Cross Stitch Patterns and Needlework Supplies

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The best way to buy counted cross stitch, needlework, and stitchery is to shop at your local needlework store. They love stitching as much as you do, and they are there to help you.

Yarn Tree sells counted cross stitch and other needlework supplies wholesale to stores.

 All the products that you will find here are available to your favorite store from Yarn Tree. It is impossible for a store to stock everything, but if they do not have what you want in stock, most stores will be happy to special order it for you (make a note of our item number for easy ordering). If you do not have a needlework store in your area feel free to contact us directly at 1-800-247-3952 or e-mail us at info@yarntree.com  Be sure to check out our list of needlework stores. All prices shown are suggested retail; actual prices may vary by location. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars; if you live outside the U.S. here is an easy to use currency converter.  For wholesale information call 1-800-247-3952.

International Customers. We want your business! Yarn Tree sells counted cross stitch and other needlework supplies wholesale to stores. The weak US dollar makes importing more profitable. We are happy to help you estimate shipping costs.

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Learn To Cross Stitch!

If you are not a cross stitcher yet, start here. Counted Cross Stitch is fun and easy. But watch out, cross stitch can be addictive! Learn to cross stitch yourself or teach a friend!

 Popular  Free Beginner Chart & Instructions.  Instructions are also available in .pdf format. The .pdf format page is great for classes!

 Popular  Learn To Cross Stitch In 5 Minutes (VIDEO)

 NEW  Mini Lessons. How to do quarter and half stitches.

 NEW  Send for a FREE Learn To Cross Stitch Kit. Send an addressed stamped envelope to Yarn Tree, PO Box 724, Ames, IA 50010. The kit contains the Beginner Chart & Instruction shown above, fabric, floss, and needle. Send one to a friend who might like to learn cross stitch! If you are sending to a friend, please include a short note in the addressed stamped envelope letting your friend will know that you requested the kit for them.

Feel free to use any of the instructions on your own web  site or for classes.

Cross Stitch Catalog

There are 2 ways to view the 1,000's of cross stitch and needlework products from Yarn Tree:

2007 Product Catalog is a .pdf version of our printed wholesale cross stitch supply catalog. The prices shown are suggested retail.

Online Catalog is a shopping cart style catalog. This has both cross stitch patterns as well as products. Stores may order online! It is fast and easy. Simply create a login and password to start your online account. Prices shown are suggested retail; your wholesale discount will be applied when we process your order. Previous payment terms will apply.

NEW Pattern Books August, September, October, November, December, January '08, February '08, March '08, April '08

New Products. Items added since the 2007 Product Catalog.

• Page 1. Zweigart Fabrics: Love Afghan, Star Cluster Aida 14, Lugana 32, Mono 18ct Canvas, Opal Anne Cloth, and Cashel Linen.
• Page 2. Pearl Linen 32, DMC Variations, 6" Steel Ruler, Pom Pom Maker, Nylon Mesh Bag, and Silk Gift Bags.
• Page 3. Embroidery Scissors: Swan, Butterfly, Gold Handle, Lady, and Regal.
• Page 4. Embroidery Scissors: Augusta, Royal, Tropical Fish, and Windsor. Bright Ideas Aida 14, and Scrapbook Slipcover from Charles Craft. 
• Page 5. Beaded Scissor Fobs, NapTime Mat, Bright Ideas Bookmarks, 3 New Zweigart Aida 14 Colors.
• Page 6. Zweigart Fabrics: Lugana 32, Lugana 28, Jazlyn, Jubilee, Cashel Linen, Belfast Linen, and Poly Merchandise Bags.
• Page 7. Bella Professional Series Embroidery Scissors.
• Page 8. Daylight Lamps: Ultimate Floor Stand Lamp, Deluxe Floor Lamp, Craft Lamp on Base, Universal Floorstand, Table Clamp, and Floorstanding Craft Lamp.
• Page 9. Daylight Lamps: Ultimate Table Top Lamp, Deluxe Compact Lamp, Compact Lamp, Mag Lamp, Needlework Up Light, and Carry Bags.
• Page 10. Daylight Magnifiers: Flexilens on Clamp, Flexilens on Mini Clip, Flexilens on Base, Flexilens on Mini Base, Double Flexi Clamp, and Professional Artist Lamp.
• Page 11. Daylight Lamps and Magnifiers: Ultra-Slim Magnifier Lamp and Accessories, Slimline Magnifier, Mag Lamp, 4 Spoke Floorstand, Daylight Circular Tubes, and Large and Small Table Bases.
• Page 12. Daylight Lamps: Clip-on Battery Lamp, Combo Lamp, Easel Lamp, Daylight PL tubes, and Daylight Spiral Bulbs.
• Page 13. Gingher Glory 8" Dressmaker's Shears, Short Beading Needles, Daylight Fly Tying Lamp, Fly Tying Magnifier and Table Base.
• Page 14. Flexible Magnet Board, 3" Tweezer, Burp Towel and Bath Mitt Set, Adult Aprons, Child's Aprons, Edinborough Linen in Cream.
• Page 15. Pink Heart Scissors Fob, Carolina Linen in Salt and Sand 14 count and 28 count, Show Off Pen, Color Scope, Short John James Beading Needles, 10' Tape Measure.
• Page 16. Stitcher's Lotion in 3 NEW Scents, Large Christmas Stockings in Star Bright or Holly & Pine Print, Mini Christmas Stockings in Star Bright, Holly & Pine, Red Gingham and Green Gingham.
• Page 17. Music CD's in Classical and Christmas, 17" Tapestry Totes, and Nylon 'Cloud' Totes.
• Page 18. Extra Large Tapestry Totes, Metallic Print Large Totes, Horse Print Duffle Organizer, Wild Animal Duffle Organizer.
• Page 19. Leather Organizer Bag, Black Leather Tote Organizer, Black Leather 16" Organizer, Black Leather Duffle Organizer, and Small Leather Organizer set of 3.
• Page 20. 16" Tapestry Totes, Tall Tote, Rolling Organizer, Carry Organizer, and Flat Zippered Organizer.
• Page 21. Maxton Velour Guest Towels, Pullover Velour Toddler Bib from Charles Craft, Printed Velour Towels, Printed Baby Bibs to match, Velour Bib with Hook & Loop Closure, Evenweave Throw,  and the newest DMC Variations.
• Page 22. 19" Tapestry Totes and 3 Pocket Totes.
• Page 23. Kitchen Towels in four attractive styles: Fruit Check, Checked Border, Bon Apetit, and Striped Mosaic.
• Page 24. Elegant Lyon Table Linens. Table Topper, 39" Runner, and Placemats. Bianca 4" Embroidery Scissors and 8" Dressmaker's Shears from Gingher.
• Page 25. Plush Bath Towels, Hand Towels, and Fingertip Towels from Dohler in Deluxe and Popcorn styles.
• Page 26. 45" Bath Towels, Hooded Baby Towels, and Snap Button Bibs from Dohler.
• Page 27. Olde Time Santa Perforated Paper Kits, Mini Chaser Magnets, Daylight Retro Lamp
• Page 28. Daylight Slimline Magnifier in Chrome, 30lb Large Table Base, Small Table Base
• Page 29. Square Opening Needlework Cards, Butterfly Garden Afghan from Zweigart, Running Stitch Organizer 2, and View Stick
• Page 30. Ashley Quilted Totes, Highlighter Tape, Twisted Wire Beading Needles, Ultimate Needle Collection
• Page 31. Emily Quilted Totes, Laura Quilted Totes
• Page 32. Dana Totes, Riley Totes, Two New 3 Pocket Totes, Travel Tumbler, Stainless Steel Travel Tumblers
• Page 33. Carli Totes, Niki Totes, and Jena Totes

 NEW  Color Printing. Yarn Tree now offers offset color printing. 500 postcards for $106. 1,000 8.5"x11" flyers for $222. Prices include FREE SHIPPING to continental US.

Cross Stitch Books & Patterns

Use the Online Catalog   More information, descriptions, and bigger photos! Updated weekly. Yarn Tree sells counted cross stitch and other needlework supplies wholesale to stores. Stores may order books and products from the Online Catalog. Simply log in and create a password for your online account. For non-book items, you may use the Online Catalog or see our 2007 Product Catalog.

This is the list of the complete list of books  in .pdf format. No photos on this list.

Retail Stores

Retail Stores.   The needlework stores listed in this section either have the products shown below, or can special order it for you from Yarn Tree. Before your next vacation, check out the list to find some great stores to visit on your trip!

Learn To Cross Stitch!

Free Beginner Chart & Instructions. If you are not a cross stitcher yet, start here. Counted Cross Stitch is fun and easy. But watch out, cross stitch can be addictive! Learn to cross stitch yourself or teach a friend! Instructions are also available in .pdf format. The .pdf format page is great for classes! Feel free to make copies.

Fun Gift Items

Pewter Earrings  for the Needlework lover. 14 fun styles to show your love of needlework!!

Embroidery Scissor Point Protectors Fun pewter charms and glass beads. Ten charm sets on 7 pretty chain styles. Lots of choices to match your style!

Needlework Accessory Necklaces  Ready to wear.  As beautiful as they are useful. 14 styles!

Most Popular

Here are shortcuts to information of some of our most requested products. If you do not find it here, try our complete Product Catalog (for products) or  Yarn Tree Online Catalog (for books and products)

Free Message Board --VERY Popular

 Popular  Stitcher's Message Board. Looking for a hard-to-find needlework item? Need help? Post a message here. Maybe someone can help.

Free Stuff

Check out our Free Stuff pages for, well, 'free stuff'! Feel free to use any information in our web pages for classes or to add to your own web page--we want people to learn how to cross stitch! (Please include our name and web address)

Free Beginner Chart & Instructions. If you are not a cross stitcher yet, start here. Counted Cross Stitch is fun and easy. But watch out, cross stitch can be addictive! Learn to cross stitch yourself or teach a friend! Instructions are also available in .pdf format. The .pdf format page is great for classes! Feel free to make copies.

 Popular  Try our cross stitch calculator. Tells stitched size, and suggests fabric size, needle, and number of strands of floss. Add to your site.

Stitches To Inches Chart. Use this table to determine the finished size of a design for various fabric counts. Also in .pdf format.

How To Wash Cross Stitch.  Also a reprint of excellent information from the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute on how to remove various types of stains from textiles.

Anchor To DMC Conversion Chart.  Also in .pdf format.

DMC To Anchor Conversion Chart.  Also in .pdf format.

DMC Color Chart. A color picture of the DMC colors by color family. Great for finding that mystery color.

 NEW  Anchor Color Chart. Color picture of the Anchor floss colors.

 NEW  FREE Cross Stitch Patterns. Backstitch Alphabet (2 stitches tall), Block Letter Alphabet (9 stitches tall). Other Free Alphabet Charts. Free Graph small Bear & Heart Cross Stitched On Perforated Paper.

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Business To Business

 NEW  International Customers. Yarn Tree sells counted cross stitch and other needlework supplies wholesale to stores. We want your business! The weak US dollar makes importing more profitable. We are happy to help you estimate shipping costs.

 NEW  Marketing Ideas. A new section of theories and practical ideas for your business.

Needlework Retailer The only trade magazine devoted entirely to needlework. Reprints of past Needlework Retailer articles. Mentor Program for new store owners. Wholesale Buyer's Guide and custom search our list of recommended suppliers.

 NEW  Stitchers Photo Gallery. Photos of retail store displays featured in past "Display Ideas" articles in Needlework Retailer. Other photo albums include store pets, finished products by consumers, and interesting locations where you have done needlework or have seen needlework displayed.

2007 Product Catalog and Online Catalog Over 6,500 needlework items available wholesale to needlework stores. Note to stores: if you have not received your printed copy of our current catalog, ask for one with your next order.

This is the list of the complete list of books  in .pdf format. No photos on this list

FREE Needlework Banner Exchange for needlework businesses. Over 750,000 banner displays.

If You Have A Retail Store and are interested in buying from Yarn Tree. Yarn Tree sells counted cross stitch and other needlework supplies wholesale to stores.  If You Have A Retail Store Outside Of The United States.  If You Are A Manufacturer Or Designer.

Selling Your Designs. Suggestions on getting started selling your designs.

Copyright Basics  Here is a quick overview of copyrights as it applies to cross stitch. Includes links to the U.S. Copyright Office.

Using information from this web site. Feel free make copies of anything in this web site to promote cross stitch.

We can provide stores with a text file of Yarn Tree item numbers, product descriptions, and prices that can be used to create an in-store data base.  email for information