Amy Scott Design

Amy Scott creates amazing hand designed cushions that are bright, fun and decadent! Amy Scott Design

‘I’m English, originally a Shropshire lass, but I have been living in Northern Ireland for twenty years having come over here straight after university,’ explains Amy.‘ My family are made up of artists, designers and interior decorators, so I guess it’s in my blood to be creative! I didn’t study design, I just fell into it when I got to Northern Ireland and haven’t looked back since.’ Amy’s cushions show her love for vibrant fabrics and rich textures, and the final design is always decadent yet fun. Each one of her cushions are carefully designed and then skilfully hand sewn. ‘I use lots of striking pinks and florals coupled with soft velvets and usually finished off with my signature trims,’ she says.

Amy has four children, so her working hours are limited, as come two o’clock her attention turns to them. ‘A typical day involves laying out lots of fabric Send your answer, name, address, email and phone number marked Amy Scott Competition to Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living magazine, PO Box 42, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7AD or Ashgrove House, Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin or enter online at: ihil.net Entries must be received no later than 5pm on Friday 3rd August 2018. One entry per household. One separate email/postcard for each competition. Judge’s decision is final. No cash alternative. Prizes are non-transferable. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter please include your email address with your entry. View our privacy policy at ihil.net/privacy-policy How to enter Answer the following question: How many years has Amy lived in Northern Ireland? COMPETITION Ireland’s Homes Interiors & Living magazine along with Amy Scott are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a colourful velvet Amy Scott cushion with decadent trims worth £60. and trims until I find the perfect combination for a new design’, says Amy. ‘The result has to make me giddy with excitement! When I’ve found the right design it gets dropped to my trusty seamstress who weaves her magic and makes the creation come alive. Then the paperwork has to be kept on top of, as do emails, queries and social media and the website. I’m currently in the process of designing my very own Amy Scott fabric range so I’m working on that whenever I can but at the same time developing my current ranges.

‘It might sound very general, but my biggest achievement is getting my business up and running! Five years ago I would never have believed it was possible or that I was capable enough, and every time I sell cushions or people come up to me and tell me they love my work it just confirms that I’ve done it. Having said that, featuring on the cover of Ireland’s Homes Interiors and Living Magazine in the spring was a very proud moment!’ Amy aims to have two different ranges in the near future, one using her own fabric, aiming to be more exclusive, and another which will consist of simple designs that are accessible to everyone. ‘Over the next few years I hope to have my cushions stocked with stores and designers all over the UK!’ Amy says. amyscottdesign.co.uk

sources: Ireland's Home Interior and Living, August 2018