Another shop I visited a few times while still living in Melbourne
was Tranquility Crafts 'N' Supplies in Moonee Ponds. They can be found
at 37 Holmes Road in Moonee Ponds just past the railway station. Note
the shop isn't in the main shopping area but if you're in Moonee Ponds
for wander around the shops (recommended - some great shops there and
cafes!)just keep heading up Puckle Street and cross over the railway and
another block up on the road and you'll find the store.
The
store is absolutely packed with fabric. I don't think on the several
visits I've had there that I've managed to work my way through
everything they have. This is also the shop where I managed to find
some quilt labels - which of course I quickly purchased. They also have
some Loralie Design fabric which was a pleasant surprise for me. I'm
not sure I'd necessarily say this is a store that is either heavy on the
brights or Aunt Grace or civil war, etc. fabrics. I found they had a
bit of everything.
Price wise, pretty well on par with most
quilt stores I've visited in Australia, around the $22 p.m. and
upwards. They did have some bargain fabrics last time I was there but
as seems to be my theme a lot, nothing I was interested in. They had a
large range of patterns - something I want to check through next time
I'm back in Melbourne - though I don't recall seeing many books. The
staff are very friendly and very helpful. And if you're a local, they
offer classes as well.
Tranquility Craft 'N' Supplies don't have a
website but you can call them on 03 9375 3575 if you have any
questions. And they're also a good place to ask where the local quilt
and/or craft shows are. One of the last times I was there, they were
attending a local quilt show which as Murphy's law would have it, I
couldn't attend.
And if you're visiting Melbourne, easy to get
to. Simply grab a train on the Craigieburn Line and get off at the
Moonee Ponds station. As you come out, turn right to go up Holmes
Street to the shop and once you're done, wonder back down to the Moonee
Pond shops for further retail therapy and/or a nice cup of coffee and a
piece of cake to relax with. You can grab the train back to the city or
just continue wandering down Puckle Street (NOTE Puckle Street = Holmes
Street, they're the same street) and grab a tram back to the city.
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