Bilby Yarns

In addition to sanitising and using safe app code, everyone [customers and staff] are required to wear a mask inside and outside this week; as well as adhering to the 4 sqm rule of social distancing.

We are offering ‘click & collect’ or mail order this week,   simply phone [93318818] or email your order with payment details, nominate a collection time from the front of our store [purple bucket time again !!] and we will have your order ready for you.

We will reopen the shop for public access   on SATURDAY 1^st MAY at 11am..

Thank you, stay well and safe and we look forward to welcoming you to our shop again .

A big thank you to all our valued clients & friends for your support and kind wishes during the horrid covid year. For 2021, may your New Year be hopeful, and may your lives be filled with warmth and laughter

Whilst covid restrictions apply & aussies continue to arrive from overseas, our special hours will continue. Once we have reopened our Willagee store on tues,19th January 2021... our trading hours will be ……. tue , Wed & fri 11am to 3pm, first sat each month 11am to 1pm. [Outside these hours you will need to make an appointment]. Mail order available from tues 12^th january.

Currently, we have several ‘preloved ‘ spinning wheels, including a bulky spinner with a giant size bobbin. Also in store, fresh wool fleece …ultra fine, superfine merino, corriedale, naturally coloured melanian fleece, english leicester, romney, strong lincoln. Wool tops in Corriedale, Merino, merino blends , wool yarns 2-20ply, cottons 2-10ply PLUS all the latest equipment from Ashfords Handicrafts NZ… Kiwi 3 with folding treadle base, esp3 electronic spinning wheel, manual & electronic ball winders,[500gm ball], rigid heddle looms, blending board, drum carder, wavy shuttles and the current issue of Wheel magazine.

Warm wishes for a Happy New Year from everyone at Bilby Yarns .

Our Willagee showroom is currently closed due to the Coronovirus COVID-19. However, to encourage you to stay home to do woolcrafts, we still do and welcome MAIL ORDER. Simply send us your orders by email, sms or leave a message/contact on our shop phone [08] 93318818 so that we can return your call.

Currently in stock, we have new rigid heddle loom 60cm/40cm, folding knitters loom, drum carder, handcards, flick cards, kiwi & Joy folding wheels and several second hand wheels… uprights– georgina & tara ‘Carousel’, traditional style– ashford, haldane & flax wheel. Plus we have tools, fleece, fibre, yarns & handmade items, handspun yarns.

*Reminder for 2021 International Highland Spin In, Bothwell, Tasmania. Entries for the Longest Thread Competition 2021 will open on 01 May 2020 and will close on October 31, 2020. Our local West Australian, Julitha Barber, won the 2019 competition using her Ashford Traditional spinning wheel to achieve 986.886m of 2 ply from 10gms wool. Perhaps if you are looking for a covid project, you may consider spinning as fine a thread as you can [on spindle, manual, electric wheel] from 20gms fleece and send in an entry, If you need fleece, contact us, we are happy to send you superfine merino fleece, even just 50 or 100gms.

Needle felt a Christmas  Reindeer    **WORKSHOP**                                                                    Sat 7th December 2019  1pm–5pm                                                                                                 Needle felt a beautiful Christmas Reindeer as a tree topper or decoration                         using pure wool and natural fibres  [beginners welcome but sorry no children or teenagers..]        $40  incl..materials & afternoon tea.  Payment with BOOKINGS.

BILBY SPINNERS will gather under the big trees at Point Walter on November 30th, 2019 [9-4] for their  annual christmas get-together. Bring your own chair, lunch, wheel or knitting, a hat and a $10 gift  There is a cafe, playground & grassed areas by the river.       All welcome.
2019 SEASONS GREETINGS
A big thank you to all our lovely, crafty clients & friends for your support and kind wishes this year. We will close for our Christmas break at 4pm on thurs 19th Dec 2019.      Our special hours will continue for a while, once we have reopened on 14th January 2020.    [tue 130-5, Wed & fri 1030-330, thu 1230-430, sat 1030-1230].
We have several second hand wheels in store that need a home before Christmas.    Wheels include a Windwheel in its own case,  George Wright, Haldane,  traditionals & flax wheel.  Please send an email if you are interested in a particular wheel so that I can hold it for you.
Also  into store, bales of fleece …ultra fine, superfine merino, corriedale, naturally coloured melanian fleece, english leicester, romney, strong lincoln PLUS the latest from Ashfords … a super special $399 for a sampleIt Loom with all the trimmings and extras. This simplistic 2 shaft rigid heddle loom is easy to use and allows you to create your very own originals.      Plus don’t miss the current issue of Wheel magazine, it features our very own Julitha from West Aust.
We hope your Christmas will be a Merry one and 2020, happy, healthy & wealthy.                 May your days be happy, your hearts light and your New Year bright.

A big thank you to all our valued clients & friends for your support and kind wishes this year. Our special hours will continue for a while, once we have reopened on 15th January 2019. [tue 130-5, Wed & fri 1030-330, thu 1230-430, sat 1030-1230].
Recently we received 14 spinning wheels into our shop [from one source ! ]…as is, they will be available at bargain prices. Once they are serviced the prices will increase according to time spent renovating & parts needed. Wheels include George Wright, Haldane, Wee Peggy, Sheridan, traditionals & upright styles … some with distaff!  Several have already been sold & others are tagged for collection on 15th. Please send an email if you are interested in a particular wheel/model so that I can hold it for you.
Also  into store, bales of fleece …ultra fine, superfine merino, corriedale, naturally coloured melanian fleece, english leicester, romney, strong lincoln PLUS the latest from Ashfords ... Kiwi 3 with folding treadle base, super jumbo electronic spinning wheel, wavy shuttles, handi handles for your rigid heddle looms and the current issue of Wheel magazine.
On a personal update, our ‘mni’ bub who arrived 17 weeks early at 810 grams, now weighs 2.97kgs, is 11 weeks old & thriving in hospital.  His weary parents & grandparents are exhausted but ok, and looking forward to welcoming him home in February.                          We hope your Christmas was merry and for 2019, may your days be happy, your hearts light and your New Year bright.   :]

Sat 21^st April   …1.pm to 5.pm  [afternoon tea provided] Proceeds to Cancer Research .  BOOK Now   ph: 9331 8818  [or email]                                                                     This workshop will cover shaping of core wool; attaching long fleece; clipping it into the final shape;    setting eyes; fashioning nose.   Come and join in the fun.

NEW Light weight 2kg (4.4lbs) Espinner on display in our store for you to see and try .

Compact 26 x 14 x 21.5cm (10¼ x 5½ x 8½ins). Easy bobbin change with snap-in flyer bearing, a sliding hook flyer, frictionless yarn guides, 15mm (5/8in) orifice & reducer bush. Includes a padded carry bag, on/off foot switch, three 225 gm (8oz) capacity bobbins & a tensioned lazy kate. The eSpinner3 has a quiet, powerful 12 volt DC 2.0 amp 70 watt motor with soft start & infinitely variable speed from 0-1800 rpm.     [optional 12 v cord for car, caravan, etc with battery pack]              AVAILABLE NOW AT BILBY YARNS 9331 8818

NEEDLE FELT WORKSHOP XMAS ANGEL or MINI SANTA 28TH OCTOBER 1pm $30

Come and join your tutor, Susan Ash as she guides you through the creative ways you can use dry needle felting to make a mini angel or santa. The skills you learn can be applied to most shapes. Having this workshop in October leaves you plenty of time to make more for Christmas!. Afternoon tea and all materials in a kit will be provided. Bookings with a deposit or payment essential, please phone 9331 8818 or email. All proceeds from this workshop will go to a charity nominated by the Tutor.

SPRING NEWS FOR ‘EWE’!

Greetings to all, springtime is such a gorgeous time of year and the mornings and evenings are still chilly enough to wear woolly garments. The Melanian Sheep Breeders did not have their usual Black Sheep Shop at 2017 Royal Show but their handspun, handknitted garments & items are on display for sale at the shop in Willagee. Texting gloves, beanies, jumpers, cardigans, socks and lots more, all terrific presents for Christmas as well. Luscious coloured fleece that was exhibted in Jim Horwood wool pavillion is now on the depot shelves. The large whole fleece can be split if required. [More may be available after shearing end of October.] Come and have a look.

If you are thinking of a new loom or spinning wheel as this year’s Christmas present, please order early. Delivery can be held till you are ready to collect. If orders for Ashford products are made by the first week of December, they will arrive in time; but Louet and Schacht need to be ordered by first week of November if you want them delivered in time for christmas.

SPECIAL week … tue 10^th to 14^th October for shop hours at Willagee. …. 1030am to 3pm tues 10^th and wed 11^th, ….. closed thu 12^th & fri 13^th … and normal hours saturday 14^th Oct. White Lace merino and the Knatty Knitter will look after the shop for me whilst I am in New Zealand at an Ashford dealer retreat. My grateful thanks to both ladies for their help. See ‘ewe’ soon, The old Ewe

NEEDLE FELTED GNOME WORKSHOP [Adults]
…   saturday August 5, 2017
1.30pm tp 4.30pm    Bilby shop, 2,6 Harrison St Willagee
$20 includes kit & afternoon tea,  proceeds to charity.

Phone 9331 8818 or email to register your
interest.  Come along and spend a fun afternoon with your Tutor Susan
and make this delightful gnome.