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WA Quilting Supplies and Shops
Neither the WAQA, nor the website author, is responsible for the products or services
offered by those listed here. Please do not rely on the information below
as it may have changed without our being notified. Please verify
information before setting out on a long journey!
If phoning from outside Australia, dial +61 instead of the 0 prefixing the phone numbers below.
A Quilter's Studio 108 Albany Highway, Kojonup, WA 6395 Ph 08 9831 0101 email Quilters Large range of fabrics.
Australian Country Quilts PO Box 742, Rockingham, WA 6168. Ph 08 9524 2765, Fax 08 9524 2766,
email:ACQ
Computer craft specialists, distributors of premium printable fabric and other printable media.
Bassendean Fabric and Craft 77 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, WA 6054. Visit www.fabricandcraft.com.au to see products or visit store to see quilt fabrics and haberdashery. Ph. 08 9378 3977 email:fabricandcraft
Blue Box, The 51 Prince Street, Busselton, WA 6280. Visit www.thebluebox.com.au to see products and tips or visit store for quilting, knitting and embroidery supplies. Ph. 08 9752 2313 email:thebluebox
Calico&Ivy 1 Glyde St, Mosman Park, WA 6012. Ph 08 9383 3794 Fax 08 9383 4437 email:Calico House
Carol's of Midland 18 Victoria Street, Midland, WA 6056 Ph 08 9250 2722 or Carol's of Midland Large range of fabrics.
Cottonwool Fabrics 211 Railway Pde, Kelmscott, WA 6112
CRAFTWA Unit 1, 1697 Albany Highway, Kenwick WA 6107,Ph 08 9459 3773
Country Patchwork Cottage 10/ 86 Erindale Rd Balcatta WA 6021 Ph 9345 3550
email:Country Patchwork Cottage Wide fabric range.
Duralyn Patchworks Barn Retreat 2 hours from Perth Ph +61 8 9862 9056
Fabric and Embroidery Shop 1/9 Kulin Way, Mandurah, WA 6210. Visit www.fabricshoponline.com.au or visit the store, which caters for quilting, dressmaking and embroidery. Ph. 08 9752 2313 email:fabricandembroidery
Finch's Nest Quilt Shop 40 Sanford Street, Geraldton WA 6530. Ph/Fax 08 9921 5455 email Finch's Nest here
Forrestfield Sew-n-Craft Shop 5/51 Edinburgh Road, Forrestfield WA 6058. Ph 08 9453 1949
Friesia Cottage Shop 1/222 Naturaliste Terrace, Dunsborough WA 6281. Ph/Fax 08 9755 3073
Gentle Threads 4/592 Stirling Highway (entrance on Stuart St), Mosman Park, WA 6012. Ph/Fax 08 9385 4866 email gentlethreads@iinet.com.au Embroidery & Gifts, Cross Stitch, Fabric, Patchwork classes, Laces, etc.
Handcrafters House Unit 7, 401 Great Eastern Highway, Midland, WA 6056 Ph 08 9274 4955 Fax 08 9274 4977 email: handcrafters. Large range of fabrics.
Heirloom Elegance 67 Heytesbury Road, Subiaco WA. Ph 08 9388 2692 Fax +61 8 9382 1619 (This is more of an embroidery shop.)
Homespun Workshops 6 Harrison Street, Willagee WA 6156. Visit www.homespunworkshops.com.au to see products or visit store to see quilt fabrics Ph. 08 9337 7182
Calico&Ivy 1 Glyde St, Mosman Park WA 6012. Ph 08 9383 3794 Fax 08 9383 4437 email Calico House
Knightcraft 25 Yampi Way, Willetton WA 6155
Kraft Daze Sewing World Shop 7 / 80 Attfield Street, Maddington WA. Ph. 08 9459 7843 www.kraftdaze.com
Lizard of Oz, Perth, WA. Ph 08 9296 7135 Fax 08 9296 7145 http://www.lizardofoz.com.au email:info@lizardofoz.com.au - an Australian business specialising in high quality, unique patterns for quilts and craft.
Norwest Craft Supplies 3/5 Warrambie Road, Karratha, WA 6714 Ph/Fax 08 9144 4059 www.norwestcraft.com.au email: norwestcraft. Large range of fabrics. Caters for quilting and many other crafts.
Patchwork Pie, The PO Box 512, Como WA 6952. Ph/Fax 08 9316 8385
Patchwork Place Unit C, 109 Lockyer Avenue, Albany WA 6330. Ph/Fax 08 9842 1466 www.patchworkplace.com.au email Port Sewing Centre Large range of fabrics.
Perth Sewing Centre Unit 5, 12-14 Baretta Road, Wangara WA 6065 Ph 08 9309 5199 Fax 08 9409 2094
Pioneer Craft Studio Shop 24/25 Pioneer Village, Cnr South West Highway&Albany Highway, Armadale WA 6112 Ph 08 9399 2050
Port Sewing Centre 58 Adelaide Street, Fremantle WA 6160 Ph 08 9335 6113 Fax 08 9430 5093
email Port Sewing Centre
Quilt Cupboard, The - email Quilt Cupboard or visit the Quilt Cupboard Website
Quilter's Lane Many fabrics in stock, and will bring to groups. Contact Sally Thompson
Quintessential Quilts, 8 Dewar Street, Morley WA 6050 Ph 08 9276 2201 www.quintessentialquilts.com.au Large range of fabrics.
Sanshi 119 Solomon St, Beaconsfield WA 6162. (Visits by appointment only). Ph 08 9431 7336 Fax 08 9336 2946 Website www.sanshi.com.au; email:sanshi - specialises in Japanese fabrics.
The Thread Studio, Perth WA 6000 Ph/Fax 08 92271561. Go to The Thread Studio Website
Wattle Ridge Quilting PO Box 54, Greenbushes WA 6254 Ph. +61 8 9764 3594 Fax 08 9764 3799 Email Vicky
Wood N Things Roger Howell 127 Blackall Dve, Greenwood WA 6024 Ph: 08 9447 7263 Mob: 0413 957 263 - for Stands, Calendar Holders & Shelf/Quilt Rails. www.westnet.net.au/rshowell/index.htm
Yvonne Skodt Designs 65 Gregory ave Padbury 6025 WA. Ph 08 9401 8282, or visit website www.yvonneskodtdesigns.com
Zena's Fabric and Crafts Shop 10, Lesmurdie Village,Sanderson Road, Lesmurdie 6076 WA. Ph 08 9291 9001 or visit website www.zenas.jimali.dyndns.org
Alleco Certified organic cotton quilt batting in cot and queen sizes (king size by request), or "by the metre" plant-dyed hemp fabrics (similar in look and appearance to traditional linen); colour grown certified organic cotton fabrics; recycled 100% silk sari yarns. www.alleco.com.au
KimoYES Vintage Japanese kimono fabrics. www.kimoyes.com A website which mainly sells vintage Japanese kimono silk panels and other fabrics suitable for patchwork and quilting.
Other Organisations
Other information and organisations which may be of interest to quilters. The WAQA is not necessarily affiliated or connected to these groups in any way.
Australian Council of Quilters: WAQA is affiliated with this group. A representative from WAQA attends their meetings.
Australian Quilter's Guilds
Australian Capital Territory: www.canberraquilters.org.au
New South Wales: www.quiltersguildnsw.com
Northern Territory: www.darpatchquilt.com.au
Queensland: www.qldquilters.com
South Australia: www.saquilters.org.au
Tasmania: www.tasquiltguild.org.au>
Victoria: www.victorianquilters.org
Embroiderer's Guild of WA:
Postal address is PO Box 85, Applecross WA 6953. Ph 08 9330 3065 Fax 08 9317 4065. See their website for other contact information - www.embroiderersguildwa.org.au
Ozquilt Network Incorporated is a national organisatio for art quilters and those interested in art quilts.
Barbara Macey is the Coordinator. More info at www.ozquiltnetwork.org.au
Perth Royal Agricultural Show
This is an annual event in Perth and some WAQA members enter their quilts for judging into this Show.
Sister City Friendship
In 1990 Sister City Friendship saw integration with the Kagoshima Quilters in Japan and an invitation extended to their quilting groups to send quilts to the Fifth Biennial Quilt Exhibition. Several Japanese members brought their quilts and spent a very pleasant week attending the Exhibition and enjoying the sights of Perth.
WAFTA
Western Australian Fibre and Textile Association Inc., PO Box 1376, South Perth WA 6951. See www.wafta.com.au for contact info.
Publications
Australian Homespun Magazine
Universal Magazines Pty Ltd,
Unit 5, 6-8 Byfield Street,North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia
Ph 02 9887 0339 Fax +02 9805 0714
Australian Patchwork & Quilting Magazine
Express Publications Pty Ltd, Locked Bag 111, Silverwater, NSW 2128, Australia
Ph 02 9748 0599
Down Under Quilts Magazine:
Pride Publishing, PO Box 645, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia
Ph: 02 9555 9322
Australian Quilters Companion:
Universal Magazines Pty Ltd, Unit 5, 6-8 Byfield Street,North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia
Ph 02 9887 0339 Fax +02 9805 0714
iquilt (online Australian Quilting ezine) www.iquilt.com.au
US Links
Online quilting shop: www.fatquarterquilters.com WAQA members get a 15% discount on first order (don't forget to mention the offer)>
Check out Quilt National for an International Exhibition of Innovative Quilts.