Behind the Seams: The History of Embroider Buddy — From 1944 to Today
The story of Embroider Buddy didn’t start with a clever product pitch or a sudden trend. It starts with a toy business and a problem someone really needed to solve. A Toy Business Born in 1944 The roots of Embroider Buddy go back to 1944 in Toronto. That’s when Morris Kotzer and his brother started […]
Happy Canada Day from Embroider Buddy – A Canadian Business Success Story
As Canadians celebrate everything red, white, and maple leaf, we cheer for Canada Day and the proud Canadian success story stitched into every Embroider Buddy product we create. Embroider Buddy® is more than just a line of adorable plush toys. It’s a reflection of Canadian innovation, creativity, and heart. What began as a spark of […]
Our 80th Birthday Party and Humber Hospital Fundraiser Was A Blast!
Last week we held our incredible 80th birthday party event which celebrated Parkdale Novelty’s 80 year history of selling fun stuff. All proceeds collected went to Humber River Health Foundation – Paediatric Department. Thank you to everyone that came and supported us. We all had an amazing time, especially the kids (and Donna!) Fun activities included: All this combined […]
Celebrating 80 Years of Selling Fun Stuff and Giving Back
This year, Parkdale Novelty (Embroider Buddy®’s parent company) is celebrating 80 years of bringing toys and happiness to children around the world. To celebrate, we’re throwing a party on July 11th with plenty of good friends, food and fun. And no Parkdale Novelty event would be complete if we weren’t raising money for a good cause. […]