The Mad Samplar Needlework Shop
"Supplies for the labour of domestick beings"
Please read the following information when visiting the website for the first time. It contains important information with regard to the website and its set-up.
This website is a work in progress. When I made the decision a year and a half ago to open a "needlework" shop alongside the bookstore, things were a great deal different than they are today. The financial market, among other things, made expanding the business a little harder and a lot scarier. I put the idea in the back of my mind, but was getting more and more emails from needleworkers looking for supplies and spending more and more time trying to locate them. In short, I recognized the need for a true "needlework" shop that carried specialty supplies for a wide range of needlework techniques. So a few months ago, I decided to take the chance, but knew I had to go about expanding the business a little differently. I was not comfortable with just ordering a lot of supplies and hoping they were the ones my customers would want or need. I decided to create a catalog of all the things that I have access to through my suppliers and stock the store according to the needs of my customers. With that in mind, you will see a lot of merchandise in the shop listed as "Special order". I am ordering items weekly and as items are ordered, more and more inventory will be stocked for immediate shipment. Please pay special attention to the Order Processing page as that will explain how the company will operate as it grows. I have only gotten a small portion of the inventory available to me listed on the website, so I will be adding new things often. I sincerely hope that you view this as an opportunity to help create a shop that offers a varied and eclectic inventory. If there are supplies that you are having trouble finding, please email and let me know. I welcome and value your input. My goal is to build a truly unique "needlework" shop to complement the bookstore and to supply you with the best materials for your projects. (For a good idea of where the shop is headed, take a peek at the bookstore!) Needlework is my passion and I hope you will share in that passion with me. I look forward to being of service now and in the future.
Paige
P.S. Beginning next week, I will try to post information with regard to merchandise that I am working on getting for the shop in the "What's New" section of the website.
UPDATE: I have received a few questions with regard to the option of requesting a Paypal invoice and/or requesting a shipping quote for international customers. These options are displayed in the shopping cart on the page following that where you enter your name and mailing address. Once you fill your cart, you will need to press the "Go To Payments" button and enter your shipping information. You will then be taken to the page where you can choose a payment option or request the invoice or shipping quote. Please let me know if you have any additional questions with regard to the new website functions. Thanks!
Hello and welcome to our needlework shop! We're glad you're here. We are a small family-run business that specializes in new and used needlework patterns and new supplies and have been in business on the web for six years. I have provided information regarding the website and the terms and policies under General Information below and information regarding ordering and shipping policies under Ordering Information. Of course, if you have any questions, please email and let me know. There is an email link on the bottom of each page for your convenience in contacting me.
Enjoy your visit!
Paige
General & Ordering Information
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(Check here to see what has been added to the website.
There will be a running list here of the additions for the past 60 days.)
Needlework Designs by Designer
(As you can see from the designer list, I didn't get anywhere near the time I needed to get all the designers posted. The
fabric and thread pages took much longer than anticipated. I will be adding lots of new designers over the next
few weeks. Check back in as I will be listing both new and gently used merchandise (some no longer in print!) :)
Needlework Canvas & Fabric
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Needlework Threads
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Needlework Tools & Equipment
Needlework Calendars, Cards & Magazines
Other Needlework Goodies
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This web page was updated on 07/25/2010.
Email: paige@themadsamplar.com
Phone: (336)499-5632 10 am to 6 pm EST Tuesday ~ Saturday
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