I've been getting to know a really sweet disabled woman living in Kent. I would like to surprise with a care package of cross stitch supplies. What are the hardest things to come by for stitchers in the UK? Is there a size or color of Aida fabric that is difficult to find? Floss? I've already picked up things like a cute pin cushion for her sewing basket. Any help is appreciated.
Jaenne
Floss isn't exactly hard to find but is relatively expensive - DMC is about
From reading this group I picked up some tips on what to look for... I had to really hunt around for Fray Check and still haven't found Thread Heaven (though you can get beeswax in a plastic thingy). Also I have never seen the dmc linen floss, though I notice it has now appeared on their website. Clover cutters start at about £11. Everything is so much more expensive here I'm sure she will be delighted with any offering! Please be careful that the value of each package is under £18 or she will have to pay both customs duty and Post Office charges. I once had to pay £11.50 for a $45 package.
Incidentally, when looking for Thread Heaven I saw an Antiques Roadshow programme where they had a beautiful old sewing box. It contained a tiny spoon. The expert said it was for scooping out earwax to run along the thread!! Antique embroideries have never looked the same since!
Best wishes, Carrie
Eeeeeyyyoooooo!!!
Judy in UK
"Carrie wrote.
I shall immediately cross licking the end of my floss off my "feel guilty about"list. ick. Dawne
Don't know where you're shopping Carrie but
I've bought from them for years, in fact, they are usually the first place I look, followed by
Old lady? She's ten years younger than me! LOL! I've made her a pin with a large magnetic front. She can pin it to her clothing to park needles, or pin it on the fabric by her stitching.
Jaenne
Thanks for the tip Sue. I have checked all the LNS in a 10 mile radius so I reckon I could order online with a clear conscience! 3 new bookmarks coming up...
Carrie
Hi Jaenne,
You don't say where you live but here in UK we are able to get jus about anything as regards sttiching and craft supplies but at price!!
Cross stitch kits are expensive so if you know a certain make that sh likes or for example flowers, perhaps a kit depicting a certain flowe etc
Kind regards,
Clar
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