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INDUSTRY NEWS TARIFFS: Yes, they are going to impact our industry just not 100% on how much or what products. I just received a specific yard of fabric, not a hand-dye, that was $77/yard when I ordered it a couple months ago and is now over $100. That’s a significant increase. :/ Now that NashvilleContinue reading ”          Needle News       Threaded Needle      April, 2025″

The shop is closed from Thursday, 3/6 – Sunday 3/9 while we attend the annual trade show in Nashville.

INDUSTRY NEWS Weeks Dye Works #1173 Confederate Gray – They changed this to Gray. Not sure why. But now it’s back to Confederate Gray. You will find it listed both ways in designs. Just know #1173, whether listed as Gray or Confederate Gray is the same color. Fabric: Am starting to see more price increasesContinue reading ”          Needle News       Threaded Needle      March, 2025″

TRUNK SHOWS  Upcoming Trunk Shows – January – Little Robin Designs – such a lovely grouping of designs. This one is headed back to the designer in the next couple of days so come see it before it’s gone! February – Cherry Blossoms – Sadly, this show isn’t going to happen as the models wereContinue reading ”          Needle News       Threaded Needle      February, 2025″

INDUSTRY NEWSA few months ago, I posted that the Kreiniks had retired and sold their business to Rainbow Gallery. Very interesting. We were assured that there wouldn’t be an interruption in product availability; however, that has not been the case. For most of December, my weekly orders were shorted and no blending filament or braidContinue reading ”          Needle News Threaded Needle”

Christmas & New Years Eve we will close at 5PM vs. 6PM. Christmas & New Year’s Day we are closed. Have a glorious holiday however you celebrate. ~Alice

It is with heavy hearts that Hoffman Distributing Company, Inc.  announces that Chery Walker, of CW Designs and Graphs By Barbara And Chery passed away on December 7th, 2024.  Cheryl was a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished friend. She brought warmth and joy to all who knew her and filled our lives with love, laughter,Continue reading “Condolences”

After trying to order this multiple times each month for months now, I finally received notice from Fleur de Paris about its availability. They are the sole U.S. distributor for this fabric and unfortunately it has been discontinued — From the distributor — Hi Alice, I apologize that nobody explained this to you. Zweigart discontinuedContinue reading “28 ct. Vintage Blue Whisper Cashel — Discontinued”

For those waiting for her newest designs to arrive… myself included 😀 Received this email today and thought I’d share — Hey friends, Thank you for your order of our new Christmas releases. We appreciate your business. If you received a confirmation email after you placed your order online, that means we got your order.Continue reading “A Message from Teresa Kogut”