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FINISHING RESOURCES: Pillows only! Prefers customer to provide fabric and trim. Very fast and very economical, but very standard finishing. Call to discuss pick-up and delivery as well as options for finishing.
MARIE GALLAGHER - 1547 Bristol Hammock Circle - Kingsland, GA 31548 - 912/552-6226 - twirlette28@yahoo.com
Ornaments, Christmas stockings, 3-D figures and pillows, bell pulls, cumerbunds, director's chairs, frames, glasses cases, signs, soft-finish purses, and just about anything else you want to throw at her. You can provide your own fabric and trim - or she will find it for you. Call to discuss pick-up and delivery as well as options for finishing. Great finisher - but requires lots of follow-up. Don't be afraid to call or email her regularly.
Leather Belts! Susan uses the same fantastic belt finisher (Bryan Place) I did - and he can't be beat for quality or price. Remember, belt size is determined by measuring from the center of the belt buckle to the favorite hole of the wearer. Or, it's 2" more than a man's pant size. You stitch 4" less than the belt size to allow for the leathering, etc. But don't forget - Bryan can make key chains out of the left-over belt canvas - so don't waste it. Susan also has a finisher for "soft finish" belts (with ribbon backs, etc.) and a good rug finisher. Susan is also who you should use to finish your belt canvas into flip flops - and to finish your Julia's Needleworks sandal tops with neoprene soles. Call before mailing to discuss finishing options.
Leather shoes, sandals, slides and purses. The best quality ever on these pieces. Specializes in finishing their own designs, but will do others when possible. Call to discuss finishing options before mailing pieces.
Needlepoint framing. Jill used to work at Harbor Lights - but has just opened her own shop - and she is the best of the best when it comes to framing.
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OTHER "SORTA" LOCAL STORES: - A STITCH IN TIME - 2777 University Blvd - Jacksonville, FL 32217 - 904/731-4082
Needlepoint, Cross-stitch and knitting.
- NEEDLEPOINT AND GIFT GALLERY - 725 Kingsley Ave - Orange Park, FL 32073 - 904/264-9484
Needlepoint
- THE STITCHERY OF ST. SIMON'S - 170 Frederica Road #100 - St. Simon's Island, GA 31522 - 912/638-3401
Needlepoint and knitting
- FUZZY MABEL YARNS - 74 Boardwalk Plaza - St. Simon's Island, GA 31522 - 912/634-7472
Knitting
- E. T. YARNS - 5300 E. Silver Springs Blvd. - Silver Springs, FL 34488 - 352/236-3000
Knitting
And if you don't feel like driving, just "Google" either needlepoint or knitting and you can spend days looking at all the options available. If there is something specific you want but can't find, don't hesitate to contact me at jbbalsley@comcast.net and I'll refer you to a resource if I know it.
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GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS: ANG - AMERICAN NEEDLEPOINT GUILD: This group is dedicated to needlepoint - and lots of excellent stitchers are at the local monthly meetings and stitch-ins to offer help for those "newbies" who may need it. There are also national seminars, correspondence classes, quarterly magazines and much more. Contact Carolee Zdanis at 904/321-1953 for more information.
KNITTING CLUB: For those of you passionate knitters who want to keep learning something new - or just wnat to hang out with fellow knitters - we've formed a new Knitting Club. We meet the first Tuesday evening of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The meetings are free - and are held at the Atlantic Recreational Center - just across from the entrance to Fort Clinch. Contact me at jbbalsley@comcast.net for more information.
SEW & TELL: Every Friday from 10-ish to 1-ish. This is the continuation of the Friday get-togethers we used to have in the shop. You can bring ANYTHING you're working on. The attendees do needlepoint, knitting, crochet, beading, spinning, cross-stitch - any handwork that is portable. They meet at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course Club House. Lunch is available there as well,. The Club House is on Bill Melton Road. If you're not familiar with its location, the easiest way to find it is to go South on Fletcher approximately 2 miles after Sadler (the round-about). Turn right on Bill Melton Road. Contact Ann Holmes at 904/261-6951 for more information.
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