POPPY TREFFRY
Poppy started her business in 2004 working from a tiny net loft in Newlyn, Cornwall. After finishing a foundation course in Art & Design at Falmouth College, she studied textiles at Winchester School of Art and spent 3 years in Guatemala working with a craft co-operative. On her return to Cornwall she lived with her dad in Bodmin where she grew up. Her specialism was in printing, but the equipment needed to start up was way too costly so she had to find another way to make a living.
As a way of getting her drawings onto products, Poppy turned to a technique called freehand embroidery, much like 'drawing' with a sewing machine. So with her trusty 1930's Singer, Poppy's little drawings sprung to life and became bags, tea towels, purses, tea cosies and lots more - with each quirky design coming direct from her sketches of everyday life in sunny Cornwall.
Over time the business grew and by 2010 Poppy had opened her first retail shop in St Ives, and the following year moved her workshop to a unit at Trereife Business Park near Penzance. Poppy started to run courses teaching people the embroidery technique, and the space came alive with the sound of Singer sewing machines.
Today Poppy employs a group of 5 lovely ladies throughout Cornwall to help her with production whilst working from their homes. Poppy makes the first product from her sketch and then the ladies use the same technique. Although they look similar the products are still unique, with each one being produced and sewn individually, without any computers being involved.
Today, following the turbulent times of the Covid-19 pandemic, Poppy has slimmed down the workforce at her unit to focus more with online, wholesale and courses, giving her time to sketch and create. She still has her ladies who cut and sew everything she designs, and she has recruited a furry member of the team to keep her sane - Roscoe, the Romanian rescue dog!
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Love the placemats. They look gorgeous and do the job well. However the drinks coasters vary in size slightly and curl up at the edges. They are also not completely flat in the middle which means that putting a glass of wine on them is a bit problematic! Ok if you want to use them for heavier glasses/mugs etc
I ordered a couple of placemats for my table in the balcony. They arrived quickly and very well packed, and product itself is great quality.
This is my second purchase of the Paris ian perfume by Ampersand. Such a lovely summer scent, yo be recommended.
Was looking for some place mats and coasters for outdoor dining, found just what I was looking for on Greentulip, fast delivery and communication, items were well wrapped, very happy customer
Such attentive customer care and such beautifully wrapped gifts - the bath bombs smell gorgeous. Thank you so very much!
