Janes Patchwork and Sewing, Port Augusta, SA, Australia

Wow I have a few updates for you.  Back in June, my partner and I went on another road trip in South Australia.  This time visiting the Eyre Peninsula (http://www.southaustralia.com/regions/eyre-peninsula.aspx), a few pictures to come.  As I like to do when we do these road trips, I wanted to check out any quilt shops that we would pass while on the road.  As it was a holiday weekend here, I only managed to make it to one shop, Janes Patchwork & Sewing.  Unfortunately, they don't have a website so here are their contact details:

Lot 4, Eyre Highway
Port Augusta West SA 5700
08 8642 4723

A few things to note about the is shop.  Firstly, you'll find it this shop on the way out of Port Augusta on the way to Whyalla, SA.  Secondly, this a shop that is actually on site of the owner's home, so don't expect to find you're usual shop front.  And finally, what makes this shop a bit querky is that when you drive on to the property, the owner will pop out of their home and open the shop for you, if they're home.  Hence they're open seven days a week.

When we arrived however, rather than Jane popping out, her husband did instead opening the shop for me.  What made this even better for me is that my better half started chatting to the owner's husband about solar power and sustainability and left me to my self - Great!

This is a nice shop with a little bit of everything including novelties, a good range of blenders, and a nice selection of panels.  I enjoyed pottering around the shop pulling fabrics out here and there.  And yes I bought a few pieces to bring home.  I mentioned to my partner afterwards that I could see him behind the counter of a quilt shop serving the customers.

Now for some photos.  Thought you might like to see some photos of the area:



View from atop of Whyalla, SA

  

The equivalent of a fantastic quilt shop for an avid rock collector.



Another view from atop of Whyalla, SA