Needlework Retailer News

Stitches a’ la Carte Book 1 & 2

Chris Lewis Distributing not only has canvases and threads—he also has books! Stitches a’ la Carte Book 1 & 2 by Lynda Richardson are paperback and spiral bound reference guides, featuring light coverage background stitches. Each stitch is diagrammed with a small story or memory on each page. A great source of inspiration! Contact Chris Lewis Distributing.

New Ljiljan and Perla Thread

Ljiljan and Perla thread are made of 100% Giza Egyptian cotton, mercerized, 6-cordonnet thread. Ljiljan is available in sizes 20, 30, 40, 50, 70 in white and ecru, and Perla is available in size 100 in white. Both are made in Croatia and comparable to the DMC Cordonnet. Contact Handy Hands, Inc. 

2021 Nashville Needlework Market

Due to our concerns about your health and safety, and the current situation in TN, we have decided to cancel the 2021 Nashville Needlework Market which was scheduled for May 21-23, 2021. We are not planning to do a virtual market nor do a Fall Market. There is too much time involved, and we are not able to pursue those alternatives at this time.

If you submitted a recipe for the 2021 Show Cookbook, it will become a 2022 Show Cookbook instead. As it is exclusively available to exhibitors and stores who attend, this will preserve the stores' ability to promote this special cookbook for their events next year.

We are really going to miss seeing all of you! But we want you to stay safe and healthy, so you can attend the premier wholesale Nashville Needlework Market on a future day. We are working with the hotel to schedule the 2022 Nashville Needlework Market and will make announcements about the next show once details are confirmed.
Beth and Larry
Yarn Tree/Needlework Retailer

Happy New Year!

Button Day

History of Button Day:
The National Button Society, founded in 1938, established Button Day as a celebration for all who enjoyed collecting and crafting with buttons. Ever since then, Button Day has been celebrated every year on November 16th! 

Handmade Holly-day Buttons from Just Another Button Company!

Recipe: Peanut Butter Balls

Pickle Barrel Designs’ recipe and those of many other Exhibitors and Retailers will appear in the 2021 Nashville Needlework Market ‘Happiness Is Homemade’ Cookbook.
Each Exhibitor and Store Owner will receive a FREE copy of the cookbook exclusively at the 2021 Nashville Needlework Market.
Needlework Retailer is accepting recipes with photos and small charts from attending Exhibitors and Store Owners until Dec. 1st, 2020. 

The 2021 cookbook will be available from your local store starting in late May of 2021. Check with your LNS to see if the collectible cookbooks from 2019 and 2020 are still available! 

Local Needlepoint Shop Day

SAVE THE DATE: November 7th and start making plans for LNSDay!  Virtual or in-store events will be posted on the LNSDay website and follow on Facebook and Instagram. You’ll find publicity materials and event tips on the website, too! Local Needlepoint Shop Day is underwritten by Destination Dallas.

What was your favorite toy when you were young?

Share a favorite toy from when you were young. #Nostalgia I always wanted a Snoopy snow cone machine. My husband took this photo when I was trying to talk my kids into getting one so I could play with it. Didn't work. 

Follow along with us on the Social Media Calendar! Page 53 of the July/August issue or download at www.NeedleworkRetailer.com/JulySocialMediaCalendar

Stitch Outside!

#StitchOutside Let us see your view today!

Follow along with us on the Social Media Calendar on page 53 of the July/August issue or download from Needlework Retailer's website. 

Sorority Rounds

There’s no stopping these “taxi” inspired rounds for sororities! Combine classic taxicab checks with stripes in sororities’ colors. Kangaroo Paw Designs proudly offers official Greek licensed products. Contact Kangaroo Paw Designs.

National Thread The Needle Day

It’s day for people who stitch (like we need a holiday...okay maybe we do!)