Friday 30 August 2013

Well Healed


Here is the Easterly and 525 Line in a beautiful shoot by Heal's. All very modern and elegant. I like the use of the free-standing pannelling.



Photographer - Jake Curtis
Stylist - Despina Curtis

Thursday 15 August 2013

NYC here we come


So - we have packed up our samples and our sandals and we are off to NYC tomorrow. Looking forward to Margaritas at the Standard Hotel.

Monday 12 August 2013

Tools of the Trade (3) - posted by Eleanor


This is Esther, our blanket stitch machine. She is a very old lady and can be a little grumpy at times, but she is a real work horse. Most of our blanket stitching is done by Janet at the mill on a similar machine, but we sometimes stitch samples here in the studio.


The mechanism is wonderful. It is basically a chain stitch, with a hook that draws the yarn across as you stitch - a very elegant piece of engineering.


Although the mechanism is old, Esther does have a brand new motor - you can see the belt drive here, along with our orange scissors which are the very best ones for snipping any loose ends.

Thursday 8 August 2013

Signal - Toast

This is the first image of our Signal blanket in the new Toast catalogue. Lovely wind-swept feel to the shoot.


Photo - Nicholas James Seaton
Toast - September Catalogue

Tuesday 6 August 2013

Matthew Hilton - Horizon table

I was really delighted when Matthew Hilton asked to borrow a few more blankets and cushions for a shoot. The images are absolutely beautiful. I love the Horizon table with its beautiful brass legs.



Furniture and photos by Matthew Hilton