On the road NEW SOUTH WALES crafty stop-offs in SOUTH-EAST VICTORIA canberra ACT VICTORIA 6 MELBOURNE 1 2 126 Homespun 3 4 5 1. Wandin North Catharina’s Country Collection Where’s Wandin North: You’ll find Wandin North just north-west of Melbourne, in the Yarra Valley, surrounded by great wineries. Where in Wandin North: 382 Warburton Highway. When coming from Lilydale, just turn right on to the Warburton Highway from the Maroondah Highway, continue for a couple of kilometres up the road, and you’ll find us on the right-hand side, next to the bakery. Who plays host: Howard van Egmond Worth visiting because: A visit to our store is sure to be a real treat, with our great new patterns from Wildcraft Farm and The Rivendale Collection. You’ll find plenty of beautiful fabrics and sewing and quilting accessories to tempt you, and we also stock Handiquilter, Singer and Pfaff sewing machines. Machine servicing on most machines is also offered. You’ll also find a great edge-to-edge quilting service to finish off your quilts, or you can hire our machine and quilt your own quilt in store. If you’d like to try some classes, we have a new tutor starting, teaching classes in crazy patch and trapunto. What we recommend: We are having great fun at the moment using the Westalee Rulers, and we’ve put on monthly classes with Leonie West, using her amazing rulers. Our customers just love them and keep coming back for more. Address: 382 Warburton Highway, Wandin North, Vic 3139 Phone: (03) 5964 3592 Email: sales@cccpatchwork.com.au Website: www.cccpatchwork.com.au 2. Rosebud Sewing ’n’ Beyond Where’s Rosebud: You’ll find the seaside town of Rosebud on the stunning Mornington Peninsula. Where in Rosebud: It’s an easy 55 minute drive on the Peninsula link from Melbourne; you’ll drive past vineyards, art and sculptures along the freeway. Turn right at the Jetty Road exit, drive 2km north up Jetty Road to Point Nepean Road, turn left after the primary school, then take the next left down Rosebud Parade, where you’ll find us half way up the hill. You could also take the scenic route from the Melbourne CBD down Point Nepean Road with a gorgeous outlook of the beach, which should only take about one and a half hours. Who plays host: Julianne Whinney Worth visiting because: I have 15 years of experience in the world of craft, which really sets Sewing ‘n’ Beyond apart. With our infectious passion for craft, it is a sewer’s dream! Our wonderful shop is full of textiles, notions, knitting yarn and giftware, which makes us your one-stop sewing shop. We have displays of Brother and Elna sewing and embroidery machines, and we offer servicing for all brands and models. Why not join in on one of our daily classes or perhaps our speciality Saturday monthly workshops in doll-making and machine embroidery? We also have an in-store garment-alteration service to help with those difficult jobs. Visit us Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm or Sat from 9am-1pm. If you're planning to visit with a group of friends, group bookings are welcome after hours by appointment only. We recommend: We have three of the most popular and famous new textile ranges available – Tilda, Liberty of London and Buddies Corner, which is best known for quality children’s wear, doll-making and quilting fabrics. Address: Shop 1B, 9 Rosebud Parade, Rosebud, Vic 3939 Phone: (03) 5981 2020 Fax: (03) 5982 1820 Email: sewingnbeyond@hotkey.net.au Homespun 127 3. Tyabb Magic Patch Quilting Where’s Tyabb: In the popular tourist region of the Mornington Peninsula, Tyabb is approximately one hour south of Melbourne. Where in Tyabb: 1525 Frankston-Flinders Road. We’re on the lefthand side of the main road of Tyabb when travelling from Melbourne; we’re just a few doors up from the Post Office. Who plays host: Carol Lewis Worth visiting because: Whether it’s fabrics or a pattern for that new project you’re itching to start, there’s something for everyone at Magic Patch Quilting. The shop is full of reproduction, Oriental and kids’ fabrics as well as an exclusive range of patterns, which include everything from a weekend project to a masterpiece. Our friendly staff will welcome you with a smile, and we’re more than willing to help with any questions you might have. You can book into one of our classes or workshops, where you can sew in a relaxed and friendly environment with like-minded crafters. What we recommend: We just love making quilts, which means our shop is full of enticing samples and patterns to inspire you. Whether you’re a beginner quilter, someone after your next challenge or just like to look, if you love quilts and all things quilt related, you’ll love Magic Patch Quilting from the moment you step through the door. For bag-lovers, we have a beautiful Smocked Evening Bag (pictured). The pattern is available for $15 plus p&h. Address: 1525 Frankston-Flinders Road, Tyabb, Vic 3913 Phone: (03) 5977 3332 Fax: (03) 5977 3332 Email: query@magicpatchquilting.com.au Website: www.magicpatchquilting.com.au 4. Koo Wee Rup Craft Quarters Where’s Koo Wee Rup: Nestled in asparagus country, around an hour from Melbourne and en route to Phillip Island. Where in Koo Wee Rup: Approaching from Melbourne, take the Princes Freeway, and continue until you come to the Koo Wee Rup exit. Take the exit, then, on the roundabout, take the third exit to Koo Wee Rup, then continue down Koo Wee Rup Road, which will then become Station Street. Once you approach town, turn left onto Rossiter Road, and you’ll find us on the corner of Rossiter Road and Alexandra Avenue. Alternatively, you can take the South Gippsland Highway east from Melbourne, which will reach Rossiter Road from the south. Who plays host: Estelle Worth visiting because: We’re constantly changing and updating our store display and adding new bolts of fabric to the already impressive range. Estelle’s extensive patchwork, dressmaking and folk art experience means the shop is in the right hands, and our customers will always find help if they need it. We hear lovely feedback from visitors about how wonderful our quilt displays are and how much they love our huge range of fabrics. We also have all the extra bits and pieces for your patchwork and quilting needs, including books, patterns, batting and all sorts of notions. Feel free to join any of our great classes; new and long term students are always welcome. What we recommend: You just can’t go past our huge range of fabrics, including batiks, old manor-house florals, Christmas prints, flannels, black and whites, children’s and a great selection of precuts. There is an impressive range to choose from. 128 Homespun Address: 312 Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup, Vic 3981 Phone/fax: (03) 5997 1779 Email: sales@craftquarters.com.au, Website: www.craftquarters.com.au 5. Rosedale Lily Lane Where’s Rosedale: A pleasant two-hour drive east along Princes Highway from Melbourne, or Princes Highway heading south from Sydney, along the beautiful East Gippsland coastline, right in the middle of town with big public carpark a few paces away. Where in Rosedale: 26-28 Prince Street. You’ll find us in a stately building known as London House, which was built in 1882 and is right in the heart of our beautiful town of Rosedale. There are plenty of classy eateries, antique shops and unique attractions nearby, so there’s lots to do when you visit us. Who plays host: Jennifer McMillan, with the help of Trish Russell Worth visiting because: “Wow” is the first impression our customers have. We have stacks of inspirational ideas for projects scattered throughout the shop, with quilt samples adorning the high walls – some of which are for sale. There are plenty of kits, patterns, fabric packs, precuts, wool, books and haberdashery. We also have plenty of patchwork fabrics from top-name designers to suit most fabric tastes. We have friendship sewing and specialist classes available, and we’re more than happy to host large tour groups, but a prior booking will help us work to your time frame. When you come and visit us, you’ll agree we have the most beautiful front door in the street, and the store is wonderfully warm in winter and cool in summer. What we recommend: The ever-so-popular French General fabrics are kept in stock and current, with bolts and pre-cuts to suit every need. We also have plenty of shabby chic, children’s novelties, Orientals, flannels and a big selection of extra wideback fabrics. Cottage Garden hand-dyed threads are also available to meet your stitching passion, and we are well stocked with a wide selection of background fabrics and stabilisers to help perfect your piece. Address: 26-28 Prince Street, Rosedale, Vic 3847 Phone: (03) 5199 2777 Email: jennifer@lilylane.com.au Website: www.lilylane.com.au 6. Orbost Sonia Melville Craftbasket Where’s Orbost: In the south-east of Victoria, just east of Lakes Entrance. Where in Orbost: Travelling east on the Princes Highway from Lakes Entrance, continue until you cross the Snowy River, then take the Orbost exit off the Highway. Continue down Lochiel Street, until you come to the end of the road and turn right down Nicholson Street and you’ll find us in the main part of town, nestled behind a real estate agent. Who plays host: Sonia Melville Worth visiting because: Our large, well-lit store is a crafter’s haven adorned with colourful quilts and wallhangings, with the delicious, yet subtle scent of rose oil creating a relaxing shopping atmosphere. The natural light from the windows and large skylights is especially helpful when choosing fabric colours. We have a wide range of fabrics and haberdashery available, with a variety of our fabrics available by the metre or as quick and easy-to-grab fat quarters. We have patterns and kits, some of which have been designed by Sonia herself. As an teacher accredited by Victorian Quilters, Sonia is the perfect teacher for our classes in patchwork, quilting and appliqué, which are run when needed, from beginners to advanced crafters. Our Gammill long-arm quilting machine also provides an important service to the crafters in our local community. We recommend: Our fabric gift packs are the perfect gift for a patchwork enthusiast or to treat yourself. Each pack contains a special colourway from a variety of fabric ranges as a selection of fat eighths and fat quarters. They’re also a great way to build up your fabric stash or to use with smaller projects. Address: 110A Nicholson Street, Orbost Vic 3888 Phone: (03) 5154 1151 Email: soniamelville_craftbasket@hotmail.com Website: www.thecraftbasket.com.au Homespun 129