History
According to company folklore, Herrschners was founded by a young German immigrant named Frederick Herrschner. At the end of the 1800s, it was common to see street vendors plying their wares from pushcarts on the streets of Chicago, including Frederick who sold sewing notions from his pushcart to many satisfied customers. They knew he sold quality items and came to depend on him. At the same time, America's mass exodus to the West was going through Chicago. Many of Frederick's customers heeded the call to find land but found that the quality products they were accustomed to purchasing were no longer available in their new communities. They wrote to Frederick and asked if he could mail them the goods and notions they needed. This gave Frederick the idea that launched the company: he would develop a catalog and sell his merchandise to those who had no other outlet for the quality goods he provided. The rest, as they say, is history.
Specialties
! In addition to all of the products you will find in our catalogs, we also carry discount items in our Bargain Corner, as well as our year round selection of Christmas merchandise. For over 100 years, we have taken great pride in helping people with a passion for creativity find just what they've been looking for. Do you love crafts? We certainly do! We pride ourselves on providing you with fresh and exciting new ideas, whatever your passion. There is something for everyone who enjoys the tradition of making fine crafts to proudly display or give as gifts!