Crafts and Hobbies
Needlework is a personal passion of mine.. and there are too few fully stocked needlework shops around. Scrapbooking has also taken off recently. Working with the hands is very satisfying as well as being a great family-time activity. There is more than needlework here, though, and there are some great ideas to keep the kids entertained.
Merchants Featured on this Page:
Creative Home Arts Club, BeadRoom.com, Fire Mountain Gems, MisterArt.com, Dick Blick Art Materials, Crayola.Com, Spilsbury.Com, StickerGiant.Com, eHobbies.Com, Create For Less, JoAnn.Com, The Gift of Stitching, Golden Kite, The Stitchery, Mary Jane's Cross 'N Stitch, Nordic Needle, Herrschner's
| BeadRoom.com |
I love working with beads.. making my own jewelry. The BeadRoom has everything I could want! This incredible site offers the old, the unusual, handmade, and unique beads as well as all the standards for beadwork and embroidery. Wonderful colors!
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| MisterArt
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The world's largest discount art supply store. Choose from 40,000 art supplies at up to 80% off. You will also receive their monthly newsletter packed with contests, art tips and tricks and much more. This holiday season, give a gift with a homemade touch.
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| Dick Blick Art Materials |
| Since 1911, artists have turned to Dick Blick for dependable savings, a huge selection, and fine customer service on art supplies. The focus has not changed since the opening of their website! The Info tab has a wealth of Artist's Forums and Teacher's Forums to help everyone get the most from their projects. They have 28 stores nationwide, often staffed with local artists and art students.
I have several friends who are artists and swear by this site, not just for instructional materials but also for the quality of supplies and the customer service.
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| Crayola
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What a totally wonderful site! There is something here for everyone - projects to keep kids entertained, trivia for the adults, and lesson plans for the teachers and home schoolers. PLUS, you can make your very own custom box of 64 Crayolas or get all the latest cool Crayola items. Great ideas, including clothing, crafts, and the most unique e-cards anywhere.
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Spilsbury |
Try turning off the TV and video games and enjoying the company of your family with unique, engaging, and delightful puzzles, games, and crafts. Spilsbury has so many beautiful jigsaw puzzles in every size and shape imaginable - fish, flowers, peacocks - with subjects to intrigue the entire family. If you are tired of puzzles, they have an incredible selection of games for the entire family. Check their activity section for great ideas to keep those kids entertained and young minds engaged while keeping hands busy! Classics are here like Tinker Toys, Lego and Erector Sets, too.
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| StickerGiant
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With over 11,000 items to choose from, you are definitely going to find just the sticker you want. Bumper stickers, kids stickers, political stickers, religious stickers... they are all here, nicely priced and labeled. Great Selection!
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| eHobbies |
As more and more local hobby stores close up, where do you go to find slot cars, trains, radio control planes and boats, or rockets? Lots of Die Cast models here to assemble, along with science kits, telescopes, and more. They do feature auctions, too.
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| Joann.Com
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Anyone who works with fabric knows JoAnn Fabrics, and the wide range of products they carry for all kinds of needlework, quilting, and sewing. Now, you can shop online at your leisure. Find that special gift for the crafter in your life, or get the kids started on something other than watching TV and playing video games. Even better, they have TONS of free patterns and a whole section devoted to downloadable embroidery patterns!
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| Golden Kite
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Face it, you have entered the homes of avid cross-stitchers and admired their handwork. What if you could do that for yourself? If you are a cross-stitcher, you probably already know the name of Golden Kite, and the high quality of their patterns. They don't sell in retail stores, but only from this website. Beautiful, unique designs with blended colors and no fractional stitches! Their kits are shipped via email, and don't include the fabric or floss. This Swedish company accepts PayPal (Click here if you don't already have a free, secure account.)
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| The Stitchery
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No matter whether you are a new to needlework, or an experienced stitcher, this well-established mail-order catalog is an excellent resource. Look for the latest in kits and supplies for counted cross stitch, crewel, needlepoint, candlewicking, yarn crafts and so much more. You can also read about your favorite designers, or learn a new technique.
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| Mary Jane's Cross 'N Stitch |
One of the best selections on the Web for counted cross stitch supplies. Since 1977. You will find a complete range of fabrics, accessories, books and kits for counted cross stitch, plus a newsletter. Wonderful personal service, prompt shipping. This has been a personal favorite of mine for almost 20 years now.
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