Quote Originally Posted by bmccasland View Post
Grog - if a bit of wool thread for repairs didn't come with the item (little cards with thread wound on it), then do you have a yarn shop in your area? Look in the phone book under embroidery or yarn - and you might have some luck there. Wool yarn is used in crewel embroidery, and sold by the piece, so you wouldn't have to buy a whole skein of yarn for just a bit to fix your sweater.
Thanks BMC! Good idea. There are actually two wool shops within 5 minutes of my home, and I think they'll be nice. I won't force you into that evil shop of yours.