All Things Considered

British Design Awards 2011
Posted by Simon Lewin

We took a call yesterday with the brilliant news that Emily Sutton's Curiosity Shop has won the 'Best British Pattern Design' category in The British Design Awards 2011 - in association with Elle Decoration and The Daily Telegraph.

We look forward to finding out who won in the other categories in the December issue of Elle Decoration (we'd initially though we might have to keep our news secret but have been told to spread the word!).

We'd like to thank everyone that took the time to vote - it is genuinely appreciated.

We'll have news soon of Emily's follow up fabric, a new design entitled 'Deep Sea' (sign up to our newsletter for details).

In the meantime, 'Curiosity Shop' is available both by the metre and as ready made cushion covers.

Posted by Simon Lewin on September 30th, 2011

Ed Kluz’s Painswick
Posted by Simon Lewin

Launching at Ed Kluz's exhibition in Ripon tonight is Painswick -  his first fabric for St. Jude's.

Ed is fascinated by the objects of our cultural heritage. He seeks out the eccentric, the lost and the overlooked. Follies, curiosities, vanished buildings and folk lore inspire artworks which explore themes of renewal and reinvention.

His exhibition at Hornseys in Ripon, entitled Northern Arcadia, will define the beauty and harmony to be found amongst great northern houses and their correspondent gardens and will include views of follies and buildings around Studley Park, Castle Howard, Duncombe Park, Bramham Park and other great estates.

Two examples of the work being exhibited are shown here, beneath the images of Painswick.

Posted by Simon Lewin on September 16th, 2011

Nature Table
Posted by Simon Lewin

Angie Lewin's latest fabric, Nature Table, launches at Tinsmiths in Ledbury today as part of their Printed Textiles exhibition.

Originally designed and cut by Angie in lino, Nature Table is screen printed in the UK in 4 colourways on a sturdy linen union, perfect for upholstery, curtains and blinds.

You can find out more and request samples via our St. Jude's Fabrics website.

Posted by Simon Lewin on September 10th, 2011

Curiosity Shop
Posted by Simon Lewin

We had some great news earlier this week.

Emily Sutton's Curiosity Shop has been selected as one of the six shortlisted designs in the Best British Pattern Design category in The British Design Awards 2011.

Update: Emily has won the category!

Posted by Simon Lewin on September 7th, 2011

Mark Hearld’s Doveflight
Posted by Simon Lewin

We're always really pleased when customers send in photos showing how they've used our fabrics.

Here's a great example using Mark Hearld's Doveflight - a wing chair given a new lease of life by Vicky Grubb at Something Fine.

We're busy working with Mark on a new fabric and wallpaper - keep an eye on our Facebook page or sign up for our e-mail newsletter for news of our progress.

Posted by Simon Lewin on July 24th, 2011

Painswick by Ed Kluz
Posted by Simon Lewin

Here are a few early snaps of 'Painswick', Ed's first fabric for St. Jude's.

Ed's part way through an exhibition of his collages, paintings and drawings at The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh. Well worth a visit.

We're still tweaking colourways of what is hopefully the first of many designs for St. Jude's - if you'd like further details, do sign up for our e-mail newsletter.

Posted by Simon Lewin on June 13th, 2011

Mark Hearld & Another Country
Posted by Simon Lewin

We were excited to work with fellow British brand Another Country in upholstering their wonderful Day Bed One, the signature piece of their acclaimed Series One collection.

The day bed, upholstered with Mark Hearld's Bird Garden fabric, was also exhibited at this year's Salone Del Mobile as part of the Talking Textiles exhibition curated by Li Edelkoort. The mattress and bolsters are 100% organic and made in Devon by Naturalmat for Another Country. For more information visit the Another Country website.

Posted by Simon Lewin on June 1st, 2011

Christopher Brown tote bags
Posted by Simon Lewin

These lined tote bags (and accompanying cushion covers) are the first items in our new range Here & Now range, launched as part of Christopher Brown's English Vernacular exhibition at our gallery in Norfolk (running until early June).

“English Vernacular” represents my continuing interest in this country’s architecture, places, objects, people and animals. The intent is serious but often I can’t resist introducing an element of humour. Christopher Brown, April 2011.

Sold exclusively from St. Jude's, these lined tote bags are produced in small batches and colourway/cloth combinations that may not be repeated. Available whilst stocks last - grab them while you can!

Posted by Simon Lewin on May 15th, 2011

Mark Hearld’s Doveflight
Posted by Simon Lewin

Just came across this photo of Mark Hearld's Doveflight fabric for St. Jude's in our archive.

Currently available in three colourways, we're discussing adding colourways of this and Bird Garden over the coming months.

Here's a selection of Mark's limited edition prints.

Posted by Simon Lewin on March 15th, 2011