Blog
Our Journal
Dear Diary,
Cable & Blake appear in Stuff Stitch magazine
Following on from the sustainability day at Bristol Upholstery Collective in January 2022, Cable & Blake were included in Stuff Stitch, the Upholstery sector’s newest publication.
Read MoreCable & Blake in Cumbria Life
Cable & Blake have been featured in Cumbria Life, here are some of the articles and pictures of the work that they do with Herdwick Sheep’s wool.
Read MoreAnnouncing Petal*Wool*Print – A unique way to preserve wedding bouquets
Thanks to three Kendal based businesses working together for the first time, brides have a new way to preserve their wedding bouquets. The women behind the collaboration are Kendal based floral designers, “The Floralistas”, fabric designers and upholsters, “Cable & Blake” and eco printer and artist, “Deborah Dawn”. It’s the first time they’ve worked together…
Read MoreHerdwick Curtains at Cable and Blake
Did you know we now offer a curtain service from our Highgate studio in Kendal? That’s right we’ve teamed up with local interior designer Jane Hawkins from Jane Hawkins Design to produce luxurious Herdwick curtains using our Fabrics of the Lakes. From a large hotel to a quaint bed and breakfast, from a lakeside retreat…
Read MoreBonningate bunnies at Cable & Blake
We have a guest on our blog today, the very lovely and talented Lynne Welham who takes our Herdwick fabrics and creates some very special characters with it. It’s a magical transformation and the end result is a collection of beautifully crafted Herdwick fabric gifts… “Hi my name is Lynne Welham, creator of the ‘Bonningate…
Read MoreHerdwick upholstery fabrics: product collaborations
It’s always fantastic to see our Herdwick upholstery fabrics in use, and design collaborations with other local designers and makers are a great way to showcase what can be achieved. Recently, we’ve been collaborating with Hout Design and Davenport Original to produce stunning interior ranges that can be purchased in, or ordered through, our shop…
Read MoreHerdwick fabric design collaboration
We are incredibly excited about our latest herdwick fabric design collaboration. Textiles student Sarah Hampson is spending a summer placement with Cable & Blake, creating new and exciting designs for our up and coming collection of Herdwick fabrics. Locally born and bred, Sarah is currently studying Textiles Innovation and Design at Loughborough University, specialising in…
Read MoreHerdwick fabrics: product showcase video
We’ve been having a bit of fun in the shop today, putting together our Herdwick fabrics product showcase. It’s a quick and easy way to show you how our 100% wool upholstery fabrics look in use. Can you spot the following: Reupholstered Greaves & Thomas daybed (Swirl Crag fabric) Delectably squishy cushions (in a range…
Read More- « Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next »

