by Daisy Cameron-Eveleigh | 1 Sep, 2022 | Calendar Blogs, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
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...
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 Kathleen Murphy | 14 Jul, 2022 | Designers & Makers, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Tinsmiths Exhibitions & Events
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...
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...