Needlework Retailer News

Alessandra Adelaide's Merry Christmas Drop from European Crosstitch Company

Cross stitch ornament from Alessandra Adelaide. Stitch count 99 x 189. Retail $19.40. Wholesale contact European Crosstitch Company.

 

 

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Patriotic Buddy 3D pin from Flowers 2 Flowers

An adorable little 3D pin or magnet to show off your patriotic spirit. Stitched on 14ct perforated paper with Kreinik #4 braid and new Kreinik Hot Wire. Wholesale contact Flowers 2 Flowers.

 

The Pineapple Christmas Ornament from The Constant Stitcher

Susan originally created The Pineapple Christmas Ornament for a special ornament exchange among friends. Her idea was that instead of making one ornament to swap, they should make one for each member of their circle. "The assortment was amazing, and it continues to be my favorite box to open when tree decorating time rolls around." The design combines stitches and beads to make a beautiful textured pineapple. Over-dyed threads add even more depth to this design. Retail $8.00. Wholesale contact Susan Sayers, The Constant Stitcher.

 

Needlework Retailer's J/A'11 issue up online

Needlework Retailer's latest issue has mailed and is also now up online. The July/August'11 cover features Summer, part one of three in the Loose Feathers series from Blackbird Designs. The model is stitched with Crescent Colours and The Gentle Art threads.

If you sell needlework wholesale and would like access to view the trade publication online, please fill out a subscription form.  New products from this issue will be featured here soon!

 

Hot Pink Project Bags from Voila!

The large Nylon Project Bags, 17¾ x 8¼ x 12½, are now available in hot pink, plus yellow, light blue, khaki, black, dark brown, red, olive, orange and turquoise. Project bags are perfect for knitting and stitching projects, and look great with a needlepoint belt finished as a shoulder strap. Contact Voila!

Forget-Me-Not Sampler from The Victoria Sampler

Linda Rosser has designed this elegant and old-fashioned Forget-me-not Sampler. At the top you see a small bouquet of flowers using specialty stitches with lovely cutwork Hardanger. Below are several lovely bands of lacy floral stitches. At the bottom of the sampler you can see a deep band of Hardanger with a large bouquet of Forget-me-nots tied with a silk ribbon bow. Chart retail US $13.18. Accessory pack retail US $43.14 (silks, flosses, ribbon, and metallics and beads). Contact The Victoria Sampler.

 

Silk Cocoons Hand-dyed in Sea Capers from Treenway Silks

Silk cocoons are a great addition to the fibre artist’s collection of supplies. They can be used in a multitude of ways and lend themselves to experimentation. Cocoons are the home of the silkworm metamorphosis and contain a continuous strand of silk almost a mile long. The cocoons are stiff and hollow and can be cut, shaped, bent, pierced and otherwise manipulated to add texture and colour. Hand-dyed in hues that reflect the colours of the annual Sea Capers summer festival. Retail $5.10 Cdn for a package of 10 cocoons. Contact Treenway Silks.

 

 

Call for Detroit Maker Faire needlework volunteers

The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) is sponsoring an educational needlearts booth at the Detroit Maker Faire at The Henry Ford, July 30-31, 2011. They are looking for volunteers to teach knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint and cross stitch. This is an amazingly fun experience. We are asking for volunteers to sign up for a few hours of teaching and in return you will receive FREE entrance to Maker Faire (value: $25) on the day you volunteer.  

 

If you aren’t familiar with Maker Faire, it’s a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It is for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things. For more information on Maker Faire go to www.MakerFaire.com

 

To sign up for your volunteer shift, please include contact information in the "notes to organizer" or email your contact info to  tnnamaker@gmail.com.

6” Simply Square Box from Sudberry House

This classic box is hinged and includes a mounting board. No glass or lining. A great affordable box for the many 6" x 6" designs on the market. Retail $34.95. Contact Sudberry House.