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Sponsors List

Featured Sponsors

These partners are sponsoring Giveaways, Swag, and one of our amazing classes at this year's Retreat! Thank you to our Featured Sponsors!

Expression Fiber Arts

Featured Sponsor

Expression Fiber Arts is a hand-dyed yarn company founded to inspire joy, creativity, and self-expression through color and fiber arts. Based in Charlotte, NC, the company offers unique yarn colorways, free patterns, and tutorials—using yarn as a medium to spread beauty and give back to global causes.

Swag Sponsors

These partners are sponsoring Swag at this year's Retreat! Thank you to our Swag Sponsors!

Bella Art de Nicole

Swag Sponsor

Bella Art de Nicole is a designer-run studio specializing in 3D-printed and resin tools that enhance diamond painting, cross-stitch, beadwork, and crochet projects. With custom trays, organizers, stitch markers, and themed kits, the company brings quality craftsmanship and creative convenience to makers of all levels.

Simply Gilded

Swag Sponsor

Simply Gilded is a boutique stationery brand where whimsical elegance meets luxe design. Hand-designed, the line features washi tapes, stickers, notebooks, and decorative planning tools that bring creative joy with a sophisticated twist. Centered around a vibrant planning community, the brand offers a monthly subscription box overflowing with exclusive themed items like washi sets, journaling cards, stickers, and pens.

Cat Proof Diamond Trays

Swag Sponsor

Cat-Proof Trays creates 3D-printed diamond painting trays with secure lids designed to prevent spills and keep drills contained. Durable, functional, and thoughtfully made, they make crafting easier, cleaner, and more organized.

Forbidden Fiber Co.

Swag Sponsor

Forbidden Fiber Co. is a Brighton, Tennessee-based studio specializing in hand-dyed luxury yarns, embroidery threads, cross-stitch fabrics, and creative kits. Founded by third-generation fiber artist Leann Ross, the company blends artistry with expert craftsmanship to inspire storytelling through fiber arts.

Textilly Crafts

Swag Sponsor

Textilly Crafts is a designer-run platform offering a curated catalog of charming cross-stitch patterns—available as PDFs or paper charts—ideal for both retail customers and wholesale needlework shops. Based in Texas, its creator caters to stitchers with seasonal, floral, and whimsical designs, blending creativity with convenience for craft enthusiasts and businesses alike.

Amanda's Magnetic Minders

Swag Sponsor

Bee's Crafty Corner

Swag Sponsor

Bee’s Crafty Corner is a creative studio specializing in decorative and reusable diamond painting release paper and accessories. Founded by a daytime software engineer turned passionate crafter, the shop collaborates with licensed artists to offer vibrant, high-quality designs that bring imagination and fun to the diamond painting community.

Red Boot Retreat

Swag Sponsor

Red Boot Retreat is a craft-focused getaway near Hillsboro, Texas, offering a peaceful space for quilting, stamping, and other creative hobbies. With 12 bedrooms, spacious workrooms, and on-site meals, it’s designed to provide comfort, inspiration, and community for makers of all kinds.

Crafting Magic

Swag Sponsor

Keepsake Quilting

Swag Sponsor

Keepsake Quilting, founded in 1986, is known as “America’s Favorite Quilt Shop,” offering a wide selection of premium cotton fabrics, quilt kits, patterns, notions, and wide backings. Though now fully online, it continues to serve quilters nationwide with trusted service and creative inspiration.

Merry Making Crafts

Swag Sponsor

MerryMaking Crafts is an Etsy shop & Creator based in Illinois offering fun, affordable diamond-painting accessories like scented putty, pen minders, and mug-cover kits. Founded by “Merry,” a diamond-painting YouTuber and passionate crafter, the shop has sold over 16,000 items—making it a go-to for cute, practical tools loved by enthusiasts.

Firefly Diamond Art

Swag Sponsor

Firefly Diamond Art crafts thoughtfully designed, 3D‑printed diamond painting trays featuring sliding lids and pour spouts—combining innovation, practicality, and personalization to elevate every crafter’s experience.

Queen Bee Custom Creations

Swag Sponsor

Queen Bee Custom Creations is run by Nicole Wilcox, an independent maker known for her bold, sassy style and attention to guest experience. As the Social Media Chair for Lonestar Retreat, she brings energy and elegance to every event—from crafting beautifully curated spaces to adding her signature freshies to every swag bag. Nicole is all about creating unforgettable moments with flair and fun.

The Crafty Heifer

Swag Sponsor

Nancy Royston

Swag Sponsor

Brandy Grotts

Swag Sponsor

Giveaway Sponsors

These partners are sponsoring Door Prizes at this year's Retreat! Thank you to our Giveaway Sponsors!

Primrose Cottage

Giveaway Sponsor

Primrose Cottage Stitches is a cross-stitch designer and supplier sharing charming seasonal patterns, floss packs, and finishing kits. Their growing community connects via Facebook and a new brick‑and‑mortar shop, inspiring stitchers with fresh designs, monthly freebies, and creative support.

Clay By Kim

Giveaway Sponsor

Clay By Kim is a U.S.-based small business run by polymer clay artist Kim Detmers, offering one-of-a-kind, handcrafted creations like dragons, fairy doors, mermaids, needle minders, and art collectibles. Each piece is carefully sculpted and painted weekly, with limited availability (two per design per customer) and free domestic shipping to ensure quality and exclusivity.

The Golden Familiars

Giveaway Sponsor

The Golden Familiars is a handmade craft brand offering magical-themed stitching accessories like grime guards, vinyl-front project bags, scissor fobs, and bobbin pages—all made in a pet‑friendly environment. Celebrating witchy charm and functionality, their custom‑designed fabric items help stitchers keep projects clean, organized, and inspired

Volcano Stitching

Giveaway Sponsor

VolcanoStitching is a creative studio led by Nadia, offering unique hand-dyed cross-stitch fabrics (Aida, linen, evenweave) in vibrant, custom colorways. In addition to fabrics, the shop stocks cross-stitch kits from top brands like Riolis and Panna, along with accessories and mystery boxes—shipped worldwide to inspire stitchers with eye-catching materials.

Cherry Hill Stitchery

Giveaway Sponsor

Cherry Hill Stitchery is a boutique needlework shop run by designer Deanna, offering charming and easy-to-follow cross-stitch patterns in both printed and PDF formats. The shop also features accessories like needle minders, floss organizers, and kits—designed to make every stitching project enjoyable and stress-free.

Bella Art Diamonds

Giveaway Sponsor

Bella Art Diamonds by Bella Art de Nicole offers a vibrant collection of high-quality diamond painting kits featuring legally licensed artwork, silky poured-glue canvases, and sparkling drills. Designed for relaxation and creativity, each kit brings stunning visuals to life while supporting artists and offering a stress-free, enjoyable crafting experience.

Diamond Pen Pal

Giveaway Sponsor

Diamond Pen Pal is a vibrant online community for diamond painting enthusiasts, connecting crafters through shared projects, tips, and inspiration. Members swap ideas, support each other’s creations, and celebrate the joy of diamond art together.

Butterfly Effect Wares

Giveaway Sponsor

Butterfly Effect Wares is a husband-and-wife-run crafting brand and private Facebook group, focusing on hand-poured resin diamond painting pens and DIY crafting supplies. Their limited-edition, veteran-crafted pens and "Dot Dot Putty" are drop-released weekly, fostering a community of enthusiasts through unique, quality-made products and shared inspiration

Captured By Radiance

Giveaway Sponsor

Captured by Radiance is a North American craft studio specializing in diamond painting kits, hand-turned diamond painting pens, and crystal gemstone accessories—designed to elevate the creative experience. Founded by two sisters with over eight years of diamond-painting passion, they handcraft unique tools and ship quality kits from Canada and the Pacific Northwest

Diamond Art Club

Giveaway Sponsor

Diamond Art Club is a Miami-based company specializing in premium diamond painting kits featuring vibrant, artist-licensed designs on soft velvet canvases with high-quality resin drills and eco-friendly adhesives. Founded in 2018, the brand focuses on delivering a relaxing, creative experience supported by a strong community, global shipping, and a lifetime warranty.

DP With SPARKLERS

Giveaway Sponsor

DP with Sparklers crafts decorative, designer release paper, pens, and drill storage for diamond painting enthusiasts. With weekly limited-edition drops and collaborations, the brand offers stylish and functional accessories that add sparkle and personality to every project.

Kevin's Kreations

Giveaway Sponsor

Kevin’s DPPens is a community-focused Facebook page showcasing handmade, artisan-crafted diamond painting pens designed for both style and functionality. Featuring unique resin and wax-tip tools in weekly limited-edition drops, the shop connects crafters with beautifully made, expressive accessories for their creative projects.

Leopard Leatherworks

Giveaway Sponsor

Leopard Leatherworks is a U.S.-based artisanal studio specializing in handcrafted diamond painting accessories like custom-turned pens, trays, blanks, and jewelry. Their maker-led business offers blanks and finished turned pieces—including pens and tool trays—alongside services like blank turning and woodworking collaborations, catering to crafters who value bespoke, functional tools

Loena's designs

Giveaway Sponsor

Loena’s Designs is a small family-run business based in Crestview, FL, crafting decorative vinyl release papers, pen holders, trays, and accessories for diamond painting. Handmade by owner Tarie since 2023, each piece is carefully packed and shipped with care, adding style and organization to the creative process.

Sew Lvly Designs

Giveaway Sponsor

123 Stitch

Giveaway Sponsor

123Stitch is a Texas-based online needlework store offering a massive selection of cross stitch and quilting supplies, including fabrics, patterns, kits, floss, and notions. Known for its reliable service, flat-rate shipping, and extras like edge-serged fabric, it’s a go-to destination for stitchers of all levels.

Fat Quarter Shop

Giveaway Sponsor

Fat Quarter Shop is a leading online quilting and cross-stitch store, founded in 2003 by Kimberly Jolly. It offers a huge variety of fabric bundles, yardage, kits, patterns, notions, and exclusive collections—along with tutorials, clubs, and top-notch service to support makers of all skill levels.

Nyx's Notions

Giveaway Sponsor

Nyx's Notions is a Lexington, Kentucky–based Etsy shop (star seller since 2014) offering exclusive, high-quality diamond painting tools—like 3D-printed trays, putty, pens, and accessories—crafted with care and backed by exceptional customer service and honest business practices

Weeks Dye Works

Giveaway Sponsor

Weeks Dye Works is a North Carolina–based dye studio founded in 1994, known for producing richly colored, hand-dyed embroidery floss, pearl cotton, linen, wool fabrics, and sewing threads. Using a blend of traditional and modern dyeing methods, they offer nearly 600 fiber and color combinations that are vibrant, colorfast, and beloved by stitchers around the world.

Suzyq's Cross Stitch Shop

Giveaway Sponsor

Suzyq’s Cross Stitch Shop is a Texas-based boutique offering high-quality cross-stitch supplies, including hand-dyed Aida and evenweave fabrics, designer patterns, and thoughtful accessories. Focused on beauty and craftsmanship, the shop is designed to keep stitchers inspired, supported, and excited about their projects.