shopping
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Australian Yarn Stores
As a knitter and a weaver, I am always on the look out for places to source yarn. Purchasing locally is always much more cost efficient than importing from overseas due to high shipping costs to Australia. So here are a few of my favourite stores:
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Buying Fabric in Japan
I like to come back from trips with fabric mementos, I like to look for fabric stores that aren’t your generic stores that sell the usual fabric which can be sourced at home from Spotlight. This trip was a little bit tricky as we had family in tow for most of our trip and I…
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Project: Minty Green Wool Trench
In the world of fashion, coats are a timeless essential, and I firmly believe that one can never have too many! My passion lies in crafting coats by hand, and my collection continues to grow steadily. Each handmade piece brings me immense joy and satisfaction, especially now that I’ve honed my skills through practice. With…
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My favourite fabric stores in Sydney, Australia
The writer reminisces about buying fabric from a sweet old nonna and shares favorite fabric stores in Sydney. The Fabric Store is praised for its designer deadstock and heavy-weight linens, while other recommendations include Tessuti, EM Greenfields, Remnant Warehouse, and more. The writer encourages supporting local fabric stores.
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Shopping for yarn in Japan
No overseas trip would be complete without dragging my husband to some fabric or yarn stores to secure goods I wouldn’t be able to get at home. Our first stop was Saori Osaka. With numerous branches across Japan, you might find one close to your location, even if you’re not visiting a major city. The…
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