Needlework Retailer News

Must-Have! Lint Sticky for quilters, stitchers and knitters.

50 sticky-back sheets quickly clean up loose threads and fibers that seem to attach themselves to our clothing as we stitch, sew and knit. Keep them in your store for quick counter sales! Available in knit happy, stitch happy and quilt happy.

 

 

Classic and cool tortoise reading sunglasses from Peepers!

Top Notch Peepers go with everything, especially the sun! Spring-hinged for added comfort. UVA/UVB protection. Glasses are paired with a coordinating case for fashionable protection. Frames measure 5½″ wide. Lens height is 1½″ tall by 2.4″ wide. Arms measure 5¾″ long. Contact Peepers Reading Glasses.

 

 

 

 

Double Cross Diversion stitched with Sullivans pearl cotton size 5

DebBee’s Designs takes the double cross, also known as the Smyrna cross, to a whole new dimension in Double Cross Diversion. This piece is created exclusively with Sullivans pearl cotton size 5 in both solid and overdyed shades, along with Sullivans six-strand embroidery floss. Worked on 18ct mono canvas, this 10″ square design incorporates shades of dusty rose, antique blue, and natural beige/brown tones. Wholesale contact for Sullivans Floss.

 

 

CORRECTION. June McKnight will be exhibiting at TNNA Columbus Booth #1445.

In the May edition of Needlework Retailer magazine we published an advertisement on page 40 with the incorrect trade show listed. June McKnight will be exhibiting at TNNA Columbus in booth #1445. We apologize for listing Phoenix instead of the Summer show in Columbus.

Please note June McKnight will be exhibiting at TNNA Columbus in booth #1445.

 

Nostalgia III—a series of 12 smaller samplers to stitch together

This is the third in a series of twelve smaller samplers that can be stitched together to form one larger sampler or stitched individually. This one will be released May 1st. The first one was released in Nashville, a new one will be released each month and completed in February 2013. The first chart has details for planning a larger sampler. When complete there will be an entire alphabet and numbers included, plus the sampler will be personalized. Contact Rosewood Manor.

 

 

Witch’s Moonlight Ride needlepoint from Susan Roberts

Handpainted needlepoint canvas featuring artwork by Liz Goodrick-Dillon. 18 mesh. 12½″ x 12½″. Contact Susan Roberts.

 

 

 

Mogen David Star Needle Nanny from Puffin & Company

This elegant Judaic design, handcrafted of semi-precious metals and made with super strong rare earth magnets is one of two designs created especially for the Jewish community. The perfect gift! Wholesale contact Diane Zielinsky, Puffin & Company.

 

 

 

17 new dye colors each created using natural dyes

Donna Brown, a nationally known natural dye expert based in Littleton, CO, has been working with Treenway Silks to create unique colors that span the rainbow. These colors can be dyed on any Treenway Silk Yarns for weavers or knitters (reeled, spun, noil, wild, blends)—you select the yarns your customers want in the colors that sell the best. Natural Dye Sample Cards available for $3.00 each. Contact Treenway Silk.

 

This cute pincushion kit will remind you of your sweet kitty while holding your pins and needles.

The mice and balls of yarn motifs are the bands along the outside of Sweet Kitty Humbug. The variety of stitches make for a fun stitching experience. The directions include details and diagrams for each stitch as well as the easy construction. The humbug can be decorated with the JABCO pins or special pins of your choosing. Contact Periwinkle Promises.

 

Beautiful French Linen Pockets will fill your soul and heart with spring flowers as you stitch them.

There are silk ribbon stitches using gorgeous overdyed silk ribbon, as well as some hints of no-cut Hardanger and even a monogram for you to personalize your own pockets. Fill with lavender or other potpourri, and tuck into your wardrobe, or give to a friend. Retail Chart each US $13.68. Accessory Pack retail US $46.86 (silk flosses, yards of precious overdyed silk ribbons, sparkling beads). Contact The Victoria Sampler.