TNNA Winter 2019 Highlights February 22, 2019 12:12 2 Comments
We just got back from the Winter 2019 TNNA show, and as always - it was amazing! This was the second winter show to take place in a hotel format - this year we were in Portland, OR. Next year we'll be closer to our home base as the show will be in Austin, Texas Jan 23-26, 2020.
Why TNNA?
Purl & Loop is a big fan of TNNA because it provides us an opportunity to connect with our current and future customers. We get to learn about their shops and their customers and design and provide products that help them grow their customer base. We love showing retailers how our products can blast through both their shop stash and their customers’ yarn and thread stash as well. Twice each year, this is our opportunity to surround ourselves with the other members of our fiber arts business tribe.
New Format, New Opportunities
The hotel format has enabled us to have less distracting conversations with both attendees and fellow exhibitors, which has resulted is loads of ideas and inspiration that is implemented throughout the year. It's making these connections with other business owners that is truly the heart and soul of the TNNA shows.
The Future of Fiber Arts
On another note, TNNA strives to grow the needle arts marketplace and one way to do so is to create future needle arts enthusiasts among children and teens. TNNA Foundation, comprised of volunteers, is working hard to make that happen. Thanks to proceeds from the Spinzilla registration fees, the TNNA foundation has the funds to provide complimentary spinning and weaving kits to organizations committed to teaching spinning and weaving to children and teens. Click here to get more information on this worthwhile project!
TNNA in Pictures
A rising tide raises all ships - and the TNNA members know that better than anyone. Here are a few of the folks helping out the TNNA foundation with either product donations or expertise.
This is Tom Collingham and his family owns and operates Colonial Needle Company. Tom is also a member of the TNNA Board of Directors and his company donated the plastic tapestry needles in the TNNA Foundation weaving kits.
This is Angela and Barry Klein, the owner and operator of Trendsetter Yarns. Barry is a long time TNNA member and has served on the Board for many decades in a variety of capacities. Trendsetter Yarns (make this a hotlink) donated the weft yarn bundles in the TNNA Foundation weaving kits.







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