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Although formally trained as a painter at Wimbledon School of Art (now Wimbledon College of Art), Louisa Loakes has found herself increasingly drawn to block printing.“It’s not something you can leave aside, if you have it in you,” she says simply. Today, Loakes describes herself as an “artist/block printer”, combining hand painted and block printed designs in a range of fabrics available from The New Craftsmen, as well as bags, cushions and wrapping paper from her Etsy shop. Visit the Selvedge website for your chance to win a pair of cushions designed by Louisa Loakes, together worth £300 www.louisaloakes.com

Heather Shields is a textile designer and weaver, specialising in contemporary homeware and accessories. Based in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland, her striking patterns reflect a variety of influences; both nature and architecture are recurring themes. Luxurious lambswool and a doublecloth construction, of two layers of cloth woven simultaneously, ensure her throws are thick and cosy while retaining a strong graphic edge. Win a throw worth £280. www.heather-shields.co.uk

To enter please visit www.selvedge.org i gigi General Store is a haven of beautiful gifts and pieces for your home. With its calm, welcoming atmosphere you can browse at your leisure or do some serious shopping. The muted, earthy colour palette is chic and modern and yet utterly timeless.Along with the General Store and cafe i gigi also run a bespoke interior design service. This issue one lucky winner will receive an i gigi goody bag, including the brand’s book with interior design suggestions as a well as a handful of treats from the store. Together worth £300 www.igigigeneralstore.com

For your chance to win make sure to select your chosen prize and enter your details on our competitions page.