Needlework Retailer News

Fun & Fancy Free— Part 3

The stylized meandering floral and the pretty maids all in a row are highlighted by the bright floss palette. Part 3 of the three-part series now available. Contact Summer House Stitche Workes. 

Santa Claus

Counting the days to Christmas and Santa Claus coming to town, this Christmas calendar will provide excitement as the days until Christmas draw near. Santa Claus is stitched on 14ct aida and measures approx. 16″w x 21″h. Kit includes: fabric, threads, needles, rings and instructions. Bellpulls are available separately. Contact Wichelt Imports, Inc. 

Lee’s Orange ID Tag

Personalize luggage, briefcases, yoga totes, and more. Now there are eight Lee’s Needle Arts self-finishing Leather ID Tag colors to choose from. New to the assortment is Orange Alligator. Each ID Tag is 4″ round with a buckled strap and a 3″ window. A clear plastic insert protects a choice of dozens of Lee 3″ needlepoint designs. Contact Colonial Needle. 

Gift Tag

This pattern for this cute gift tag/ornament can be found in the 2018 Christmas ornament issue of JustCrossStitch magazine. For more designs contact Fern Ridge Collections.

Treenway Silks’ New Colors

Treenway Silks has introduced two vibrant pinks: color #319 Hot Lips and color #320 Hot Flash, making 119 colors available. Each color is available in 3.5mm and 7mm silk ribbons, and silk threads Harmony (6-strand silk floss), Zen Shin, Tranquility (cord) and Serenity.  Contact Treenway Silks. Phone 888-383-7455 or visit www.treenwaysilks.com

Ultimate Laying Tool

& more is working with Bob Willson of NC to bring you the Ultimate Laying Tool! Bob is making these Ultimate Laying Tools of Ipe wood that is one of the hardest woods. He is hand making the tool along with a custom box. Each one is numbered and has his signature on the end. There are other designs available along with some that have the BLT inserted into the wood handle. Contact Julia at & more.

Ho Ho Ho Hats

9 Santa Hats is another new very fun “nine” from Pippin Studio that debuted at Destination Dallas. Contact Pippin at 206-948-2345 or www.pippinstudio.ca

Les Fleur Trois

If you are looking for a design which glows with color and is the perfect place to play with stitches and fibers, then this is the canvas for you! And who doesn’t love flowers? Embellish it to your heart’s content! The design is on 13 mesh and is 9.5″ x 24.25″. Les Fleur and Les Fleur Deux are also available. Contact Renaissance Designs.

Nancy Kitchen Towel New Colors

Nancy Kitchen Towels are nubby popcorn terry kitchen towels, brightly accented with a double stripe of color above and below the stitching area. New colors white and turquoise join blue, lilac, lime, orange, red and tan. Towels measure 15″ x 24″. 100% cotton. 14ct design area is 2¾″ x 14½″. Retail $ $8.20. Contact Yarn Tree.

Military mini-sock

A patriotic ornament that celebrates our military! Mini-sock by a. bradley needle arts 3.75″ x 4.5″ on 18 mesh. Contact Chris Lewis Distributing.