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Do you know the company Mannington Commercial? Yes? No?  Doesn't matter, actually.  The reason I am telling you about them is that they're holding a contest and I think you should know about it.
Basically, they are inviting textile/ interior designers (and architects!) to create a flooring design, upload it to their website, get friends and ...Read More >>

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I cannot wait to check out this textile exhibit at Cristina Grajales Gallery in Manhattan.  Hechizoo Textile, working with skilled weavers and artisans, creates rugs, upholstery and curtain fabric as well as architectural screens and meshes.
The innovative use of materials also sets Hechizoo apart from other textiles. The integration of indigenous vegetable fibers such as ...Read More >>

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I was looking at my copy of the latest Eco Textile News and was reminded show season is coming up again. Here are just a few global textile shows coming up in January.  Are you going?  To which ones?  Please feel free to comment with additional shows you feel are worth mentioning.
January 2011:
12th - 15th
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A textile topic that I don't often cover is Wall Coverings.  I'm not sure why.  I love wallpaper.  Beautiful, colorful, and often times playful, it's such a lovely addition to a room.
When I was in school, ummm... a few years ago...., not too many of my print designer friends were choosing to head in this ...Read More >>

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On this crisp November Friday, I thought I'd share a beautiful splattering of screen printed fabrics from Sweden based company Just Scandinavian.
The prints are bright, fun, playful, applied to 100% linen textiles, and sold by the yard. I think they're just lovely and I hope you do too.

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So, yes, it's wool week.  Interesting.  I have to say I really didn't have any inkling of the existence of the Campaign for Wool until I stumbled upon an article on the British Vogue website.  Apparently, the campaign was started by the Prince of Whales in January of this year to educate people on the ...Read More >>

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