Yarn Tree News

60" wide Aida 14 for Counted Cross Stitch

Please check out all the new .pdf pages we have added of new products.  Some great gift ideas and handy accessories you'll be sure to want in your store.  Colorful kitchen towels, fun new Christmas stockings, the new Stitch Smart Stand, and nifty covers for your scroll rods and Q-snaps.  Lots of neat stuff.  Also, something we haven't seen in a long time: an excellent quality 60" wide Aida 14!  Keep on Stitching!  Beth

New Cross Stitch Patterns Just for You!

We are excited to add two additional designers with their great cross stitch patterns to our line.  Please welcome Little House Needleworks and Country Cottage Needleworks.  More of the best to keep you stitching and happy!  Beth

Welcome to Cross Stitch Designer Myrtle Grace Motifs

We are pleased to add Myrtle Grace Motifs to Yarn Tree's line of cross stitch patterns.  Great folk art designs.

Cross Stitch Patterns from Queenstown Sampler and Dragonfly Designs

Cross stitch patterns from Queenstown Sampler Designs and Dragonfly Designs are among our latest additions to our extensive line of counted cross stitch supplies for your store.  Remember, when your store purchases $100 at retail in cross stitch patterns, we offer a substantial freight allowance on your entire shipment!  Keep on Stitching!  Beth

Display Contest and Guest Articles

Help your business grow by checking out the lower left hand column of Yarn Tree's home page at www.yarntree.com to see our new Guest Articles.  Some really great ideas are offered!  We think you will like our newest features.

Also, Yarn Tree and Needlework Retailer are sponsoring a Display Contest,  It is open to stores, designers, and consumers. The rules are easy and you might win a cool prize!  http://yarntree.typepad.com/retail_displays/.

Keep on Stitching!  Beth

Stitching on the 4th of July

One of my favorite holidays is the 4th of July.  It's summer, it's colorful, and it celebrates our freedoms in the USA.  And I'm a big fireworks fan, too (the ones at the park, not in my neighborhood).  It's also a good time to stitch, so get out those projects, relax out on the deck or backyard with a big glass of iced tea and cross those X's to your heart's content.  Lots of great patriotic patterns are available and your customers will enjoy stitching them all summer long. Happy Stitching!  Beth

Even Faster Cross Stitch Deliveries from Yarn Tree!

Federal Express has updated their deliveries for Ground Service and these changes will benefit our customers in giving you even faster deliveries from Yarn Tree.  Most business locations in the USA may now expect delivery of Yarn Tree orders in 3 days or less!  Yarn Tree is in Ames, Iowa.  Keep on Stitching!  Beth

New Number Tab for the Large Floss Key

Yarn Tree has redesigned the Large Plastic Floss Key to include a tab that will hold the floss number band off your skein of DMC or Anchor floss.  Or if you are organizing another type of thread, you may use a sticker and write your number on the sticker which is included in the pack.  Large Floss Keys (or holders) are packaged in 50's, 100's, or a bulk package of 1000.  Keep on Stitching!  Beth 

Cross Stitch Classics

I recently had the pleasure of meeting artist Janet Powers.  Many of you may remember her as a cross stitch designer for Green Apple.  Janet's designs are ageless and you may wish to take another look at her excellent work and stitch one of her designs for your home or for a gift.  You may choose from a variety of lovely designs from flowers, to fruits and vegetables, flower fairies, wild animals, and more.  Happy Stitching!  Beth

Lead and Your Needlework Business

Not to worry!  Several concerned stores have called us because of an email sent out by an organization in our industry.  Contrary to that email, the new rulings on lead will have little effect on your needlework store and how you operate your business.  We have posted information for stores on our Needlework Retailer web site.

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and your needlework business.

The Guide to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) for Small Businesses, Resellers, Crafters and Charities from the CPSC web site does an excellent job of explaining how the new rules apply to small businesses.

 Basically, the items you sell in your needlework store are exempt.