Welcome to Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures
Welcome & I look forward to seeing you in Beautiful Ballan.
I opened my very own bricks & mortar store back in April 2019 in Beautiful Ballan after being apart of the industry for over 23 years.
My store, sewing room & studio has become a thriving little Fabric & Vintage hub for lovers of all kinds of craft & vintage items. You will find me and my store nestled in the Beautiful Victorian Country Township of Ballan.
Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures
A Vintage & Crafty Haven
At Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures you will find a store filled to the brim with new, rescued & vintage giftware. Patchwork fabrics, patterns, tools & equipment. New, rescued & vintage haberdashery, buttons, vintage linens & doilies. Knitting needles, crochet hooks & yarn. Embroidery kits & lots, lots more.
I host my Needlework Gatherings several times a year at the local Bowling Club in Beautiful Ballan.
Or you can book your very own Sit & Sew with friends in store - maximum of 12, where you can improve your skills, learn something new or just sit & sew with friends.
You can find more information by scrolling down.
My shop will be closed from Saturday the 16th of December until Thursday 4th of January. Re-opening at 10am on Thursday the 5th of January 2024.
Wishing You All a Wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year!
Chrissie, Damo, Gracie & Bonnie 🎄
Chrissie’s Craft Retreat - Ballan
Bookings are now OPEN for 2024
A gorgeous setting to come and relax & explore what Ballan has to offer.
You will find a large home that sleeps 10 guests, 5 bedrooms twin share, 3 bathrooms, dinning room, living room with a large kitchen & laundry room too.
A seperate Craft Studio space with its own kitchen with a tea & coffee station, fridge with milk & bottled water awaiting you, but not forgetting a gift per guest & sweet treats too.
A seperate bathroom, ironing & cutting stations, scrap box, jars of buttons, light box & extra sewing lights.
You will also find the following facilities for your enjoyment and relaxation at our property
• Established gardens set on 2 acres, perfect for a relaxing stroll.
• Indoor swimming pool. (Summer months only)
• BBQ with Alfresco dining area.
• Firepit located in a beautiful garden setting. (Wood provided)
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Complimentary Netflix
I look forward to welcoming you & your merry gang to Beautiful Ballan.
Any further inquiries, price list or to make a booking, please contact me.
Thanks in advance,
Chrissie 🥰
0408 190 545
Sleeps 10 Guests5 Bedrooms – Twin Share. Check-in time 10.00am & Check-out time 4.00pm (On Availability)
Weekend Rate – 2night/3day
Friday to Sunday - $2140 ($214 x 10)
Weekday Rate - 3night/4day
Monday to Thursday - $2200 ($220 x 10)
Weekday Rate - 4night/5day
Monday to Friday(12pm checkout) - $2700 ($270 x 10)
Weekly Rate - 6night/7day
Monday to Sunday - $3640 ($364 x 10)
On arrival you will find a gift for each guest in the studio.
The Studio will be set up with an iron & ironing board, light box, scrap basket and a cutting table with mat.
The Studio kitchen will have Tea, Coffee, Milk, Bottled Water and Treats to keep you all hydrated and energy packed.
Terms and Conditions
• Deposit – 25% of total amount payable to secure your booking
• Payment Plan – 4 easy payment plans available with balance due 14 days prior to your stay.Cancellation PolicyShould there be a need to cancel your stay, the following cancellation fees will apply.
• At least 14 days before your stay, 100% of the deposit paid will be returned.
• Between 7-14 days of your stay, 50% of the deposit paid will be forfeited.
• Under 7 days of your stay, the full deposit paid will be forfeited.
Contact Chrissie for more information or to make a booking.
Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures 130B Inglis St, Ballan, 3342 www.chrissiestimelesstreasures.com chrissiestt@gmail.com
0408 190 545
*Prices are subject to change unless deposits are paid and locked in
Needlework Gatherings
In Beautiful Ballan
2024 Calendar Dates
Bookings are Essential
Sunday 21st January
CTT - The Noble Fox
Sunday 25th February
Chimele Designs - The Quilting Bug
Sunday 24th March
Snuggle Lyn - Gail Pan Designs
Sunday 28th April
Gum Valley Patchwork - JJ's Crafti Place
Sunday 26th May
Christine Lethlean - Petals & Patches
Sunday 30th June -
Patchwork with Gail B x 2
Sunday 28th July
The Noble Fox - Sew Jo Designs
Sunday 25th August
CTT - Chimele Designs
Sunday 29th September
Libby Richardson - Christine Lethlean
Sunday 27th October
The Quilting Bug - Petals & Patches
Sunday 17th November
Fignberry - Gail Pan Designs
Sunday 1st December
CTT - Chimele Designs
About
$45 per guest & bookings are essential
Let me be your Host on a fun day out filled with free Raffle Prizes, Lucky Door Number Prizes, morning & afternoon treats, all day coffee & tea, show & tell & doing what we love to do.
You will have an allocated seat, gift & bottled water.
2 - Guest Pop Up Shops at each Gathering for a little or a lot of retail therapy.
On the day doors open at 9.30am & the Gathering begins at 10am & concludes at 4pm.
The Needlework Gathering is held at our local Ballan Bowling Club - 5 Cowie Street, Ballan.
$45per person, bookings are essential and held with full payment.
Housekeeping -
You can put your name down on any or all Gathering Dates for the year.
Bookings require a full payment at the beginning of each month of each Gathering to secure your spot.
I will personally contact you each month your name is on my list.
Bookings are made solely through Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures.
Gifts, Raffle prizes & Lucky Door Prizes can only be received by attendees on the day of the Gathering.
Cancelation -
Three weeks before Gathering you will receive a credit for another date within the same year or receive a refund if your spot can be filled. Any cancellation after this time you forfeit money paid.
If event has to be canceled or postponed or moved to another date all money paid will be refunded if new date doesn’t suit you.
For more information or to make a booking,
contact Chrissie on 0408 190 545
Mini Workshops
2024 Dates will be released shortly.
Mini Workshops are designed to give you the opportunity to take part in a class & learn something new without the stress of purchasing tools and supplies. Everything that you need will be supplied on the day, even the lend of a sewing machine if you require one. Mini Workshops ensure that you leave with a finished project or very little to complete when you leave.
Join Me or one of my talented tutors in store for an All Inclusive Mini Workshop.
$45 per session
10am to 1pm Fridays & Saturdays.
Bookings are essential & places are limited to 8 students per session.
Full kit, tuition & morning tea included.
Bookings & Full Payment are essential - no refunds unless I cancel the workshop.
Call Chrissie on 0408 190 545 to make an enquiry or a booking.
Machine Stitching – Machine quilting and inserting a zip. Learn the tricks while making this handy pouch, you won’t stop at just making 1.
Hand & Machine Stitching – Quick and easy projects to make & great for gift giving a handmade gift.
Hand Stitching – Simple embroidery stitches combined with beautiful merino wool felt.
Hand Stitching – A fun way to make and play with Suffolk Puffs, perfect for the festive season.
Hand Stitching – This is a great class for the beginner, if you’ve been thinking of giving patchwork a go, then this is the class for you. Working with precut papers & templates.
Hand Stitching – Learn piecing, applique & working with bias tape.
Hand Stitching – a free form of hand stitching, anything goes, working with different fabric mediums, threads & embellishments.
Friday 10th November
Hand Stitching – learn the embroidery stitches while working on a pre-printed stitchery.
Saturday 11th November
Hand Stitching – Simple embroidery stitches combined with beautiful merino wool felt to make a gorgeous festive decoration.
No stitching – This a super fun class where you’ll get to play with lots of different size doilies & learn about all the tricks on hand dying your own too.
Silver Threads & Golden Needles Gathering 2024
Sovereign Hill Ballarat
Hosted by Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures
Let me be your host in the beautiful historic back drop that is Sovereign Hill, Ballarat.
Sovereign Hill is an open-air museum in Golden Point, a suburb of Ballarat, Victoria and depicts Ballarat's first ten years after the discovery of gold there in 1851.
Gathering will be held in the Main Street of Sovereign Hill in the Charlie Napier Hotel -
Friday 10am to Sunday 4pm & lunching in the New York Bakery daily.
Friday 6th, Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September.
$300 per guest
Payment Plan Available
(Accomodation not included)
Inclusions -
3 days entry into Sovereign Hill, All Day Tea, Coffee & Water Station including Morning Tea, Treats & Lucky Door Prizes too.
Day 1 - Welcome Pack, Fully Kitted Project, Gift - Hand made by me & 2 Course Lunch.
Day 2 - Gift, Candle Dipping Workshop, Gold Panning & 2 Course Lunch.
Day 3 - Gift, Coach Ride, Gold Panning & 2 Course Lunch.
I’ll also be taking bookings for Old Time Photography sessions & prices start at $40.
An added bonus - Sovereign Hill offers many different experiences & activities that are free to attend. A Sovereign Hill itinerary, guide & map will be in your Welcome Pack.
House Keeping
Moneys paid are non refundable, unless you get someone to take your spot. No changes will be accepted 30 Days Prior to Event.
Bookings are made solely through Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures.
Payment Plans are available.
$37.50 over 8 months, January to August.
Gifts & Prizes can only be received by each attendee at the retreat.
Cost does not include accommodation.
If event has to be cancelled or postponed or moved to another date all money paid will be refunded if new date doesn’t suit you.
Chrissie xx
Guest in the Charles Napier Hotel 2023
Jojo & I - 2023
Serving delicious meals in the New York Bakery 2023.
Sit & Sew with Friends
My Sewing Room is a great space to get together with your sewing friends for a Sit & Sew Day.
A great space for a special day out or celebrate a special occasion like a birthday.
Catering options are available from the in house team at Zest.
Booking the space is essential & limited to 12 guests per session.
Cost is $5 per guest per session & includes tea, coffee & a bickie.
To make a booking or find out more, give me a call on 0408 190 545.
Grand Opening Saturday 1st of July 2023
Step into the enchanting world of 'Chrissie's Timeless Treasures' as they unveil their magnificent new premises in the heart of Ballan today. This momentous occasion marks the fulfilment of a lifelong dream, as Chrissie, a tenacious entrepreneur, bravely faced an early end of lease alongside her fellow tenants from her previous shop on bustling Inglis Street. Undeterred, she embarked on a transformative journey that led her to a hidden haven behind the captivating Zest's Cafe.
Now, with her arrival at this extraordinary new location, Chrissie's empire has expanded beyond imagination. The walls are adorned with vibrant tapestries, an array of vintage sewing equipment and an exquisite display of colourful threads, transforming her space into an Aladdin's cave for sewers and crafters alike. This haven beckons all who are passionate about the art of needlework and the beauty of handcrafted creations.
The grandeur of the new premises is not limited to its aesthetic appeal alone. Nestled within its walls, a spacious training area unfolds, where aspiring artisans gather to refine their skills under Chrissie's and her tutors expert guidance. This sanctuary of learning provides ample room for creativity to flourish, fostering a nurturing environment where each stitch becomes a masterpiece in its own right.
As the doors swing open to 'Chrissie's Timeless Treasures,' a sense of wonder fills the air. From novice sewers seeking inspiration to seasoned crafters yearning for a fresh muse, all are welcomed with open arms. With every visit, visitors embark on an adventure that transcends time, weaving together the threads of past and present, and embracing the boundless possibilities of the future.
Today, the ballads of triumph and resilience echo through the streets of Ballan, heralding the birth of a new era in craftsmanship. 'Chrissie's Timeless Treasures' has emerged as a beacon of passion, where the love for needlework transcends the ordinary and takes flight into realms of pure imagination. Step inside and immerse yourself in the enchantment that awaits, for this extraordinary tale is just beginning to unfold.
Kevin Harper
Saint Dunstan’s House
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Opening Hours
I look forward to welcoming you.
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 10am to 3pm
Thursday - 10am to 3pm
Friday - 10am to 3pm
Saturday - 10am to 2pm
Sunday - Closed
