Actually - two good embroidery resources. I had the pleasure of coming across one interesting and fun needlework forum for the first time the other day. And, while I was there, I found myself directed to a great shopping site that I had visited once upon a time, but from which I've never ordered anything. But I'm afraid that's about to change...

The first "resource" may seem unusual, but, for those of us who use the internet to find solutions to our embroidery questions, to get advice, or to enjoy communicating with people with similar interests, it's really not that unusual. It's the forum associated with MarthaPullen.com. If you've been milling about in the world of smocking, you have undoubtedly heard of Martha Pullen (as in, Sew Beautiful magazine). I'm not really a smocker, though I love the look and the idea of smocking, especially on children's clothes. But Martha Pullen also gets into heirloom sewing, which necessarily involves surface embroidery, and so.... I found myself at her forum. It's full of great ideas, and interesting people. And it's nice to be able to interact with people who take their needle art seriously, in a fun way! Take a look, if you want, here. It's a great way to get inspired!

While I was there, I happened upon a post that directed someone to Needle in a Haystack. This is an embroidery shop in Alameda, California. It makes me want to live in Alameda!! (I was born there, but this place wasn't around then, and I wouldn't have noticed it, anyway, since I was only there my first year hatched!) Ok, if you're looking for threads, here's another great place to find them. And, like The Twining Thread (you'll find the link in my resources), what I love about the site is that it is an "easy order" site. You find the types of threads you want from their thread catalog, go to the page, and insert the quantities for each color, and, at the end of the page, add it all to your cart. I like this set-up!

You can find all the Au Ver a Soie threads there, which is great, as well as Trebizond and other Access Commodities imports. I've been looking for a good source for Soie Ovale for a while, and sure enough! They carry it.

I haven't ordered from them (yet - that will change momentarily), so I can't give a run-down on shipping and service, but, from the looks of their shop, I'd say it's got to be a top-notch spot.

So, if you're looking for a great source for threads and such, try Needle in a Haystack. And then let the rest of us know what you think!!