One can always buy a pre-made NP belt, but what's the fun in that?
http://thetrad.blogspot.com/2008/07/trad-needlepoint-belts.html
Wouldn't you rather customize a belt to your own style and interests? The fashion bloggers agree!
http://guestofaguest.com/things-we-love/the-case-for-th-needlepoint-belt/
One of my neighbors made herself several belts before she gave up NP for golf. Here's the shop she swears by. Make sure you read the Stitching and Finishing Hints but remember each finisher works differently. Check with the folks finishing your belt for their tips.
http://www.needlepointbelts.com/
Mandy's eBay store carries belts by the score. I don't know anything about her customer service, however.
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Mandys-Needlepoint-Belt-Canvas__W0QQ_armrsZ1
Here are more shops with belts. Again, I am not familiar with their customer service. Mary Mac does ribbon finishing.
http://www.marymac.biz/
Eye of the Needle has children's belts, dog collars and cumberbunds.
http://www.theeyeoftheneedle.com/secure/nfoscomm/catalog/
But the best selection of all is at Bristly Thistle, which comes highly recommended.
http://www.bristlythistle.com/belts1.html
Remember, you can finish belts as headbands or frame them in a long rectangle. The ends can be made up as key fobs.
Jane/Chilly Hollow
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