Cross Stitch Supplies

[KathAnn]

Does anyone know of a shop reasonably nearby that actually sells cross stitch threads, fabric, beads, needles etc? I'm a fanatical stitcher and can't go a day without my "fix". While I don't envisage sitting in the sun all day stitching, I'd like to be able to shop for items I either can't buy in the UK, or are too expensive to purchase here.

I'm staying on-site, at Port Orleans Riverside, but don't drive. I know the Lynx bus stops at the T&TC, so was wondering if anyone knew of a shop/store within bus distance that can help me with my addiction!

If you have website/email addresses, that would be really great too.

Thanks.


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[Ash aka sky]

You can take the Lynx bus from the TTC to I-Drive then take the I-Drive trolley which stops very close to a Michaels craft store. The DMC cottons (or floss as it is called here) is about a 3rd the cost that it is the UK. Also if you buy a local paper on a sunday while you are in Orlando most of the time they have Michaels coupons for 40-50% off (1 item). When my family come over from the UK Michaels is one of thier first places to shop.

Ash

 

[KathAnn]

Ash

Oh, thanks SO much for the info! I've never heard of Michaels before, but we were planning a trip to Pointe Orlando and Belz as well, so the fact that it's on the I-Drive is great. Can you tell me where it's near too? Nearest hotel would be great if you know, or even which end of the I-Drive it's on.

I'll be sure to pick up a newspaper too.

Thanks for the info and tips.

 

[Ash aka sky]

Michaels is located on I-Drive between Pointe Orlando and Beltz. If you are travelling from Pointe Orlando towards Beltz it is on the left hand side of the road (set back just slighty in a strip mall. The nearest hotels are Sheraton Studio City Hotel also on the left side of the road... it is a large round tower shape you can't miss it and the I-Drive trolley bus stops right out side of it (stop number 14 on the map below)... another near by hotel is the Howard Johnson Plaza resort universal gateway. (stop number 2 in the star on the opposite side of the road)

Here are some web sites for you to look at...

www.michaels.com

I tried to get a link of the location map but it would not work... however if you go to the store locator on the michaels web site and do a search for orlando the one I am talking about is on Kirkman rd.

www.i-drive.org/directory/map.htm#Top

Stop number 14 is the one you would need to use it will make Michaels about a 2 min walk away.

Michaels often have DMC cottons 5 for a $1 be sure to check the sales leaflet in the sunday paper.

 

[KathAnn]

Thanks so much Ash for all the info and web addresses. I've had a quick look at the Michaels website and it's great - got a lot of crafting supplies that I just can't get here without it being extremely expensive. I've resorted to buying fabric and thread from the US and having it shipped over - even then it still works out 15%-20% cheaper than the prices I pay here.

Thanks again - your help's very much appreciated.


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