Apologies for raw nerves. I hate it when good shops go under because of the biggies but the answer was true that Hobbycraft is one the main suppliers in the area.
I have been mourning since it opened because it did put the final nail in the coffin of the Needlewoman in Needles Street in Birmingham (that and their landlords put the rent up by 10x). Where I live, in south London, we have lost all but four of the craft shops due to Hobbycraft coming to Wimbledon (one was only 500 yards from Hobbycraft when they opened). Then, when they had all gone under, Hobbycraft went as well. So now, I have no where to buy what I want except three excellent patchwork quilt shops and a needlecraft shop I swore I would never set foot in again after being treated so badly for the fourth time - infact, all of the needlewomen that I know refuse to go there. So, I can get the most beautiful fabric but only John Lewis in our area stocks thread and basic needle craft equipment. I am, to say the least, gutted. When you think that I live in London and there is nowhere within 45 minutes drive that I can supplies from. I now do all my supply needs by post from lace suppliers or in person at John Lewis. Regards Liz Beecher - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
