Needlework Retailer News

Happy Halloweeeeen!

To celebrate here are a few new Halloween themed needlework designs!

 
Bats and Cats cross stitch design is available wholesale from Dinky-Dyes.

 
Mama Said...frame and cross stitch design are available wholesale from Sweetheart Company.

 
Black Cat Bell Pull is available wholesale from Flowers 2 Flowers.

 
Spookin is one in the Punkins series of needlepoint canvases available wholesale from Leigh Designs. 

 
Halloween Banner by EyeCandy Needleart. The needlepoint canvas is available wholesale from Ruth Schmuff Designs.

National Candy Corn Day

Celebrate National Candy Corn Day by stitching this new cross stitch design, Candy Corn Crazy by Sue Hillis Designs. Available wholesale from Sue Hillis Designs.

Waterlily kit from River Silks

Waterlily is the latest Kit To Go from River Silks Ltd. This is a great project for beginners because it’s small, uses basic stitches and is instant gratification. Each Kit To Go includes: painted canvas, bound stitch guide, all ribbons, photo of finished piece, and extra piece of canvas, needle and spool of ribbon for practice, all packaged in attractive clear plastic with colorful header. Wholesale contact River Silks.

 

 

Floral Whimsy canvas from Melissa Prince Designs

From Melissa Prince Designs, this 17" x 13" needlepoint canvas is handpainted on 13 mesh. A wonderful canvas for specialty stitches and threads in a colorful palette. Contact Melissa Prince Designs.

 

CHA Opens Trade Show To Non-Members

The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) announces its 71^st 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.

Iowa's Fox River Monkey Socks to appear on Travel Channel's Made in America Series

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.

Stitch-A-Pen Kits from Kreinik

Want a fast-but-elegant gift for the holidays? Kreinik offers four designs in the Stitch-A-Pen series. Full kits include threads, needle, perforated paper, instructions, and ball-point pen (uses Parker refills). Projects are fast, price is right, results are fabulous. You will become addicted to stitching pens. Wholesale contact Kreinik.

Button Up Birdies from The Victoria Sampler

Cathy Jean has designed the last two tiny birds for her 12 Button Up Birdies series. Her wee little September Golden Crowned Kinglet and the October Nuthatch both have lovely fall colours to mark the season. The accessory packs include all the threads, extra beads and charms, branch buttons and black curly wire for finishing. Stitch all 12 monthly ‘Button-up Birdies’ and soon your Christmas Tree will be covered with an aviary of ornaments! Retail chart $9.98. Accessory pack $22.78 (15 overdyed cottons, 3 tiny leaf buttons, handmade branch buttons, curly wire, and beads. Contact The Victoria Sampler.

 

Halloween Quadrielle from The Sweetheart Tree

Quadrielles are four-sided decorative hanging ornaments. Halloween Quadrielle features four sides full of darling black cats and jack-o’-lanterns—nothing scary here, just good old Halloween fun! Each kit in the Quadrielle series is all-inclusive so everything needed to stitch them (except your stuffing material) will be included in the kit for you...even the needles. Finish your Quadrielles simply, select a pre-made decorative tassel or choose your own colored streamers to add a decorative poof at the bottom. Contact The Sweetheart Tree.

 

Handi Clamp Frames from FA Edmunds

Now distributed by FA Edmunds/Rep Sales, these easy to use scroll frames work without tape, tacks, sewing or split dowels. Just slip the Handi Clamp over your fabric. Wholesale contact F.A. Edmunds/Rep Sales Co.