This year at the Hay Festival Jan is appearing on the panel for Women in Business, In association with Country Living Magazine

Event 49 • Saturday 25 May 2013, 2.30pm • Venue: Landmarc 100 Stage

What does it take to start a small rural business? Discover how to turn talent into turnover with advice from three successful entrepreneurs: Business Manager at Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) Fiona Davies, home textile designer Jan Constantine and Hay’s own Athene English of The Great English Outdoors.

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This year at The Greats Retail Awards Jan Constantine presented the award for 'Best Department Store Retailer of Gifts'. Jan was delighted to present the award to Ann Marie James from Rossiter's, Bath and Cardiff.

The Greats winners were unveiled at THE event in the gift retailing industry calendar attended by 350 people from all walks of the gift trade – including a myriad of retailers and suppliers.

This year's Awards were hosted by comedian Hal Cruttenden and entertained by the very glamorous and talented singer Lola Lamour. It was a great event, heightened by the fact that it took on a Greats Encounter theme! Full details of the 2013 winners will appear in all their glory in Progressive Gifts and Home June edition.

Now in their eleventh year, The Greats Awards have become the accolades to strive for, with the Awards event itself one of the most   exciting and vibrant in the country, bringing together the entire industry for an afternoon of celebration. This year's event was held at the Savoy, London on the 9th May 2013.

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Subscribe to Country Living magazine and you will receive an exclusive Gyspy Love bag.

Produced especially for Country Living, this fabulous unique bag is made of pure linen hopsack with the popular gypsy design embroidered onto it.

Hurry! Offer closes 5th June. 

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Did you see our famous Union Jack pin cushion on BBC 2's Great British Sewing Bee?

We were so excited to see one on Stuart's table and also one on Jane's table.

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Our Pink Love Cushion and Psychedelic Zigzag Cushion as seen on The Fixer, BBC2, Tuesday 12th February 2013.

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Our Cushions, as seen on Angela Griffin's sofa during John Bishop's friday night TV show 'Only Joking', 25th january 2013.

Click here to see our 'Celebrity' Pop Art Cushions

Jan is appearing alongside Cherie Blair CBE, on the panel at Stylists Networking Event held at The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, London W1J, 4th February, 6.30pm-9.30pm.

MEET YOUR MENTOR WITH CHERIE BLAIR CBE.

Stylist invites the renowned QC to reveal why mentoring is the crucial way to get ahead in 2013.

This is the year to find your perfect match – we’re thinking less Ryan Gosling and more Sheryl Sandberg – as 2013 is set to be all about the business mentor. Like a business-savvy fairygodmother, a mentor is the perfect way to attain your most sought-after goals and discover how to unleash your potential. Which is why you can’t miss our next Stylist Network event Meet Your Mentor. From finding the perfect individual to guide your career to becoming a mentor yourself, this will be an inspiring night.

Headlining the evening on 4th February in London will be Cherie Blair CBE, QC, barrister, judge, human rights campaigner, charity founder and patron of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, who has been both a mentor and former mentee. Appearing alongside Cherie will be three successful female entrepreneurs who will be giving their invaluable advice as well as holding workshops and networking.

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Jan Constantine, who is recognised for her iconic collection of hand-embroidered home textiles, launches a striking new palette in the China Blue collection. The range of cushions, throws and tea cosies is made from luxurious linen and wool, embroidered with motifs such as blossoms, birds, hearts and the ubiquitous willow pattern.

With strong Oriental influences and inspiration from old English blue and white china, this cobalt blue collection will bring a vibrant sophistication to homes and
sofas for spring 2013.

Jan is exhibiting at Londons Earls Court for Top Draw 2013. Jan will be at stand T26 on the 13th-15th January.

Jan Constantine instantly recognised for her striking designs is leading the way into spring with a fabulous new Botanical collection. Based on natural linens and using wonderful flora and fauna illustrations in incredible organic colours. The China Blue collection based on the exquisite willow pattern and vibrant Gypsy collections are also available. View the Gypsy collection     Click here for more information about Top Draw

Merry Christmas to you all. We are now on Holiday enjoying the christmas break! We will be back in the office on the 2nd January 2013, so therefore any queries, orders or deliveries will not be dealt with until then. In the meantime why not take a look at our fabulous 40% off sale items, over 50 new lines have been added. Stocks are limited so be quick! Go to the sale

Every day from now until Christmas, a selection of our fabulous new Alpine Christmas cushions ‘star’ on ITV’s ‘This Morning’. 

Six of our popular hand embroidered festive designs including the Skaters, Skier girl, Santa and his Sleigh, Chalet and two Noel cushions feature on the show’s famous sofas. Our new Alpine Merry Christmas wall hanging can be seen on the wall behind. 

View Our Christmas Collection   This Morning Website

Come and see Jan as a judge at the Northern Design Awards 2012.

Jan is one of the judges and will be presenting the awards for both Best Retail Display and Best Interior Design Practice.

The Northern Design Awards bring together designers, retailers and property developers in a glittering celebration of Northern design and style.

This great event is being held at Manchester Central on Friday 30th November.

Manchester Central is an award winning, globally renowned venue in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities.

For more information and to book tickets go to http://www.northerndesignawards.com/

Visit Jan on stand D25 at the Counrty Living Christmas Fair, 7th - 11th November at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London.

Soak up the magic of the festive season at the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair, enjoy a great days shopping and leave with a hoard of heavenly gifts. The Fairs bring together hundreds of exhibitors from all over the UK in a festive extravaganza of quality and craftsmanship. Avoid the humdrum of the high street and support some of Britains most talented craftspeople.

Choose from a dazzling array of original gifts for everyone on your Christmas list, find inspired home decorating ideas and indulge in tasty traditional treats from the food hall.

For further information and to book tickets please visit http://www.countrylivingfair.com/xmas

Jan will be exhibiting at the Spirit of Christmas fair from 30th Octomber - 4th November at Olympia, London. It promises to be a fantatsic day out so why not come along to see Jan and the team on stand C50 and purchase some fabulous gifts for Christmas!

Visit Spirit of Christmas Fair in association with House & Garden at Olympia, It’s the home of Christmas Shopping.

Indulge in an exceptional Christmas shopping experience like no other at this boutique event, it’s the perfect place to shop, dine and socialise in style...

For more information and to book tickets visit http://www.spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk/

Jan Constantine has joined forces with Peacock Blue to produce a fresh and striking collection of bed linen.

Replicating the embroidered designs that adorn Jan's cushions, this luxurious bed linen displays the full-blown beauty of the original motifs. An abundance of hearts, flowers and flags is embroidered or printed onto an array of pillows, covers and quilts to produce a stunning collection.

Jan comments "Watching this project unfold has been an absolute pleasure and delight - to see my designs strewn across great expanses of white linen has given my work a new dimension. My own favourite bed linen is the Romany Heart, with its wild and romantic borders and hearts stitched with deep red embroidery"

Available for spring delivery from www.janconstantine.com and www.peacockbluehome.co.uk.

Jan Constantine launches two beautiful new china collections.

The first uses motifs from Jan's very successful Romany Heart embroideries, in deep cherry red onto classical white bone china, creating a surprisingly lovely display.

The second is a smaller range, based upon the famous British Isles embroidery, with delicate soft blue detail. Sailing boats and anchors also feature within the main design and are highlighted upon the tall mugs in the collection.

Available from mid November at boutiques and stores nationwide and on-line at www.janconstantine.com.

Jan Constantine is celebrating the launch of a wonderful collection of accessories, in collaboration with Disaster Designs.

This gorgeous concoction of funky handbags, hip flasks, holdalls, wash bags and wallets is embellished with the Constantine classical icons in a mixture of applications including print, appliqué, embroidery, and laser detail.

Jan comments "I'm so thrilled to be launching these lovely bags and purses, they will solve most of my Christmas present problems and there’'s something for the men in my life too".

View the Accessories Collection here

We're very excited to launch our new magical Alpine Christmas Collection. Inspired by Alpine chalets, skiing holidays and Fair Isle woollies, these beautiful Christmas cushions and decorations are appliquéd with hearts, words, winter sports and fir trees all onto soft blue and rich red felt wool.

Jan quotes “As our exciting year of celebrations reaches an end, we're thrilled to finish with such a strong and vibrant Christmas Collection. These lovely pieces will make perfect Christmas gifts and keepsakes to be treasured for years to come.”

View our Alpine Collection here

Jan Constantine, who is renowned for her striking hand-embroidered home textiles, has launched the Gypsy Collection in time for Valentine's Day.

Keeping ahead with the fabulous bohemian trend of embroidery that is sweeping the fashion world, this beautiful Gypsy collection, with exquisite hand stitched detail, is a must-have for collectors or lovers.

In rich red or cool black wool, these wonderful pieces are appliquéd in the old-fashioned way, using hearts, the word Love and an abundance of flowers in vibrant pink, orange, yellow, green and blue. This collection is also being made in luxurious cream linen, edged in red piping.

View the Gypsy Collection here

Jan Constantine launches her very own Steiff Bear!!

Jan Constantine who is renowned for her hand embroidered textiles is delighted to be working with Steiff, the world famous soft toy company, to produce a small collection of bears. Founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, the company is known for its excellence and perfection.

The first teddy bear, named True Brit, is ready in time for Christmas and has his own little patriotic suitcase. Complete with the famous Steiff label studded onto his left ear, this little chap will no doubt become an heirloom of the future.

Buy Jan Constantine Steiff Bear here 

Jan will be exhibiting at this years Country Living Magazine Spring Fair. Held at the Business Design Centre in London between 21st-25th March 2012 you can see all the latest Jan Constantine designs.
Jan will be at Stand R10

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July 2011 sees Jan Constantine launch her second embroidery book.

'Love Stitching' Iconic appliqué & hand-embroidery designs by Jan Constantine and photography by Caroline Arber.

For the Love Stitching is a fabulous new collection of 21 decorative appliqué and hand-embroidery projects from Jan Constantine, featuring some of her bestselling designs. Alongside her signature cushions are a selection of bags, aprons and other home accessories such as a throw, quilt, needle case and tablemats.

Buy Love Stitching by Jan Constantine here

Celebrate one year to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games on 27th July 2011. Order from our stunning London 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Collection, available now!

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After nine successful years of business & growing into a recognisable brand, Jan Constantine has finally set up a blog to bring you snippets of news, product recommendations, updates & chit-chat from all that's happening in her ever-changing world! Don't miss it!

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We are delighted to announce the Jan Constantine's first range of stationery products has now launched - The Blueprint Collection.
The range includes notepads, pens, writing sets, tins, note cards and much more! Each item features Jan's iconic
designs and motifs and can be purchased online now!

See the Jan Constantine Stationery here

Take a look at the Jan Constantine Tinware now

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s fabulous new ITV show – Auction Party – goes on air from Monday 25th July for two weeks at 2pm till 3pm each weekday.

The show is all about the British idiosyncrasy of raising money for charity and was filmed in 10 different locations up and down the country. Each show follows two teams going head to head to raise funds for their chosen charities.

Laurence takes control of the gavel for the series and he makes a flamboyant and witty auctioneer, managing every day to squeeze every last penny from his rapt audience.

In each episode, both teams must use all their creative and social skills to select items they think will sell best at auction. Along with pieces they have found in their own homes, they are given £250 to spend in local junk shops and charity stores.

This is where Jan comes in. Her role, during filming five of the shows, is to help one of the teams to track down bargains from junk shops, attics and antique shops – to up-cycle them and then hopefully sell them on at maximum profit. The two teams then need to organise and set up an auction, invite guests, create an auction catalogue and present an event worthy of their lots.

For this role of ‘expert’ she was able to draw on her own enormous experience over the years of bargain hunting and as a result absolutely loved working on the Auction Party programmes.

Jan comments: "It was a great privilege to work with such fantastic charities as well as great fun to film with Laurence and the crew. I thought it was wonderful to see my teams make money by creating a silk purse from a sow's ear - though sometimes it didn't always work out like that!!"

Auction Party with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen starts Monday 25th July 2011 on ITV1 at 2pm

Every day from now until 23rd December, a selection of our fabulous Festive cushions ‘star’ on ITV’s ‘This Morning’. Three of our popular hand embroidered festive designs feature as cushions on the show’s famous sofas.

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Jan Constantine has been appointed one of two licensees to produce London 2012 Home Textiles licensed products by The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Cheshire based Jan Constantine will produce original hand embroidered cushions and other home accessories that will stand alone as unique speciality products in the interiors market. The first licensed products, which are designed to be ‘heirlooms of the future’, will be available in Summer 2010. Founded in 2002, Jan Constantine has carved out a niche for bespoke embroidered home accessories.

Products will be available through UK high street locations as well as from the official London 2012 stores and at Games times through official venue merchandise outlets.

LOCOG Head of Licensing and retail, Simon Lilley commented on the appointments, “The London 2012 Licensing Programme is gathering pace and we are bringing some fantastic companies to the table – of all sizes. Both are excellent examples of how smaller and medium size companies can be part of London 2012. These two appointments are a reflection of the tremendous level of interest we are experiencing in the licensing opportunities available.”

View the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Collection

View the London 2012 Team GB Collection

View the London 2012 Olympic Museum Collection

Jan Constantine has teamed up with ‘The King’s Speech’, the film that the whole of Hollywood is talking about! With an all-star cast including Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter and released in cinemas on January 7, we are delighted to be able to offer our Limited Edition Proud to be British Bertie Cushion.

Based on the true story of Queen Elizabeth II's father and his remarkable friendship with maverick speech therapist Lionel Logue, THE KING'S SPEECH stars Academy Awards® nominee Colin Firth (A Single Man, Mamma Mia!) as King George VI, who is unexpectedly thrust into the international spotlight when his brother Edward abdicates. Following the scandalous abdication of his brother King Edward VIII, Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of the United Kingdom. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) seeks out the help of eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). Academy Awards® winner Geoffrey Rush (Pirates of the Caribbean) stars as Logue, the man who helps him find a voice with which to lead the nation.

The King's Speech won 4 Oscars this year walking away with the coveted Best Picture Oscar as well as Best Director for Tom Hooper, Best Actor for star Colin Firth and Best Original Screenplay for David Seidler.

The multi-award-winning cast includes Helena Bonham Carter (Alice in Wonderland), Guy Pearce (The Hurt Locker), Derek Jacobi (The Golden Compass), Timothy Spall (The Damned United) and Michael Gambon (Harry Potter).

To celebrate the release of The King's Speech on DVD and Blu-Ray Jan Constantine has collaborated with Momentum Pictures to produce the exclusive 'God Save The King' and 'Bertie' Cushions.

We were all thrilled to hear the news that Prince William and Kate Middleton are finally tying the knot on 29th April this year at Westminster Abbey. To celebrate this happy occasion, I have designed a new collection with a regal theme – combining hearts, crowns and fancy lettering and in some cases our Union Jack heart motif. Each of the pieces in the collection will provide a wonderful memento of the couple’s special day and be something you can cherish for years to come.

Back in July, Jan Constantine decided to enter the local ‘Business Boost’ Awards. Through Business Boost, participants are encouraged to develop entrepreneurship and strategic thinking underpinned by sound business planning. After completing some initial questions, we were shortlisted along with another 9 companies to move on to the next stage. For this we had to submit a Business Plan with a supporting cash flow, we were then shortlisted once more with 5 other companies to present to the judging panel. Jan and Diane both gave a fabulous 15-minute presentation and were then invited to attend the evening awards ceremony.

Although we were unsuccessful to win the category prize, we were delighted to be awarded the “Judges Discretionary Prize” out of all 12 companies shortlisted in both categories. We were awarded £1,000 and we were also presented with a “Highly Commended Small Business” Award. We plan to save the prize money until July 2011, where it will be used to promote our London 2012 Olympic range and celebrate ‘one year to go’ until the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bernard Lovatt, entrepreneur and chair of Business Boost said: “The Business Boost Competition recognises ambition and rewards businesses that want to move forward. Since its inception in 2007, the awards have helped more than 30 local companies. I’m pleased to say that they continue to be successful today. The Business Boost Competition is entirely funded through sponsorship and in-kind contributions. I invite local organisations to support us in helping more businesses succeed.”

A huge thank you to Business Boost, particularly Bernard Lovatt for all their help and for presenting us with this fantastic award!

A couple of weeks ago journalist Vinny Lee and photographer Ray Main descended upon the home of Jan Constantine.

This Saturday 21st August the Saturday Times Magazine will feature Jan's home with all its scrumptious cushions.

Our striking Deck of Cards collection is a wonderfully vibrant ensemble which would add a theatrical touch to anybody’s home. This exciting collection depicts the King, Queen and Jack of Hearts, the Joker, Suite and Ace of Spades.

Already a huge hit, we have expanded the range to produce a second collection of China manufactured by William Edwards in Stoke-on-Trent. The exquisite detailing on both the cushions and china make these the ultimate gifts. Why not collect the whole set for maximum impact!

Our new additions of China are available for delivery at the end of September.

See the Deck Of Cards Collection

Our cushions, as seen on Amanda Holden's sofa during interviews for Britain's Got Talent.

Also seen on the Eurovision Song Contest, our iconic Union Jack cushion sitting beside Andrew Lloyd Webber.

See our 'Celebrity' Pop Art Cushions

Jan Constantine has now launched a new range of greetings cards in conjunction with Firebrand Art.

The cards feature some of our favourite designs, taken from the Pop Art, Love & Peace, Modern Gingham, Diamante and Luxurious Velvets collections.The initial selection of 12 cards (of which the first 6 are also embossed to bring out the beauty of the products) will be followed in a few months by a further range with enhanced features such as appliqué, foil and diamante.

See the New Jan Constantine Greetings Cards

Our new 'Crunch' cushion is smaller than our standard best selling Union Jack cushion at 36x26 cm and nearly half the price at £37.50 and is so cute!

Available in grey or black colourways, and in our classic oblong shape.

View our Small Union Jack Cushions

Jan will be exhibiting at the following shows throughout 2010

Top Drawer, Earls Court, London (Stand M1 & M3), 17th - 19th January

New York International Gift Show, New York, (British Pavillion, Booth 2775), 31st - 4th February

Spring Fair International 2010 NEC Birmingham (Stand C31), 7th - 11th February

Stitch and Craft Show,Olympia II, London, 18th - 21st March

Country Living Spring 2010, Business Design Centre, London, Stand R19, 24th - 28th March

Spirit of Summer Fair 2010, Olympia, London, Stand C55, 13th - 16th May

Selvedge Summer Fair 2010, St. Augustine's Church Hall, London, 26th June

Pulse, Earls Court, London, Stand G1, 6th - 8th June

Home and Gift Show, Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate, Stand M51, 18th - 21st July

New York International Gift Show, New York, 14th - 18th August

Top Drawer, Olympia, London, Stand C15, 12th - 14th September

Grand Designs Live, NEC Birmingham, Stand L37, 8th - 10th October

Spirit of Christmas Fair 2010, Olympia, London, Stand D66, 3rd - 7th November

Country Living Christmas 2010, Business Design Centre, London, Stand D41, 10th - 14th November

Jan Constantine is now on Twitter! Follow us @JanConstantine1 for all the latest news, product releases, gossip and information!

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Heirloom Embroidery Inspired Designer Projects with Beautiful Stitching Techniques. By Jan Constantine.

Jan Constantine launched her first book in September. Signed and personalised copies are now available to order from the web site or by telephone.

‘Heirloom Embroidery’ is an exquisite collection of 30 beautiful hand-embroidery projects all designed by Jan Constantine, suitable for beginners and established embroiderers alike. As an antidote to the throwaway lifestyle of to day, it reminds us of the way past generations lived, appreciating, preserving and passing down the wonderful hand worked textiles embroidered by family members. With clear step by step instructions, Jan guides the reader through the various stitches and simple sewing methods required for each item.

With beautiful photography by Caroline Arber, who is renowned for her superb use of natural light, this book is a visual masterpiece in it’s own right.

To get your book personalised by Jan just add your requested message to the comments box during checkout. Price - £18.99 Publisher - Jacqui Small Size - 250mm x 230mm. 128 pages.

Click here to buy Heirloom Embroidery with personalised message from Jan.

Our Newest Collection

Our new Vintage Rose Collection is now available to order online. The beautiful tattoo-inspired images feature on cushions, lavender bags and tea cosies and nicely compliment our existing ranges.

See our new Picture Gallery by clicking the link below.

We have collected together a selection of images which show our products in the home environment.Some of the pictures are from magazine features and others taken specifically for our website or brochure.

Hope you enjoy browsing through them!

These stunning cushions have been inspired by the badge of St Joseph’s College, Stoke on Trent. In a combined effort to raise funds, Jan Constantine has joined forces with Roisin Maguire, the head teacher at Saint Joseph'sCollege.

Profits from the sale of these cushions will be used for the "Faith in the Future" campaign to save the school from closure.

The badge of St. Joseph's College is hand embroidered onto this sumptuous cushion and the school's motto "Fideliter et Fortiter" is stitched in antique gold thread onto black or cream pure wool felt. It makes the ultimate statement of support in the home while the battle to save the school rages on.

Quote from Ms Maguire, Head teacher of St Joseph's "I am delighted that an artist of Jan Constantine's quality has produced these fantastic cushions for us. They are a wonderful statement about the community of St. Joseph's College and will be fantastic heirlooms for future generations to remind them of the 'battles' we had to fight in our 75th anniversary year to retain this outstanding school.

In addition they will also look beautiful in anyone's home" An article called "The Battle of the Badge" about the school's fight against closure was published in the Sunday Telegraph on January 6th 2008.

http://www.stjosephstrentvale.com

Jan Constantine was a finalist in last year's Enterprising Rural Women awards.

Working from the old stable block on the edge of a village on the Cheshire/Staffordshire borders, Jan impressed the judges in Country Living Magazine's annual competition to find and celebrate the best small rural businesses.

She was delighted to take part in the awards ceremony at the Hampton Court Flower Show and meet with the Editor of the magazine, Susy Smith and the Features Editor, Lisa Sykes - along with the other finalists.

Jan Comments "The recognition of my work by such a prestigious publication has given me and my team a great boost and infused a great deal of excitement into the workroom."