I apologize for being a forum hog/wench today but I just finished a couple of projects so I am all jazzed up.
I need to get my hands on 2 part eyelets- you know the ones where you have a washer on the back so theres no scratching or itching. I still have a nice row of circular scars down the sides of both my legs as a testament to why I ONLY use 2 part eyelets.
Anyhoo,
locally the only place to get them is wally world and its like $4 per pack of like 35 and they only carry black.
I am looking on Darice.com to get them directly from them but they have some large minimums, I have also found them on quilting-warehouse.com - anyone have any experience with them??
know where I can get them online in different colors??
I've got no clue as far as online, but I do know hobby lobby has them. There should be a sewing notions type of wall by the fabric and there's usually quite an array of eyelet/grommet type of options there.
I've seen colored eyelets at Michaels, Auryn. Though that was last year and they may not carry them now.
Then there's Eyelet Outlet.
They are listed as scrapbooking embellishments, but would'nt they be the same as those used on fabrics? Lot's of colors and shapes and sizes anyway.
http://www.eyeletoutlet.com/round-eyelets.html
Ariel,
unfortunately the Hobby Lobby closest to me is 200+ miles away on the other side of Florida.
Anna,
thanks for that link they have awesome prices and yes they are the same eyelets used in scrap booking.
Unfortunately my Joanns' ( I visit 4 different ones in 2 different counties) don't carry the eyelets with the washers, just the one part eyelets- go figure.
Do you have a hardware store close by? You should be able to get a tarp grommet kit. This is the one I use (http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1292916&kw=grommet&origkw=grommet&searchId=45486436014); I get it at Ace. The setting kit is $9.99 and comes with 24 heavy-duty grommets, and the refills are $3.99, also with 24 grommets.
I have also used the grommets from the hardware store. They look good on both sides and have no jagged edges. :)
If you are shopping at Eyelet Outlet be sure to read the item description carefully, not all of their eyelets come with both pieces.
If you are using 1/8 or 3/16 sizes you can buy washers to fit in gold or silver. I've never used eyelets so don't know if the back side showes when finished. I assume not.
http://cgi.ebay.com/EYELETS-1-4-6-3mm-AMERICAN-TAG-40554-ANT-BRASS-E24_W0QQitemZ260515547110QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca7efc7e6
She has all types of eyelets, grommets and whatnot.
Here's the link to her store:
http://myworld.ebay.com/faireladydesigns/
I have used Faire Lady Designs eyelets. Good prices! Fast shipping also.
www.grannd.com (http://www.grannd.com)
Lots of good historical "construction" items here. This is where I buy my grommets, hoop steel, etc.
Great customer service!