Please note this list of stores has been compiled by a group of friends who reside all over the world. As such not every store may service your area, however you can be sure each store has been tried with successful and happy results.
* Denotes recommended by trusted friends, but not stores that I have personally shopped with.
BEADS
Beadaholique (ebay)
I've bought from them multiple times. I've bought cultured pearls, but they have one of the most extensive range of beads and findings I've seen.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/BEADAHOLIQUE?_rdc=1
BOOKS
Abe Books*
For out of print publications
http://www.abebooks.com/
Barbara Fay*
bobbin lace, and european books
http://www.barbara-fay.de/j/index.php?lang=en
Book Depository
If you're after books then this place is almost always cheaper than their competitors Amazon and Fishpond. Of course, shop around, but I buy 98% of my books from this place now. Free shipping worldwide!! And sorry Country Bumpkin, but I got my William Morris Applique book for a fraction of the price you stock it.
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/
Italian Needle Crafts*
Wonderful linens & Italian books
http://www.italian-needlecrafts.com/
EMBROIDERY/NEEDLEWORK
1-2-3 Stitch*
My daughter has just received an order from a company called 123 Stitch.She was impressed by their prices and her order arrived from USA in under 3 weeks.
http://www.123stitch.com/
Embroidery Den*
I use the Embroidery Den in Melbourne for almost all of my embroidery supplies. Marguerite is a wonderful person so helpful and prompt. Nothing is too difficult for her. I have even sent her a photo in the past and said please choose the threads for this. And she was spot on perfect for it. I love her and her store. I normally received my items the next day.
http://www.embroideryden.com.au/
Helen Dafter*
I've ordered many silk ribbon items from Helen Dafter's site here in Aus and they've always been very prompt and helpful. She has lots of kits as well as notions etc.
http://www.helendafter.com.au/
Italian Needle Crafts*
Wonderful linens & Italian books
http://www.italian-needlecrafts.com/
Lacis*
A wide selection of all things related to needlework - plus a museum
http://www.lacis.com/
Needle Stack*
great service - just make sure you ask them to let you if something is on back order, as they can take a long while
http://www.needlestack.com/
Nordic Needle*
They are reliable and shipping is reasonable, to Canada any way. They sell aida and evenweave by the yard, which is very handy.
http://www.nordicneedle.com/
The Crewel Gobelin*
They have a huge range of different threads so its a great addy to keep.
http://www.thecrewelgobelin.com.au/
Traditional Stitches*
http://www.traditionalstitches.com/
Treenway Silks*
Lovely, lovely Silks
http://treenwaysilks.com/
FABRIC
eQuilter*
Fabulous fabrics and notions
http://www.equilter.com/
Fabric.com*
They have quite a variety of goods. I have ordered there many times
http://www.fabric.com/
Farmhouse Fabrics*
http://www.farmhousefabrics.com/
Kelani Fabric*
Beautiful fabrics, hard not to go overboard
http://www.kelanifabric.com.au/
Labours of Love*
Great laces, many more than on website, also bear making supplies
http://www.laboursoflove.com/
Pomadour's Craft Cafe (ebay)
Reliable and fast. I got my package in the same time it took to receive a package from Canberra.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Simply-Pretty-Japanese-Beads-Books
HABERDASHERY/NOTIONS
A Great Notion*
Literally great notions
http://www.agreatnotion.com/
Birdbrain Collectables (ebay)
I bought some rotary cutter blades for a fraction of the price I can get them in Aus (I think I got 5 blades for more than half the price of 1 blade) I also bough a couple of other things and she answered my question super fast, within 2 hours, while apologising for being slow! Would buy from her again. She often has a lot of Clover products, but her range can change regularly. She is primarily a scrapbooking store though.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Birdbrain-Collectibles-Scrapbooking?_rdc=1
Superior Threads*
Threads for all kinds of work with an emphasis on quilting, great information section
http://www.superiorthreads.com/
KNITTING
Buttoned Up*
I haven't used them via the internet, just personal shopping, they have a nice selection.
http://www.buttonedup.com/
Color Song Yarn*
knitting yarns, free shipping world wide - a friend swears by them
http://www.colorsongyarn.com/
Knit Picks*
Unfortunately doesn't deliver off the North American continent - if there was a way to have things forwarded, it would be worth your time and efforts. They can't be beaten for service, quality and price.
http://www.knitpicks.com/
Schoolhouse Publications*
more than just publications, also yarns and notions - also Icelandic unspun yarns
http://www.schoolhousepress.com/
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