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 Show Schedule:  2007 Click Here:  
 Previous Shows:  2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006 
   

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 2000   
2000
Shannon and Tammy at the Sydney ShowOur shows got off to a great start in January with the Sydney 2000 Gift Show. After the four day show we all enjoyed the sights of Sydney, and a week of warm sunny weather in Australia.
 Sydney Show   
     
 Richard at the New York Gift Show In August we exhibited our buttons at the New York Gift Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. This was our fifth Trade Show in the Handmade Pavilion and by far one of our best to date.  

NY Gift Show

 
Richard at the Pittsburg ShowIn October we enjoyed the opportunity of exhibiting at the Pittsburgh Show. Our ceramic buttons were well received and we enjoyed meeting several new exhibitors at the show.

 Pittsburgh

Snow in MinneapolisIn  November of last year we exhibited in Minneapolis. On the evening before the show began, Minneapolis saw its first winter snow. Luckily the cold did not deter the sewers & knitters

Minneapolis

     
 2001 

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2001
The HIA Show in Anaheim2001's shows started in Anaheim with the HIA Show where we exhibited in the "New Products" section. We enjoyed a great show and the buttons were well received. 

   Anaheim HIA   

Atlantic City Coast Line by night

From the 18th to the 20th of May we had fun exhibiting at the International Quilt Show in Atlantic City. The show was held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, New Jersey.

Atlantic City

TNNA Show

The National Needlework Association Trade Show held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH: June 9 - 11. Although we applied for this show at the last minute, we were very pleased to have participated at the show.

Columbus

Martha Stewart Sewing Market

We met many new customers at Martha's Sewing Market. Sewers enjoyed free classes and a free fashion show. Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas: June 21 - 23

Arlington

     
 

Dallas Show

 We enjoyed hot sunny weather at the Dallas International  Gift & Home Accessories Show held at the Dallas Market Center - the largest wholesale merchandise resource in the world, - (Guinness Book of World Records).  
 

Dallas

   
     
 

 

 

ACCI Show

From July 20 to 23 we enjoyed the ACCI show at the Rosemont Convention Center. Here we had the opportunity to exhibit an exciting range of candles, soaps & greeting cards which had been crafted using our buttons. 

 

 

 

ACCI

 

 

 

NATS 2001

From July 27 to 29, we exhibited at the Needlework & Accessories Trade Show in Charlotte, NC. Despite very poor attendance, we were delighted with the response to our buttons as a new source for embellishment in cross stitch.

Charlotte

  

 

                                                  

 
In August we exhibited our buttons at the New York Gift Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. This was our sixth Trade Show in the Handmade Pavilion. Booth 8939. August 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 
 

New York

 

 

 
     
 International Quilt Market In October (27 - 29) we exhibited at the International Quilt Market in Houston, TX. - "Quilt Market continues to be the world's most vital market for textiles, notions, and patterns in the quilting, patchworks, and soft crafts industry" 
 Quilt Market 

 

 

     
 Houston Skyline Our final show for 2001: (November 1 - 4) was the International Quilt Festival. This was our first time at festival and proved to be a great show - one well worth repeating. 
 Quilt Festival   
     
 2002 

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2002
     
 San Diego Convention Center This years first show, the TNNA Trade Show, was held in San Diego. (January 12-14, 2002) - Our new display racks were shown at this years show. TNNA was held at the San Diego Convention Center. 
 TNNA 
     
 Painting of Florence From 20 April to May 1, Incomparable buttons were on display at the Florence Handmade Show in Florence, Italy. A city renowned for its art and beauty.  
 Florence   
     
 Eiffel Tower From 30 April to May 12 our buttons were on display at the Foire de Paris. The Paris Expo, thanks to its location in the capital of France, is a hugely enjoyable and successful annual event.   
 Paris   
     
 City of Fountains This years International Quilt Market was held in Kansas City, Missouri - the city of fountains. Show dates May 17 - 19. We really enjoyed meeting everyone at sample spree on the 16th and enjoyed a great show.  
 Quilt Market   
     
 Columbus, OH The summer 2002 TNNA Show was held in Columbus, Ohio. June 8 - 10. We hope you enjoyed the show. We look forward to seeing you at the next TNNA Show.

 

 
 TNNA   
     
 Portland, OR July 18-20, 2002. Oregon Convention Center. Portland, Oregon. "Embellishment is the premier show for the bead and button enthusiast" The Show has recently split away from the "Bead & Button" Show & attendance has suffered as a result.  
 Embellishment   
     
 Statue of Liberty "In the spirit of the city where it is held, The New York International Gift Fair® creates a broad, colorfully diverse resource unlike any other in the industry. Exhibitors & attendees from around the world visit the show to display & find the latest trends and the most sought-after gifts in the industry" August 10 - 14 Handmade Pavilion  
 New York  
     
 Seattle's Needle by night August 17 - 21 The Seattle Gift Show. The Seattle Show is held in the Washington State Convention Center @ 800 Convention Place. 
 Seattle    
     
 Lights of Las Vegas October 1 - 3 The National Sewing Show. Held in the Riviera Hotel & Casino - Royal Pavilion Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.  "Trends continue to indicate [that] sewing and crafts are riding the high tide" 
 Las Vegas   
     
 Fashion Downtown LA Los Angeles International Textile Show in Los Angeles, CA. Held twice a year in the CaliforniaMart and hailed as "the most successful and finest textile show in The Americas." - a "must attend" for all apparel manufacturers October 21 -23  
 Los Angeles   
     
 Houston Skyscrapers International Quilt Market in Houston, TX. - "Quilt Market continues to be the world's most vital market for textiles, notions, and patterns in the quilting, patchworks, and soft crafts industry" October 26 -28  
 Quilt Market   
     
  One of a Kind October 31 - November 3  "If  you love quilts, Houston’s International Quilt Festival is the place to be! You’ll see more than 1,000 antique and contemporary quilts, cloth dolls, and wearable art on view in more than 35 special exhibits." 
 Quilt Festival   
     
 2003 

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2003
     
 San Diego Convention Center The 2003 TNNA Trade Show, held at the San Diego Convention Center. January 11-13. As always the TNNA show offers the "best of the best in needle arts" and this year was no exception. 
 TNNA   
     
  One of a Kind April 10-13 International Quilt Festival. We enjoyed exhibiting in Chicago, IL at this years Festival. We hope you enjoyed the added bonus of a show-within-a-show with 'Embellishment' - offering beads, Incomparable buttons, glass, jewelry and more. 
 Festival   
     
 Portland Convention Center May 2-4. This years, International Quilt Market, was held in Portland, OR. We hope you enjoyed the show and found the quilting supplies, fabrics, needlecrafts and of course Incomparable Buttons you were looking for. 
 Market   
     
  The National Needlework Association Trade Show. This years summer show was held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio. June 21-23, We hope you had a chance to visit the Chappelle Group as many of our new buttons were on display. 
 TNNA   
     
  "In the spirit of the city where it is held, The New York International Gift Fair® creates a broad, colorfully diverse resource unlike any other in the industry. Exhibitors & attendees from around the world visit the show to display & find the latest trends and the most sought-after gifts in the industry" August 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 2003 Handmade Pavilion 
 New York  
     
 Houston Skyscrapers International Quilt Market in Houston, TX. "Quilt Market continues to be the world's most vital market for textiles, notions, and patterns in the quilting, patchworks, and soft crafts industry"  
 Quilt Market   
     
  One of a Kind "If  you love quilts, Houston’s International Quilt Festival is the place to be! You’ll see more than 1,000 antique and contemporary quilts, cloth dolls, and wearable art on view in more than 35 special exhibits." 
 Quilt Festival   
     
 2004 

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2004

     
 TNNA Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California 

January 31 - February 2: The 2004 TNNA Trade Show, took place in the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California.

 
 TNNA   
     
 Dallas Convention Center 

February 5 - 8: HIA: at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas TX. The craft industry is growing faster than ever and this years show was full of fresh ideas and innovative products.

 
 HIA   
     
 NEC Birmingham UK 

February 15 - 17: ICHF trade show in Birmingham, UK. Europe's #1 trade show for the art, craft, needlecraft and hobby industries is held at the UK's leading 'world class' exhibition venue the NEC, Birmingham.

 
 ICHF   
     
 Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace is situated approximately five miles from Piccadilly Circus and is easily accessible by all means of transport including road, rail and underground. 20 - 22 February - International Crafts Exhibition, Alexandra Palace, London - Stand 32 
 ICE   
     
 Thorpe Park is the ideal location, conveniently located off the M25 (Junctions 11 & 13) and just a stone's throw from the M4 and M3 motorway networks. 27 - 29 February - You Can Make It, Thorpe Park, Surrey - Stand H5. An exciting new Craft Supplies Exhibition - Art & Craft, Needlecraft and hobby craft all under one roof. Workshops include Card Making Techniques, Scrapbooking, Glass Painting, Iris Folding & Tea Bag Art, One-stroke Folk Art and Napkin Folding. 
 Thorpe Park  
     
 Hobby Crafts UK 

March 11 - 14: Hobby Crafts Show NEC Birmingham, UK. Injabulo: Products ranging from artist materials and card making supplies to cross stitch, stenciling and stamping, glass painting, scrap booking and many more.

 
 Hobby Crafts   
     
  One of a Kind March 26 - 28: Spring International Quilt Festival in Chicago, IL. Classes begin March 25th. New designs, quilt and craft ideas will be on display  
 Quilt Festival   
     
 Florence ART Show  24 April - 2 May ART: Florence  at the Fortezza da Basso in Italy..."Mostra Mercato Internazionale dell'Artigianato. "una delle piů importanti manifestazioni a livello europeo, appuntamento primaverile per eccellenza con le creazioni piů belle del fare artigianato, arte, design, sconfinando fra tradizione ed innovazione." 
 Art  
     
 Quilt Market 2004 May 21 -23: Spring International Quilt Market in Pittsburgh, PA. Classes begin May 20th. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The showcase for quilting supplies, fabrics, decorative crafts, textile art, needlecrafts, art apparel & doll making supplies.  
 Quilt Market   
     
 Columbus, OH  June 12-14 The National Needlework Association Trade Show. This years summer show was held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio. , We hope you enjoyed the show. 
 TNNA   
     
 The Festival of Quilts August 19-22 - Festival of Quilts, NEC Birmingham. Incomparable Buttons will be on display in booth F42 - Injabulo. For just four days this August, Britain's premier exhibition venue, the NEC in Birmingham, plays host to the largest quilt extravaganza ever staged in the UK. To make it truly unforgettable, you should book your room at the Crowne Plaza, Birmingham NEC. 
 Festival of Quilts   
     
 Hobby Crafts  September 23-26 Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts, Westpoint Exeter (tbc) - Stand Number C05. "A feast of displays, supplies, demonstrations, talks & workshops for all creative crafters."  
  Hobbycrafts   
     
  Alexandra Palace  October 7-10 - Knitting and Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, London. Incomparable Buttons will be on display in booth H26. "The Knitting and Stitching Show is the definitive stitching exhibition in the UK and Ireland. Galleries of work from leading International textile artists and groups, over 350 exhibitors selling specialist supplies plus over 100 workshops to get you started!" 
  Knitting Show  
     
 Richard at the New York Gift Show  October 30-November 1 - Fall International Quilt Market, in Houston, TX. "Quilt Market continues to be the world's most vital market for textiles, notions, and patterns in the quilting, patchworks, and soft crafts industry"   
  Quilt Market   
     
  One of a Kind  November 4-7 - Fall International Quilt Festival, "If  you love quilts, Houston’s International Quilt Festival is the place to be! You’ll see more than 1,000 antique and contemporary quilts, cloth dolls, and wearable art on view in more than 35 special exhibits."  
  Quilt Festival   
     
  RDS Dublin  November 4-7 RDS Dublin : Injabulo. The Knitting & Stitching Show staged from Thursday 4th November to Sunday 7th November. Opening hours 10.00am to 5.30pm. The RDS is located approx. 3 kilometers from Dublin City in the heart of residential Ballsbridge.  
  RDS Dublin  
     
 Bowl embellished with rooster buttons  November 11-14 Hobbycrafts and Crafts for Christmas, NEC Birmingham - "A feast of displays, supplies, demonstrations, talks & workshops for all creative crafters." 
  Hobbycrafts    
     
 Knitting and Stitching Show  November 25-28 Knitting and Stitching Show, Harrogate. "The Knitting and Stitching Show is the definitive stitching exhibition in the UK and Ireland. Galleries of work from leading International textile artists and groups, over 350 exhibitors selling specialist supplies plus over 100 workshops to get you started!" 
  Knitting Show   
     
  2005 

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2005

     
  Hobby X  March 3-6 Hobby-X Show, "South Africa's top exhibition of tools, materials, and ideas for all your hobbies and crafts. Hobby-X showcases a huge collection of different hobbies and crafts including traditional, creative, popular, trendy, off-the-wall, basic and complex - all under one roof. No matter what your interests are Hobby-X will have something to unleash the creative talent inside you. Coca-Cola dome in Northgate. Learn new skills and techniques at a variety of hands on workshops."  
  Hobby-X   
      
  Sarcda   March 12-14 SARCDA South Africa's leading Gift, Toy and Dčcor Trade Exhibit. Visit Incomparable in the Lobby Hall, Stand: LOB10; Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg. "SARCDA started off as a Pharmacy Exhibition in the 1960s, when pharmacies ventured into the gift-line. SARCDA used to be an acronym for the South African Retail and Chemists Druggist Association. It is now an independent trade name offering fully-fledged Gift, Toy and Décor Trade Exhibitions to service the needs of the entire retail, gift, toy and décor industries." 
  SARCDA   
        
  One of a Kind  August 5 – 9 One of a Kind Gallagher Estate, 10am – 7pm, One of a Kind is a business-to-business trade show that offers a unique marketing platform for the very best individually crafted designer homeware, décor items and corporate gifts to be showcased. To be held alongside the top décor and design show – Decorex Johannesburg – the show is set to attract a host of international buyers, representing countries such as Germany, France, Japan and the United Kingdom.  
  One Of A Kind   
     
  Sarcda   August 18-21 SARCDA South Africa's leading Gift, Toy and Dčcor Trade Exhibit. Visit Incomparable at GALLAGHER ESTATE, MIDRAND. The SARCDA Team cordially invite Exhibitors and qualified Trade Buyers to join us at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg, for the SARCDA Christmas 2005 Gift Toy & Décor Trade Exhibition  
  SARCDA   
  2006 

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2006

     
  NY Stationery Show   May 21-24 National Stationery Show in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. On display - New Incomparable © wrapping paper, gift tags, decoupage, scrapbook paper, greeting cards and fabrics for quilting etc. Booth 1753.  
  NY Stationery   
      
  Home & Gift Harrogate  July 16-19 Harrogate Home & Gift Show UK Trade Only: The first opportunity to stock up on products in the season leading up to Christmas. You’ll find a wide range of products from interior accessories to jewellery and whether you’re after the very design-led or maybe traditional versions, Home & Gift will cater for your every buying need. Injabulo / Incomparable - Stand CM2 -141 
  Harrogate UK   
      
  New York Gift Show  August 12-17 New York International Gift Show in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. On display: New Incomparable © wrapping paper, gift tags, decoupage, scrapbook paper, greeting cards and fabrics for quilting etc. Booth number to be announced. Handmade Pavilion. 
  New York   
      
  Sarcda  August 24-27 SARCDA Gift, Toy & Decor Show South Africa's leading Gift, Toy and Dčcor Trade Exhibit. Visit Incomparable at GALLAGHER ESTATE, MIDRAND. Incomparable - Hall: 3 Stand: FoL 04

 
http://www.sarcda.co.za
 
  SARCDA   
      
  Formex Textile Show  31 August -3 September Formex & Textile Show 2006 Stockholm / Älvsjö  . AB Trend-Tex at the show stand C25:41 - a wide selection of Incomparable Button Cards. Sweden's biggest meeting place for the textile and interior design industry. In 2006, the Textile Exhibition will be arranged for the sixth time together with Formex at Stockholm International Fairs. 
  Formex/Textile     
       
  Alexandra Palace  11-14 October Alexandra Palace London

Injabulo - Stand D26 at the show for a wide selection of Incomparable Button Cards. Enjoy a Knitting & Stitching Show like no other.

 
  ICE   
       
  GBF Hotel Show  14-15 October 2006 Örebro slott (Örebro Castle): Visit AB Trend-Tex at the show for a wide selection of Incomparable Button Cards. Be sure to visit the castle on the weekend of 14/15 October. Örebro Castle is a medieval castle fortification in Örebro, Nerike, Sweden. It lies on a beautiful  island in the river Svartĺn. 
  GBF Hotel Show   
      
  Houston Skyscrapers  28-30 October International Quilt Market in Houston, TX. Quilted greeting cards on display! "Quilt Market continues to be the world's most vital market for textiles, notions, and patterns in the quilting, patchworks, and soft crafts industry"  
  Quilt Market   
      
  One of a Kind  2-5 November. Quilted greeting cards on display! "If  you love quilts, Houston’s International Quilt Festival is the place to be! You’ll see more than 1,000 antique and contemporary quilts, cloth dolls, and wearable art on view in more than 35 special exhibits." 
  Quilt Festival   
     
  RDS Dublin  2-5 November RDS Dublin - The Knitting and Stitching Show Injabulo - Stand D1 showed a wide selection of Incomparable Button Cards. Exhibitors included manufacturers from all sectors of the textile industry, including spinning, non-wovens, weaving, knitting, dyeing and finishing, garment making, etc.. 
  RDS Dublin   
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2007

 
  International Quilt Market  27-29 October International Quilt Market in Houston, TX. Visit Incomparable in booth 2262. Quilted greeting cards on display! Incomparable Cross Stitch Patterns and more. "Quilt Market continues to be the world's most vital market for textiles, notions, and patterns in the quilting, patchworks, and soft crafts industry"  
  Quilt Market   
      
  Houston Skyline  1-4 November Visit Incomparable in booth 702. Incomparable Handmade Quilts on display! "If  you love quilts, Houston’s International Quilt Festival is the place to be! You’ll see more than 1,000 antique and contemporary quilts, cloth dolls, and wearable art on view in more than 35 special exhibits." 
  Quilt Festival   
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