Meet the Elephant Patch - Ballarat

 

Our last visit in Ballarat was to a shop which I had been referred to by a stall holder at the latest Bendigo Design Market.

 

Welcome to The Elephant Patch.

 

 

The Elephant Patch is a beautifully set out boutique store which sells needlework supplies.  Owner Jo Maxwell is a pattern designer and  needleworker.  She has the full range of Cottage Garden Threads, Au Ver a Soie silk threads, Presencia / Finca perle threads and Appletons.  She has patterns for sale and also stocks some linens, cottons, and a small selection of  Liberty prints.  in addition to these supplies, there is  also a small range of already embroidered trinkets for purchase. 

 

The Elephant Patch offers 2-hour embroidery classes for visitors looking to create something special.  You can choose your favourite design and take a class to learn all that you need to complete your project.

 

 

 

The Elephant Patch

199 Victoria Street

Ballarat East, Victoria, 3350, Australia

 

 

 Opening Hours:

Wednesday: 10am - 9pm

Thursday: 10am - 5pm

Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 1pm

 

Class Hours:

Wednesday: 10am - 12noon

Wednesday: 1pm - 3pm

Wednesday: 7pm - 9pm

Thursday: 10am - 12noon

Thursday: 1pm - 3pm

Saturday: 10am - 12noon

  

 

My stash from the Elephant Patch - I purchased some Finca Perle 8's to hand quilt one of my quilts.  I will definitely go back to buy more!
 

I was rather impressed with the large variety of colours of Finca Perle 8 threads this store had.  Not to mention an ENTIRE WALL dedicated to Cottage Garden Threads at a VERY good price I might add!  I *WILL* be back!!!