Needlework FAQ: Manufacturers and Distributors
Kathleen M. Dyer
Needlework FAQ: Manufacturers and Distributors
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Kathleen M. Dyer -- <kd...@dnai.com>
For rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
August 19, 2001
Copyright © 1994-2001 Kathleen M. Dyer
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Table of Contents
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. France
4. Germany
5. Italy
6. Japan
7. New Zealand
8. Spain
9. United Kingdom
10. United States of America
A. About the Needlework FAQs
A.1 General Comments
A.2 How to Find the FAQs
The following is a list of businesses which produce, manufacture or
distribute needlework supplies other than designs. Some of the
companies do more than manufacture, but I placed them here because it
seemed the location people would most likely look.
If you are looking for a list of retailers for general needlework
supplies, see "Needlework FAQ: Retailers". If you are looking for a
list of designers, see "Needlework FAQ: Designers and Design
Companies".
Companies which do not sell directly to the retail market are marked
accordingly. Most companies, whether or not they sell retail, are
willing to answer questions about their products and point people
toward a retailer.
Please let me know if you have any corrections or additions.
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1. Australia
Coats Paton Crafts ---
Private Bag 15
Mulgrave Nth VIC 3170
Australia
Entry added/modified: 1997/08/23
DMC Myart ---
51-55 Carrington Rd.
Marrickville NSW 2204
Australia
+72-559-3088 (phone)
+72-559-5338 (fax)
<http://www.dmc-cw.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/28
Embroidery floss and needlework fibers. Needlework fabric.
Gumnut Yarns ---
P.O. Box W519
Mudgee NSW 2850
Australia
+61 2 6374 2661 (phone)
+61 2 6374 2771 (fax)
<in...@gumnutyarns.com> (email)
<http://www.gumnutyarns.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/03/04
Manufactures hand dyed pure silk and pure wool threads.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Ireland Needlecraft ---
Box 1175
Narre Warren MDC 3805
Vic.
Australia
+61 03 9702 3222 (phone)
<enqu...@irelandneedlecraft.com.au> (email)
<http://www.irelandneedlecraft.com.au/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/07/19
Distributor of kits, threads, fabrics, design leaflets and charts,
accessories, and tapestries
Minnamurra Threads ---
PO Box 374
Glebe NSW 2037
Australia
61 2 9570 7004 (phone)
61 2 9570 7004 (fax)
<mi...@tig.com.au> (email)
Entry added/modified: 1998/11/22
Penguin Threads ---
Australia
<mad...@netspace.net.au> (email)
<http://www.penguin-threads.com.au/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/12/13
The Australian and New Zealand importers for Madeira embroidery
products.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Rajmahal ---
1 Anderson Street
Bendigo
Victoria 3551
Australia
(61) 54417787 (phone)
(61) 54417959 (fax)
<rajm...@iaccess.com.au> (email)
Entry added/modified: 1997/07/20
Art silk threads, bullion (sadi) threads, metallic threads, shisha
glass, tambour hooks, kits.
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2. Canada
Coats Patons ---
Canada
<http://www.coatspatons.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/03/03
CraftSoft Inc. ---
981 Wellington Rd S Suite 501
London ON N6E 3A9
Canada
519-680-9957 (phone)
519-680-9964 (fax)
<he...@craftsoft.com> (email)
<http://www.craftsoft.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/01/16
Cross stitch designs. Tools and accessories.
CraftSoft (USA)
PO Box 596165
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059-6165
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
DMC Canada ---
660 Denison Street
Markham Ontario
Canada
<http://www.dmc-cw.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/28
Embroidery floss and needlework fibers. Needlework fabric.
Handwel Support Gloves ---
Paltron Industries Inc.
#54554, 1771 Avenue Rd
Toronto, ON, M5M 4N5
Canada
416-787-1325 (phone)
416-787-0396 (fax)
<pal...@interlog.com> (email)
<http://www.interlog.com/~paltron/handwel/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/07/26
Fingerless support glove.
Stitch Away Fabric Mounts ---
Canada
<sa...@stitchaway.com> (email)
<http://www.stitchaway.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/06/18
Stitching frames for working cross stitch, needlepoint and other
needlework.
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3. France
Au ver à soie ---
102, rue Réaumur
75002 Paris
France
+33 (1) 42 33 52 92 (phone)
+33 (1) 42 33 10 19 (phone)
+33 (1) 42 33 14 44 (fax)
<vera...@club-internet.fr> (email)
<http://www.au-ver-a-soie.fr/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/03/22
Silk and metallic fibers.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
DMC International ---
<http://www.dmc.com/> (WWW)
<http://www.dmc-cw.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/28
Embroidery floss and needlework fibers. Needlework fabric.
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4. Germany
Madeira Threads ---
Germany
<http://www.madeira.de/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/12/13
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
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5. Italy
Coats Cucirini ---
Italy
<http://www.tamtamitalia.com/coats/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/09/26
The Coats thread company in Italy.
F. Livi ---
Indirizzo Postale
Via Palestro, 4
50013 - Campi Bisenzio (FI)
Italy
+39 55 8966570 (phone)
+39 55 8966173 (fax)
<in...@livi.org> (email)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/24
Counted cross stitch designs. Embroidery products.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
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6. Japan
DMC Japan ---
Japan
03-5828-4112 (phone)
03-5828-4117 (fax)
<ma...@dmc-kk.com> (email)
<http://www.dmc-kk.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/28
Embroidery floss and needlework fibers. Needlework fabric.
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7. New Zealand
The Dyepot ---
Sheryl Eustace
1084 Maraekakaho Road, RD5
Hastings
New Zealand
+64 (06) 8764233 (phone)
+64 (06) 8764233 (fax)
<sa...@dyepot.co.nz> (email)
<http://www.dyepot.co.nz/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/03/19
Handdyed threads and ribbons.
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8. Spain
Nina Coch ---
Av. Repùblica Argentina 256 5º 2ª
08023 Barcelona
Spain
212 55 56 (phone)
212 55 56 (fax)
<http://personal.redestb.es/ninacoch/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/01/23
Cross stitch designs. Wooden accessories for mounting needlework.
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9. United Kingdom
Cleopatra's Needle ---
Dept3W
Sharpes Mill
White Cross
Lancaster
LA1 4XQ
UK
+44 (0)1524 848 626 (phone)
+44 (0)1524 848 525 (fax)
<Dep...@cleopatrasneedle.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.cleopatrasneedle.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/02/25
Manufactures the Freedom Frame. Designs for counted cross stitch and
tapestry/needlepoint.
Coats Crafts UK ---
UK
<consum...@coats.com> (email)
<http://www.coatscrafts.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/12/20
Floss and other needlework fibers. Kits.
DMC Creative World Ltd. ---
Pullman Road
Wigston
Leicestershire
LE18 2DY
UK
0116 281 1040 (phone)
0116 281 3592 (fax)
<http://www.dmc-cw.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/28
Embroidery floss and needlework fibers. Needlework fabric.
Fabric Flair Ltd. ---
Northlands Industrial Estate
Copheap Lane
Warminster
Wiltshire BA12 0BG
UK
0800 716851 (phone)
+44 1985 846400 (phone)
+44 1985 846849 (fax)
<ma...@fabricflair.com> (email)
<http://www.fabricflair.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/02/16
Manufacturer and wholesaler of needlework fabrics, beads, three
dimensional cross stitch kits, and accessories.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Framecraft Miniatures Ltd. ---
372-376 Summer Lane
Hockley
Birmingham
B19 3QA
UK
0121 212 0551 (phone)
0121 212 0552 (fax)
<sa...@framecraft.com> (email)
<http://www.framecraft.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/10/18
Products in which to display your needlework.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Jennifer Gail Threads ---
PO Box 2747
Poole, Dorset
BH12 2Z
UK
+44 (0) 1202 735251 (phone)
+44 (0) 1202 736322 (fax)
<ed...@lds.co.uk> (email)
Entry added/modified: 1997/01/11
Mercerised cotton thread for embroidery.
Lowery Workstands ---
Bentley House
Bentley Lane
Grasby
Barnetby
North Lincolnshire
DN38 6AW
UK
01652 628240 (phone)
01652 628240 (fax)
<serv...@workstands.com> (email)
<http://www.workstands.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/11/02
Needlework stands.
Madeira Threads (UK) Ltd. ---
Thirsk Industrial Park
York Road
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 3BX
UK
01845 524880 (phone)
01845 525046 (fax)
<ac...@madeira.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.madeira.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/12/13
Does not sell directly to the retail market, but they do have retail
branch, Barnyarns Ltd.
Nathalie's Designs Mail Order and Distribution Company ---
2 The Lawns, Windermere Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 7JA
UK
(+44) 871-871-2249 (phone)
(+44) 871-871-2299 (fax)
<nd-t...@dfsl.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.ndmdc.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/08/19
Needlework designer and distributor. Publisher and distributor of
other designers. Also distributes Needlepaints in the UK.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Pipers Silks ---
Chinnerys
Egremont Street
Glemsford
Suffolk, CO10 7SA
UK
+44 (0)1787 280920 (phone)
+44 (0)1787 280920 (fax)
<pipers...@thefree.net> (email)
<http://www.pipers-silks.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/03/21
Specializing in silk threads.
Renaissance Dyeing ---
Wales
UK
0044 1437 731766 (fax)
<ord...@naturaldyeing.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.naturaldyeing.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/09/19
Embroidery yarns in natural dyes
Stef Francis ---
Higher Rocombe
Stokeinteignhead
Newton Abbot Devon
TQ12 4QL
England
UK
01803 323004 (phone)
01803 323004 (fax)
<sa...@stef-francis.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.stef-francis.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/09/19
Space-dyed threads and fabrics. Embroidery designs using these
products.
Tanto Ltd. ---
474A Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth BH8 9AQ
UK
01202 392783 (phone)
01202 392986 (fax)
<sa...@tantoltd.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.tantoltd.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/08/20
Thread and needle organiser.
Terata Ltd ---
P.O. Box 231
Hounslow
Middlesex
TW3 2TA
UK
+ 44 181 395 7138 (phone)
+ 44 181 395 6479 (fax)
<cra...@terata.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.terata.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/01/16
Ceramic buttons suitable for embellishing needlework. Counted cross
stitch designs that incorporate the buttons.
Whitmac Highland Woodcrafts Ltd. ---
Brickyard Road
Boroughbridge
North Yorkshire
YO51 9NS
UK
+44 (0)1423 326204 (phone)
+44 (0)1423 326221 (fax)
<in...@whitmac.co.uk> (email)
<http://www.whitmac.co.uk/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/06
Embroidery and tapestry frames.
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10. United States of America
Action Bag Company ---
501 N. Edgewood Avenue
Wood Dale IL 60191
USA
1-800-824-2247 (phone)
630-766-2881 (phone)
630-766-3548 (fax)
Entry added/modified: 1999/04/16
Makers of the Floss-A-Way bags.
Adam Original ---
8670 Monticello Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
USA
1-800-582-2326 (phone)
612-425-7843 (phone)
612-425-7853 (fax)
<in...@adamoriginal.com> (email)
<http://www.adamoriginal.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/01/15
Produces handmade pre-finished items ready to cross stitch.
American Dream Products, Inc. ---
17404 147th St. S.E. Suite C
Monroe, WA 98272
USA
360-863-9340 (phone)
360-793-7877 (fax)
<ad...@gte.net> (email)
<http://www.adp-usa.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/03/19
E-Z Stitch Needlework Frames and accessories.
Angel's Whisper Designs ---
PO Box 10046
Columbia, MO 65205
USA
573-449-2798 (phone)
573-449-2798 (fax)
<angelwhis...@yahoo.com> (email)
<http://angelswhisperdesigns.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/20
Counted cross stitch designs. Handpainted wooden buttons and
embellishments for needlework.
Artisan Design, Inc. ---
PO Box 2433
Broken Arrow, OK 74013-2433
USA
1-800-747-8263 (phone)
918-258-7298 (phone)
918-258-7298 (fax)
<artde...@aol.com> (email)
<http://www.artisandesign.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/23
Needlework stands and scroll frames.
Aurora Silk ---
5806 North Vancouver Avenue
Portland, OR 97217
USA
503-286-4149 (phone)
503-286-6247 (fax)
<che...@aurorasilk.com> (email)
<http://www.aurorasilk.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/06/17
Hand-dyed yarn, needlework thread, and fabric
The Blended Needle ---
18500 S. Red Fir Drive
Beavercreek, OR 97004
USA
1-888-609-6622 (phone)
<in...@theblendedneedle.com> (email)
<http://www.theblendedneedle.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/20
Distributors of hand dyed Color Blooms fabric. Supplies for
needlework.
BritStitch ---
PO Box 663
Carrollton, GA 30117
USA
770-832-0793 (phone)
770-832-0641 (fax)
<brits...@iscope.com> (email)
<http://www.britstitch.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/11/19
Distributors in the USA for the products and designs of some of
Britain's needlework companies.
Brohman's Inc. ---
333-335 Pam Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
USA
1-800-272-1966 (orders) (phone)
616-471-1111 (phone)
616-471-7467 (fax)
<brohm...@infinitedesign.net> (email)
Entry added/modified: 2000/03/19
Retail/wholesale punch embroidery patterns and supplies.
BUGZ-EYE International Corporation ---
150 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
USA
1-888-284-7393 (phone)
303-777-6432 (phone)
303-777-9056 (fax)
<http://www.bugzeyemagnifier.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/03/19
"No Focus Magnifiers"
C.A. Misty ---
USA
1-800-685-7308 (phone)
<cam...@povn.com> (email)
<http://www.povn.com/camisty/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/02/18
Totes and organizers for needlework.
The Caron Collection Ltd. ---
55 Old South Ave.
Stratford, CT 06615
USA
1-800-862-2766 (phone)
203-381-9999 (phone)
203-381-9003 (fax)
<ma...@caron-net.com> (email)
<http://www.caron-net.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/23
Manufactures specialty threads and hand-dyed variegated threads.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Charles Craft ---
PO Box 1049
Laurinburg, NC 28353-1049
USA
1-800-277-0980 (phone)
910-844-3521 (phone)
910-844-9846 (fax)
<ccr...@carolina.net> (email)
<http://www.charlescraft.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/23
Wholesales needlework fabric and items with needlework fabric inserts.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Coats & Clark ---
4135 South Stream Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
USA
704-329-5006 (phone)
704-329-5026 (fax)
<http://www.coatsandclark.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/23
Stitching related products under such brand names as J & P Coats,
Anchor and Susan Bates.
The Colonial Needle Company ---
1150 Yonkers Ave.
Yonkers, NY 10704
USA
914-237-6434 (phone)
914-237-7019 (fax)
<JCOLL...@worldnet.att.net> (email)
<http://www.colonialneedle.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/07/26
Importers of English needles.
Crafter's Pride by Daniel Enterprises ---
Daniel Enterprises
PO Box 1105
Laurinburg, NC 28353
USA
1-800-277-6850 (orders) (phone)
910-277-7441 (phone)
910-277-8377 (fax)
<em...@crafterspride.com> (email)
<http://www.crafterspride.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/26
Prefinished cross stitch accessories and fabric.
CraftSoft Inc. ---
981 Wellington Rd S Suite 501
London ON N6E 3A9
Canada
519-680-9957 (phone)
519-680-9964 (fax)
<he...@craftsoft.com> (email)
<http://www.craftsoft.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/01/16
Cross stitch designs. Tools and accessories.
CraftSoft (USA)
PO Box 596165
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059-6165
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Creative Beginnings ---
PO Box 1330
Morro Bay, CA 93443
USA
1-800-367-1739 (phone)
805-772-9030 (phone)
1-800-224-2767 (fax)
805-772-5845 (fax)
<cbdi...@tcsn.net> (email)
<http://www.creative-beginnings.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/07/26
Brass charms and jewelry for needlework.
Dazor Manufacturing Corporation ---
St. Louis, MO
USA
1-800-345-9103 (phone)
<in...@dazor.com> (email)
<http://www.dazor.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/06/17
Makes illuminated magnifiers, desk lights and work lights.
Designs from Margaret Lee ---
PO Box 733
Manchester, MD 21102-1838
USA
410-374-9929 (phone)
410-374-0328 (fax)
<des...@margaretlee.com> (email)
<http://www.margaretlee.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/06/17
Counted thread and cross stitch designs by Margaret Lee. Manufacturer
Clear View Thread/Stitch Counters and Needle & Bead Caddy.
DJV Designs ---
27488 Enterprise Circle W. #2
Temecula, CA 92590
USA
1-800-354-8474 (phone)
909-693-5299 (phone)
909-693-5297 (fax)
Entry added/modified: 1999/06/23
A variety of needlework accessories.
DMC USA ---
10 Port Kearney
South Kearney NJ 07032
USA
973-589-0606 (phone)
973-589-8931 (fax)
<http://www.dmc-usa.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/28
Embroidery floss and needlework fibers. Needlework fabric.
Dobi Specialties ---
2578 Washington Rd.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
USA
412-745-0902 (phone)
Entry added/modified: 1997/11/16
Makers of "The Last Stand".
E.Z. Manufacturing ---
PO Box 144
Richmond KY 40476
USA
606-625-1817 (phone)
606-625-1817 (fax)
Entry added/modified: 1997/12/07
Manufactures cross stitch and needlepoint rulers
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
EdMar Co. ---
PO Box 55
Camarillo CA 93011-0055
USA
805-484-2306 (phone)
805-388-2926 (fax)
<Ed...@edmar-co.com> (email)
<http://www.edmar-co.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/23
Embroidery supply wholesaler. Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery
supplies.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Eterna Silk ---
Yodamo, Inc.
2023 East Sims Way, Suite 183
Port Townsend, WA 98368
USA
1-866-334-3085 (orders) (phone)
360-379-3250 (phone)
1-866-334-3086 (orders) (fax)
360-379-2839 (fax)
<ete...@yodamo.com> (email)
<http://www.eternasilk.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/06/17
Manufacturer and distributor of silk filament needlework thread.
Conversion charts for DMC, Anchor, and Au Ver a Soie to Eterna Silk.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Eugene Chernin Co. ---
1401 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122-0551
USA
1-800-523-0115 (phone)
215-235-2700 (phone)
215-236-1290 (fax)
<eche...@aol.com> (email)
<http://www.eugenechernin.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/27
Importers and distributors of needlework, crafts and sewing notions.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
EZ Chair Book Holder ---
M.K. Schack Designs
1635 Covina Blvd. #62
San Dimas, CA 91773
USA
<sch...@gte.net> (email)
<http://home1.gte.net/schackg/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/06/23
Book and chart holder that fits on the arm of an easy chair.
F.A. Edmunds Co. and Representative Sales Co. ---
6111 S. Sayre Ave.
Chicago IL 60638
USA
773-586-2772 (F.A. Edmunds) (phone)
1-800-621-1661 (phone)
773-586-2030 (Representative Sales) (phone)
773-586-2783 (fax)
<FAE...@aol.com> (email)
<http://www.faersc.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/26
F.A. Edmunds Co. manufactures needlework and quilting frames.
Representative Sales Co. manufactures and distributes needlework
accessories.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Fabulous Fibers ---
Pictures & More
7524 Bursey Road
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
USA
817-428-1153 (phone)
817-428-2374 (fax)
<In...@fabulousfibers.com> (email)
<http://www.fabulousfibers.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/02/25
Needlepoint and embroidery fibers.
FEI International ---
PO Box 974
Cupertino, CA 95015-0974
USA
408-252-8781 (phone)
408-873-7650 (fax)
<FEIM...@yahoo.com> (email)
Entry added/modified: 2000/02/19
Importer and distributor of silk gauze ranging from 24 count to 60
count.
The Flower Thread Company ---
1397 Barnwell Drive
Sumter, SC 29154
USA
803-499-2105 (phone)
<Megast...@hotmail.com > (email)
<http://www.flowerthread.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/12/11
Makers of Ginny Thompson Flower Thread.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Framin' Frenzy ---
USA
<http://www.framinfrenzy.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/08/19
Whimsical frames for needlework, some come with cross stitch designs.
Freedom Needlework Stands ---
USA
<freedo...@cs.com> (email)
<http://www.freedomneedleworkstand.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/09/21
The Gentle Art ---
4081 Bremo Recess
New Albany, OH 43054
USA
614-855-8346 (phone)
614-855-4298 (fax)
<Gent...@aol.com> (email)
<http://members.aol.com/GentleArt/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/12
Manufacturer of Sampler Threads overdyed cotton embroidery floss.
Needlework designs using Sampler Threads.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Gingher Inc. ---
322-D Edwardia Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
USA
336-292-6237 (phone)
336-292-6250 (fax)
<gingh...@worldnet.att.net> (email)
<http://www.gingher.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/03/29
Scissors and shears.
Gripit Plus, Inc. ---
125 50th St. NW
Albuquerque NM 87105
USA
1-800-347-5748 (phone)
505-880-8789 (fax)
<gri...@nmia.com> (email)
<http://www.gripitplus.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/02/02
Manufactures the "Gripit" needlework frameholders.
Handi Clamp Scroll Frames ---
HKS Enterprises
PO Box 307
Moyock, NC 27958
USA
252-435-6236 (phone)
252-435-6980 (fax)
<in...@handiclamp.net> (email)
<http://www.handiclamp.net/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/01/22
No Baste scroll frames.
High Country West ---
114 North San Francisco Street
Suite 201
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
USA
1-800-847-6020 (orders) (phone)
520-779-2900 (phone)
520-779-3347 (fax)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/22
Wholesale distributor for Felicity's Garden fibers.
Hoffman Distributing Company ---
2100 Resource Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
USA
1-800-624-8866 (phone)
205-991-3599 (phone)
205-991-6036 (fax)
<mark...@hoffmandis.com> (email)
<http://www.hoffmandis.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/26
Wholesale distributor. The site showcases many different designers.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
J & S Craft Stands ---
3425 Pheasant Run Dr.
Wever, IA 52658
USA
319-372-0330 (phone)
319-372-0331 (fax)
<http://www2.best.com/~seath/jsstands.shtml> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/09/21
Needlework stands and scroll rods.
Jack Dempsey Needle Art ---
1822 Locust Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-1706
USA
314-231-5116 (phone)
314-231-5130 (fax)
<In...@JackDempsey-NeedleArt.com> (email)
<http://www.jdneedleart.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/22
Manufacturer of items for embroidery.
K's Creations ---
1201 North Cuernavaca
Austin , TX 78733
USA
1-800-727-3769 (phone)
512-263-5201 (fax)
<kscre...@aol.com> (email)
<http://www.kscreations.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/26
Lap frames.
KD's Needlework Stands ---
USA
<stit...@uslink.net> (email)
<http://stitchingstands.homestead.com/TheStand.html> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/08/20
Kreinik Mfg. Co., Inc. ---
3016 Timanus Lane, Suite #101
Baltimore MD 21244
USA
1-800-537-2166 (consumer hotline) (phone)
1-800-624-1928 (retailers) (phone)
410-281-0040 (phone)
410-281-0987 (fax)
<http://www.kreinik.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/02/02
Metallic threads, silk threads, and real metal threads.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
L. C. Kramer Co. ---
USA
<kra...@aracnet.com> (email)
<http://www.stitching.com/kramer/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/01/21
Importer and wholesale distributor of needlework products.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Lacis ---
3163 Adeline St
Berkeley, CA 94703
USA
510-843-7178 (phone)
510-843-5018 (fax)
<st...@lacis.com> (email)
<http://www.lacis.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/26
Supplies for lace-making, embroidery and costume.
Lakeside Linens & Designs, Inc. ---
PO Box 165
Clear Lake, WA 98235-0165
USA
360-428-8688 (phone)
360-428-8688 (fax)
<in...@lakesidelinens.safeshopper.com> (email)
<http://www.lakesidelinens.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/22
Washable, hand-dyed linens and counted thread designs.
Linens & Lace ---
4511 W. Rockwood Drive
Tucson, AZ 85741
USA
520-744-9169 (phone)
<Jul...@usa.net> (email)
<http://www.Linens-Lace.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/27
Manufacturer of prefinished accessories on which to stitch.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
LoRan ---
Dal-Craft, Inc.
PO Box 61
Tucker, GA 30085
USA
1-800-521-7311 (phone)
770-939-2894 (phone)
770-939-2070 (fax)
<sa...@lorancrafts.com> (email)
<http://www.lorancrafts.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/23
Needlework accessories of many kinds.
M & H Handcrafts ---
431 Black Oak
Canyon Lake TX 78133
USA
210-899-7444 (phone)
Entry added/modified: 1997/02/01
Fine wood tools for sewing, needlework and crocheting.
Magnistitch ---
3756 Rockhill Road
Birmingham AL 35223
USA
205-967-8326 (phone)
205-967-6072 (fax)
<JF...@aol.com> (email)
<http://www.magnistitch.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/05/04
Manufactures and sells magnifiers and accessories.
Mardina Enterprises ---
1400 Village Sq. Blvd. Unit 3-106
Tallahassee, FL 32312
USA
904-668-3949 (phone)
Entry added/modified: 2000/03/18
Needlework tools.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
MFD Enterprises, Inc. ---
PO Box 33010
Kerrville, TX 78029-3010
USA
1-800-210-6662 (phone)
<sa...@mageyes.com> (email)
<mag...@hilconet.com> (email)
<http://www.mageyes.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/08/15
Makers of the MagEyes magnifier.
Mill Hill, Inc. ---
PO Box 1060
Janesville WI 53547
USA
1-800-447-1332 (phone)
608-754-0665 (fax)
<mill...@inwave.com> (email)
<http://www.millhill.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1996/06/01
Producers of Mill Hill glass beads and bead kits.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Mountaingate Hand Made Ceramic Buttons ---
8575 Lake McCumber Road
Shingletown CA 96088
USA
916-474-3565 (phone)
<wal...@qrc.net> (email)
Entry added/modified: 1998/05/22
Ceramic buttons appropriate for use on needlework projects.
Needle Necessities, Inc ---
7211 Garden Grove Blvd., #B/C
Garden Grove, CA 92841
USA
1-800-542-7300 (orders) (phone)
714-892-9211 (phone)
714-892-9131 (fax)
<Need...@msn.com> (email)
<http://www.needlenecessities.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/01/19
Overdyed needleart threads.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Needleworking Project Parts ---
Toika Bridges
3600 Linda Dr.
Loganville GA 30052-4066
USA
770-466-9110 (phone)
<T2...@aol.com> (email)
<http://members.aol.com/funcrafts1/needlew.htm> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/05/20
Items to decorate with needlework, such as writing pens and bookmarks.
Norden Crafts Ltd. ---
502 Morse Ave - Unit K
Schaumburg, IL 60193
USA
847-891-0770 (phone)
<ma...@nordencrafts.com> (email)
<http://www.nordencrafts.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/05/18
Wholesale distributor of needlework supplies.
Norsk Engros U.S.A., Inc. ---
217 West Water Street
Decorah, IA 52101-0229
USA
1-800-553-0014 (phone)
319-382-9431 (phone)
319-382-4057 (fax)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/23
Wholesale distributor.
Olde Willow Stitchery ---
117 Gene Ct
Brunswick, GA 31525
USA
912-262-0531 (phone)
<http://www.oldewillowstitchery.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/07/08
Hand dyed threads.
The Original Thread Palette ---
Betty J. Maillette
33631 Simpson Road
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
USA
707-964-9696 (phone)
<mail...@mcn.org> (email)
Entry added/modified: 1999/10/16
Organizer tray for floss and accessories.
OTT bioLIGHTsystems ---
28 Parker Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
USA
1-800-234-3724 (phone)
805-564-3467 (phone)
805-564-2147 (fax)
<o...@silcom.com> (email)
<http://www.ottbiolight.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/09/21
Full spectrum indoor lighting.
Piecemakers Country Store ---
1720 Adams Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
USA
714-641-3112 (phone)
714-641-2883 (fax)
<or...@piecemakers.com> (email)
<http://www.piecemakers.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/04/23
Distributors of the Piecemakers needles.
Q-Snap Corporation ---
PO Box 68
Parsons, TN 38363
USA
1-800-867-4712 (phone)
901-847-7155 (phone)
<in...@qsnap.com> (email)
<http://www.qsnap.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/03/21
Makers of the polystyrene frames for needleworkers and quilters.
The Quilter's Chair ---
401 Gay Avenue
Gladewater, TX 75647
USA
1-800-303-9009 (phone)
<quil...@gte.net> (email)
<http://www.quilterschair.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/05/18
Not just for quilters, a chair designed for people who do many kinds
of handwork.
R & R Reproductions ---
5386 Kemps River Drive
Suite 108-6
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
USA
1-800-921-3299 (phone)
804-474-9660 (phone)
<wedy...@aol.com> (email)
Entry added/modified: 1998/05/13
Hand-dyed linen, reproduction samplers.
Rainbow Gallery ---
7412 Fulton Avenue, Ste. 5
North Hollywood, CA 91605
USA
1-800-522-6827 (phone)
818-982-6406 (phone)
818-982-1476 (fax)
<Rainb...@aol.com> (email)
<http://www.rainbowgallery.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/22
Producers of specialty fibers.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
The Scandinavian Cross Stitch Co. ---
LBL Works
PO Box 501
Riverside, CT 06878
USA
203-637-6832 (phone)
203-637-6832 (fax)
<in...@lbkits.com> (email)
<http://www.lbkits.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/02/25
Scandinavian counted cross stitch kits and stamped embroidery kits.
Serendipity Designs, Inc. ---
11301 International Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
USA
1-800-446-1743 (phone)
804-794-8648 (phone)
804-379-7472 (fax)
<let...@serendipitydesigns.com> (email)
<http://www.serendipitydesigns.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/08/20
Product range includes the Serendipity Designs and Marbek lines. Also
frames, fabrics, fibers and tools.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Sew-Wonderful ---
1142 N. Geyer Rd.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
USA
1-800-BAG-9795 (phone)
Entry added/modified: 1999/05/18
Needlework accessories.
Stitch-A-Blouse ---
PO 1352
Madison, WI 53701
USA
608-848-1750 (phone)
<http://www.stitchablouse.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/04/19
Makers of Stitch-A-Blouse, and Stitch & Wear blouses, jumpers and
dresses with insets for cross stitch and needlework.
Stitchers' Last Stand ---
Paragon Enterprises
PO Box 1490
Delta Junction, AK 99737
USA
907-895-5251 (phone)
907-895-5261 (fax)
<gpar...@knix.net> (email)
<http://www.homestead.com/Paragon/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1998/09/26
Handcrafted needlework floorstands.
Stitchin' Ovations ---
610-A E. Battlefield Rd, PMB 313
Springfield, MO 65807
USA
417-889-4832 (phone)
253-681-0673 (fax)
<in...@stitchin-ovations.com> (email)
<http://www.stitchin-ovations.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/03/04
Original counted cross stitch designs. Wholesale distributor for
several needlework companies.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Sudberry House ---
12 Colton Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
USA
1-800-243-2607 (phone)
860-739-6951 (phone)
860-739-9267 (fax)
<sa...@sudberry.com> (email)
<http://www.sudberry.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/23
Manufactures and distributes wooden accessories used for mounting
needlework and crafts. Also publish charted designs in various formats
which fit in the accessories.
Superior Threads ---
PO Box 1672
St. George, UT 84771
USA
1-800-499-1777 (phone)
435-628-6385 (fax)
<in...@superiorthreads.com> (email)
<http://www.superiorthreads.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/03/21
Specialty fibers for hand and machine embroidery.
Textile Reproductions ---
Box 48
West Chesterfield MA 01084
USA
413-296-4437 (phone)
Entry added/modified: 1996/12/01
Natural-dyed silks and fabrics. Natural dyes for dye-it-yourselfers.
TRANSGRAPH-X ---
L J Originals, Inc.
PO Box 179
Montalba TX 75853
USA
903-489-3679 (phone)
903-489-3676 (fax)
Entry added/modified: 1999/06/20
Produces clear, plastic grids to help convert photos to charts.
Turn of the Century ---
1676 Millsboro Road
Mansfield, OH 44906-3374
USA
419-529-8876 (phone)
<turn...@richnet.net> (email)
<http://www.turn2001.com/tchome.htm> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/11/21
Handturned wood needlework tools.
Victoria Clayton ---
6448 Freeman Rd.
Byron NY 14422
USA
<vcla...@rochester.rr.com> (email)
<http://vikkic.theshoppe.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2001/08/19
Hand dyed fibers.
Weeks Dye Works ---
404 Raleigh Street
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
USA
1-877-OVERDYE (phone)
919-557-6958 (fax)
<sa...@weeksdyeworks.com> (email)
<http://www.weeksdyeworks.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1999/09/19
Hand overdyed fibers.
Wichelt Imports, Inc. ---
N 162 Hwy 35
Stoddard, WI 54658
USA
1-8---356-9516 (phone)
608-788-4600 (phone)
608-788-6040 (fax)
<wic...@wichelt.com> (email)
<http://www.wichelt.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/26
Wholesaler of needlework products.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
Windsor Wood, Inc. ---
PO Box 214
Waynesville, NC 28786
USA
1-888-879-3294 (phone)
828-452-3478 (phone)
828-452-3478 (fax)
<wind...@dnet.net> (email)
<http://www.projectpack.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/27
Manufactures Project Packs, organizers for needlework and crafting.
Yarn Tree ---
PO Box 724
Ames IA 50010
USA
515-232-3121 (phone)
515-232-0789 (fax)
<in...@yarntree.com> (email)
<http://www.yarntree.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1996/06/22
Needlework supplies and accessories.
YLI Corporation ---
161 West Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
USA
803-985-3100 (phone)
803-985-3106 (fax)
<yli...@ylicorp.com> (email)
<http://www.ylicorp.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 2000/10/27
Threads and ribbons for embroidery and embellishing.
Zweigart ---
Weston Canal Plaza
2 Riverview Dr
Somerset NJ 08873-1139
USA
908-271-1949 (phone)
<in...@zweigart.com> (email)
<http://www.zweigart.com/> (WWW)
Entry added/modified: 1997/09/21
Fabrics and canvas.
Does not sell directly to the retail market.
_________________________________________________________________
A. About the Needlework FAQs
A.1 General Comments
Welcome. This is one of several Needlework Frequently Asked Questions
(Needlework FAQs) documents for the rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Usenet newsgroup on the Internet.
The FAQs are a collection of information that should be of use to
people who do many kinds of needlework. They include lists of
magazines, mail order companies, guilds, events--even conversion
tables. The hints and tips contained here have been collected from
many people who have been kind enough to share their wisdom with
rec.crafts.textiles.needlework.
Although efforts are made to make sure that the information in this
FAQ is correct, this document is provided as is, with no warranties or
guarantees of any kind either expressed or implied. Any commercial
products or services are listed as a courtesy to the reader. No
endorsement or value judgement is expressed or implied.
Please send comments and corrections to me.
Kathleen M. Dyer
<kd...@dnai.com>
The FAQs are successors to the original "Counted Cross Stitch FAQ",
first posted to the old rec.crafts.textiles newsgroup on April 20,
1994. Thanks to the people who have given permission for their
messages and postings to be quoted directly. Special thanks to those
people who read the draft of the original "Counted Cross Stitch FAQ"
for their time, care and suggestions.
A.2 How to Find the FAQs
The Needlework FAQs are posted regularly to the
rec.crafts.textiles.needlework newsgroup.
The Needlework FAQs and other RCTN informational documents are listed
below. They are posted regularly to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework.
They are also available at <http://www.dnai.com/~kdyer/faq.html>
Posting frequency: Monthly, first weekend after the 15th.
Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@dnai.com>
Needlework FAQ: Activities and Events
Online activities and real world consumer shows and classes.
Needlework FAQ: Competitions, Selling Designs or Needlework
Tips for entering competitions, selling finished products, and
selling designs.
Needlework FAQ: Computer Software
Information about nearly two dozen computer software companies and
their products for designing charts and maintaining databases.
Needlework FAQ: Counted Cross Stitch Tutorial
Discusses everything from selecting the fabric to framing the
picture (and most things in between).
Needlework FAQ: Creating Cross Stitch Charts
Different ways to create your own cross stitch charts.
Needlework FAQ: Designers and Design Companies
Needlework designers from around the world.
Needlework FAQ: Fabric
Information about evenweave fabrics from 6-count to 45-count,
including fiber content.
Needlework FAQ: Threads, Fibers, Embellishments
Color names or conversion charts for DMC, Anchor, J&P Coates,
Marlette, Medicis, Madeira, Au Ver A Soie, Mill Hill beads, Danish
Flower Thread, DMC Flower Thread, Ginny Thompson Flower Thread,
Kreinik Metallics.
Needlework FAQ: Magazines
Information about needlework magazines from North America, Europe
and Australia.
Needlework FAQ: Manufacturers and Distributors
Contact information for manufacturers and distributors from the
small, specialty companies to the big name brands.
Needlework FAQ: Organizations
Needlework guilds and organizations in North America, Europe and
Australia.
Needlework FAQ: Retailers
Needlework stores and retailers from Singapore to Texas (and places
between).
Needlework FAQ: Stitching and Embroidery Techniques
Short descriptions of different embroidery techniques.
Posting frequency: Twice a week
Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@dnai.com>
Rec.crafts.textiles.needlework Mini-FAQ
Very short list of tips about Usenet and RCTN.
Posting frequency: Weekly
Author/Editor: Kathleen Dyer <kd...@dnai.com>
What You Need to Know About Rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Tips about Usenet and RCTN.
Needlework FAQs and Periodic Postings
List of many of the regular RCTN posts.
_________________________________________________________________
Copyright © 1994-2001 Kathleen M. Dyer
All Rights Reserved.
Last modified: August 19, 2001
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