Which store to find the best prices ?

Hi!

Here the cheapest price I could find is 1.20 euro so that makes around
$1,38.
I found it very expensive !
"F.James Cripwell" a écrit dans le message de
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"Betty Delblond" ) writes:
Hello,

My name is Betty and Ilive in France.
I'm a cross-sticher since some months. I will be heading to Florida for
holidays next september and I would like to know where you think I could
go
to find the best prices on DMC Floss and other cross-stich accessories.
(We'll be one week in Fort Myers and one week in Orlando)
Thank you very much for your answer.

Betty

Hi Betty. I have been curious on this subject for several years. I
believe all DMC floss is made in France, yet it seems to be much cheaper
to buy in North America than where it is made. What is the "standard"
price for a 8 meter skein of DMC floss in France?

--
Jim Cripwell.
The gods do not subtract from the allotted span of one's life, any
time that is spent in stitching.
Adapted from a sign on The Cobb, Lyme Regis, England.

Hi,
I just returned from Ft. Myers this week. I simply love that part of
Florida, I hope you have a great time! Enjoy the hot weather. Where are
you staying?

There is a shop in Ft. Myers, not Ft. Myers Beach. It is a 20 min drive
away from the beach. It is called Idle Hours on College Parkway right off
of Route 41. It is a local shop with local designs. But for the best
prices on floss, I would go to Michaels. Look in the phone book in the
motel for the closest one. There are a few. You will find DMC, but not
anything fancy. Michaels caters to all types of crafts and the cross stitch
section is not that big. But when they have sales, you can get 4 or 5
skeins for one US Dollar.

Xray

Thank you very much for every one who took the time to answer me : I'm going
to try Michaels and Jo Ann Store and I'll also try to visit the other shops
that you gave me.

"Betty Delblond" a écrit dans le message de
...
Hello,

My name is Betty and Ilive in France.
I'm a cross-sticher since some months. I will be heading to Florida for
holidays next september and I would like to know where you think I could
go
to find the best prices on DMC Floss and other cross-stich accessories.
(We'll be one week in Fort Myers and one week in Orlando)
Thank you very much for your answer.

Betty

Thanks a lot, I'll try this shop too.
We'll be staying at the Tropical Sands Resort on Estero Boulevard.

"xray_momma" a écrit dans le message de
...
Hi,
I just returned from Ft. Myers this week. I simply love that part of
Florida, I hope you have a great time! Enjoy the hot weather. Where are
you staying?

There is a shop in Ft. Myers, not Ft. Myers Beach. It is a 20 min drive
away from the beach. It is called Idle Hours on College Parkway right off
of Route 41. It is a local shop with local designs. But for the best
prices on floss, I would go to Michaels. Look in the phone book in the
motel for the closest one. There are a few. You will find DMC, but not
anything fancy. Michaels caters to all types of crafts and the cross
stitch
section is not that big. But when they have sales, you can get 4 or 5
skeins for one US Dollar.

Xray

You will also find that the big store Walmart..which is everywhere, you
can't miss it, sells their DMC for 28cents a skein, here in Florida.

Gillian
"Betty Delblond" wrote in message
...
Thank you very much for every one who took the time to answer me : I'm
going
to try Michaels and Jo Ann Store and I'll also try to visit the other
shops
that you gave me.

"Betty Delblond" a écrit dans le message de
...
Hello,

My name is Betty and Ilive in France.
I'm a cross-sticher since some months. I will be heading to Florida for
holidays next september and I would like to know where you think I could
go
to find the best prices on DMC Floss and other cross-stich accessories.
(We'll be one week in Fort Myers and one week in Orlando)
Thank you very much for your answer.

Betty

Alison wrote in message ...
Betty - I don't know where the shops are in Florida but for DMC floss,
generally you will find better prices at the craft store chains such
as Michaels, Jo Ann's, etc. They have websites and you can search
for stores at a designated location.

If you are really looking to stock up on basic colors, Wal-Mart is
generally cheaper by 2-5 cents a skein - but they do not carry all the
DMC colors, a very few rayons and DMC metallics and no specialities.

Also, if you are looking for charts, you will neeed to find a
speciality store or Hobby Lobby. My Michaels and Joanns carry very,
very few charts.

Linda in Columbia, MO

"Betty Delblond" ) writes:
Hi!

Here the cheapest price I could find is 1.20 euro so that makes around
$1,38.
I found it very expensive !

Thanks. That is many times what is paid in the USA, and about two
and a half times what I pay - 75 cents Canadian, including tax.
--
Jim Cripwell.
The gods do not subtract from the allotted span of one's life, any
time that is spent in stitching.
Adapted from a sign on The Cobb, Lyme Regis, England.

Last bit of info on floss, Wal Mart is the cheapest, but has only
about 1/3 of the DMC colors. Michaels is a little more expensive, not
more than 5 cents over Wal-Mart and has probably closer to 80-90% of
all colors (at last sighting, they did not have the 150-170 series).
Joann's is the most expensive of the chain corporate stores and they
have almost all the colors including the 150-170 series.

HTH

Erica

"Betty Delblond" wrote in message ...
Thank you very much for every one who took the time to answer me : I'm going
to try Michaels and Jo Ann Store and I'll also try to visit the other shops
that you gave me.

o2u (JustD2Me) wrote in message ...
I don't know where the shops are in Florida

Near Orlando there are several cross stitch shops.

The Someday Shop
Needlecraft World

Both of those are in Kissimmee and are listed in the local phone book for the
exact addresses and telephone numbers. The Someday Shop is in Historic
Kissimmee on Main St. Needlecraft World is in the Osceola Mall on the main
road near the tourist area (route 192).

The Black Sheep is located in Winter Park. That is a northern suburb of
Orlando.

If you wish to make a nice day trip there are several shops within a couple of
hours.

DreamStitchers in Mt. Dora
The Cedar Chest in Winter Haven
Cross Stitch N More in Gainesville
Brick City Stitches in Ocala
Knit and Stitch in Cocoa (Cocoa Village)

If you would like any further details, please feel free to ask.


Dee
East Central Florida



Hi--

I would suggest you call Needlecraft World for their address. They
moved in late April. They are still on US 192, but I don't think they
are in the Oceola Mall any longer. They have a large variety of
needle crafts including some of the "minor" ones, i.e. tatting,
swedish weaving, etc. Wonderful service and friendly staff. I left
part of my purchase and they were kind enough to mail it to me. I had
such great S.E.X. there I had not even realized it!!

Have fun and enjoy your trip.
Kar
Miami

They moved in late April.

Thanks for letting us know. This isn't a shop that I get to very often. I
didn't know they had moved.

NEEDLE CRAFT WORLD, 3831 WEST VINE STREET SUITE #36, KISSIMMEE, FL, 34741
Phone: 407-933-5955

Here is their new address as listed on their website.
Dee
East Central Florida