by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 19 Aug, 2022 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
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...
by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 23 Jun, 2022 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
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...
by Kathleen Murphy | 20 May, 2022 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
A well-considered door curtain is worth it’s weight in gold. It will: Keep the heat inKeep the draughts outSave EnergyReduce noise and light Thermal Gain A well made pair of curtains which includes an interlining can offer considerable thermal gain. According to...
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...
by Kathleen Murphy | 14 Mar, 2022 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Tinsmiths Made to Measure service Tinsmiths has always had a dedicated group of curtain-makers quietly working away in our sewing rooms. The seamstresses enjoy their privacy and shop visitors are often surprised to learn of the sewing room. We thought, without...
by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 3 Nov, 2021 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
The growth and production of textiles for both apparel and for the home has been an ongoing, progressive industry since the early days of human civilisation. The importance of cloth in our daily lives has been and always will be paramount; from simple linens and...
