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Yarn Stores

Craft notes, textile journeys, and quiet reflections gathered under Yarn Stores.

28 October 20245 min read

A Visit to Jamieson's of Shetland Yarn Store

A visit to Jamieson's of Shetland had been on my radar since I first started using their colourful Spindrift yarn for two strand knitting.

5 September 20233 min read

An Unexpected Athens Yarn Store

Sometimes yarn stores appear out of nowhere, as if through the wardrobe into Narnia! A surprise find on a food tour of Athens.

28 July 20235 min read

Discover the Best Places to Buy Yarn in Gothenburg, Sweden

Gothenburg is renowned for its rich arts and crafting community. Here are the best yarn stores and tips for your visit.

19 February 20195 min read

Shopping at Blue Box, Busselton, Western Australia

I love to shop for quilting supplies and Blue Box Busselton is a fine example of the kind of local quilt shop I go looking for.

23 June 20174 min read

Shopping at Patchwork Passion, Auckland

Near where I was staying in Hillsborough, Auckland, I found Patchwork Passion - a great local quilt shop with everything I needed for my hexie project.

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