I’m Katy and I work from my home studio in Hertfordshire, UK designing and sewing homeware products. Originally from Edinburgh, I lived overseas 2003-2017. When we returned to the UK I found it really difficult to get back into the workplace as I hadn’t worked since having my daughter. My homeware business started very organically in 2019. I was shopping for a new table runner but couldn’t find any I liked in all the usual big stores. I realised it would be simple enough for me to source some fabric and make one myself - especially as I had time on my hands. The thing is... I didn’t own a sewing machine and hadn’t sewn anything since the age of 12 in home economics class . Undeterred, I ordered a very basic machine then true to form left it sitting in the box for a few weeks, before plucking up the courage to thread it and watch a few YouTube videos. I haven’t stopped sewing since.
I started with a simple table runner for myself, then decided to make more to sell at school Christmas fairs before setting up an Etsy shop at the end of 2019. My timing was fortunate as the online shopping boom during the pandemic gave my shop a real boost. I spent most of 2020 sewing face masks which allowed me to establish my reputation on Etsy. My product range continues to be fairly wide ranging while I test items for popularity though the humble draft excluder is by far my biggest seller. In general my focus is on delivering functional homewares combined with contemporary, minimalist style. Everything I sell is handmade, photographed, marketed, packed and posted by myself. It’s exhausting at times but I love it!
Katy
A very useful little item which has proved a solution to the problem of my bedroom door catching and making sufficient noise to wake me up. Better quieter nights now !
I bought this for our daughter’s bedroom door. Total game changer, the door closes so quietly. She is not keen but we are and will be buying more. Can’t rate them highly enough.
Didn’t know these existed until finding your site and they are exactly what I needed, thank you! No more wondering if I have a ghost with the doors creeping open, phew! Also lovely quality fabric, neutral and smart .
This is a beautiful runner, exactly what I wanted! The material is a perfect weight, substantial and beautifully woven. The colour is exactly as shown in the images and I could not be more delighted with my purchase. Delivered promptly and nicely packaged. Thank you.
Love how simple and unobtrusive these are and they work no more rattling :)
This does the job perfectly of keeping a bedroom door ajar at the right position and it’s nice to look at too
Excellent product! Has solved a niggling problem instantly. Thank you!
This is the second door stop I have bought from Katy Webster Homeware. Beautifully crafted and just what I was looking for. Thank you!
I bought three of these for various doors. They’re great at stopping the wind from blowing the door shut. I’ve also found they work well behind the door to stop the handle hitting the wall.
They are very well made and with quality fabrics. So many patterns to choose from. Came well packaged and in good time too. Really happy with them.
I love my new lampshades and look fantastic in their new home
Am extremely pleased with the prompt delivery of my lovely doorstops. They look fantastic with my colour scheme. Also impressed with the personal touch. Will definitely purchase from Katy again.
Absolutely fit for purpose door stops -, we have a coastal location and need stops in warm weather to keep doors open - I shall order more …
Thank you Katy
Everything I have ordered and recieved from Katy Webster, including this draught excluder, has been exquisitely made and a delight to own. Even the careful packaging outweighs any expectation. I am looking for more from Katy Webster to order for myself, friends and family (they will be delighted). In this day of mass production, this company takes you back to a caring, individual and beautiful products. Thank you very much E Chambers.
