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Making a Pair of Cottage Curtains in a Day

Making a Pair of Cottage Curtains in a Day

by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 23 Jun, 2022 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond

How we made a pair of short, pencil pleat curtains in a day in a domestic setting

Q&A – Meet our New Fabric Showroom Assistant

Q&A – Meet our New Fabric Showroom Assistant

by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 19 May, 2022 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond

Let us introduce you to the latest member of the Tinsmiths team, Nicki. Since she joined us in the Autumn of 2021 following the minor relocation and reopening of our fabric showroom, Nicki has taken on much of our bespoke Made to Measure service and is on hand to help...
Salt Glaze Ceramics from Knighton Mill Pottery

Salt Glaze Ceramics from Knighton Mill Pottery

by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 9 May, 2022 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond

There have been few potters as influential as Bernard Leach. Widely regarded as the ‘father’ of British Studio Pottery, Bernard Leach was born in Hong Kong in 1887, studied art in England and moved to Japan in 1909. Leach was first introduced to ceramics...
Of the Same Stripe – Tinsmiths’ Ticking Fabric

Of the Same Stripe – Tinsmiths’ Ticking Fabric

by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 3 May, 2022 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond

Acquiring its’ name from the Greek theka and Latin tica both meaning covering, ticking fabric is a tightly woven simple stripe. Traditionally a dense herringbone or twill weave, used through previous centuries to cover mattresses and pillows to prevent the straw or...
Things to do and see in Ledburyshire 2022

Things to do and see in Ledburyshire 2022

by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 3 May, 2022 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond

Despite the fact that we would encourage a visit to Ledburyshire at any time, for it is arguably the most interesting mix of counties in the UK, we have compiled a selection of things to do and see through the coming months. Including unmissable annual events as well...
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