The 'Tuffeteeer' displays the hand-made eco-friendly 'cushions' for sale at Kernow Mill!

Eco-friendly cushions for sale - unique christmas gift

The Travelling Tuffeteer made an unexpected visit to Kernow Mills on Saturday to offer tuffets (the eco-friendly wool cushions) for sale at the new farmers market that is present every Saturday - yes - even christmas eve!! Check out the Tuffet Stock Room on this blog!!
Kernow mills is designed as an old mill, complete with a working water wheel.

Kernow Mill (Cornwall) - Review - Cornish Fayre in a Mill!

The mill supports a variety of locally made businesses with products ranging from cakes and pies, ice cream, chutneys, Cornish beers and cider and now supports the local Cornish Guild of Smallholders (CGOS) that is situated in a marquee conveniently located at the side door!!
The shop also has an Edinburgh Woollen mill fashion section, an array of outdoor clothing and a superb shoe and boot section!  In fact there is not a lot that cannot be bought here although a few items can be a little pricey .............. but not all by any means!!

Kernow Mill also provides a warm and friendly cafe where you can sit and comtemplate your purchases whilst reflecting on the hardness of the wooden chairs supplied - Hark! I hear a wonderful thought drop into your minds - downstairs in the Farmers Market Marquee you will find there displayed an array of 'Bottom Heaven' - tuffets for your delectation, all wool is the natural colour woven  in a wonderful blend of greys, browns and of course natural white. What more could be desired to enjoy those perfect relaxation moments - tea and tuffet!
Textures differ according to taste and potential useage - hardwearing beautiful Herdwick wool from Bodmin moor through to the sensationally soft Jacobs wool designed more for indoors but equally useful in the outdoor environment the choice will be yours - perhaps you would like your own colour combination lovingly put together to fit a conservatory bench or designer log in the garden?
Any such queries please don't hesitate to contact the tuffeteer by e.mail at: tuffets@hotmail.co.uk

Tuffets back in Lostwithiel!!

Don't miss the chance to visit the Tuffeteer at Lostwithiel Produce Market where the finest tuffets will be available to buy for that unique, hand made cornish gift for christmas!
Friends and family deserve the 'bottom heaven' that the self heating wool tuffet can provide - probably the finest seat pads in the land!
 On view will also be the new Trojan tuffet that can be made to measure, to fit the smallest or largest bench, pew or garden seat! Unfortunately this particular 5' by 18" Trojan is sold but please don't hesitate to place your orders in time for christmas.

Looking forward to meeting you - highly recommended comes the home-made soup that is available along with all the other delicious products on sale - oooh I'm so excited I can hardly wait!!

Ecofriendly wool seatpads, car cushions or maybe just tuffets?

Tuffets for toddlers!

Christmas is coming and it is time to buy a wool cushion/seat pad that is unique, eco-friendly, rustic and deliciously sheepy! That perfect handmade cornish gift that will give hours of comfort - indeed it may be said that  'bottom heaven' is deserved by your loved ones! The tuffet may be considered as an alternative to the conventional synthetic cushion that is so often found thrown upon the average chair. The synthetic material slowly saps your warmth and energy whilst in contrast the wool tuffet gently feeds back your heat and so subtlely soothes away the stresses of the moment.
The tuffet is available in a range of sizes and styles to suit the individual' taste. All are made from natural undyed fleece and are woven using a natural cotton, cotton and bamboo mix or a 100% wool warp.
The tuffet can be made to suit your favourite chair, bench or car seat. The comfort of the wool is most complementary when on long distance drives and some back suffering customers have found that it has given considerable relief throughout their longer drives as the natural wool continually reflects warmth  back to the body.
If any of the above interests you then please visit the Travelling Tuffeteer's online shop at http://thetravellingtuffeteer.yolasite.com/ for more product information!

Tuffets to fit any bench

Test a Tuffet at Lostwithiel Local Produce Market!

The Travelling Tuffeteer watched on as visitors to the Lostwithiel Local Produce Market  came and rested awhile upon the hard plastic chair, that was turned into a sit upon of  great comfort, as the tuffet was provided in order to have the opportunity to 'bottom' test a range of the deliciously sheepy, eco-friendly rustic 'cushion'. What better place  to buy a christmas gift that is hand-made in Cornwall - the woven wool tuffet that is original, practical, rustic and local?

The Cornish Guild of Smallholders had produced delicious  home-grown vegetables and hot vegetable soup, wonderfully verdant plants, cheeses, chutneys, jams, marmalades, pickles and so much more!!!! Bread, cakes, savouries, free range meat, poultry, eggs, home made sausages, ham, and bacon  were all available for sale at very reasonable prices sold in the wonderful rural atmosphere of the farming community. The CGOS members made me feel very welcome, good cheer and conversation were abundant! The community centre also has it's own cafe where light snacks and hot beverages maybe purchased very reasonably and enjoyed at your leisure.
So on Friday 25th  you too can enjoy this unique market - be there or miss one of the best places in Cornwall to enjoy local produce and have  the chance to find and experience 'bottom heaven', not only for yourself but also for that perfect christmas gift - A Cornish hand-made tuffet............ luxury, sustainability and also suitable for vegetarian use!!

Hand-made eco-friendly 'cushions' for sale in Cornwall

Are you looking for an eco-friendly christmas gift, hand-made in Cornwall that is unique, wonderfully rustic, practical and suitable for vegetarians!! An eco-friendly cushion that is beautifully basic, nothing but totally natural sustainable materials, available in different sizes and natural undyed colours.

Lowender Peran

These deliciously sheepy tuffets will be available for that perfect handmade cornish gift in the homely 17th century inn - The Ring of Bells , St Issey. What better place to spend an hour or two on a Saturday 12th November, than at the St Issey christmas fair hosted at the welcoming Ring of Bells where you can treat yourself to a warming cup of coffee or a well-kept pint of one of the fine ales available!
There is a small courtyard garden where fresh air may be inhaled and an intimate restaurant, serving good quality home cooked fayre at 'pub meal' prices. Perhaps a brisk stroll on one of the local sandy beaches to follow?

The Tuffeteer will positively encourage you to rest your weary selves, enjoying the sheepy delights as you snuggle your derriere into the woolly tuffet  'bottom heaven'! The tuffet is so much more than a cushion, it is rustic, unique, eco-friendly, sustainable and hand-made in Cornwall! Each one is lovingly made and no two are alike - one may aspire to having their own tuffet flock to adorn the home, sizes ranging from the Titan Talan to suit the larger seat right down to the Tiger Tam for the children!!



Tiger Tam

Titan Talan and regular Talan

The Travelling Tuffeteer is giving you the opportunity to buy Tuffets at Lostwithiel Produce Market

The Travelling Tuffeteer is over the moon as there is now an opportunity for you to come and view and 'bottom' test a range of the deliciously sheepy, eco-friendly rustic tuffets. What better place  to buy a christmas gift such as the tuffet that is original, practical, luxurious and local?

The Lostwithiel Local Produce Market  that is held  at the Lostwithiel Community Centre  is run by the Cornish Guild of Smallholders. The market has been running since 1998 and has gone from strength to strength with  goods ranging from home-grown vegetables, fruit and fruit juices, plants, flowers, herbs; Local cheeses to excite the palate, chutneys, jams, marmalades, pickles and so much more!!!! Bread, cakes, savouries, free range meat, poultry, fish and eggs, home made sausages, ham, and bacon - I'm so excited about this absolute fest of local Cornish goods and there is more ...................... Home-made cornish cottage crafts plus a wonderfully friendly atmosphere!! Be there or miss one of the best places in Cornwall to enjoy local produce.
So why is this market so unique?? All goods on sale at the market have been produced within a 35 mile radius of Lostwithiel and it is only the producers themselves that are allowed to sell at Lostwithiel Market - no goods are sold by middlemen. This allows customers to find out details about the method of production, and purchase at a fair price with no middlemen taking advantage of local producers!

So come along on Friday 11th at 10.00am for the chance to find 'bottom heaven for that perfect christmas gift - Cornish hand-made tuffets, luxury, sustainability and suitable for vegetarian use!!

Tuffets at Bampton!

 
Eco-friendly tuffets for sale at Bampton were appreciated by the many, for use on the typically hard wooden seats offered for the endurance test of the many folky musicians present! What a wicked weekend at Bampton Folk Festival "which seems to be getting more and more popular just by word of mouth ... So ... Pssssst ... Keep it a secret ..."  to take the words of the great festival guru Rob Hopcott!! Music was pouring forth from a few of the finest pubs in Devon, the Bridge House Hotel, The Swan and Blackberries Hotel - musicians and singers alike bounced off each other to produce wonderful tunes creating a fine festive atmosphere. Songs of  deep meaning and of triviality, sea shanties, traditional folk lore and other new found nonsense were abundant in The Bridge, with the trad music sessions being performed in the other two venues.
Hours of drumming on the Cajon box drum produced such a numbing experience for one key player that the Tuffeteer was called upon to come to the rescue -  the rustic wool  tuffet atop the Cajon drum gave forth true 'bottom heaven' providing a soothing and comforting experience to the weary derriere!

Fun in the Swan - Photo by Rob Hopcott