To my Cutie Sisters here in Australia - where do you buy your cut-away stabilizer and also Water Soluble stabilizer? I am in Sydney (Hills District).Also, which brands do you use? Thanks - Coral

I bought mine from Marathon Threads in Melbourne. To make the flat rate of $10 anywhere in Australia, I made a bulk order of other things I wanted as well.
I've had great success with both WSS and the WSS film and the service couldn't be better.

Have bought from Marathon Threads and also Creek Creations.

I buy mine from Designs By Sick. Like Meganne, I couldn't find stabilisers here in Oz for a compatible price, even after including the US$28 postage. :) xXx

I buy mine from creek creations in Vic.They are great to deal with.Well worth a look.
Anne

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by olly 29 Jan 2012

Thanks Anne - I will investigate their website.

Olly i get mine from Lichart ? Not home at the moment but if you pm me i can send txt thru for suppliers Mobile #. I buy all my supplies from Sarva, Spools of Gem thread $5 for 3000m. He has a web page but cannot think as i am in Brissy He is very good on price and posts out the next day xpress, Hope this helps . Pauline St Marys Sydney :)

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by olly 29 Jan 2012

Thanks Pauline. When do you get home? I will PM you then.

by nonna57 29 Jan 2012

Coral am home on the weekend :)

My daughter has a web site here in Australia and she sells Machine Emb supplies. Have a look at
http://www.scrapdragon.com.au/
Look for Machine Embroidery and Quilting on left hand side.
Hugs Marg

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by olly 29 Jan 2012

Thanks Marg. I went to the website and have bookmarked it. I will investigate further tomorrow. It looks like I will be ordering more than just embroidery supplies........

by danababes 29 Jan 2012

ooo! She has Lego & Thomas wooden railway sets too lol great site :) xXx

by mi30kaja 29 Jan 2012

Lucky You. You should never run out of supplies.

by mranderson 29 Jan 2012

Karen lives directly over the river from us. You are right no shortage of supplies for me. Amazing what a bit of kidsitting will get you. LOL. Hugs Marg

by manami 30 Jan 2012

This is a small world. I drive by Condong everyday, my work is in Murwillumbah. :)

by mranderson 30 Jan 2012

It is a small world. I live near the sugar mill over the river. Maybe I have seen you going past. LOL. Hugs Marg

I buy all my stabilisers and most other requirements from Shopper's Rule or ABC Embroidery Designs.

Even including the cost of postage to Aus, it is still the most economical and cost effective way to purchase, (in my opinion as a retired Trust accountant always looking for the best buys :-))

I realise some people are not comfortable shopping online, but I have never had a problem other than Shopper's Rule being a bit slow with their deliveries. I am usually not in a hurry as I keep my supplies well stocked.

I also buy Dry Cover Up directly from Hoop it all

If I could find somewhere her in Aus that sells the same quality for the same price (as what I am paying) I would switch, but nothing compares so far.
hugs n roses, Meganne

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by olly 29 Jan 2012

Thanks for the links Meganne. I will investigate tomorrow - it is quite late now and I am falling asleep. I hope that you are feeling better.

Hello Coral,I buy all my stabilizers and threads from Marathon Australia who have a fabulous web site and have a really efficient mailing system.Suzie at Marathon is a joy to deal with and the product is excellent and very reasonably priced. Hope this helps. Barb

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by olly 29 Jan 2012

Thanks Barb. Do you use their pre-wound bobbins by any chance? Are they any good? Are they in Victoria?

by barbararae 30 Jan 2012

Yes ,I do use their pre-wound bobbins and my machine prefers the ones with cardboard sides.I find them fantastic for both embroidery and satin stitch applique.The company is based in Richmond, Victoria. Hope this helps. Barb