These businesses sell needlework supplies, designs, and accessories wholesale to retail businesses.
Use this list to find wholesale suppliers for counted cross stitch, needlepoint, threads, knitting, yarn, fibers, scroll frames, punch
needle, and related items.
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Accoutrement
Designs An accessory business currently offering scissor fobs and
magnets for holidays, special events and interest. For that extra touch
to fit your mood, project or holiday. Alice
Peterson CompanyHome of Stitch & Zip Needlepoint Kits,
Hand-Painted Christmas Stockings and Popular Canvas Designs, Needlepoint
Pillows. Alice Peterson Company was founded in 1974 and is now owned by
Cathy Rapoza, a 23-year member of the needlepoint industry.
Anabella's Needleart offers Simple Smalls
Series, PillowPal, and All The Things series of cross stitch patterns.
These little stitches are great for ornaments, dough bowls,
tiered trays, gift tags or to give to a friend! Artful
Offeringsis a creative design and publishing studio focused on
fresh original patterns for cross stitch, punchneedle, quilting and
sewing that are fun and easy to make. Artsi
2Beautiful Wool Felt applique
Kits and No Sew Quilt Kits. Each wool felt kits includes precut
wool felt pieces. needles, floss, stitch glossary, illustrations
and instructions.
Beau Verre ArtHandcrafted,
one-of-a-kind fused glass needle minders. A little piece of art for your
work of art! BeStitchMe
Hand Dyed Cross Stitch Fabrics. All fabrics are hand-dyed one at
a time resulting in unique pieces with no two alike. brown paper packages
Distributors of SILK & IVORY and TRIO, yarns for needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting and crochet. Made in Switzerland of
50% silk and 50% Merino wool.
Burmilana The Needle Works in Austin, TX has taken over Burmilana Wool Thread.
Available in 256 colors! By
Jupiter! By Jupiter®! has been selling US MADE charms since 1985.
All charms are shown actual size and available in three finishes: raw
brass, antique gold, and antique silver.
Canvas
& Thread Original stitch-painted needlepoint canvases designed by
Judy Keenan and National Parks needlepoint designs by Anderson Design
Group.
CBK
Needlepoint A Wholesale Distributor of colorful hand painted
Needlepoint Canvases for all levels of stitchers. Newly added artists
Ginny Diezel, and Karen & Mary Hammerschmidt.
Chris
Lewis Distributing a.bradley Needlearts, Dream House Ventures,
Winnetka Stitchery, Kristine Kingston Designs, Waterweave, Tango and
Chocolate, Hilary Jean Designs, Pajamas and Chocolate, and Kathryn
Molineux.
The Colonial Needle Company
Needles and notions for needlework, quilting, sewing, and knitting, as well as hand-painted needlepoint canvases
and self-finishing leather accessories. Brands include Colonial, John James, John James of England, Lee's Needle Arts, Mary Arden,
Richard Hemming, Roxanne, and S. Thomas & Sons.
Cross
Stitching Art Cross Stitching Art is a premium counted cross stitch
brand dedicated to people who love to create beautiful designs!
Browse our romantic and feminine collection of elegant ladies,
fairies, mermaids, royal queens clothed in luxurious gowns which
sparkle with metallic threads and precious beads.
Dames
of the Needle An eclectic textile design company that offers
hand dyed linens, velvet, Pom Pom, trims and other finishing
needs. Designer and teacher of counted work, wool, 3D creations
and more.
Dinky-Dyes Hand-dyed silk, cotton, and perle thread for needlework. Distributor for 24 European and Canadian designers including Chatelaine Designs, Heirloom Embroideries, Long Dog Samplers and Vetty Creations.
Edmar Co.
Brazilian embroidery kits, books, and videos. Premium quality hand-dyed rayon threads in seven weights and over 200 color combinations.
EmmaCreation An importer and a wholesaler of bag handles, Japanese cloth & threads
for handicrafts, embroidery, cross-stitch, Sashiko, quilt, and knitting.
EmmaCreation is a sole importer of Olympus, INAZUMA, Nakajima, & Kanda.
F.A. Edmunds Manufacturing and Distributing fine needlework items for more than 55 years. We have Hoops, Frames, Stands, Stretcher Bars, Scroll Frames and
accessories for all your stitching needs. Fern Ridge Collections
An exciting, often quirky, always different and fun, wholesale company with an eclectic mix of needlework
accessories, unique laying tools, linen needlework kits, needlepoint kits, beaded peyote kits and more! Pat Cherry and Peggy Tipton, two
friends with a love of needlework and beads, joined together to form this small company.
Fiber
on a Whim Hand dyed cross stitch fabrics, including a new Coffee
Series, in aida cotton and linen, evenweave, and high count linens.
Wholesaler provider of hand-dyed fibers, textures, fabrics for quilting,
cross stitch, needlepoint, mixed media or garments.
Fleur
de Paris Established in 1975, Fleur de Paris is an importer and
distributor of fine needle arts for needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting
and crochet.We carry exclusive hand-painted designs by Trubey, Once
In A Blue Moon by Sandra Gilmore, Designs by Tonya, and European SEG &
Royal Paris canvases.
The Gentle Art Purveyors of the gently hand over-dyed Sampler Threads that give needlework that antiqued, faded, folkart look. The original
over-dyed company with colorfast colors, used in cross stitch, punchneedle,
quilting and needlepoint.
Global
Artisans Global Artisans is the primary and largest North American
distributor of House of Embroidery products. We also carry a huge
selection of gift items. All products from Global Artisans are sourced
in accordance with Fair Trade guidelines.
Gloriana Threads
Gloriana Threads offers several lines of hand-dyed threads and ribbons for fine embroidery: Silk, Silk Ribbons, Princess Perle,
Princess Perle Petite, Luminescence, and Lorikeet.
Gone
Stitching Home of New stitch book for Jewish canvases, Holey
Stitches. Specializing in Judaic canvases, Judaic needlepoint and Tallit
canvases. Hands
On Design a creative studio for cross-stitch & counted thread
designs. Hands On Finishing provides cross-stitch finishing services and
classes. Handy Hands We sell a full line of tatting supplies for needle and shuttle tatters. In business since 1990, Handy Hands carries books,
patterns and inspirations for the both amateur and professionals. Heart
in Hand A needleart company that produces leaflets and kits. Heart in Hand
Needleart combines traditions and innovation to create needleart
from the heart. Hoffman Distributing Co. Wholesale distributors of counted cross-stitch books and leaflets, Crescent Colours hand dyed threads, Dazor magnification lamps, punchneedle
designs and more! We are also the exclusive distributor of the Limited Edition kits by Mirabilia Designs.
ICG
Crafts We have an extensive assortment of craft patterns from
designers from all over the world - all guaranteed to ship within one
business day of your order. Imaginating
Producing the finest quality cross-stitch kits and leaflets since 1997.
We carry cross stitch designs by Ursula Michaels, Sandra Cozzolino, Mary
Engelbreit, and Diane Arthurs. Initial
K StudioKristi Schroeder Larson is the creator of Initial K
Studio, offering original hand stitch-painted needlepoint
canvases. Kristi’s designs are inspired by travel as well as
art, nature, and fashion.
Ink Circles Ink Circles brings to you a unique collection of original graphic
samplers and Celtic designs.
j
child designs Hand painted needlepoint designs including eyeglass
cases, baby, pillows and frames . j. child designs was started by that
determined six year old. It just took a little while to realize my
dream. Jean Smith Designs
A leading designer of lovely handpainted needlepoint canvases. Jean Smith Designs showcases an extensive selection of florals and traditional canvases. Judi
& Co. Needlepoint offers an exciting, innovative collection of
contemporary and traditional needlepoint canvases. Wonderful selection
of vintage style needlepoint handbag designs. Just Another Button Company Handmade polymer clay buttons, ideal for embellishing all types of needleart. Over 700 designs available.
Kangaroo
Paw Designs Original hand painted needlepoint canvases, specializing
in sorority and fraternity designs. All social greek designs are
Offically Greek Licensed. Kate
Dickerson Hand Painted needlepoint canvases (formerly KSH). Designer
Kate S. H. Dickerson creates top quality needlepoint canvases. Founded
in 1972, the company sells wholesale hand painted needlepoint canvases.
Keslyn's Designs to inspire your needle. Keslyn's specializes in sym-stitching
combining the use of beads, buttons, and other forms of embellishing
techniques.
Luhu
Stitches Fun little patterns for the modern stitcher including Animal Alphabets,
and Little Flings. Cyndy Young creates bright and whimsical
cross stitch designs instilled with a love of textiles by her
Mom and armed with a background in graphic design.
Madeleine
Elizabeth I am a young needlepoint canvas designer and offer a
bright, whimsical line designs to the needlepoint community! It isn't
your grandmother's needlepoint ... these bright colors, whimsical topics
and lovely calligraphy promise something for everyone.
Mattingly
Low Vision Mattingly Low Vision specializes in lighting and
magnification products. Help your clients see things bigger,
brighter and their very best! The
Meredith Collection offers a diverse line of hand-painted
needlepoint canvases including bell pulls, needlepoint belts, brick
covers, Christmas ornaments, coasters, cummerbunds, picture frames,
eye-glass cases, flasks, luggage rack straps, purses, rugs, Christmas
stockings and more! Needle Buddies and Needle Bling are fun and
functional magnets created by Meredith Willett.
Needle
Bling Designs Needle Bling Designs is all about original & fun
designs that everyone can relate to and use in everyday usages! Our Hand
Dyed Linens are created with all cross stitchers in mind for colors
useful for whatever they are stitching!
Painted
Pony Designs Beautifully hand-painted needlepoint from Painted Pony,
Mary Engelbreit, Petei, Mary Charles, Diane Pedersen, Lori Lynn Simms,
Lori Seibert, Danielle Murray, Max & Oscar, Suzanne Nicoll, Diane Kater,
Nicole Tamarin, Sally Swannell, Lynne Andrews, Two Bananas, Betsy B.,
Teresa Kogut, HolliHocks, Deb Strain, and Linda Spivey.
Primrose
Cottage Stitches A family run business, run by 4
sisters and their mom. Lindsay and Katie create trend-setting,
high quality needlework charts at affordable prices.
Rainbow
Gallery For over 30 years Rainbow Gallery has been on the cutting
edge of bringing new and innovative threads to the stitching community.
From Silk, Cotton, Bamboo, Linen and Metallics, there are over 50
different specialty yarns that we present for your enjoyment.
Rebel
Stitcher Designs creates cross stitch charts, and unique
artist drawn original design enamel needle minders.
Rogue
Wholesale Representing Atomic Ranch cross stitch Fabric, Sunflower Printed Fabric
as well as Print on Demand cross stitch apparel. Rosewood
Manor Award winning cross stitch designs by Karen Kluba, specializing in quilted look designs, unique samplers, bell pulls and bell pull rods. Rosie
& Me Designs We design original cross stitch from everyday thoughts, poems plus
Halloween, Snowmen and of course Christmas. Fun and whimsical
cross stitch designs.
Search
Press Have sew much fun with our great range of practical and
beautiful needlecraft and embroidery titles! Search Press is an independent, multi award-winning, family owned art and craft book publisher.
Stitching
Jules Design> Unique, distinctive cross stitch patterns adapted from public domain photos and fine art - Stitch What You Love, Love What You Stitch!
Stitching Pretty Distributor of fantastic count cross stitch designs by Michelle Ink
Needlework Designs, ByGone Stitches, Chen Designs and Carol's Needle
Sketches.
Sullivans USA
Sullivans
Floss takes your creativity to the next level. From 100% Egyptian cotton
and a unique RelaxTwist™ manufacturing process to an easy-to-match 489
solid color numbering system. Distributor for Easy Guide Ball-Tip
Needles, Sullivans Quilt Basting Spray and Quilter's Design Table.
Summer House Stitch
Workes Summer House Stitche Workes is the counted thread design
company of graphic designer, Beth Ann Seal.
Susan
Roberts Needlepoint Design A wholesale distributor of hand-painted needlepoint designs representing the work of Ashley & Liz Dillon, Barbara Eyre, Cook, EP Arts, Janice
Gaynor, HCalderon, MountainHeir, Patricia and Susan Roberts.
Threadnuts New US importer for Painter's Threads replacing YLI Corp. Painter's
Threads are fibers hand-painted in colorways that represent a painting
or color scheme used by a famous painter.
ThreadworX
is an independent producer and supplier of beautiful and vibrant hand
over-dyed embroidery threads in hundreds of custom colors and many
styles. Our state of the art production and distribution center is
located in Orange County, California. Our products are sold through fine
retailers worldwide.
Treenway Silks Treenway
Silks fills all your creative needlework needs with 100 hand-dyed solid
colours in silk ribbons and threads. 74 hand-painted variegated colour
schemes available in the Montano Series; the Canadiana Series is
composed of 30 colour schemes and the Gulf Islands Series with 17 colour
schemes.
Très
Chic Stitchery is an online boutique featuring American made
scissors from our Scissorists collection and accessories as well
as the elegant kits, scissors and haberdashery items from Maison
Sajou of Versailles, France. We happily supply products to over
560 shops throughout the US and Canada.
ViviLux
LED Lights, Magnifiers and Lasers are designed specifically
to make your needlework easier to see and stitch. Designed by
experienced needle workers who understand your needs Natural
Daylight lighting, 3x Magnification, Small, Lightweight and
Portable – exactly what you need. See Brighter...See Bigger...See Better…with ViviLux.
Voila! C’est Fini!
Handpainted canvases for belts, shoes and handbags. Finishing and
stitching service.
Weeks
Dye Works Offering hand-dyed pearl cotton, cotton sewing thread and
wool fabric to stitchers of all kinds, including cross stitchers,
needlepointers, quilters, and rug hookers.
Wichelt Imports Your complete
distributor of fabric, books, kits and accessories including: Mill Hill,
Permin, Jobelan, Heritage Stitchcraft, Eva Rosenstand, Debbie Mumm,
Gingher, Thea Gouveneur, DMC, Rico, YLI, and Kreinik
Yarn Tree The
number one wholesale distributor for counted cross stitch. 1000's of
products guaranteed to increase your sales. We carry Q-Snap, Zweigart,
Fabric Flair, Charles Craft, DMC Floss, John James, Bohin France,
Gingher, FA Edmunds, Lady Dots Creates, and more!
Yazzii.com
Our handcrafted, innovative and fairly traded craft storage bags
are designed in Australia and manufactured in India. Most of our
bags are multi-functional and ideal for craft, makeup, jewelry
and travel. We have storage solutions for all craft disciplines.
Zweigart High-grade
needlework fabrics and damasks – since 1877. The high-grade, easy-care
materials are produced exclusively at the company’s headquarters in
Germany.
Needlework Retailer,117 Alexander Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010. Phone: 800-561-5380 or
515-232-6507. Fax 515-232-0789. email
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