Check out who found the needle:
Slick Gave Us the Slip
In the July issue, Slick gave us all the slip (apparently, he took a spur-of-the-moment jaunt to the tropics for some rest and relaxation); he got back to work in the August issue, though, and was as tanned as a needle can be. Raymond Ksiazek of ARK Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 52 responses from our Needle Patrol entrants from the June issue. As this issue’s winner, Raymond will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry’s favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Looking to the Future
In the June issue, Slick hid in the "Keep Your Business in the Black" sidebar in the "Decorator Dilemmas Solved" article on page 29. Connie Henderson of Copycat Embroidery LLC was chosen at random from a grand total of 52 responses. As this issue's winner, Connie will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Looking to the Future
In the May issue, Slick hid in the Stitches State of the Industry 2010’s "A Look Ahead" section near the multimedia and higher-end decoration trends coverage on page 59. Karen Firosz of KLF Crafts was chosen at random from a grand total of 45 responses. As this issueis winner, Karen will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry’s favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Getting Crafty
In the March/April issue, Slick hid in the "Cute Idea" box showing a youth crafts apron in "Look Book" on page 29. Ethel M. Schorn of Artistic Embroidery, Appliqué and Quilting was chosen at random from a grand total of 35 responses. As this issue's winner, Ethel will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's in the Thick of Things
In the February issue, Slick slid into our “Dear Decorator Diary” feature under the picture of Jane Swanzy, owner of Swan Threads, on page 53. Jimmy Graver of The Graver Embroidery Co. was chosen at random from a grand total of 55 responses. As this month's winner, Jimmy will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Getting Really Tricky
In the January issue, Slick hid in between the coils of the notebook in our special report, "Power to the Printer," on page 53. Darlene Duseberg of Five Point Embroidery & Design was chosen at random from a grand total of only 40 responses. As this month's winner, Darlene will receive Madeira USA’s gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry’s favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's a Smooth Operator
In the December issue, Slick hid in the "Company Operations" section of "The Decorator's Survival Guide" article on page 51. Elaine O'Neal of Ingenious Threads was chosen at random from a grand total of 51 responses. As this month's winner, Elaine will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Improving Business
In the November issue, Slick hid in the picture of Qais Arabo, owner of Classic Alterations & Monograms, in "Battling to Break Through" on page 55. Dina Kanalez of Zebra Threads Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 36 responses. As this month's winner, Dina will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick Rocks On
In the September/October issue, Slick hid in the cover story, "First Ladies of Fashion," in the "Rockabilly Designer" profile of Desiree Contreras on page 46 next to a picture of one of her designs. Loretta Kipper of Loretta’s Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 81 responses. As this month’s winner, Jill will receive Madeira USA’s gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry’s favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick Gets Technical
In the August issue, Slick hid in the "Special Report: Stitches Embroidery Machine Review" article next to an embroidery machine on page 49. Jill Tondreau of Blings & Things was chosen at random from a grand total of 78 responses. As this month’s winner, Jill will receive Madeira USA’s gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry’s favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick Knows How to Get Along
In the July issue, Slick hid in the "5 Steps to Effective Communication With Your Digitizer" sidebar in the "Learn to Communicate With Your Digitizer" article in "Stitches University" on page 35. Diane Cascio of Alpha Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 90 responses. As this month's winner, Diane will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick Likes to Compete
In the May issue, Slick hid in the "Beat Out Any Competitors" section of the first-annual Stitches State of the Industry report on page 53. Linda Bachar of Embroider This! Inc. was chosen at random from a grand total of 60 responses. As this month's winner, Linda will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's a Color Chameleon
In the February issue, Slick hid in the T-shirt stacks in the "Secrets to Sample Selection" article on page 43. Reg Schmeiss of Motorvation Inc.was chosen at random from a grand total of 56 responses. As this month's winner, Reg will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Traveling
In the November issue, Slick hid in the "Go Mobile" article’s sidebar on page 52. Cinda Redburn of Leaf & Stitch was chosen at random from a grand total of 56 responses. As this month’s winner, Cinda will receive Madeira USA’s gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry’s favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Into CorelDraw
In the September/October issue, Slick hid right next to the picture of the computer screen in the "Don't Turn Business Away" article on page 48. Annie Boggs of The Embroidery Patch was chosen at random from a grand total of 95 responses. As this month's winner, Annie will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Into Transfers
In the July issue, Slick hid right next to the picture of Spectra Flock in the "Transfer Art Troubleshooting" article on page 47. Mary Prince of Princely Productions (she does appliqué on women’s apparel) was chosen at random from a grand total of 84 responses. As this month’s winner, Mary will receive Madeira USA’s gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry’s favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Moving Up
In the July issue, Slick hid right next to the picture of Sue Urbach, owner of The Embroidered Pelican, in "Moving Up," on page 60. Barbara Barnes of Accents N Threads Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 79 responses. As this month's winner, Barbara will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's a Wearables Whiz
In the June issue, Slick hid right above the "Fabric Terms You Should Know" sidebar on page 33 of the "Stitches Embroidery Glossary." Kaye Campbell of Kaye's Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 39 responses. (Slick says, "Hey, readers, get on the ball! I want hundreds of you looking for me each month!") As this month's winner, Kaye will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Tattooed Slick
In the June issue Slick hid right above the "Fabric Terms You Should Know" sidebar on page 33 of the "Stitches Embroidery Glossary." Kaye Campbell of Kaye's Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 39 responses. (Slick says, "Hey, readers, get on the ball! I want hundreds of you looking for me each month!") As this month's winner, Kaye will receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Keeping Warm
In the February issue, Slick hid next to a warm jacket in our "Apparel Selling Guide" feature on page 56. Ann Ksiazek of ARK Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 104 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Counting His Dough
In the January issue, Slick hid in a basket of money eggs in "Startup Dilemmas Solved" on page 50. Leesa Hunter of A Special Touch Embroidery & More was chosen at random from a grand total of 85 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Happy Holidays Slick-Style
In the December issue, Slick spread holiday cheer by hiding in a display of scented Christmas sachets in "Stitches Holiday Challenge" on page 41. Linda Canfield of Linda's Designs was chosen at random from a grand total of 58 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Nothing Fishy About Slick
In the November issue, Slick was thinking of tropical getaways, so he hid next to a sailfish design's tail in the "Life in the Fast Lane" section of the "Nichepreneurs" cover story on page 43. Meredith Kowalsky of Prestige Monogram Alterations and Upholstery was chosen at random from a grand total of 44 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Happy Turkey Time!
Slick was just waiting to be found in the "Shortcuts" section in News Clips, and found him you did! Jan Easthouse of Management Awards spotted him on page 8 of the November issue, and was chosen at random from a grand total of 75 correct responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick's Timing You
In the September/October issue, Slick was wondering how long it would take you to find him. Get it? He hid underneath an image of a guy holding a clock in the article, "More Than Money," on page 49. Ruth Wells of Sewing By Ruth was chosen at random from a grand total of 52 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Could He Be More Obvious?
In the August issue, Slick thought he was making it easy, hiding among the colorful thread cones that Dunbrooke CEO and co-owner Larry Ramirez is standing next to in the article, "CEO Style," on page 48. Rodger Burnett of Academy Team Sales was chosen at random from a grand total of 52 responses. As this month's winner, he'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick Blends In
In the July issue, Slick cleverly hid next to the right of a column of text on page 51 in the "Success and Its Discontents" article. Jody Young of Young at Heart Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 67 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Slick Slides By
In the June issue, Slick huddled next to an image of a group of people in the feature story, "Build Your Vendor Dream Team," on page 28. Linda Romero of Embroidery by LindaRae was chosen at random from a grand total of 31 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Tricky Slick
In the May issue, Slick actually hid himself quite well – and he's been patting himself on the back for it ever since. He was hiding in the cover story on page 50 right next to a roll of Madeira thread. Sandra Kester of Agape Designs was chosen at random from a grand total of 45 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Sneaky Slick
In the March-April issue, Slick thought he was being sneaky by hiding next to a clam-shell press in "What's New" on page 74. Alas, many of you found him again. Debi Ragland of Hometown Threads was chosen at random from a grand total of 88 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Keeping Warm
In February, Slick wanted to stay warm so he hid next to a bright yellow American Apparel hoodie in "Chic Without Compromise" on page 48. Our friend Slick needs to hide better, since so many of you found him this month! Lisa Gourley-Welch of Lisa's Designs was chosen at random from a grand total of 155 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Needles of a Feather
In January, Slick decided got colorful and hid next to a flamboyant peacock in our cover story on page 39. Our friend Slick thought he could blend in, but a bunch of you found him! Chris Gaffron of Team Fleece Inc. was chosen at random from a grand total of 67 responses. As this month's winner, she'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!
Vacation Time
Slick decided to take a vacation from our December issue, but he's back – tanned, as if a needle could get tanned – and prepared to hide even more cleverly in this year's issues. We selected a winner from a pool of November responses and those from readers who wanted to know where the heck Slick went in December. Dave Oberlander of A&D Custom Embroidery was chosen at random from a grand total of 80 responses. As this month's winner, he'll receive Madeira USA's gift certificate. Keep your eyes peeled for the industry's favorite game of hide and seek!