Merchant and Mills

Organic cotton and Irish linen adorn these fabulous tactile notebooks.

A set of archival postcards featuring great wisdom from the unknown Metropolitan Guru, Constable Colin. Made in England and individually printed on 350gsm watercolour card

A set of six cards dealing with the unusual requests made of new junior staff members. Landscape format. Archivally printed on 350gsm watercolour card.

The leather, called Rusty Blaze is only sourced from happy English cows whilst the tanning and construction processes are carried out locally and by hand. Dimensions: Embossed front and inside. Dimensions: 90mm x 80mm.

Six new cards with illustrations from the ‘thirtuies, enhanced by contemporary captions – top tips for modern living. Complete with printed envelope.

Part I introduces tools, techniques, our philosophy and working methods so you’re completely prepared for the fifteen fabulous projects in part 2. We guide you through the construction of an apron, bags, soft furnishings and even things to wear. Each task builds on the skills gained in the previous one and as if that were not enough we even throw in a couple of patterns for you to scale up and get cutting. Read, learn and make.

Approx 23 x 27cm in grey duck canvas with 118cm saddle leather strap. Will safely carry your iPad.

A pictorial guide to modern living using images from 1937.

Beautifully made Kindle cover will fit most Kindles – treat yourself! Size approx 140mm x 200mm or 5.5″ x 8″

Beautifully designed apron with eyelet fastening and properly useful pockets. Hand made in naturally water repellent duck canvas apron in one universal size but two unique colours.

The maker’s journal is a concertina sketch book using heavyweight 170gsm paper in double thickness – with a portfolio slip-on case.

Sometimes you just have to draw it! What better place for your art than this A4 hardbacked book with recycled board cover and paper. Sewn bound and finished with a natural cloth spine, it features 46 leaves 130gsm Recycled Cartridge Paper. The paper is acid and chlorine free and sized for extra wet-strength.

Handmade A6 notebook cover in quality British oilskin featuring page-finder and bespoke pencil.

Hand made, naturally water repellent duck canvas cover contains a British made 42 leaf, acid free cartridge paper sketchbook. Refills are available. A6 (approx 4” x 6”)

Six important messages for our times, with illustrated instructions from our 1948 cap wearing cyclist. Archivally printed on British made watercolour card 350gsm. 4 x 6″ (10.5 x 15cm)

As Merchant & Mills develops, the design side of things is expanding too to include some non sewing graphics and ideas. So here is a neat sideways step into another area of creativity very close to our hearts. The full range can best be seen here: PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY

A brand spanking new set of sewing themed postcards on 350gsm matte watercolour card. Treat Yourself!

12 size 8 easy thread needles in turned wooden case. Fits in any bag or pocket.

Wide bow scissors – 4″ (10cm) small and precise in a deep, permanent black steel.

A sewing kit for the intrepid home sewist. Contains: I box of dressmaking pins, 25 fine sewing needles, tape measure and wide bow scissors.

A beautiful embossed and printed box, complete with our favourite and most useful notions. Designed with removeable inserts so can be used for life as a sewing box Contents: • 25 Finest Needles • Wide Bow Scissors • Needle Threader • Dressmaking Pins • Tailor’s Beeswax • Tailor’s Chalk • Tailor’s Thimble • Seam Ripper • Tape Measure

1M folding rule from Sweden. A traditional carpenter’s rule that we find very useful for fabrics!

A beautiful and cleverly designed cushion can be yours for the small investment of some time and application, a drop of cloth and a tiny bit of cash. Cushion finished size 50cm x diameter 18cm.

A celebration of the Merchant & Mills artwork featuring the nine postcard designs on an A3+ archival heavyweight (308gsm) cotton rag print. At 19″ x 13.5″ it is ideal for framing. Signed on request.

Made in Scotland to our exacting design, enjoy a little nostalgic revelry as you labour over a hot sewing machine or thimble. Fine Bone China Height: 80mm Diameter: 70mm Capacity: 250ml Weight: 182g

Here’s a treat for the kids, a real toy . . . none of your electronic nonsense. Made from Northen mill bobbins and proper rope.