Where do you shop for craft supplies?

36 replies since 3rd July 2011 • Last reply 3rd July 2011

Reply #31:

for those of you who buy online, how do you know where is a good place? I'm always looking for cheap fabric
also does anywhere ship cheaply to/in UK?

How did everyone discover the fabric stores in their local towns/cities?
I knew of one because my grandma took me there, others have just been word-of-mouth. some are too far away for me to go often, and my nearest one is just too expensive (and small selection)

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Reply #32:

Ive got a good one Nikki! And its actually local to me here in sleepy old lowestoft here in UK but does also sell online Its sells lots of cute fabrics quite cheap and they do little fat quarter sets and inspiration packs http://www.patchfabrics.co.uk/Fabric-Shop%281839719%29.htm

I found this when it opened its shopfront in my town a few months ago. Also theres a little shop in my towns highstreet that has been there for years as a sewing shop and its quite good for cheap polycottons.

I'm so excited I'm getting my second order from beads Direct and I've got loads of semi precious beads, metal findings and pendants coming my way! I cant wait it should be here tomorrow! x

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Reply #33:

I love the frames in this project:

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/embroidered-pendants

Does anyone know of a shop in UK that stocks something similar or a website? I've looked in my local places, my vintage charms and ebay and I can't find exactly what I want.

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Reply #34:

you could message the person who put it up and ask them where they got it from
have u tried etsy? they have a vintage section of items 20+ years old

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Reply #35:

Unless it's something very specific, I hit yard sales, estate sales, school fundraiser sales, and church bazaars for "pocket-friendly" priced craft supplies, but I'm a very frugal gal.

Then I'll hit the thrift....all of them in my area.

And I make it a habit of only shopping at the Craft store when I have a 40% off coupon, one for me and one for the family member that got dragged...uh, invited to go along with me.

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Reply #36:

Thats really cool, i do love thrifty finds, makes for great unique pieces.

Ive just place my 3rd order with www.beadsdirect.co.uk because they hav a huge summer sale on and it means i can get my supplies in order for making jewellery to set up to sell. and ive recently topped up my findings for jewellery making so I'm set for a few months Happy

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Reply #37:

http://www.distinctivefabric.com/
They let you get samples so you can feel it and see it for yourself before you order!!!!

http://www.greyowlcrafts.com/
I like to use sooo many things from this site its not even funny

Otherwise Walmart, JoAnns and Hobby lobby (WAAAAY overpriced!!!)

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