Yarn Tree News

2015 Nashville Needlework Market Coming Soon!

Busy, busy, busy!  as we prepare for the 2015 Nashville Needlework Market. Yarn Tree will have several NEWintroductions at market for the shops who attend. They can take these NEW Items home for their customers. Shops who do not attend market will have to wait until April 15th. All the more reason to attend! We will be showing a new designs from Alessandra Adelaide; one from Lilli Violette; one from Cuore e Batticuore; and one from Stickideen. We will have smaller cuts of fabric for these charts at the show only. There will be more NEW introductions at market from Yarn Tree. Watch this space for updates and Keep on Stitchin'! Beth

Mallow 40 count Cross Stitch Fabric

 Mallow is a new 40ct fabric from Zweigart that we just got in stock at Yarn Tree.  This lovely fabric is 51% linen and 49% cotton, 55" wide and available in one yard cuts. Mallow joins our selection of 40 count linens which are enjoying increased popularity and demand. More stuff for your stash! Keep on Stitchin'! Beth

Quick Cross Stitch Project using Soluble Canvas

 This is my personal endorsement for Soluble Canvas by DMC. We recently added a surprise set of twin girls to our family and I wanted a quick personalized gift for each little girl, Ava and Anna. This is a purchased onesie and I graphed each girl's name and cross stitched it on the onesie. Quick and easy! Just baste the Soluble Canvas where you wish to stitch, then wash out with warm water when you are ready. It comes off easily and leaves your cross stitching. So cute! Keep this is mind for when you want a super quick gift and have fun stitching! Beth

Welcome to Carolyn Manning Designs!

 Loveable, adorable snowmen (Flakes). Heart-touching kitties. All these and more are brought to you by cross stitch designer, Carolyn Manning. We've started off with a short selection but will be adding more charts over the next weeks. Whiskerkins is the most adorable kitty that perhaps had a small tussle with the Christmas tree. Topped by a mouse decked for the holidays, Whiskerkins will be quick to stitch and ready for your holiday decor. Merry Christmas Ya'll and Keep on Stitchin'! Beth

Welcome to X's and Oh's!

 Designer Jo Gatenby of X's and Oh's offers the stitcher a wide variety of design styles, from fantasy and mystical dragons to beautiful flowers and country barns. You are certain to find any number of her charts to please your fancy and get you itchin' to stitch! These friendly little dragons of Dragon Party are having a party and you are invited. Perfect for any celebration! Easy to imagine just one of the dragons stitched on a baby bib, little overalls, or incorporated into a birth sampler, too. Just another reason to Keep on Stitchin'! Beth  PS: Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Yarn Tree!!

New Embroidery Scissors from Bohin

Exquisite! Hard to choose a favorite style of embroidery scissors from Bohin France. Excellent quality, all with super sharp points suitable for any of the finest needlework be it cross stitch, hardanger, needlepoint or embroidery. This pair is different as the handles have a finish that makes them look like a polished abalone shell. Subtle and very elegant. A fine pair of embroidery scissors are a joy to use and are an essential part of the needleworker's tools of the trade. Be sure to check out Yarn Tree's Bohin needles, too, as they are very nice. All to help you enjoy and Keep on Stitchin'! Beth

Announcing The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery!

  Yarn Tree is delighted to welcome the addition of the fun, whimsical, & colorful cross stitch charts of The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery! Amanda and Ashleigh "want you to have fun & stitch up something cute that you are proud of!" and this joyful message comes through in their patterns. This chart, "Christmas on Gingerbread Lane," features three fancy gingerbread houses decorated for the holidays with the friendly folk of the lane, including gingerbread people, snowman, and penguin, who are out to greet you as you count down to Christmas Day. The little people would be fun to stitch as ornaments and the gingerbread houses could easily be stitched as tiny throw pillows to decorate for Christmas. Have fun and Keep on Stitchin'! Beth

A Big Welcome to Blackberry Lane Designs!

 It is so exciting to see the delivery trucks from UPS and FedEx arriving at Yarn Tree every day--just like Christmas! Just this past week we got in these fabulous charts from Blackberry Lane Designs. So wonderful! Who didn't have a sock monkey growing up? My aunt made two for me, a boy and a girl, complete with clothes. I still have them perched in my craft room at home. This little monkey would make an adorable ornament, or stitch as shown for a cute framed picture or pillow. Ohhh, how about stitching it on a toddler's garment using waste canvas! So many ideas, so little time. Keep on Stitchin'! Beth

Inviting all Needlework Stores to the 2015 Nashville Trade Show

    Excitement is building for the new trade show sponsored by Yarn Tree and Needlework Retailer to be held in Nashville at the end of February 2015. No membership dues required!

  Only two quick steps are required: 1)  go to needleworkretailer.com to register so that we have your store on the list of attendees (for badges, show book, classes, and chances to win prizes) and 2) call the hotel to reserve your room; the contact information is also on needleworkretailer.com. Easy as that!

  We'd love to have you there! So would the 118 exhibitors!! Your favorite designers and distributors (including Yarn Tree) will be there, as well as 25 new exhibitors who are really excited about meeting you.

  I will repeat: there is no charge to attend the show if you pre-register at needleworkretailer.com prior to February 10, 2015. (After Feb 10th there is a $50 charge). Once you pre-register, you will receive an email with class information. We are vetting the stores (sorry, you may not attend if you do not have a retail store).

  The next issue of Needlework Retailer has a wonderful article on things to do in the Nashville area. The show hotel rate is good for a few days before and after the trade show. Why not treat yourself to the trade show and take a couple extra days for vacation!?!  See you there! Beth

14ct Aida Bandings for Cross Stitch

 Trim to your heart's content with banding that is already prefinished along the edges! Comes in 14 count aida in two widths, 1.18" and 2". Perfect for bookmarks, personalizing gift towels, ornaments, trim for a fun kitchen apron, or all sorts of great gift ideas! Zweigart banding is sold in spools of 10 meters each (that is 10.9 yards) so there is ample to use and won't run short on a project. Making it easy to Keep on Stitchin'! Beth