Here at Lin Morris we love to learn about companies who make their products locally and who are doing their bit to keep a manufacturing traditions alive. This week we learned about French brand, Yves Delorme, who still weave their luxury linens at their factory in Haubourdin near Lille in France. Read the rest of this entry »
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Scottish designer Chloë McCormick has taken the art of tapestry to a whole new level with her embroidered creations that combine 3D printing technology with traditional craft. Read the rest of this entry »
On Friday I visited the studio of London based weaver Holly Berry to collect her amazing Love Blankets which we are now stocking in our shop - yes, in case you hadn’t noticed we now have a shop. It’s all very exciting. With the sun streaming through the windows (a rare thing in London) and brightly coloured yarns stacked up around the loom, the studio looked too good not to take a few photographs of. So here they are. Read the rest of this entry »
You can always rely on textile designer Donna Wilson to bring a little warmth and colour to whatever she touches, and these designs, created for British furniture brand Ercol earlier this year, are no exception. Using her trusty balls of yarn, Donna has created colourful, woven versions of Ercol’s iconic windsor chair, stacking chair and love seat, as well as a new interpretation of their studio couch. Of all of Donna’s designs, these beautifully crafted pieces are my favourite. Read the rest of this entry »