About Extra Special Touch
Founded by Heidi Lawton and nestled in the heart of Nottingham’s historic Sherwood Forest, Extra Special Touch is an award-winning UK brand known for its exquisitely embroidered linens and heirloom bridal keepsakes. From personalised napkins and lace-trimmed handkerchiefs to silk lingerie and bespoke bridal accessories, each piece is thoughtfully handcrafted by Heidi and her talented team of embroiderers and seamstresses.
What sets Extra Special Touch apart is their commitment to meaningful, personalised details - whether that’s embroidery in a loved one’s handwriting, colour-matching to a wedding palette, or adding a monogram, crest or logo to create something truly bespoke. While their products are loved by clients around the world, they remain proudly rooted in British craft - sourcing their fabrics and laces locally, including traditional Nottingham lace from one of the UK’s last remaining lace mills.
Heidi’s background in embroidery design and costume history brings a unique depth to each creation, blending timeless romance with couture-level detail. Today, Extra Special Touch is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of custom embroidered napkins, vintage-inspired bridal gifts, and luxury wedding handkerchiefs.
Their full collection is available online via their website and Etsy shop, and the team also welcomes bespoke enquiries. Inspired by antique lace, vintage embroidery, and a love for beautifully made things, Extra Special Touch continues to bring personalised heirlooms to life - one stitch at a time.
Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for their latest designs and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the studio.
The company is owned by Heidi Lawton who started Extra Special Touch in 2009.
Our embroidered lace handkerchiefs have been proudly featured in a number of leading bridal magazines and wedding blogs, including One Fab Day, English Wedding Blog, and Brides Up North.
We are based In Ransom Hall, in the heart of Sherwood Forest. We are a working studio and embroidery studio, but you can visit us by appointment to order your embroidered gifts.
You can buy via our own website, Love my Dress and Etsy store.