[Ponte Alto] Hancock Fabrics

[Jessica Maxson]

Salve!
I won't bore everybody with a "me too" type message on Hancock vs. JoAnn vs. 
G Street vs. online, but I do have some other sources for lacing rings. 
Duchess Simone (who recently moved to Lochmere area) carries some, along 
with fabric that she sells at events. I don't know what the rings look like, 
having never used them, but if you'd like to patronize an Atlantian 
merchant, she's always an option.
Another source is Fire Mountain Gems, who carries soldered jump rings in 
both silver and gold, in a variety of sizes. I haven't used mine yet, but 
Siobhan (who tipped me off to this source) has used them and they seem to 
have worked out well. I like them better than the drapery rings from fabric 
stores because you can get them in smaller sizes (my personal opinion is 
that the drapery rings are too big and somewhat clumsy. YMMV, however...)

Ciao!
--Giuliana

> Melissent,
>
> Hancock has closed brass rings hiding in brown cardboard boxes on shelves
> in the back of the decorator fabrics section.  They may not be out and
> visible; you may have to open some boxes to find them.  There are usually
> other ring-like items in the same set of shelves to give you a hint,
> though.  The Sterling Annex to Ponte Alto could probably be persuaded to
> make a field trip sometime.  ;)  I use 'em on my Italian Ren gowns.
>
> Kerri,
>
>>From my perspective, Hancock Fabrics tends to carry slightly better stuff
> than JoAnn Fabrics (another prominent fabric store in the area).
> Definitely worth a look.  G Street is the pinnacle of local fabric stores
> (which is why folks are ga-ga about a sale there).  And there are lots of
> online sources for wool and linen, those highly sought-after period
> fabrics, as others have mentioned.
>
> And FYI, don't assume just the ladies know where the fabric is.  We have
> quite a number of accomplished sewing-types in the Barony who are male!
> (And man, do they look good!)  :)
>
> Happy fabric shopping!
>
> Cass