by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 3 Dec, 2020 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Shop News
Tinsmiths Shop windows shining determinedly through the temporary pause. We are so, so pleased to be out the other side of a foggy, second lockdown and opening our doors once again. It has been such a pleasure to fill our new shop space in anticipation of the return...
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...
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...
by Kathleen Murphy | 31 Jul, 2018 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Shop News
Cork, a beautiful material which has fallen from favour in recent years following over-exposure in the 1970’s, has a fascinating history and stunning properties. In a world that must manage resources more and more carefully, re-considering the use of cork is a great...
by Kathleen Murphy | 12 Feb, 2018 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Shop News
Following last year’s trip to Ukraine, we are bringing some of Ukraine to Ledbury this March with a Pysanky Egg Workshop and Traditional Ukrainian Lunch held at Tinsmiths and run by Nataliya Cummings (Experience Ukraine) and Helena Orlowski. Traditional Psanky...
by Kathleen Murphy | 6 Aug, 2013 | Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Shop News, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
We stage artist and printmaker, Andrew Davidson’s solo show here next month. Andrew has just completed seven covers for Bloomsbury’s next edition of the complete series of Harry Potter books, the first four of which have just been released. Andrew, who...
