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An Experiment
Tomorrow a new experiment in needlework retail is happening. The Needlework Show, our twice yearly virtual wholesale show is spawning a retail show called Needle Show Retail. This show will give consumers a chance to directly order from different exhibitors in a virtual exhibit hall. Lots of us, both at the retail [...]
Published by cross eyed kat on November 4th, 2009 tagged Market, business | Comment now »
Needlework Show – Spring 2009
It is that time of year again! No, I’m not talking about taxes, I’m talking about the Spring Online Needlework show! I was somehow able to get five new designs ready for this show, which opens at 1 pm central time today!
Three are the new Advent Ornaments: December 4, December 5 and December 6.
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Published by cross eyed kat on April 15th, 2009 tagged Market, contest | 43 Comments »
The business side of stitching
Last weekend was the Nashville Needlework Market, which is a trade show where cross-stitch designers (like myself), thread manufacturers, fabric dyers, and other gizmo wholesalers try to convince needlework shop owners that we have the best new thing since sliced bread and they should buy our products. Shop owners, meanwhile, are trying to figure [...]