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Door Curtain Benefits

Door Curtain Benefits

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: 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 research...
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...
Tinsmiths Made to Measure – Handmade Curtains and Blinds

Tinsmiths Made to Measure – Handmade Curtains and Blinds

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...
MAGNIF-ECO: Tinsmiths Recycled Fabrics

MAGNIF-ECO: Tinsmiths Recycled Fabrics

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...
Antique Patchwork Quilts

Antique Patchwork Quilts

by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 12 Nov, 2020 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Shop News

On a quiet shelf in our showroom among an abundance of fabric rolls and remnants lies a humble pile of antique patchwork quilts. These quilts all unique with their own story in every stitch and fold, combine the intricate art of patchwork with the precise skill of...
Linen for curtains & blinds

Linen for curtains & blinds

by Phoebe Clive | 2 Jun, 2019 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Shop News

In the latest in our occasional series of posts about cloth the focus is on linen. Starting with the basics; linen is a fibre which is obtained by processing the ‘Linum’ or ‘Flax’ plant. ‘Flax’ has a pretty blue flower and is grown...
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  • Door Curtain Benefits
  • Salt Glaze Ceramics from Knighton Mill Pottery
  • Of the Same Stripe – Tinsmiths’ Ticking Fabric
  • Things to do and see in Ledburyshire 2022
  • Tinsmiths Made to Measure – Handmade Curtains and Blinds
  • Tinsmiths ‘Ledburyshire’ Calendar December 2021: The Painted Room
  • Letterpress Printed Stationery by Mark Hearld
  • MAGNIF-ECO: Tinsmiths Recycled Fabrics
  • Charles Tunnicliffe: The Importance of Wood Engraving
  • Tinsmiths ‘Ledburyshire’ Calendar July 2021: Hoarwithy
  • Tinsmiths ‘Ledburyshire’ Calendar June 2021: Hartpury Bee Shelter
  • Daily Rituals: the joy of using handmade tableware

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