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Threadneedle Craft will hold craft workshops for kids again during the Easter school holidays.
The workshops will include a beginners' sewing project, papercraft & beading to inspire kids of all ages to be creative.
Workshops will be held in the shop. Class sizes will be limited to 5-6 so it is recommended to book in advance.
A full program is available by clicking here.
A photo of the beginners' sewing project ("Journal Secrets" diary cover) can be viewed on my blog.
Daylesford's Makers' Market is on again this weekend, in conjunction with Chillout, on Saturday, 6 March from 10 am to 3 pm.
The venue will be the Daylesford Town Hall in Vincent Street, Daylesford.
Over 30 unique designers & makers will have stalls displaying gorgeous & original hand-made gifts.
The Maker's Market is sponsored by Threadneedle Craft, Purl's Palace & Thaw Magazine.
The Daylesford Makers' Market blog can be viewed at www.makersmarketdaylesford.blogspot.com
The Trentham Art & Craft Show will be held during Easter in the Trentham Mechanics Hall, High Street, Trentham from 10 am to 4 pm daily.
An official opening & presentation of awards will occur on the evening of Thursday, 1 April at 7.30 pm. All are invited to this function at a cost of $15, which includes wine & supper.
Entry forms for the show may be obtained from Threadneedle Craft, or by contacting David McCallum on P. 5424 1714 or davidm37@bigpond.com.
This year's Glenlyon Art Show is being held from Saturday, 6 March to Sunday, 14 March at the Glenlyon Hall, in conjunction with Chillout.
This is a fantastic event, held annually, that showcases talented local artists. The show is open each day from 10 am to 4 pm.
The Glenlyon Art Show is proudly supported by Threadneedle Craft Daylesford.
The Ballan Quilt & Craft Show will be held in the Ballan Primary School Gymnasium, Steiglitz Street (via Duncan Street) at Ballan on 27-28 March.
This year's theme & challenge is ... "All the fun of the fair, life's just a circus".
Entry is $5.00 with doors open from 10 am. Devonshire teas & other yummy food will be available.
The event will coincide with the Annual Ballan Autumn Festival, with country market & stalls on the Saturday. An Art Show will also be held at the Shire Offices during the weekend.
For further details, contact Megan on P. 5368 2106 or Karen on P. 0419 419 530 or email ballanquiltshow@hotmail.com
The Creswick Quilt Group will hold their Quilt Show in the Bill Huntley Function Room at John Curtin Aged Care Centre at Creswick, on 20-21 March (10 am - 4 pm).
Local quilters will display their quilts & two patchwork quilts will be raffled during the weekend.
Entry will be $5.00 with all proceeds donated to John Curtin Aged Care. Light refreshments will also be available.
For further information, contact Pat on P. 5345 1591
To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of our opening, we are pleased to announce a 20% sale on all fabrics for 2 weeks commencing Saturday, 13 February until Sunday, 28 February 2010.
The sale applies to all fabrics, including fat quarters, layer cakes, etc. There will also be special offers applying to selected craft items in the shop.
Threadneedle Craft relocated to a bigger & more central location last year. We are located at Shop 2, 52A Vincent Street, Daylesford (in the Coles walkway).
We stock contemporary & traditional fabric designs, as well as colourful designs for kids. Fabric ranges include Andover, Anna Griffin, Kokka, Makover, Mambo, Moda, Timeless Treasures, Windham & many others.
There are patterns & kits to create fabulous home décor & accessories. As well as rotary cutters, cutting mats, templates, hoops, bag handles, threads & batting.
The shop has a large range of craft & art supplies, including needlework, beading, card-making & art supplies. There is also a great selection of craft books & gift ideas for kids.
Purl's Palace, located within walking distance at 39a Albert Street, Daylesford, will also have a sale during this period.
If you haven't been to Daylesford recently or missed us last time you visited, please call in. We welcome groups any time during the year.
We will be taking a short holiday break at the end of January, during which the shop will be closed.
Threadneedle Craft will be closed from Friday, 29 January and re-open on Saturday, 6 February about noon.