HELLO FELLOW NEEDLECRAFTERS!

The holidays are upon us! Puffins make great Christmas gifts for those needlecrafting friends and family on your Christmas list. They are pretty and practical, what could be better than that? Everyone needs a little Needleart bling now and then!

In other news, we will have 3 new designs coming soon. They are a cute bee, an lovely hummingbird, and a really adorable sheep.

HAVE YOU READ THE REVIEWS? THEY ARE NOT PAID ADVERTISING, BUT INDEPENDENT REVIEWS IN THE FOLLOWING MAGAZINES:

Publications are: Needlework Now, Needlepointers Magazine and Quilter's Home Magazine.

Here's the article in Needlepoint Now....
By Elizabeth Bozievich, published May/June 2008
"I was lucky enough to get to review a new product from a new company Puffin and Company. Diane Zielinsky, the company owner, sent me a sample of her new craft strand separator. When I opened the package I was surprised to find a beautiful piece of handcrafted metal art with a clip on one end. The craft strand separator is made in the USA but the copper work is done in Thailand. Local artisans in a small village craft the copper pieces. Proceeds from the product are contributed to the health, education and welfare of the community where they are made.
So how does this cute little device work? After attaching the swivel clip to one end of floss or pliable fiber, I separated out the tops of the desired number of strands at the other end of the the floss, holding the number of strands I wanted to separate in one hand and the rest of the fiber in the other, I lifted both hands evenly until the Puffin (separator) is suspended. The weight of the Puffin and the swivel of the clip unwind the fiber. I then laid the Puffin down and released the clip and my bier was untwisted and ready to thread up.
The Puffin was the "brainchild" of Diane's engineer husband. After seeing how tangled the threads got when Diane just pulled a strand from the fiber, he engineered the swivel and weight to make the job easier. Diane and her husband are excited to offer a solution to an annoying problem that many needle crafters must deal with to achieve beautiful stitchery.
The craft strand separators are very reasonably priced from $10.95 to $14.75. Currently the Puffins are available in two different designs, hearts and kitties, but more are on the way. This little gadget is so beautifully and nicely made that you will want to keep them out on your work surface so you can enjoy looking at them as well as using them. They also make beautiful gifts for the the stitcher on your list. For more information, sales or a list of retailer go to www.puffinco.com."

I will be posting other articles from time to time, so check back, or email me at customerservice@puffinco.com and I will email other articles to you.

HERE ARE SOME COMMENTS DIRECTLY FROM CUSTOMERS. THE ONLY THING I CHANGED WAS REMOVING LAST NAMES FOR THEIR PRIVACY


Hi Diane, I received my Puffins yesterday. Thank you for the wonderful service. I put the cats into a card for my sister for Mother's day. She loved it, but the first words out of her mouth were......It should have a pin on the back so I can wear it as it is so detailed. I kept the butterfly and it is just as cute. Many thanks for a wonderful...useful tool. Luella

********* Got'em! They are sooo... Nice!! I can't wait to show them around!! Thanks, Peg

***** Diane these are wonderful! I'm thinking I might need to keep them both....I am going to a stitch shop in Dallas this weekend and I can't wait to show it off. Thanks and much luck. Lizette

******* I saw the article in Needlepoint Now and I really like your video addition on your web site. I really ordered this as an individual as I do not have a shop. I am going to show them to my local shops and at my EGA Guild meeting. I am looking forward to them carrying them. One I have ordered is for my secret pal as she is a "gadget junkie". I am looking to enjoy these quite a lot! I also like helping groups such Ten Thousand Villages and you. Keep up with the ideas. Peg

******** Yes, I am interested. This is the greatest thing ever. I am talking it up everywhere and showing it to everyone who is doing punchneedle—over 20 women on Wednesday. How easy it would be for them to just order through a web site. I would be good advertising. I put it on my web site as a fun find also. If they then could just click to get it, it would be so convenient. Is your web site up yet? Thank you, Marilyn

************* Sandy - I recently came across an interesting new product that is not only a work of art but useful as well. It is somewhat hard to describe but it helps you separate your thread strands without knots or tangles. And it comes in several beautiful styles. I have included a link to the website which includes a video of how this unique product works. I wish I could do this justice but the website speaks for itself. This is new company trying to get some exposure with a terrific product. I think many of the Needlepointers magazine readers and stitchers would enjoy having this product. Wendy

Diane, I like the puffin very much--I bought the small angel for myself and the two kittens as a stocking stuffer for my daughter. They are both charming and practical. Thank you! Linda

Hi Diane, I'm sorry! I meant to email you when they arrived on Saturday! Thank you so much! I love it & it works wonderfully, especially on floss & Splendor. Had a little trouble with Impressions, but otherwise, I find the separator to be very impressive (& beautifully crafted!). Congratulations on your son's wedding too! Denise

Looking forward to trying the new tool! I plan to give one to my mom and sister – also stitchers! I saw the article about your product in Needlepoint Now. I’ll let you know how they work for me. Thanks, Nadine Hi Diane – the box arrived this morning – super fast delivery! They are truly works of art and I can’t wait to try them. I just can’t decide which ones to keep for myself and which ones to give as gifts! We’re leaving for Portland for 10 days in the morning and I will slip one in with my stitching bag. Thanks, Nadine

Hi Diane, Thank you so much! I saw your product when visiting The Buggy Barn in Reardan, WA last month. I thought I’d look at your web site, included in the packaging and found the one I ordered today for my best stitching friend’s birthday next month. I did buy one for myself last month and one for another friend. I love them! Thanks again! Take care, Melody

Diane My puffin arrived in yesterdays mail. I love it. I will take it to my next guild meeting and spread the word. Thanks for your prompt service. Andrea

Hi Diane: We received these today and they are too cute for words. Many thanks! Sandy

Hi Diane, I bought a Puffin at Village Dry Goods at the Shop Hop. This tool is priceless. I am a Punch Needle designer and all the beautiful fibers do not come in 3 strands. This tool saves me so much time. Thanks for a great product. Susan Davis Aunt Susie's House

I received my order on 10/24 and I love it! I will be purchasing more for gifts. I read about your product in "Quilter's Home" magazine. It's so nice to have a product that really works how they say it will!! Sincerely, Patsy