The Empty Bobbin

A craft shop on Albany Highway with the classroom at the front of the store.

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The Empty Bobbin is a patchwork, quilting, yarn and craft shop on the Chester Pass roundabout in Albany. Most days there's a class or a social session running at the big table out the front, next to the coffee nook.

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Why choose The Empty Bobbin?

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• Fabric and yarn in one place: patchwork fabric, notions and haberdashery, plus yarn, wool, macramé cord and locally handmade craft.
• Small classes: crochet, knitting, patchwork, sewing, macramé and embroidery, kept to 4 to 6 people, for ages 8 and up.
• Craft with company: a Friday knitting and crochet club, Tuesday and Wednesday craft nights until 8pm, and an open table most days.
• Repairs and odd jobs: clothing alterations and hems, memory quilts made from a loved one's clothes, quilting for finished quilt tops, a soft toy hospital, and scissor and knife sharpening.
• Well reviewed: 4.9 stars from 25 Google reviews, and reviewers keep mentioning friendly, patient staff.

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Drop in for a look around, or book a class through the website.