by claredelatorre | 9 Feb, 2012 | Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond, Shop News
This is just the day, as it is about to snow, to talk about UK Wool. Wool is such a great fibre with very useful qualities; hard-wearing as an upholstery cloth, light and warm to wear. Natural wools are lovely in themselves and dyed fibres work well to give soft,...
by claredelatorre | 6 May, 2011 | Designers & Makers, Fabric & Textiles, Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
Following the earlier post about Merchant and Mills, we’d like to introduce another local artist, Michael Birch. A textile artist, Michael prints the most eclectic designs on beautiful chiffon and silk fabrics. As you can see, he is something of a magpie,...