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February 2025: Resources for Retailers

Written by Shannon Fabrics | Jan 17, 2025 12:33:27 AM

Welcome to our February 2025 Resources for retailers. We’ve curated a range of free videos tailored to help retailers like you connect with your audience, boost engagement, and promote your products.

This month, we thought we'd start with some basics that retailers get questions about all of the time. Empowering your customers with tips, tricks, tutorials and resources is an incredible way to spread the knowledge and love for Cuddle®. Here are some commonly asked-about topics that we've covered in our tutorials library! 

 

Minky Tutorial Videos

 

How to Cut Minky Plush Fabric

 

How to Use Cuddle on a Quilt

 

One of our Cuddle® Ambassadors and veteran sewists, Teresa Coates, explains what it takes to cut Cuddle® minky successfully.  Some of her mentioned notions below:

  • Water soluble pen
  • Karen K Buckley Micro-Serrated Scissors 
  • Famore 6-inch razor edge scissors 
  • OLFA Rotary Cutter
  • Craft Knife
  • OLFA Ruler

 

Follow along as Cuddle® Ambassador Teresa Coates demonstrates how to quilt with Cuddle® fabric. Here are her recommended notions to work with below: 

  • ByAnnie Stiletto
  • Famore Scissors
  • OLFA Rotary Cuddle®
  • Clover Flower Head Pins 
  • Schmetz Stretch Needles
  • Polyester Thread from Quilter's Select

 

Want to offer these videos on your own social and YouTube channels? Download the assets by clicking the button below.


 

Quilting Patterns & Tip Sheets

 

Help your customers get inspired and get started with some FREE Quilt patterns that work well with Cuddle® Fabric! Quilt designs that are well-loved by everyone, from babies to adults and everyone in between! We have free patterns that work well for everyone, from beginner quilters to seasoned pros. From Cuddle® Kit quilts that come with our Cuddle® Kits, which bring everything that you need in them to patterns that are open to any fabric choices your customer wants, we have something for every type of customer! 

 

Ideas for Sharing and Engaging

Need inspiration for how to make the most of these resources? We’ve got you!

Post to Social Media:

Schedule regular posts across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Use captivating captions to encourage likes, shares, and engagement.

Create a YouTube Channel:

Establish your store as an authority in your niche by uploading these videos to a YouTube channel. Use keywords to make your content searchable and drive traffic to your page.

Embed on Your Website:

Feature your customer tutorial or product spotlight video on your homepage or product pages to bring your offerings to life.

Include in Your Newsletter:

Make your email marketing stand out by adding a short video. A play button is always appealing and inviting!

Share in Stories:

Break up longer content into bite-sized Instagram Stories or TikToks to grab attention fast. Add polls, questions, or stickers to boost interaction.

Have ideas for future videos or tip sheets that you'd like to offer to your customers? Email us at education@shannonfabrics.com.