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British Wool have welcomed Cable & Blake into their flock!

By Michelle Lowhome | Sep 29, 2023

We are now members of British Wool, see their Facebook post below. British wool collect, grade and sell the wool on behalf of sheep farmers in the UK. Visit British Wool’s website find Cable & Blake goods plus your nearest retailer of British Wool products.

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The Gilpin pair our fabric with their amazing dishes

By Michelle Lowhome | Sep 8, 2023

The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House recently paired Cable & Blake’s fabric of the Lakes with their fabulous dishes, see the results from photographer Andre Ainsworth below. Who would have thought that our fabric would look mouthwatering! Tomato Pumpkin Seed Curry Grilled Chicken paired with Crinkle Crag Edaname Puri paired with Swirl Crag Chatpata Aloo…

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Cable & Blake on Tour in Glasgow

By Michelle Lowhome | Jun 14, 2023

Cable & Blake are on Tour again! We’re bringing a piece of the Lake District to big cities across the UK. A fabulous way to show you how our Herdwick Fabric can still look great in a different environment. This time we visited Glasgow, where you can find the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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A wonderful short film from Earthling Stories

By Michelle Lowhome | Mar 18, 2023

Earthling Stories recently made a short film about Herdwick sheep and how Cable and Blake use the wool for our beautiful tonal fabric – see the film here

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Recent Collaboration with Charlotte Findlater Ltd duplicate

By Michelle Lowhome | Feb 20, 2023

Our projects demand the highest of standards and attention to detail. Rachel has achieved an incredible selection of fabrics which we regularly infuse into our projects. Our clients love the story of locally produced, Lake District Herdwick fabric that is sustainable, taking undervalued wool that in turn adds value to the local rural Cumbrian community.…

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A great review from our L’enclume designers

By Michelle Lowhome | Jan 20, 2023

Our projects demand the highest of standards and attention to detail. Rachel has achieved an incredible selection of fabrics which we regularly infuse into our projects. Our clients love the story of locally produced, Lake District Herdwick fabric that is sustainable, taking undervalued wool that in turn adds value to the local rural Cumbrian community.…

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Cable & Blake on Tour in Liverpool

By Michelle Lowhome | Jul 14, 2022

Introducing Cable & Blake on Tour! We’re bringing a piece of the Lake District to big cities across the UK. A fabulous way to show you how our Herdwick Fabric can still look great in a different environment. This time we visited the hometown of the Beatles – Liverpool!

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Cable & Blake win North West Family Award!

By Michelle Lowhome | Jun 30, 2022

We won! Back in May 2022 Cable and Blake were the winners of the People’s Choice Cumbria category. A great night was had by all and we thank everybody who voted for us.

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Cable & Blake feature in the Bristol Upholstery Collective Sustainability Day

By Michelle Lowhome | Feb 6, 2022

Cable & Blake were excited to have been featured at BUC Sustainability on the 22nd January this year, here is the video of the day!

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