Favorite Stash Websites

[maeflowers]

Ok, since most of you "regulars" live overseas, we probably don't have all the same stores to shop at. Since this month I have a little extra cash in my pocket, I thought it would be a lovely opportunity to get some stash.
Cash. Stash. Nevermind.

Anyway, since I'm still a newbie, I was wondering what the best places to buy stash from are. I know part of it probably depends on your favorite designers and things like that... but for overall cute, inexpensive patterns with a wide variety, what websites do you guys like to purchase from? [Oh, also, sites that take PayPal or can convert to US currency!]

I have visited http://www.salt-and-pepper.com and purchased from them before. I had some missing skeins in my package but I wrote them, and was compensated. I like their selection, too, they seem to have a wide variety.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

[Rose]

If you are talking about Designs then these two are my favorite. They have very good selections, good prices, and very good service.

http://www.123stitch.com/patterns_kits.html" target="_blank

http://www.patternsonline.com/Patterns/List.aspx" target="_blank

If you are talking about fabric then the following sites have wonderful selections, great colors and good service.

http://www.sugarmaplefabrics.com/" target="_blank

http://www.silkweaver.com/" target="_blank

[Angel]

http://www.sewandso.co.uk" target="_blank is my favourite...and ebay

[carolyn61]

Maeflowers, I've had very good service and assistance with the Nordic Needle (I think the link is listed in the Internet Sites thread). BtW, if you haven't checked that thread, I recommend doing so, there's quite a bit of variety and personal comments made regarding the sites. I've found some wonderful sites that have been added to my favorites.
Rose's suggestions are great, I've looked their stuff over and they seem to be quite reasonalbe and have great variety. If you are looking for charts or themes that are a bit outside the regular The Mystic Stitch is good, Heaven and Earth Designs, and Cross Stitch Collectibles all carry intricate more art like stitching if you're looking for a challenge. It seems to me there is a site for every style, range of experience or even price range. The internet has really opened all new possibilites. However, whenever possible, I prefer to purchase through my LNS if at all possible. I like to support the small shops trying to stay competitive.
Hope that helps somewhat. Happy Stash Hunting. If you need anyone to "help" you we've had many discussions about the lot of us going to the homes of those who hold wonderful, expansive stash to "help" them sort and decide what they need and what they don't. So I might suggest, you just keep a little eye out for us. Especially those of us close enough to actually show up. Just teasing.

[minisamX]

I LOVE Michael Powell's collection...they're so whimsical!

http://www.sewandso.co.uk/man2-194.html

[Genevieve]

I'm a SewandSo fan as well. I also like Stitch Direct:
http://www.stitchdirect.com/" target="_blank
and for beads and all sorts of fancy things, I love Debbie Cripps:
http://www.debbiecripps.co.uk/" target="_blank
Polstitches have some beautiful hand-dyed fabrics and threads:
http://www.polstitchesdesigns.co.uk/index.html" target="_blank

I'm afraid I haven't bought anything from a site outside of the UK, but I love the Nordic Needle site and regularly drool over the designs.

I also like the Michael Powell designs, Sam - they're such fun, aren't they? Did you know he's got his own site?

http://www.michaelpowellart.co.uk/" target="_blank

[Mabel Figworthy]

For general supplies, i.e. fabric,thread, hoops/frames, etc. my favouritest shop is Tandem Cottage. They are, as far as I can make out, a two-man-band (or more accurately, a couple ), and although this means that sometimes orders may take a little longer, their service is excellent, they are always ready to give advice or try and find what you are looking for if they don't stock it, and their prices are competitive (postage is also very good, though you'd have to ask about postage to America). Highly recommended!

[~threadbear~]

I'm buying my floss from Hk cross stitch.
Hk Cross stitch shop on ebay.

I've bought things from Sewandso.

I have this seller in my favourites but haven't actually purchased anything from her yet:
Siamese cat woman

There is also a thread on this site full of websites others on here have used and liked.
Website thread

[sammy_v]

Im a huge fan of ebay lol.

Sew and so: i get certain threads and kits, great postage, ver quick.

http://www.katzcrossstitchshop.co.uk/" target="_blank : for threads u can get 100 dmc for about 25pound and u pick ur own colours, they was very nice n was quick postage.

Looking at other places and if i order from them ill let u all no how it goes etc.

[maeflowers]

Thank you all for your suggestions.
And sorry, I usually check for existing threads before I start my own topic.

[wendywombat]

I've just bought from this firm for the first time. Great prices and FREE delivery for orders over £20 (easy!!!) ANYWHERE in THE WORLD!!!!!!!
http://www.happyhobbits.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank
I don't know if they've been mentioned before. I hope it gets here sooooooooon!

[RosemaryH]

I've just bought from this firm for the first time. Great prices and FREE delivery for orders over £20 (easy!!!) ANYWHERE in THE WORLD!!!!!!!
http://www.happyhobbits.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
I don't know if they've been mentioned before. I hope it gets here sooooooooon!

STOP ENCOURAGING ME!!!!!! I need no help, honestly, I am perfectly capable of buying too much stash without any help at all.

Rosemary

[wendywombat]

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