dark fabric for CCS - and Houston shop question.

Depends on where you mean by "south". :-)

I like Creative Stitchery in Richmond.

--Charlene

Nope. Hardanger works just fine.

Whether it's problematic probably depends on what you want to do with it. As far as finding a dark burgundy, you could try places that carry hand-dyed fabrics, like:

Best wishes, Ericka

yeah - that is a bit vague isn't it... we're so darn spread out here. I'm in the Pearland/Friendswood area. Richmond is a bit too far. :( I could go with anything near the Med center, Hobby area, and as far south as Clear Lake. I'm gonna call Harbour today and try to get a feel for their inventory. League city is not my favorite drive but if I have to go clear lake, then I can go the extra 3 or 4 miles.

Wow! I just needed to say that. Wow! I had no idea such a variety was available. ooooh boy... i'm in trouble now.

There are a virtual rainbow of fabric colors in evenweave (jobalin, linen, etc.) Several online sources exist. The first that universaly comes to mind is Nordic Needle but a search on google usually yields multiple shops nationwide In my personal "stash" I've obtained some lovely aubergine, grape & burgundy fabrics bought "here & there". I would start with the google search for needlework shops in your local area (you may find a new "gem"). Also the shop that you already know of may have a website that you could order from and have it shipped if distance is a problem. Happy searching and stitching Betsy

I am not affiliated, etc, but I have alweays loved Silkweaver as an on-line source. They will relate to a DMC color if you ask nicely!!

Gillian

i've just had a great exchange with them - very prompt and very helpful. And ooooh so many colors. Looks like Nordic Needle has a ton of stuff too - and I've bookmarked them as well.>

Hi Ericka - I talked to silkweaver folks - didn't find a dark burgundy I liked (yet - there's so much to look at) but did find some gorgeous dark greens (which may be preferred for this project anyway). Silkweaver folks were great and I received my order in yesterday's mail. i think that was a

Thanks for the help and for leading me to a good business transaction. KCat

I have always sworn by Silkweaver. Tracy , Anthony and everyone really give good service in my opinion.

Gillian

I'm glad it's working out for you! Enjoy stitching on the linen--it's addictive ;-)

Best wishes, Ericka