Outreach

Reaching out to our own needlearts Community

TNNA's Memorial Scholarship Fund
This special fund was established to memorialize TNNA members and individuals who have contributed to the growth of the needlearts industry and to encourage and support TNNA members, employees and their children who wish to continue their education beyond high school. 

Please contact TNNA at 800-889-8662 for more information and for scholarship forms.

Reaching Out to the World

TNNA is committed to growing the industry by reaching out to those who already enjoy the fiber arts, and by inspiring others to become part of the needlearts community.

In an effort to raise awareness and involvement, TNNA has initiated a variety of exciting outreach programs.  Members from all categories and product segments come together to share the needlearts with the world . . .
and to have a great time!

Maker Faire

World Maker Faire New York is September 25th and 26th, 2010 . . . You won't want to miss this one!

TNNA's Needlearts Stitch Zone will be at the New York Hall of Science for the upcoming World Maker Faire.  Following on the heels of a great even in Detroit, we're looking forward to teaching even more new "makers" how to knit, crochet, cross-stitch and needlepoint.

If you're interested in volunteering, you can sign up quickly and easily by clicking here. 

Maker Faire is the biggest DIY event in the country.  In 2009, TNNA taught the needlearts to nearly 1000 enthusiastic "makers" at TNNA's Stitch Zone in the Bay Area.  In 2010, TNNA's Needlearts Stitch Zone returned to Califronia – winning two Editors' Choice Blue Ribbons.

TNNA's Needlearts Stitch Zone was a big hit at the Detroit Maker Faire (July 31st and August 1st).  Thanks to our wonderful crew of volunteers, we taught more than 500 new stitchers needlepoint, cross-stitch, knitting and crochet.

Find out more at TNNABlog.com.

Get a glimpse of Maker Faire 2010 and TNNA's Needlearts Stitch Zone in the Bay Area.

Stitch N' Pitch brings together two wonderful traditions — Baseball and the NeedleArts. Join friends and family at the ballpark.  Cheer on your favorite Baseball team while you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch or needlepoint. Beginners, intermediate and experts are all welcome. Find out more.

TNNA Cares
TNNA Cares supports a variety of programs designed to promote health and well-being through the needlearts. These include initiatives enhancing life skills (i.e. Needle and THread: Stitching for Literacy), promoting healthy lifestyles, as well as others reaching out to those in need (i.e. Stitch to WIN Against Breast Cancer).

Pathways into Professional Needlearts (PiPN) introduces college students and other pre-professionals to opportunities for careers through internships and apprenticeships within the needlearts industry.  More information and online applications for host companies and intern/apprentices can be found at TNNAPiPNBlog.com.

The Needle Arts Mentoring Program^sm (NAMP), a program of the Helping Hands Foundation, shares the needlearts with elementary and high school youth by providing assistance in the development and support of stitching groups for young people.  Information for mentors, as well as materials for knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, or embroidery are available.
 

Members are encouraged to participate! 

Contact TNNA for more information.