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.
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Needlework Retailer is hosting an award in the Needlework Wholesaler category of the 2012 TNNA Business Innovation Awards. Apply today and you could win a 1/2pg ad in the trade magazine (a $915 value). See TNNA's website for details. Entries are due by May 18, 2012.
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The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) announces its 71st Conference & Trade Show will be January 29 through February 1, 2012, at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.
CHA has opened the exhibition floor to non-member exhibitors for the first time, inviting the entire industry to participate in and experience the craft and hobby community first-hand and participate in the event.
The Show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. January 29 through January 31, 2012, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 1, 2012. Members may purchase an All-Access Conference & Trade Show Badge for $25 (advance registration), which includes access to education sessions, workshops, seminars and special events. Non-members may purchase Trade Show Only Badges for $35 (advance registration). Badge registration is open.
Registration for the Conference program begins November 8 at 11 a.m. (EST).
To learn more about the CHA 2012 Winter Conference & Trade Show, visit www.craftandhobby.org.
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OSAGE, Iowa — Fox River, a leading U.S. manufacturer of outdoor, work, military, snow, sport and lifestyle performance socks since 1900 and maker of the famous Original Rockford Red Heel Monkey Sock, is scheduled to appear on the new Travel Channel series, ‘Made in America’.
“The sock monkey holds a special place in the heart of American culture,” commented Becky Lessard, Vice President of Monkey Business at Fox River. “Most everyone grew up with a sock monkey, so it’s our pleasure to continue this tradition and introduce the monkey to new generations.”
“We’re proud to be featured on this program, especially in a time when many apparel and outdoor gear brands are sending production overseas,” continued Jeff Lessard. “It’s not just about making great products and providing exceptional value. Fox River takes enormous pride in providing local jobs that support our family, friends and neighbors.”
The “Made in America’ episode was filmed with George Motz at Fox Rivers Mills in Osage, Iowa in June and airs on Tuesday, Nov. 1st at 8:30 p.m. ET and PT.
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Here is a smile to celebrate World Smile Day!
Smile Pumpkin is a fancy jack ‘o’lantern in cross stitch from Alessandra Adelaide. Stitch count 205 x 210. Retail $19.40. Wholesale contact European Crosstitch Company.
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And they lived happily ever after.
Needlework Retailer is holding a giveaway for the new cross stitch chart, Norsk Fairytale from Ink Circles.
The model is cross stitched using 22 colors of The Gentle Art Sampler Threads.
You can also find the contest on Needlework Retailer's Facebook Page. Just click on the contest link on the left-hand side. The contest ends Friday. Good Luck!
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On September 1, 2011, The National NeedleArts Association will welcome the Spinning and Weaving Association (SWA) into the organization as a new Product Segment group.
TNNA's Product Segment Groups, including the Yarn Group, Needlepoint Group and Counted Thread & Cross-stitch Group, are special interest groups focusing on areas of concern to each particular needlearts category. Any TNNA wholesalers, retailer, teacher, publisher or others serving a particular faction may opt to pay a small additional fee to become a member of on or more of these groups.
With the addition of the Spinning and Weaving Association, TNNA expands its membe r base, and its position within the specialty needlearts industry. "By including the SWA, TNNA is better able to serve all our members, and the industry at large," commented Board President Matt Bryant of Prism Arts, Inc.
As noted by Dave Van Stralen, SWA's President, "This move brings new members to TNNA and expanded benefits for SWA members. In addition, it brings spinning and weaving into the mainstream. . . SWA currently has 150 manufacturers, distributors, shops, teachers and supporters."
SWA was formed in 2001 and incorporated in 2006. SWA mission is to promote and grow the hand spinning and weaving industry.
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ELMWOOD PARK, NJ (July 27, 2011) - The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) announces "The Power of Community: Build Locally, Drive Socially" as its theme for CHA's 2012 Winter Conference & Trade Show. To demonstrate the power of community building, CHA's board of directors voted to approve removing membership requirements for CHA Trade Show exhibitors and attendees. Beginning with the CHA 2012 Winter Conference & Trade Show, non-member companies are welcome to exhibit, shop the show floor and experience the craft industry's premier trade events first-hand. Opening the CHA Trade Show floor to non-member exhibitors and attendees represents a major shift in community building within the craft, hobby and other related creative industries.
"While remaining focused on our core business, we recognize there is a tremendous opportunity to grow the Show and industry by offering an affordable way to experience the CHA Show and attracting a more diverse group of exhibitors and buyers," says Tony Lee, acting president and CEO of CHA. "CHA's partnership with the Hobby Manufacturers Association (HMA) demonstrates that CHA can expand the range of products at the Show while offering a marketplace for all things creative."
Over the next several Shows, CHA staff will work with carefully identified groups for greater exhibiting and attendee promotions. All non-member exhibitors and attendees must qualify to participate by providing valid business credentials. Non-member attendees will have unrestricted buying access to the entire show floor and may upgrade to CHA membership onsite in order to participate in the CHA Conference program, which includes business seminars, product technique workshops, networking and special CHA events. Non-members may now exhibit at the industry's premier CHA buying events, expected to result in a wider selection of products being available at upcoming Shows.
CHA invites the entire industry, regardless of CHA membership, to participate in the CHA 2012 Winter Conference & Trade Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., January 29 through February 1, 2012, and witness the "Power of Community." Contact Anthony Licata, senior sales manager at CHA, at 201.835.1203 or alicata@craftandhobby.org for enrollment in these new exciting programs.
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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!
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