About Waldbrook Artisans
Several years ago, my daughter, Morwenna Lasko, a professional violinist, asked me to design a special blanket to protect her violin when it sat in its case. Drawing on my thirty years of experience as a fiber artist and custom seamstress, I found inspiration for this new project, from the multitude of beautiful textiles in my stash. I selected the most exquisite pieces of velvet and silk and began to construct violin blankets.
Each blanket is one of a kind but all include a layer of organic cotton batting and exquisite trim for an elegant touch. I strive to make blankets that complement the beauty of your instrument and provide an added level of security in your case. Furthermore, I aim to please a broad spectrum of violinists and violists, with blankets for a variety of case sizes. In recent years, I have even made blankets for accordionists. Custom orders are always welcome.
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Dear Jo Ann, I received the amazingly beautiful blanket for my daughter’s Bam High Tech Contoured case and it is STUNNING! I can’t wait to surprise her with it after her next performance event! I love the little cut out in the blanket, making the lovely silk cover an integral part of the case. Superb!!! -Joanna Bruckno, Coopersburg, PA
Joanna Bruckno
Coopersburg, PA
“Tuck your precious violin into its case with a Waldbrook Violin Blanket. Crafted in Maine by the mother of a professional violinist, these lovely blankets are made from cotton or embroidered velvet with a choice of silk or cotton lining. Many violinists swear that a silk blanket will protect the instrument from the potentially damaging effects of temperature and humidity changes. They are available in three sizes to fit your style of case: oblong, Bobelock Half Moon cases, and shaped cases. A fancy, ruffled blanket, appropriately called the Ruffler, is also available in the oblong shape.” -Strings Magazine, August 2011
Strings Magazine
August, 2011“I’ve just received the original violin blanket today! The blanket is totally exquisite. I have never seen such a beautiful piece of textile work. My violin is of very humble quality as I couldn’t afford to buy a ‘quality’ one which run into several hundreds of £. Your blanket makes my violin look a million $ !! I am totally thrilled. In fact it makes my heart sing every time I open my case and the first thing I see is the stunning blanket (I wish my violin playing would do the same! but that will come with practice hopefully!).” -Catherine Canham, Portsmouth, UK
Catherine Canham
Portsmouth, UK
“I was completely surprised this last Christmas when my boyfriend surprised me with this lovely gift. I have played viola for the past nine or so years and within an orchestra in the Northern Virginia area. Could not wait to show off the beautiful, intricate craftsmanship of the blanket to the rest of my section, they were quite jealous. It was nice to have a custom fit, sturdy, blanket for my rather large instrument, thank you so much!” -Christian Anderson, Charlottesville, Virginia
Christian Anderson
Charlottesville, VA
Hi Jo Ann, I just got it – it’s gorgeous, and even my wife thinks so! It’s a nice contrast to the purple interior of the Viper case. Thank you soooo much, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Chris
Christopher Vitas, Violinist
San Diego, CADear Jo Ann: I received the blankets today – they are wonderful! I think the double violin one is spectacular. I did not really look at the other because I am putting it under the Christmas tree as a present to myself. Thanks