas and enjoy high quality fabrics for your home.
#linen #ethicalbusiness #shopindependent
#linen #ethicalbusiness #shopindependent
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Blues & greens - wonderful colours achieved by Madder Cutch & Co using natural plant dyes on linen fabric. Shop independent this Christmas and enjoy high quality fabrics for your home.
#linen #ethicalbusiness #shopindependent
#linen #ethicalbusiness #shopindependent
Our patrons Naturesave Insurance Brokers plant a tree for every new client for their insurance policies. They offer personal home, travel, and car insurance and commercial, renewables and charity insurance cover.
#plantatree #insurancebrokers #ethicalbusiness
#plantatree #insurancebrokers #ethicalbusiness
December 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Our patrons Naturesave Insurance Brokers plant a tree for every new client for their insurance policies. They offer personal home, travel, and car insurance and commercial, renewables and charity insurance cover.
#plantatree #insurancebrokers #ethicalbusiness
#plantatree #insurancebrokers #ethicalbusiness
Look at all these lovely cushions - handmade by Judi Archer with tufted wool (and the artwork behind on the walls & shelves). Each piece is painstakingly hand crafted from scratch to Judi’s own design.
#homelife #handtufted #cushions
#homelife #handtufted #cushions
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Look at all these lovely cushions - handmade by Judi Archer with tufted wool (and the artwork behind on the walls & shelves). Each piece is painstakingly hand crafted from scratch to Judi’s own design.
#homelife #handtufted #cushions
#homelife #handtufted #cushions
Thanks to Shuttleworth Projects for sorting out our workspace at Blue Patch hq. Jason and his team work across London on interior and exterior projects. They’re mindful of waste, repurposing materials when possible, which we love.
#interiordesign #londonproperty #naturallight
#interiordesign #londonproperty #naturallight
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thanks to Shuttleworth Projects for sorting out our workspace at Blue Patch hq. Jason and his team work across London on interior and exterior projects. They’re mindful of waste, repurposing materials when possible, which we love.
#interiordesign #londonproperty #naturallight
#interiordesign #londonproperty #naturallight
Look out for Anna's social media club newsletter tomorrow in your inbox. She'll be talking about what to post now and how to plan for 2026. Sign up in the member's hub if you want to read it.
#socialmedia #businesstraining #ethicalbrands
#socialmedia #businesstraining #ethicalbrands
December 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Look out for Anna's social media club newsletter tomorrow in your inbox. She'll be talking about what to post now and how to plan for 2026. Sign up in the member's hub if you want to read it.
#socialmedia #businesstraining #ethicalbrands
#socialmedia #businesstraining #ethicalbrands
Choose unique and individual gifts from our ethical makers of furniture, lighting, textiles, homewares and flooring.
#shopindependent #home #christmasshopping
#shopindependent #home #christmasshopping
December 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Choose unique and individual gifts from our ethical makers of furniture, lighting, textiles, homewares and flooring.
#shopindependent #home #christmasshopping
#shopindependent #home #christmasshopping
Find the perfect gift from one of our independent makers and ethical businesses for those you love this Christmas.
#home #hobbies #giftideas
#home #hobbies #giftideas
December 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Find the perfect gift from one of our independent makers and ethical businesses for those you love this Christmas.
#home #hobbies #giftideas
#home #hobbies #giftideas
If you are a social enterprise or community interest company you might be interested to attend the webinar on 9 December with @zyncdigital.bsky.social to plan your 2026 marketing.
Register at www.zyncdigital.com/webinars-cic
#socialenterprise #cic #marketing
Register at www.zyncdigital.com/webinars-cic
#socialenterprise #cic #marketing
December 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
If you are a social enterprise or community interest company you might be interested to attend the webinar on 9 December with @zyncdigital.bsky.social to plan your 2026 marketing.
Register at www.zyncdigital.com/webinars-cic
#socialenterprise #cic #marketing
Register at www.zyncdigital.com/webinars-cic
#socialenterprise #cic #marketing
We welcome A Shade Above to Blue Patch. They make custom lampshades for interior designers and commercial fit-outs like this one at Annabel’s London. A talented team with varied backgrounds bring their skills to lampshade making. Welcome!
#commercial #interiordesign #lampshades
#commercial #interiordesign #lampshades
December 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We welcome A Shade Above to Blue Patch. They make custom lampshades for interior designers and commercial fit-outs like this one at Annabel’s London. A talented team with varied backgrounds bring their skills to lampshade making. Welcome!
#commercial #interiordesign #lampshades
#commercial #interiordesign #lampshades