Friday Five – Interview with Sara Fay

What do Sherlock, Mary Poppins and Kingsmen have in common? The answer is Sara Fay – a cutter and tailor for film and tv with an impressive IMDB resume.

Good Enough for Royalty

One day back in the early 90’s, at Old Whiteley’s, we received a package from a famous London jewellers. Inside Good Enough for Royalty

The Perfect Wedding Gift

The Perfect Wedding Gift

Struggling to find the ideal gift this wedding season? Our ‘Full House’ gift set is the perfect addition to any The Perfect Wedding Gift

THE BEST KITCHEN SCISSORS

Our classic stainless steel kitchen scissors have been called “the last pair of kitchen scissors you’ll ever need” and “the best kitchen scissors money can buy”. With their unique design and dedicated craftsmanship, these are scissors made to last a lifetime. We also offer personalization with bespoke laser engraving on the back blade, making them the ideal gift.

What’s the difference between serrated and non-serrated blades?

We often get customers asking for advice on which type of scissor suits which material, and one of the first things to consider is the type of edge on the blade. Our sidebent scissors come both serrated (Wilkinson Classic) or non serrated (Wilkinson X-tra Sharp).

Fabric or Death: Choosing the right scissor for the job

Why is it so important to have separate shears for different materials? It’s important to use the right scissors for the job even for everyday household tasks…

Friday Five – Interview with Anne Marshall

Born in Huddersfield, Anne Marshall is a passionate crafter and sewer who, when not at her sewing machine, can be found gracing the pages of popular monthly magazine Quilt Now.