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Nashville Needlework Market
March 6–8, 2026

The premier wholesale trade show for the needlework industry.

Retailers only. Pre-registration and verification required. No consumer admission.

Who it’s for: Verified needlework retail buyers connecting with designers, dyers, distributors, and suppliers to place orders and see new releases.
👉 Register to Attend Market (Retailers only — pre-registration & verification required)

 

Quick links

• 2026 Registered Exhibitors

• 2026 Registered Buyers View a list of registered retail shops

• Floor Map (PDF)

• FAQ for Attendees - available later this fall!

• Submit a Recipe for the 2026 Market Cookbook

• Register to Attend Market

Why Attend:

  • Get a first look at brand-new charts, threads, fabrics, and accessories before they reach the wider market

  • Meet with 140+ exhibitors — designers, dyers, suppliers, and distributors

  • Show-only specials & ordering opportunities that aren’t available online

  • Strengthen your business relationships in a supportive, creative community

What to expect:

  • Product unveilings and launches from top designers and suppliers

  • In-suite ordering for a relaxed, efficient buying experience

  • Opportunities to connect with shop owners and industry friends

  • A welcoming, needlework-filled atmosphere designed to help retailers grow their shops

 

  

Past Market Highlight Reels

2025 — Shops explored expanded design series, large-scale projects, stitch-alongs, and companion add-ons.

2024 – Spring and patriotic themes stood out alongside new fabrics, threads, and finishing options.

2023 – Known as “cross stitch Disneyland,” the 2023 Market showcased new reproduction samplers, hand-dyed fabrics, kits, and new partnerships.

2022 — Explore the 2022 exhibitor suites through 360° photos.

 

Exhibitor information:

Thinking about exhibiting? See exhibitor information, pricing, and deadlines.

Watch for more Market updates in upcoming issues of Needlework Retailer!

Questions?

• Megan Chriswisser at Needlework Retailer at 515-232-6507 or info@needleworkretailer.com

• Larry Johnson or Beth Johnson at Yarn Tree at 515-232-3121 or info@yarntree.com


Needlework Retailer,117 Alexander Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010. Phone: 800-561-5380 or 515-232-6507. Fax 515-232-0789. email info@needleworkretailer.com

For advertising information call Megan Chriswisser at 1-800-561-5380.

The Needlework Retailer is the only trade magazine devoted entirely to the counted cross stitch, needlepoint, and the needlework industry. Published by Yarn Tree 6 times a year and distributed free to retail stores in the US that sell needlework. Print subscriptions are available to others related to the industry in the United States for $25 for 6 issues; in Canada for $35 for 6 issues; other countries $70 for 6 issues. Online subscriptions are free. Sorry, subscriptions are not available to consumers.

If you are a retail needlework store and are not receiving the Needlework Retailer please use our Manage Subscription page or call us at 800-561-5380 to subscribe.