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The Cross Stitching Awards are voted by the readers of cross-stitching.com, The World of Cross Stitching and Cross Stitch Crazy to celebrate the very best shops, kits, designers and accessories. Click on the links below to find out who's won...
Anna Davenport, Online Editor
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| 2007 Awards Results |
| Designer
of the year |
WINNER
Michael Powell |
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“My initial reaction to my award was complete surprise. I am thrilled to bits to win best designer for 2007 and I
really enjoyed the event. The fashion show added an extra element of fun.” |
| RUNNER UP
– Margaret Sherry |
WINNER
All Our Yesterdays (DMC) ‘Up, up and Away’ by Faye Whittaker |
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| “I’m chuffed to bits with this award. It’s particularly exciting to win this year as it’s my tenth anniversary of working with DMC, which is a great milestone.” |
| RUNNER UP
– 'Secret Garden' - Michael Powell |
| Most
innovative product of the year |
WINNER
Thread Heaven - Siesta (Rob Agar) |
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| “It just goes to show Thread Heaven remains a firm favourtie with stitchers. The ceremony was fantastic and it was a delight to pick up the award again.” |
| Favourite Licensed Character |
WINNER
Popcorn – Groves & Banks (Gareth Pope) |
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| “We’re absolutely delighted Popcorn won! But we’re not going to rest on our laurels – we’ve got many more designs planned for Popcorn. Watch this space!” |
| RUNNER
UP – Somebunny to Love |
| RUNNER
UP – Michael Powell Cross Stitch |
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UP – Jayne’s Attic |
WINNER
‘Celtic Winter’ by Lavender and Lace |
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| Simon Welsh from SoloCrafts was delighted to attend the event to accept this important award on behalf of Lavender and Lace. |
| Online Retailer
of the year |
WINNER
Sew and So (Yvette Dyer) |
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| “We were very proud to be up there. I’d like to say thank you to all the readers who voted for us. It’s wonderful recogntion and we had a great time watching people collect their awards.” |
OVERALL WINNER
RM Hobbies (Robert Main) |
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“I was thoroughly delighted to win this prestigious award. It was such a great evening and I enjoyed looking round the stalls at
the show itself as well”. |
| Retailer of the Year - Regional Winners |
SCOTLAND
RM Hobbies (Robert Main) |
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“I was thoroughly delighted to win this prestigious award. It was such a great evening and I enjoyed looking round the stalls at
the show itself as well”. |
WALES
Criss X Stitches (Keith and Margaret Lathwell) |
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| “We were surprised to win, but very, very pleased. The show was great and we’re delighted our customers have voted for us!” |
SOUTH EAST
Threadneedles (Carole Weighill) |
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| “It is so nice to be appreciated and get recognition for the personal service we provide. It was also lovely to meet other people in the business at the show.” |
NORTH WEST
The Black Sheep (Paul & Carol Mulvey) |
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| “We’d like to thank our customers for helping us win this award for the fourth time! It never ceases to delight us that we have such loyal customers.” |
SOUTH WEST
Material Needs (John and Katharine Edwards) |
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| “We were thrilled to win and have had remarkable support from our customers. We enjoyed the whole evening, it was a super event.” |
NORTH EAST
Jayne's Attic (Jayne Hall) |
| “I was delighted to win and felt so honoured to pick up this award at such a fabulous night – it felt like being at the Oscars!” |
EAST ANGLIA
The Work Box (Helen Orrick) |
“We were thrilled to bits to win, especially as we’ve been runners up for the past three years. I’d like to thank our loyal
customers for voting for us.”
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