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Super Cute Crochet Project
	Cico Books have recently published a fabulous new book called Super-cute Crochet, which teaches you how to make your own super-cute amigurumi family. Click here for more information.

HotHive Textiles is launched
	You may remember we told you a few weeks ago that we were working towards replacing The Textile Directory with a new-look site. Well as you can see this has now been put live! Click here for more information.

Demystifying Devore with Dionne Swift

Dionne Swift’s Demystifying Devore DVD is advertised as ‘clear concise instruction to help you explore the devoré process’, and after watching the DVD, I would agree with this description. The DVD provides comprehensive instructions on the devoré process, and offers clear information to those who may have little knowledge, without patronising the experience of others. Dionne’s instructions are easy to follow, making the DVD interesting and enjoyable... Click here for more information.

Bags of Ideas for Exclusive World Fair Trade Day Competition
	Do you have an interest in design? Would you like to see your work produced by skilled artisans in India? Do you support Fair Trade? Then we have the competition for you! Click here for more information.

New Project Pages Now Available at HotHive Textiles
	We have had lots of feedback from visitors to HotHive Textiles website telling us they would like to see some project pages that show them how to create some unique and crafty items. We always try to give you what you are looking for, so we are pleased to announce that our project pages have now gone live! Click here for more information.

HotHive Textiles is changing it's name
	In the next couple of weeks HotHive Textiles will be changing its name to Hothive Textiles as its publishing company, Word4Word, re-brands to The Hothive. Click here for more information.

Great opportunity to get your work into Portal Zine
	HotHive Textiles has had an email from Heather Simpson-Bluhm, one of the editors from Portal Zine, with a great opportunity for artists and designers. Portal Zine are looking for house and home related artwork for the upcoming issue of Portals. Click here for more information.

Great resource for knitters
	HotHive Textiles has just heard of a great online resource for knitters and other craftspeople to promote their services free of charge as they aim to find new business. Click here for more information.

Opportunity to appear in online version of Dragons Den
	HotHive Textiles has just had an email from the press department at the BBC telling us about an exciting new opportunity from the makers of the award-winning BBC series Dragons’ Den. Click here for more information.

Flower Fairies now available in ribbon and stumpwork embroideries
	Search Press have recently published a gorgeous new book called Flower Fairies in Ribbon and Stumpwork, based on the books by Cicely Mary Barker. Click here for more information.

The 2009 craft&design Selected Awards
	In recognition of the superb work of talented designer makers in Britain and Ireland, Craftsman craft&design magazine are proud to announce their exciting new awards for 2009. Click here for more information.

The Field of Fibre - a mystery unravelled
	Have you ever given any thought to the field of fibre? Pieces appear in museum collections, we look at them and some may even provoke a reaction. However, do we really ever think about why certain pieces are selected for us to see? Click here for more information.

Autumn Reading Ideas
	With Autumn now upon us there is nothing better than sitting in front of the fire drinking hot chocolate and working on our favourite craft projects. Click here for more information.

Credit Crunching Fashion
	Autumn/Winter 2008/09 is set to be dominated by plaid, tartan and lace fabrics, a return to grown-up dressing, with ultra modern materials mixed with something softer and colours of faded gold, vibrant russets, chic neutrals, deep blues and purples. Click here for more information.

The Eastern Region Textile Forum - an update
	Some of you may remember an article in our January newsletter, which featured a new textile forum working in the east of England. Click here for more information.

Exciting news from HotHive Textiles
	HotHive Textiles Bookstore has had an exciting revamp! Click here for more information.

HotHive Textiles gets a mention in The Guardian!
	Everyone in HotHive Textiles offices were very excited to learn that we were mentioned in The Guardian newspaper this weekend. Click here for more information.

HotHive Textiles Joins Facebook
	HotHive Textiles has just launched its own Facebook group Click here for more information.

Spellbinding Textiles Competition Closes
	HotHive Textiles�s Spellbinding Textiles Competition has now closed and the entries will be judged on 25 November. Click here for more information.