Making a Pair of Cottage Curtains in a Day

Making a Pair of Cottage Curtains in a Day

On discovering the windows in my cottage bedroom are without curtains, Phoebe suggested we make a pair of sill length curtains with a simple pencil pleat heading. I chose our Alpha Stripe in Mallow, having lusted after the chair we had in the shop last year which had been reupholstered in Alpha Stripe in Black […]

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Ticking Fabrics

Ticking Fabrics

Ticking fabric was traditionally a very densely woven cotton herringbone or twill weave cloth used for making mattress & pillow cases. The derivation of the word ‘Ticking’, material used to cover pillows and mattresses, is from the Greek theke, “receptacle”....

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A Guide to Blinds

A Guide to Blinds

Roman Blinds or Roller Blinds? Blinds are the obvious choice for the hardest working areas of the home; kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms etc. they also suit the unfussy contemporary home or the smaller rooms in the house (the downstairs loo!) - but which type of...

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Silva Exhibition Artist: Jen Whiskerd

Silva Exhibition Artist: Jen Whiskerd

Jen Whiskerd’s joy of storytelling through print shines through. Her lively and engaging illustrative work highlights her love of nature and the inspiration she gains from the landscape surrounding her rural home on the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire borders. As a...

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Tinsmiths Letterpress Calendar 2023

Tinsmiths Letterpress Calendar 2023

You may be glad to know that we have put together our much-anticipated Letterpress calendar for 2023; very ahead of schedule, we know! Working closely with Martin of Tilley Printing and local artist Jen Whiskerd, we have produced a calendar which celebrates the joyful...

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Silva Exhibition Artist: Katrin Moye

Silva Exhibition Artist: Katrin Moye

Katrin Moye is an award-winning ceramic artist specialising in decorative, domestic slipware and one-off collectors’ pieces. From her Nottingham studio, Katrin handthrows her ceramics using dark earthenware, covering each piece in a thin white slip before adding her...

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Silva Exhibition Artist: Lynn Hodgson

Silva Exhibition Artist: Lynn Hodgson

Herefordshire based artist, Lynn Hodgson carves motifs inspired by the local flora and fauna into native species woods to create beautiful items for the home. Lynn is the next of our introductions to artists taking part in Tinsmiths' Silva Exhibition 2022. Quite...

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The Advantages of Extra Wide Fabrics

The Advantages of Extra Wide Fabrics

Everything you need to know about Extra Wide furnishing fabrics and why you should consider using them. There are a number of reasons why we are such ardent supporters of an Extra Wide fabric, but before we dispense those reasons we should perhaps explain what an...

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Silva Exhibition Artist: Susie Hetherington

Silva Exhibition Artist: Susie Hetherington

Visual artist, Susie Hetherington creates the most beautiful prints and patterns inspired by nature, elevating those small details which are only noticeable when we give ourselves the time to stop and truly look. Susie was therefore an obvious choice to invite to take...

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Silva Exhibition Artist: Sophie MacCarthy

Silva Exhibition Artist: Sophie MacCarthy

It is with great pleasure that we welcome ceramicist, Sophie MacCarthy to the Tinsmiths' fold as she joins us for our forthcoming Silva Exhibition. Sophie MacCarthy has been a studio potter for over 35 years following her graduation from Wimbledon School of Art. ...

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Silva Exhibition Artist: Jessica Turrell

Silva Exhibition Artist: Jessica Turrell

Introducing the next artist who will be taking part in Tinsmiths’ Silva exhibition, slipware potter, Jessica Turrell. Jessica’s practice is a mix of hand building and throwing using a potter’s wheel. Based in Lynmouth, Devon where she shares studio space with fellow...

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Silva Exhibition Artist: Carole Glover

Silva Exhibition Artist: Carole Glover

For Tinsmiths' regulars you may already recognise the name, Carole Glover. Carole's superbly decorated slipware pottery is a regular feature at Tinsmiths; her diminutive, hand-built wrens literally 'fly' out as soon as a new delivery arrives. Carole’s skill in...

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Silva – an Exhibition on the Horizon

Silva – an Exhibition on the Horizon

For many, July marks life easing to a slower Summer pace. Not so at Tinsmiths as this year preparations are in full swing for our Autumn exhibition. This, our first exhibition since 2019, will coincide with Herefordshire’s annual arts trail, h.Art. A regular September...

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