Our next stop as we wandered around the Barossa was Jenny's Sewing Centre in Angaston itself. Check out the shop's website for all contact and address information - http://www.jennyssewingcentre.websyte.com.au/ .
My visit to this store was very much about don't judge a book by its cover. I say that because as I walked into the store I was initially struck about how cramp it was. What I mean by that is, the store was small and had a lot of fabric crammed into that space. On top of that I was disappointed to see it was primarily dress making fabric. Now I could have left but if I'd done that I wouldn't have discovered quilter's paradise......
Fortunately, the owner of the store directed me downstairs to where the quilting fabric was. So downstairs I went with my partner and girlfriend in tow and was I surprised. It was like walking into a different world. It must have hit my partner as well as he turned to me and said we'd walked into the "batting cave". Not a bad quip from someone who isn't exactly into quilting. All I can say is the selection of fabric was wonderful. There was an excellent range of all fabric covering the gambit of traditionals through to novelties.
What hit me was discovering yet again fabrics that I've had on my hard to find list starting with a couple of Alma Lynne prints - I love her pet pals range and so do my friends and family judging by the amount times I get asked to make something up with them. If you're not sure what Alma Lynne's design have a look at my quilt on the front page of my blog at "The Dog Lady". And the other fabric range that I found that blew me away was Benartex Victoria range. This fabric range has been out of print (OOP) for ages and of course yours truly is great at buying fabric that is hard to find.
I wish I had had more time to look around as there was so much fabric to look through however with people in tow I had to finish up quickly. So if you get a chance to visit Angaston in the Barossa make sure you allow a little bit of time to work through all the fabric.
Now one warning for those of you who may have some mobility issues. The stairs down to the "batting cave" are a bit steep and a little narrow and if you're very tall like me, watch your head. However, don't let this stop you as I'm positive visiting this shop will ensure you leave with a few purchases and a smile on your face.
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