Where’s Bolwarra Heights: Bolwarra is a beautiful leafy
suburb of Maitland, in the Hunter Valley. Not far from the
historic town of Morpeth or the wine-growing region of
Pokolbin, also in the Hunter Valley.
Where in Bolwarra Heights: Visits by appointment only.
Please use the contact details below to make a time.
Who plays host: Louise Brown-Thomas.
Worth visiting because: I specialise in batik and hand-dyed
fabrics and carry a substantial range on bolts as well as pre-cut
2½in strips, fat quarters, 10in and 5in squares. I also stock
MasterPiece, King Tut and Bottom Line threads from Superior
Threads and a range of 50-weight silk threads for hand or
machine appliqué. I have been a Certified Shop for Quiltworx
for four years and have their patterns in stock. Classes are
run every week for any Quiltworx pattern you choose to
make. Kits are also available.
What we recommend: Apart from my fabrics and Quiltworx
patterns, I stock books, patterns and fabrics from Edyta Sitar
of Laundry Basket Quilts; patterns and kits from McKenna
Ryan; patterns and kits for the Be Colourful range by Jacqueline
de Jonge; and bags from Quiltsmart. It’s all on my website!
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Address: Bolwarra Heights, NSW
Phone: (02) 4930 1182, 0407 248 644
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lotusfabrics.com.au
- Bolwarra Heights LOTUS FABRICS
Where’s Waratah: Waratah is a suburb of Newcastle, north of
Sydney, and the gateway to the beautiful Hunter Valley wine region.
Where in Waratah: 61A Station Street. You’ll find the shop just a
short walk from the train station, and it’s easily accessible by car.
Who plays host: Store proprietors Cath and Pat Guilfoyle.
Worth visiting because: Enjoy a browse through our wide
range of beautiful fabrics when you visit. We have ranges from
many leading designers, including Moda, RJR, Hoff man, Marcus
Fabrics and more. Christmas, children’s and Civil War designs
feature prominently on our shelves, and if you search the tea
trolley, you’ll find delicious selections of Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes
and other precuts. Notions and gadgets are in stock to help you
with your projects, including the latest Clover products.
Embroiderers are also catered for with the full range of DMC
stranded and overdyed threads, along with the popular Cottage
Garden Threads and Threadworx overdyed stranded threads
- it’s a real burst of colour as you walk down the shop. Aida
cloth is available in all sizes, together with various counts of
evenweave linen for hardanger, cross stitch and other forms of
embroidery, plus we have speciality fabrics for Mountmellic and
crewel embroidery. We also run classes for all levels of expertise
in embroidery and patchwork. There is a welcoming and friendly
atmosphere at Onpoint, and if we don’t have what you’re looking
for, we will do our best to locate it or get it in for you. So, why
not visit us and explore to your heart’s content?
What we recommend: Matilda’s Own templates are a valuable
asset for both the hand and machine piecer. The Quarter Inch
Plus ruler is a great addition to use with these templates.
Address: 61A Station Street, Waratah, NSW 2298
Phone: (02) 4968 0094
Email: [email protected]
Website: onpointpatchworkandneedlecraft.com
- Waratah^ ONPOINT PATCHWORK AND NEEDLECRAFT
