Wherabouts is she? And what kind of woollen fabric is she after? There's always the re-enactor's market this weekend. Failing that there are a number of suppliers that carry wools all year round for re-enactors and the like. Depends what she needs. There are some who make hooky mats here still, but it's a bit of a dying art - has been seen as antiquated for quite a few decades - although there are shops here that will have stuff for it, there aren't likely to be many that specialise in that alone. Mind you, that said retail haberdashery shops and fabric shops in general are something of a dying breed here.
>Yes it has been like years but a friend of mine needs help that only >clothaholics can provide. She would like to make the following coat for a >play and still actually be able to use afterwards. She lives in England and >is relatively clueless about where to find winter fabrics now that it is >almost spring. Could any of you knowledgeable people suggest a few online >fabric stores either in the States or in Europe that would have the >appropriate type of material even at this time of year? >Thanks in advance! >Cass (clothaholic and costumer on ice until the kids are in school and >the hubby has a better job...) In a message dated 12/03/2008 18:02:55 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi-- I have just discovered a local store geared toward the craft of hooked and needle-punched and braided rugs-- which uses wool cut into narrow strips. So in this age of polar fleece, there's a store chock-full of wools of all weights and colors, year-round! I suggest she look for something like that. No idea if that particular craft is "big" in England, but it's certainly worth looking into... Astrida _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
