With the demise and death of yet another crafting giant, it’s back to the drawing board for supply needs. If you are going to rush out to Hobby Lobby or Michael’s, you might want to ck their websites before as both may not have what you want. Yarn, in particular, is in demand. Hobby Lobby has a very limited amount, and I was told by Michael’s they are not buying any more. If you shop FB Marketplace, you will most likely get ripped off. What’s a crafter to do…. get creative, of course.
For crafting tools, you need go no further than your local hardware store. You will be surprised what you can not only find useful but also cheaper than conventional craft stores. My favorites are Ace and Harbor Freight.
For yarn and bead lots, check the following: Dollar Tree and Five Below.
For other buys in quantity, check your local auctions both in your local area and online. Over the years, I have literally bought thousands of dollars worth of yarn, beads, and pattern books, all for pennies on the dollar. If you have a lot of yard sales in your area, these are also a possible source of supplies.
For other retail sources, there are these:
Amazon.com – While I hate this is a China company, I do still support them because they have a distribution center here locally, so I get some things in 24 hrs.
https://123stitch.com/ for all your cross stitch and embroidery needs.
https://www.equilter.com/designer/39/rubin-design-studio/page/2 This site is great for quilters.
https://www.bearwood.com/live-edge- An interesting site for small project woodworkers.
Will post more links as I find them. Until then, happy crafting.
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