It’s been less than three months since we announced that Davison products have sold in more than 800 stores. To no one’s surprise, we’ve continued to add retailers at an incredible rate, and our total store count is now 900!

This is due to the many new products we’ve designed and brought to market, including the Twirl-A-Ring, an innovative jump ring maker that we created for Darice; and the Hydro Ball and Hydro Saucer, new items in a line of hydrating chew toys we created for Hugs Pet Products.

In addition, the line of silicone bakeware we designed for a client continues to grow with holiday-themed spin-offs for Valentine’s Day and Easter, with many more on the way!

Major retailers we have added include Pat Catan’s Craft Centers, with the Twirl-A-Ring and Party Traveler; Brookstone, with the Double Folding Garment Rack we designed for Honey Can Do; and Company of Dogs, an upscale catalog that is selling the Hydro Bone, Chew Core and Dog Wash.

We also added many niche-oriented e-commerce retailers selling the line of Hot/Cold therapy braces we designed for Health Enterprises, and niche-oriented online kitchen stores selling the Healthy Steps portion control utensils and kitchen gadgets that we conceived in collaboration with Jokari. The Portion Control Serving Set is also now in Avon! We even found a few new online shops selling the automotive products we created for John Bull Garage!

Next stop — 1,000!

It’s been less than three months since we announced that Davison products have sold in more than 700 stores. Since then, we have continued to add stores and online retailers at a phenomenal rate — our total store count is now 804! This is due to the many new products we’ve designed and brought to market recently, such as the Silicone Dessert Bar Pan for baking all kinds of sweet and savory treats and the new Swingers by Swing Away line of folding, space-saving kitchen utensils.

We have added several large stores, including Pet Food Direct (selling Hugs products), Carol Wright Gifts (TheraPod, Healthy Steps products), Home Hardware (Canada’s largest home improvement retailer) and True Value, both of which are now selling PegBoard organizational products we created for Crawford.

We also added many new niche-oriented stores, including pet retailers for the Hugs products, online medical device retailers for therapy braces and Tru-Ice, and crafting websites for the Fons&Porter/Dritz products, etc.

And large retailers already on our store list continue to add our products, such as the ShoeTubes, which is now in Kmart and, of course, the Silicone Dessert Bar Pan, which is now selling in A.C. Moore and on QVC!

On our way to 1,000!

It’s only been a little over a month since we announced that Davison products and packaging solutions have sold in more than 600 stores. In recent weeks, we have continued to add stores and online retailers at a phenomenal rate — our total store count is now at 708!! This is due, in part, to the many new products we’ve gotten to market recently, such as the Shoe Tubes and the Water Infuser, our first product to sell at Crate & Barrel and now several other stores. The Hydro Bone and all the other Hugs Pet Products are now selling at Buddy Pet Products!

Many of the added stores are new, specialized niche market online sites, but newer and older Davison products, alike, continue to be picked up — retailers know good design when they see it! Products that have recently been added to many stores include the Swiss Army Whistle Knife, Twister Bolts/Caps, Hot/Cold Wrist Therapy Brace, RV Leveler, Tru Ice, Dog Wash, Petite Press, and the ever-popular Meatball Baker, which was added to the Shopping Channel website, where it sold out! The Meatball Baker also has been picked up by another big name retailer — the Better Homes & Gardens store!

And the store list just keeps on growing … on our way to 1,000!

September is National Sewing Month, when a favorite hobby and craft is celebrated. At Davison, we recognize the innovation that has taken place over the centuries to make sewing what it is today. The first sewing needles, made of bones or animal horns, evolved into iron needles in the 14th century, followed by the first eyed needles in the 15th century. As seen throughout history, technology and innovation have revolutionized how we work. For sewers, it was the mass production of the Singer sewing machine — an invention where the needle moved up and down rather than side-to-side. Another breakthrough was Singer’s invention of a foot treadle (pedal) that powered the machine, unlike the previous hand-cranked machines.

While often associated with clothing, sewing is also used in shoemaking, bookbinding, and the manufacture of sporting goods. As the fundamental process underlying textile arts and crafts, sewing has grown into a major market. From pins to bobbins to scissors and storage organizers, there are many products available that make tasks easier, improve results and add to the enjoyment of sewing.

At Davison, we have contributed to that market with several innovative new products:

Better Bobbin – a bobbin winder we developed for a client that fills bobbins from various sizes of thread spools with no need to unthread the machine needle or use an additional spool. The unit also has an easy to follow thread guide, an adjustable tension disk, a built-in thread cutter and a telescoping spindle for large spools. The client has not yet received a profit on this product.

Petite Press – a portable mini iron with an ergonomic grip, digital control pad and four-position adjustable head. The cutout package design enables consumers to interact with the product, and the graphics clearly communicate all its features.

Travel Folding Stitcher’s Tools – an all-in-one unit that includes tape measure, seam ripper, threader, snipper, awl and magnifying glass. Each tool can be extended and locked into place, or enclosed in the case for easy transport and storage.

Luma Threader – a threading tool with an illuminated threader that makes it easy to see the thread and eye of the needle. The spring-loaded fork cradles the needle, and with a push of the handle, the thread goes right through the eye.

Ultimate Stiletto – a quilting tool that guides fabric precisely and easily while sewing, ensuring a straight seam. The tool grabs and adjusts fabric as you stitch, prevents fabric from shifting and guides the fabric for a smooth seam.

Quilt Class Bag – a roomy, compact fold-out bag that can store and transport a variety of quilting supplies. Numerous pockets and straps hold all sizes of tools, as well as an included rotary mat and ruler.

Licensed under the well-known Prym/Dritz and Fons & Porter lines, these products have sold in major craft stores including Jo-Ann Fabrics, along with many online retailers. Davison is proud to have made a contribution to this age-old craft and vital industry.

Take a look inside the Crafty Cottage at Inventionland where all of these products, as well as other sewing and craft products were worked on.

Happy Sewing!