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How it all began

After teaching patchwork and quilting from my lounge room since 1996, I decided it was time to move onward. In 2002 we purchased an old Church Hall with the view to relocate it to a corner of our dairy farm at Cooriemungle in south west Victoria. The Church was built in 1892 and was originally located at Laanecoorie. In 1926, the Presbyterian Church was moved by traction engine 11 km north to the township of Tarnagulla, a small gold mining town 50 km west of Bendigo.

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We tried for 2 years to get the building relocated but when the costs started to blow out we made the decision to demolish it. Plans were drafted for a new building and we were able to incorporate the recycled timber from the old Church. The 9 gothic windows, double ledge door, american red baltic floorboards, baltic lining & dado boards were all used. The weatherboards were sold, as we had decided to clad it in colourbond. The end result is a unique eye catching building which confuses a lot of people!

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The shop finally opened on 15th March 2007, over 5 years after purchasing the original building. In 2012 we built an extension onto the front of the shop and relocated the classroom from upstairs to the new room. Shop photo
This has enabled easier access for people attending classes and stitching get togethers. The large garden surrounding the shop is a continual work in progress and will be for many years to come!

HOURS: Open Thursday to Sunday 11am - 4pm; Other times by appointment.

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  • Sit & Stitch in Simpson Retreat, registration form
  • Material Girls Club
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  • My favorite color is Moda
  • Milestone Birthday
  • Animal Crackers Baby Quilt
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  • Hello 2021
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The Shop

  • How it all began
  • Location & Hours
  • Inside the Shop
  • Contact Details
  • Sewing Days
  • My 'Dear Prudence' Hexagon Quilt
  • Stitch in Spring
  • Sit & Stitch in Simpson Retreat
  • The Friendship Frolic
  • 'Elenor Jean' Hexagon Quilt
  • My Garden
  • Christmas in July
  • Shopping online

Photo Albums

  • Fabric Ranges in stock

Blogs I like to read (when I have time!)

  • Bloom
  • Elm Grove Patchwork
  • Gail Pan Designs
  • Granny Loz
  • Minick & Simpson
  • Petals and Patches
  • Selvage Blog
  • Ric raC

Websites I visit

  • Visit 12 Apostles - tourism info
  • Moda Bake Shop
  • Treloar Roses
  • Clever Ducks Quilting

Local Attractions

  • Apostle Whey Cheese
    Cheese tasting and sales.
  • G.O.R.G.E Chocolates
    Freshly made chocolate delights.
  • Berry World
    P.Y.O berries at Timboon

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