Susie’s Guide to Summer Sleeping: Why a Lightweight Quilt is My Heatwave Essential

When a proper British summer heatwave arrives, getting a restful night's sleep can feel like a bit of a challenge. There is nothing quite so frustrating as wrestling with a heavy, stifling duvet when all you want is a cool, tranquil sanctuary to collapse into at the end of the day.

If you are struggling to stay comfortable, my absolute favourite piece of advice is to put the duvet away until autumn and embrace the effortless elegance of a lightweight quilt. Paired simply with a crisp, classic cotton top sheet, a beautiful quilt offers a wonderfully versatile alternative to a duvet. It is quite simply the best way to handle the ever-changing temperatures of our British summer.

The Golden Rule: No More Wrestling with a Duvet Cover!

I designed our handmade quilts not just to look beautiful, but to truly transform the way you sleep and simplify how you manage your home. For me, a bed should look fresh, inviting, and layered, but it shouldn't require an hour of heavy lifting to keep clean.

By switching to a quilt, you create a perfect bedding solution that works beautifully all year round:

• In the Summer: You need nothing more than a lightweight quilt and a flat top sheet. It gives you that comforting, reassuring weight over your feet without trapping a single bit of body heat.

• In Spring, Autumn & Winter: There is absolutely no need to pack your quilt away when the frost arrives. You simply add a cosy wool or velvet throw across the foot of the bed for an instant, sumptuous layer of winter warmth.

It is an incredibly practical way to live. No more wrestling with a stubborn duvet cover every week—you simply wash and change the top sheet instead, keeping your bedroom looking fresh and elegant with half the effort.

The Breathable Secret of Karur Craftsmanship

People often ask me why our cotton and linen quilts feel so uniquely comfortable when the weather gets hot. The secret lies entirely in the traditional way they are made by our wonderful team of artisans in Karur, India.

Every single quilt is handcrafted and filled with a luxurious, lightweight wadding that acts almost like a natural thermostat. This specific filling allows the fabric to breathe, keeping you wonderfully cool through a hot summer night, while still retaining a gentle, insulating warmth when the winter chill returns.

We stock them in standard King and Super King sizes, but because we work so closely with our family-run workshops, we can also make them entirely to order. If you have a specific size requirement or a particular fabric combination in mind, our bespoke service can bring it to life for you.

My Newest Favourite: The Smokey Blue Embroidered Fritillary Quilt

I am incredibly proud of our latest arrival, which I think is something truly special for a summer bedroom refresh.

Our NEW Smokey Blue Fritillary Quilt celebrates the beautiful, delicate forms of bell-shaped blooms. Our artisans create each piece using hand-cut silk and velvet appliqués, finished with exquisite freehand embroidery onto soft, rustic linen. To give you two looks in one, we’ve finished the reverse with a clean, classic Cotton Stripe and framed the entire piece with a sumptuous Smokey Blue Velvet trim. It is a magnificent, soulful textile that brings so much texture into a room.