cushy paws
High commendation for you
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young market trader from Basford has been highly commended at a National Youth Market competition.
27 year old Grace Hancock creates and sells patchwork pet portraits under her brand Cushy Paws. She was recognised by markets industry experts at the competition’s regional heats, which were held in Newcastleunder-Lyme earlier this year. The award-winning designer set up local business Cushy Paws, in 2017 after graduating from Loughborough University with a First Class Honours degree in Textiles and Innovation Design. Her range includes personalised pet portrait commissions, mugs, prints, tea towels, tote bags, wall-hangings,
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cushions and greetings cards. She then went on to compete for the prestigious title of Young Trader of the Year 2020 in the annual competition devised by the NMTF. Grace told Newcastle Life magazine: “The Final event for the young traders event was amazing! One of the best I have ever been involved in, considering the weather and the current situation. It was such an amazing experience to meet so many young makers/traders my age. “I entered the competition because I wanted to get involved in the young trader community and I have met so many amazing makers through it, who I wouldn't have met otherwise. I am so glad that Newcastle took
