Victoria’s oldest town

One day we took a drive to the historic township of  Portland,

Victoia’s oldest town approx. 100kms from Warrnambool.

First stop was Joy’s Craftworx which supplies the town with all sorts of items.

Not just patchwork supplies, sewing machines but knitting wool and

embroidery threads to name just a few. Joy was unfortunately away

on holidays, so I chattered with Lyn in-between customers.

These delectable fabrics were being kitted up. Sorry no photo of the project.

There was also a class going. And I chatted to them as well,

all having a lovely morning filled with fun, laughter and

oh it was someone’s birthday. There was cake and sound of

Happy Birthday being sung filled the shop.

Evonne was working on this exquisite hand embroidered piece.

It was simply stunning and the pics do not do this justice.

I spotted this fabric and could not leave without it.

 

Stopped by the botanical gardens with the curators residence

built in 1857, just perfect for some quilt photos.

On the way back to Warrnambool stopped to look at the

 Codrington Farm wind generators.

This is the only pic of Port Fairy,  it was dusk

 and the light was too low for scenic shots.

A wonderful day with not enough time spent exploring either

Port Fairy or Portland. Will just have to visit again.

          Thank you for visiting
          Julie