{"id":113606,"date":"2025-06-27T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=113606"},"modified":"2025-06-25T19:37:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T09:37:48","slug":"a-shopping-experience-thats-just-sew-darn-special-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/seniors\/a-shopping-experience-thats-just-sew-darn-special-3\/","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. The range of Australian wool is complemented by yarn from New Zealand and Europe. 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