Silk for silk painting

From Mary P

After the silk painting workshop with Leonard Thompson, I have been checking the internet for good value in medium habotai silk.

People at the course were interested in possibly sharing a bulk purchase.

Whaleys of Bradford reduce costs for over 10 m but they also sell short pieces at the equivalent of 1.70 m plus postage of about 3.50. There is no reduction for bulk purchase.

This is the web page http://www.whaleys-bradford.ltd.uk/product.htm?productID=829

New shop in Ruskington

Glynis emailed me with the following ...

In the July 25 issue of thisisthebusiness, a colleague wrote about a new patchwork/sewing shop in Ruskington. It is run by Zambian-born Debby Scarff.

I haven't been to see her, but she has quilts on display and sells quilting and embroidery stuff, as well as batik goods direct from Bali.

Perhaps members would like to know of her existence. They can find her shop at 31 High Street, Ruskington....her telephone number is 01526 830210, in case anyone wants to check what she stocks.

Thanks for the info Glynis

Discount suppliers

Mary's found some good offers for thread on www.sewdiscounted.co.uk.
They sell a wide range of threads, fabrics and accessories for hand embroidery, plus cross stitch kits. They have offers on Kreinik and Rainbow Gallery brands.

Another supplier with similar lines that I've used is www.willowfabrics.com