We have had some great recommendations from Craft-ee Wenches about various websites they have found and used with success. These links cover a multitude of topics so have some fun with your fellow Craft-ee Wenches...anyone for coffee?
Fabric OnlineGood Take Carehttp://www.cbuy.com/index.phpThey carry lots of Asian fabric; chinese brocade fabric, Asian upholstery
fabrics, Asian Silk Satin, and many top quality cheap price fabrics. Fabrics sell by the yard, and you may choose silk fabric to Chinese brocade fabric from their online discount fabric store. Craft-ee Wench Pat has bought from here with great success.
Hancocks of Paducahhttp://www.hancocks-paducah.comThis is an American website and if you are into gorgeous quilting and patchwork fabrics this is the place to visit. Craft-ee Wench Sue uses this site all the time for her patchworking supplies. Darn Cheap Fabricshttp://www.darncheapfabrics.com.auThey pride ourselves on suppling the best and cheapest fabrics; and will
match any genuine price on any identical fabric found in Melbourne.
Just bring in any current catalogue advertising a better deal on the
identical fabric and they say they will be happy to beat the price by 10%. Craft-ee Wench Cheryl was introduced to this store by a friend...it is well worth the visit in person if you can get there.
Other Craft-ee Wench recommendationsNicole Mallalieu Design http://www.nicolemdesign.com.au
The Nicole Mallalieu Design studio is based in Brunswick, in Melbourne,
Australia. You'll find all the difficult-to-find bag fittings,
interlinings and supplies that you'll need
to make
your bags look anything but "home made". There is lots of hints about how to use, and how to make.
Craft-ee Wench Catherine brings this website forward.
Vilene
http://www.vlieseline.com
If you have always wanted to know what sort of interfacing or interlining to use? 
Are you interested in Tips and Tricks for sewing or
patchwork?
Or are you looking for new creative ideas for your hobby? Use their product videos to learn from practical examples
how to use their products correctly.
Craft-ee Wench Cheryl attended an Australian Sewing Guild Industry day and gained some great insight into the best use of Vilene products.
Hand/Eye magazine
http://handeyemagazine.com
HAND/EYE is an independent, international publication which
explores the nexus between design and development, culture and commerce,
art and craft, and environment and ethics. HAND/EYE’s goal is
to engender intelligent debate among artisans, exporters, designers,
artists, wholesalers and importers, retailers, and consumers so that all
may make smart, ethical, and inspired decisions about their activities.
Craft-ee Wench Cheryl felt (LOL) that the philosophy of this ezine made it worth the effort.
Craft Australia
http://www.craftaustralia.org.au
Craft Australia is the peak national advocacy organisation for
Australian contemporary craft and design. We actively promote and
provide access to Australian contemporary practice through advocacy,
communication and research.
Craft Australia endorses the outstanding achievements of Australian
contemporary craft and design by celebrating the breadth of practice
including the influence of new technologies, hybrid artworks and links
with industry as a growth area for Australian craft and design. This link comes via our Craft-ee Wench corporate sponsorship of the Australian Sewing Guild.
If you have come across some great websites and want to share with other Craft-ee Wenches, feel free to send them to us for inclusion on this list. Your recommendations are valuable in this technological age.
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