Stitch it up!
March 21, 2011 3:17 PM Subscribe
I am in Ontario, Canada. Where can I buy reasonably priced - nay, cheap - craft supplies online?
Inspired by this question and my desire to take up more productive/crafty hobbies when I'm done school, I'd like to do up some offensive cross stitch samplers. Does anyone know of a good website where a Canadian lady on a budget might get the necessary supplies? Bonus points if it has more than just cross stitch/embroidery supplies, as I have been known to knit, crochet, and bead on occasion.
Inspired by this question and my desire to take up more productive/crafty hobbies when I'm done school, I'd like to do up some offensive cross stitch samplers. Does anyone know of a good website where a Canadian lady on a budget might get the necessary supplies? Bonus points if it has more than just cross stitch/embroidery supplies, as I have been known to knit, crochet, and bead on occasion.
I don't know about embroidery supplies because that's not my bag... but Elann has screamingly good deals on yarn for knitting/crocheting. What's on sale varies, so if nothing is jumping out at you, check back later. Knit Picks is not Canadian but has many cheap yarns, too.
Maybe keep an eye on eBay? I have gotten a lot of craft stuff for very cheap from people who are destashing.
posted by bewilderbeast at 4:41 PM on March 21, 2011
Maybe keep an eye on eBay? I have gotten a lot of craft stuff for very cheap from people who are destashing.
posted by bewilderbeast at 4:41 PM on March 21, 2011
Online - Herrschners. Their physical storefront is in Kitchener and there's a back room with discounted stuff.
Not online - have you checked your local Lens Mill? Cheap crafts supplies, among many other random cheap things. The biggest one is in Cambridge.
Both of those will have cross-stitch supplies, beading stuff, and yarn. Pretty good prices on sale.
Also not online but crazy cheap yarn if you're willing to make the drive - the Spinrite factory outlet in Listowel. They do a tent sale every August (and a midwinter sale in February) where you can get super deals.
I have ordered yarn from both Elann and Knit Picks in the past and can recommend them. Good deals.
posted by flex at 5:29 PM on March 21, 2011 [1 favorite]
Not online - have you checked your local Lens Mill? Cheap crafts supplies, among many other random cheap things. The biggest one is in Cambridge.
Both of those will have cross-stitch supplies, beading stuff, and yarn. Pretty good prices on sale.
Also not online but crazy cheap yarn if you're willing to make the drive - the Spinrite factory outlet in Listowel. They do a tent sale every August (and a midwinter sale in February) where you can get super deals.
I have ordered yarn from both Elann and Knit Picks in the past and can recommend them. Good deals.
posted by flex at 5:29 PM on March 21, 2011 [1 favorite]
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