March 2009
A burst of brightness to relieve the grey monotony of the typical commute is just what Transport for London ordered. And they turned to fashion illustrator Daisy De Villeneuve to provide it. Her trademark felt tip design celebrates 25 years of the British Fashion Council and is available in various guises from TFL's new online shop www.tfl.gov.uk, www.daisydevilleneuve.com

Designers Marketplace is a regular travelling showcase of emerging and established designers and artists. Boutique-like stalls sell hand-crafted and contemporary merchandise ranging from fashion, accessories, art, textiles, photography, ceramics, and interior products. Visit them online at
www.designersmarketplace.org.uk


Textilefair CO. offers a virtual exhibition space where textile suppliers, producers and buyers can find each other quickly and easily. The company aims to collate all the textile information available on the web and is committed to promoting your products and services at a global level.
www.textilefairco.com


Diary is an information service helping put fashion, beauty and lifestyle press, stylists, photographers and PRs in touch. All listings in Diary Directory are free, so make sure you are included! Contact Diary on T: +44 (0)20 7724 7770, jessica @diaryd.com or complete the form on their website www.diarydirectory.com

MARCH FORWARD!
Spring is tantalisingly close and each rare glimpse of sunshine is enough to have us dreaming of light cotton frocks rather than the layers of wool that have smothered us for months. Our latest issue reflects this hopeful mood and features ways to make the most of what we have. New subscribers and renewals with this issue will receive a pretty Toast peg bag worth £10. www.selvedge.org.
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Make Mother's Day your excuse to pick up a treat. If you're looking for a special gift our Sophie Digard accessories will send the right message. Choose from a beautiful selection of hand crocheted scarves and necklaces or make someone smile with one of her charming brooches. Sophie is just one of the talented designers whose work we offer; see them all at www.selvedge.org
Material Evidence brings together four textile artists who explore the world around them through stitch, print, photography and drawing. Clare Lane, Laura McCafferty, Caroline Kirton and Debbie Smyth will present a range of current work alongside specially commissioned pieces inspired by the local area. www.thebrindley.org.uk
If you're making plans for spring why not add learning something new to the list? Willemien Stevens offers one-day workshops in applique embroidery in her pretty home and studio in West Dorset. A graduate of Windsor College of Art she is happy to share her skills with beginners and experts alike. April-October, Morcombelake, Dorset T: +44 (0)1297 489329
www.willemienstevens.com
We're sure Selvedge readers are rarely touched by nylon sheets or acrylic sweaters and therefore minimise their exposure to static electricity. Nevertheless they might like to visit the Dana Centre at London's Science Musuem for E-Static Shadows, a cross-disciplinary project of art and science by Dr. Zane Berzina and architect Jackson Tan. 9-11 March, www.danacentre.org.uk
'Vive la tapisserie! French tradition, Scottish tribute' is an exhibition which makes a big deal about small things. 72 miniature tapestries by Scottish Tapestry Artists Regrouped or "STAR" are on display providing a rare opportunity to view the work of 18 prominent weavers working in Edinburgh. Until 9 April, The French Institute, www.ifecosse.org.uk

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...
From 5 March Margo Selby Gallery Presents Ptolemy Mann Margo Selby, 411 Galen Place courtyard, London WC1A www.margoselby.com
From 6 March Fashioning Felt Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York www.cooperhewitt.org
18-19 March Textile Forum The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, London www.textileforum.co.uk
Until 29 March Age of Experience Ruthin Craft Centre, Park Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk
Until 31 March Art of the Poster London Transport Museum, Covent Garden, London www.ltmuseum.co.uk
Until 17 May Hussein Chalayan Design Museum, Shad Thames, London www.designmuseum.org
Until 31 May HATS: An anthology by Stephen Jones Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London www.vam.ac.uk
 
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