ali Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I've seen lots of fabric shops, Spotlight sells fabric, no idea about cost but here's a link http://www.spotlight.com.au/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkabout Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Lincraft also sell fabric etc, prices seemed fairly reasonable (only needed a small bit of fabric for school play) here is the link http://www.lincraft.com.au/ I was also recommended somewhere else, that I got the impression was possibly a bit cheaper and probably a 'better' shop for those that are serious about fabric etc, but alas I cant remember the name (sorry not very helpful) will let you know if it comes back to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 New question.... How easy is it to buy fabric for dress making and soft furnishings? Independent shops or an area within a department store? What is the selection like? Same as UK? Reasonably priced or expensive? Do many people make their own curtains, cushions, etc? As something of an expert in this field Mrs p says that Spotlight and Textile Traders are really the only two places. There's nothing like Goldhawk markets, Berwick Street or Petticoat Lane in London and a lot of what is available is of poor quality. Since we're so close to China she's a little disappointed that there's such limited choice and a lot of the fabric she buys she has shipped from America. As for prices, there's little difference apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Spotlight and Textile Traders would be the main fabric shops throughout Perth, but there is also the following: Fabulous Fabrics (in Balcatta): They mostly have good quality bridal and evening fabrics, but they also stock general good quality fabrics, patterns, haberdashery. Can highly recommend them. https://www.facebook.com/FabulousFabricsPerth Homecraft Textiles (in St James): They have a huge range of curtain and dress fabrics of varying qualities. They also stock rugs and ready made curtains. Is a bit of a messy store when you walk in the door and a bit overwhelming, but if you take your time and wander around, there is some nice stuff there. http://www.homecrafttextiles.com.au/ There are also a few other specialist shops in Perth that supply dance dress fabric, or woollen fabrics.... Quilting is also quite popular here and there some shops that just sell quilting fabrics and give quilting classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 As something of an expert in this field Mrs p says that Spotlight and Textile Traders are really the only two places. There's nothing like Goldhawk markets, Berwick Street or Petticoat Lane in London and a lot of what is available is of poor quality. Since we're so close to China she's a little disappointed that there's such limited choice and a lot of the fabric she buys she has shipped from America.As for prices, there's little difference apparently. Porty has Mrs P been to Fabulous Fabrics in Balcatta yet? Some seriously nice stuff there that is imported from all over the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poxonfamily Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Spotlight and Textile Traders would be the main fabric shops throughout Perth, but there is also the following: Fabulous Fabrics (in Balcatta): They mostly have good quality bridal and evening fabrics, but they also stock general good quality fabrics, patterns, haberdashery. Can highly recommend them. https://www.facebook.com/FabulousFabricsPerth Homecraft Textiles (in St James): They have a huge range of curtain and dress fabrics of varying qualities. They also stock rugs and ready made curtains. Is a bit of a messy store when you walk in the door and a bit overwhelming, but if you take your time and wander around, there is some nice stuff there. http://www.homecrafttextiles.com.au/ There are also a few other specialist shops in Perth that supply dance dress fabric, or woollen fabrics.... Quilting is also quite popular here and there some shops that just sell quilting fabrics and give quilting classes. Oooohhhh thanks Rossmoyne for this...... when we lived in Ballarat in Victoria I used to visit Spotlight (Spottie), Lincraft and a couple of smaller independent fabric shops for most things textile-y, so it's good to have the names of a couple of shops before we get to Perth so that I can get a 'fabric fix' pretty swiftly after we arrive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thank you all for pointing us fabric-holics in the right direction! Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poxonfamily Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thank you all for pointing us fabric-holics in the right direction! Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Hi all, had to rescue my Thread as it has started to sink into the sediment! This should be the start of the 50th page which astounds me. I just wanted to say thank you for to all the brilliant people who have made it so entertaining to read. Hats off to you! In true tradition, I have another question.... When you had finally reached Perth after all of the planning, worrying, tears, anxieties and joy, what was the first thing that you did or saw that made you stop and say, "Wow, we did it, we're here, OMG!"? correction, this is still page 49! Someone else can intro page 50 Edited February 7, 2014 by Akasully2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Driving into the city along the river - a sight that still makes me smile and think "wow I live here" Edited February 9, 2014 by ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hi all, had to rescue my Thread as it has started to sink into the sediment! This should be the start of the 50th page which astounds me. I just wanted to say thank you for to all the brilliant people who have made it so entertaining to read. Hats off to you! In true tradition, I have another question.... When you had finally reached Perth after all of the planning, worrying, tears, anxieties and joy, what was the first thing that you did or saw that made you stop and say, "Wow, we did it, we're here, OMG!"? correction, this is still page 49! Someone else can intro page 50 Page 49? Only page 13 for me (Settings/General Settings/Show 40 Posts Per Page) Same as ali for me. The drive along Kwinana into the city is still pretty magical, the river on your left, Mount Eliza/Kaarta gar-up/Mooro Katta in the distance and then the city just appears out of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJT Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 We use to drive down Hale Road and it still takes my breath away when you reach the top of the hill and then the sea comes into view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 We are a bit different as we originally moved to Sydney - we were only there 6 months. But for us, it was reaching the hotel and looking out the window and seeing the bridge and opera house. Special moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsquare Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 For is it was a quick drive to Burns Beach to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 For me it was stepping off the plane in the wee small hours of the morning and smelling the Eucalpyt in the air. Everytime I go away for a holiday and come back I get exactly the same "sigh - home again" feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) We are a bit different as we originally moved to Sydney - we were only there 6 months. But for us, it was reaching the hotel and looking out the window and seeing the bridge and opera house. Special moment loving these recent posts - so inspiring! :-) VS- did you enjoy Sydney? there is a strong possibility of my OH being offered a position there and I have suggested to him we may use it as a "stepping stone" to get to WA eventually. Don't think we could ever afford to buy there, but may be good experience to have under our belt? a friend lives on the northern beaches and adores it there. Apologies Akasully2 for this little interlude in your thread, J xx just realised I have started page 50!! Edited February 8, 2014 by beandownunder page 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Congratulations Bean, you did start the 50th page! I love reading this, each post has made me smile and makes me think of the delights we have in store. I can't believe we are doing this. Feels like it is happening to someone else. I am going to enjoy my wow moment when it comes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 is there a prize, in the form of cake?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 loving these recent posts - so inspiring! :-) VS- did you enjoy Sydney? there is a strong possibility of my OH being offered a position there and I have suggested to him we may use it as a "stepping stone" to get to WA eventually. Don't think we could ever afford to buy there, but may be good experience to have under our belt? a friend lives on the northern beaches and adores it there. Apologies Akasully2 for this little interlude in your thread, J xx just realised I have started page 50!! We enjoyed it and glad we did it, but we prefer WA. Its a nice city - but a bit like a smaller version of London. We were very spoiled thouh as we lived in a fantastic appartment (View of the harbour bridge and a private members club for residents that was incredible - dont ask how we afforded it, beause we couldnt - had to subsidise our rent from savings! Which would have been a disaster long term, but i had to move to Perth for work 6 months later so it wasnt too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 love these posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) is there a prize, in the form of cake?.... Maybe but I think you would need to collect it Perth once we are both there! Right, got to change my avatar pic, it's too weird. My 8 year old said he couldn't believe I had stuck it on here (apart from the fact we were wetting ourselves playing around with the images at the time). Ok, better go and take a pic of myself without a jelly sweet attached to my face. By the way, my eyes are really further apart than shown here! Ha ha. Edited February 8, 2014 by Akasully2 Avatar chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJT Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 The cakes here are divine I'm sure you will find one you both love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 We enjoyed it and glad we did it, but we prefer WA. Its a nice city - but a bit like a smaller version of London. We were very spoiled thouh as we lived in a fantastic appartment (View of the harbour bridge and a private members club for residents that was incredible - dont ask how we afforded it, beause we couldnt - had to subsidise our rent from savings! Which would have been a disaster long term, but i had to move to Perth for work 6 months later so it wasnt too bad. So why do you prefer Perth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 It is more laid back, a quieter easier pace of life. Its visually stunning. The weather is better and the beaches are better - Bondi was one of the most disapointing things i have seen in Oz. A very ordinary beach. Manly was better, but prefer the ones in WA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 It is more laid back, a quieter easier pace of life. Its visually stunning. The weather is better and the beaches are better - Bondi was one of the most disapointing things i have seen in Oz. A very ordinary beach. Manly was better, but prefer the ones in WA. Oh VS this is music to my ears! It so reassuring hearing your words because I know they are solid and spot on. We went to Sydney last year and found Bondi Beach so very disappointing. It looked like something from the UK and the water was chilly. Full of 'Eastern European wide boys' in cars with gravelly engines. Parking was a nightmare and very expensive. Manly was better but still didn't hit the spot, it didn't satisfy my expectations of Australia. Sydney described as a little London, very apt. Busy, busy, busy. Very Asian and sleek. I love the fact perth is visually stunning. That is such an important quality for me. Cheers, VS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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