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Our Textile People section features the latest in textile design, demonstrating unique work from many textile artists. You will also find everything you need to make your house a home, from interior designers to expert upholsterers and soft furnishing makers

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Inspirational artwork comes to life

John Jones is a textile artist specialising in wearable art, which he has called ‘walking picture coats’, and expressive interiors. John’s picture coats are often made to commission to tell a story of the owner and he has many interesting tales to tell from over 40 years working in the fabulous world of textiles.
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Embroideries with a difference by Richard Saja

Richard Saja, an embroiderer based in New York, is famed for his unusual embroideries, which he describes as "a cheeky and irreverent take on classic textile history." We take a closer look at his work...
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Branding expert Angi Egan answers your questions

HotHive Textiles has teamed up with Angi Egan, one of the leading authors from our sister company HotHive Books, to help our readers solve all their branding and marketing issues. Having previously worked as a consultant with brands such as the Body Shop, IKEA, Marks and Spencer, Gap and Harvey Nichols, Angi is well-placed to offer advice on all areas of marketing, attracting new customers, communicating with your customers and branding issues. Last month we asked you to send us your questions for Angi and below are her answers to the problems you told us about:
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Mothers for All

In Botswana and areas of South Africa charitable organisation Mothers for All is training groups of women to make stunning, eco-friendly beads from recycled materials – and joining in the ongoing fight against HIV/Aids at the same time.
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New designer wins top award

Melissa Selmin, a former student at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) recently exhibited at the New Designer exhibition in London and won the Graham & Brown design award, a prize awarded to the individual who most excites and inspires the wallpaper design company at the show. Mel received a £1500 cash prize for winning the award and is also given invaluable support and encouragement from the company as she starts her career. We caught up with Mel to find out why she thinks she won the award and what it means for her now.
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