I live in Australia and I get a lot of my organ needles, scissors and tweezers from allstich in USA Even with postage it is still cheaper than in Australia
For the life of me I cannot remember the name of the company in Tennessee, it was a sew and vac place that had a storefront on e-Bay. I used to buy boxes of Schmetz 100ct sewing machine needles (all one size in the same box), and could choose sizes 9 through 18, as well as packs of embroidery needles, metallic thread needles. They had really good prices on their stabilizers and stood behind their products. I kept the names, addresses, price lists etc. of the machine embroidery and regular sewing supplies that I used to buy in a binder for references. It mysteriously disappeared when I moved.
I ordered my needles from Discount Embroidery Supply and the shipping is free if you order over $20.00 in the states. They have your name brand needles.
Allstitch sells both needles and stabilizers.
http://www.allstitch.net
Always check what the shipping charges will be before ordering from anywhere!
EastWitch2
I have fallen in love with Metro Thread http://www.metroemb.com/
I just got a 50 yard roll of tearaway for and unbelievable price! So far best price I have found. Check them out. Excellent delivery time.
I also ordered the thread set (all the colors and extra white and black pre-wound bobbins). I should be set for a long time!
Try here. This isn't too far from me and this is what they specialize in...Plus free shipping in US over a certain amount. :) They have been in the thread business for 55 years.
I have ordered lots of times from http://www.5Ts.com
I hope I got that url correct. I'll check it out.
Marilyn in San Antonio, TX, USA
R&K or K&R distributing they have Floriani stabilizers. All the stabilizers have a coating so the needle passes thru easily. They have videos helping you find out which stabilizer you will need for you project. <br />Carol