{"id":106601,"date":"2024-10-07T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=106601"},"modified":"2024-10-02T17:44:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T07:44:49","slug":"a-shopping-experience-thats-just-sew-darn-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/seniors\/a-shopping-experience-thats-just-sew-darn-special\/","title":{"rendered":"A shopping experience that&#8217;s just sew darn special!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ARE you a knitter, weaver, sewer, or hooker, and need supplies to feed your creative habit, or just some inspiration for what to make next?<\/p>\n<p>With 20 years in business, all Sew Darn Special&#8217;s staff have a wealth of knowledge and are happy to share with fellow crafters.<\/p>\n<p>Advice and inspiration are all part of the service at Sew Darn Special<\/p>\n<p>The range of Australian wool is complimented by yarn from New Zealand and Europe. 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