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 and in 2025 will be celebrating 6 years here and my 25th year being a part of this industry that I love so dearly.
My store, sewing room & studio has become a thriving little Fabric & Vintage hub for  lovers of all kinds of stitching 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, Embroidery kits & lots, lots more.
I host my Chrissie's Gatherings 12 times a year locally at the Myrniong & District Community Hall, just a 10 minute drive from 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.  Or a Retreat at Sovereign Hill Ballarat in April or September.                                 

How about joining me on Chrissie's Stitch-Away Cruise to Singapore 2025, or New Zealand 2026 or Tasmania in 2027.




You can find more information on all I offer by scrolling down. 


NEW EVENT

Sit & Sew Sovereign Hill

April 2026. 


Saturday 11th - 10 am to 6pm 
& Sunday 12th - 10 am to 4pm
$250 per Guest
$50 NON - Refundable deposit
Payment plan available for balance.
(Accommodation not included)
Let me be your host and stitch away your weekend with me.
The Retreat will be held at -
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat - Stitching in The Charles Napier Hotel & Dining in The New York Bakery.
Inclusions -
All Day Tea, Coffee & Water Station. Morning treats, lunch included. Welcome Gift, Two Day Entry, Two Course Lunch.
BYO - Hand Stitching
• 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.
• 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.
For more information, don't hesitate to call.
Chrissie 🥰
0408 190 545
Please ensure to read Housekeeping & Cancelation Rules and you acknowledge & accept them as part of your booking.



Chrissie's Super Mega Grand Gathering 2026

Chrissie’s SUPER MEGA GRAND GATHERING 2026 in Marvellous Myrniong - Grand Final Long Weekend in September.

Choose from

Friday 25th September OR

Saturday 26th September OR

Sunday 27th September

Or Better yet - choose ALL 3 Days - $120 - VIP GUEST⭐️

Choose 2 Days - $90

Choose 1 Day - $45

Pop Up Shops Attending

Linda from Gum Vally Patchwork in Timboon.

Dawn from Kitty Rose Cottage in South Australia.

Carol Makes Melbourne.

Christine Lethlean Textiles Artist,

Demonstrating in the studio.

Well, what an AMAZING, WONDERFUL & FUN Grand Final Long Weekend in September it’s going to be!!

Bookings are essential and will only be held with full payment when requested.

No cancelations will be accepted unless you find someone to take your spot, no changes will be accepted 30 days before event dates.

Get your name on my list & payments will be due by the end of May to secure your seat.

So what does this mean?? Three Gatherings in one weekend, Thirty Raffle Prizes including 3 Sewing Machines, & Thirty Lucky Door Prizes too! Special VIP GIFTS for 3 day attendees.

Together with ALL Day Tea & Coffee, Bottled Water, Generous Sweet Treats & Savoury Treats. And not forgetting a mini kit too! It’s going to be a BIG LONG WEEKEND & I can’t wait!!

VENUE - Myrniong Hall, 6 Short St, Myrniong, 3341

VIP 3 Day Pass $120 - 2 Day Pass $90 - 1 Day Pass $45


Bookings are made solely through Chrissie

via text message - 0408 190 5454

Please ensure to read Housekeeping & Cancelation Rules below and that you acknowledge & accept them as part of your booking.


Check Out The Next Page for FULL List of Gatherings in 2026

Chrissie's Gatherings & Grand &

Super Mega Grand Gatherings
2025 & 2026 Dates

IT'S IMPORTANT TO GET YOUR NAMES DOWN ON MY LISTS,

AS PLACES FILL QUICKLY!

Sunday October 26th - 2025

Chimel Designs

Sew Jo Designs

Sunday November 23rd - 2025

Patchwork with Gail B x 2

Gail Pan

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*Grand Gathering *

Sunday December 7th - 2025

Patchwork With Gail B

Demonstrations by Christine Lethlean

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Sunday January 18th

Patchwork Place Bendigo & Nino Nuno

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Sunday February 22nd

Serenity Glen & Yazzi

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*GRAND GATHERING*

Sunday March 29th 

Patchwork with Gail B & CTT

Christine Lethlean in The Studio

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Sunday April 26th 

Ric Rac & Sew Jo

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Sunday May 31st

Gum Valley Patchwork & Bellarine Sewing Centre

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Sunday June 28th 

Patchwork with Gail B & CTT

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Sunday August 2nd - Pretend it's July!

The Quilting Bug & Miss Harry

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Sunday August 30th

Fig n Berry & Chimele Designs

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*SUPER MEGA GRAND GATHERING*

Friday 25th, Saturday 26th &  Sunday 27th of September

Gum Valley Patchwork, Kitty Rose Cottage & Studio

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Sunday 25th October

Gail Pan Designs & TBA

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Sunday November 22nd

Patchwork with Gail B

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*Grand Gathering*

Sunday December 6th

Petals & Patches & Christine Lethlean in The Studio


POP UP SHOPS

If you would like to be a pop up shop or know someone that may be interested, please email Chrissie at chrissiestt@gmail.com

Housekeeping - 
You can put your name down on any or all Gathering Dates for the year. 
Bookings require a full payment when requested via text message from Chrissie for 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. 
Raffle Prizes & Lucky Door Prizes can only be received by

attendees on the day of the Gathering. 
Cancellation - 
Moneys paid are non refundable, money paid can be moved to another date if your spot can be filled.  If your spot can not be filled you forfeit money paid. 
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. 

For more information or to make a booking,
Text or Call Chrissie on 0408 190 545


Please ensure to read Housekeeping & Cancelation Rules and you acknowledge

& accept them as part of your booking.

Gathering = Friendship

A great day out to meet up with old friends or meet and make new friends.

Nothing makes my heart sing like hearing the chitter chatter that comes when like minded crafty souls share in the love of their crafts and the knowledge in their hands.


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 & 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.
Chrissie's Gathering is held at the Myrniong Hall, 6 Short Street, Myrninong, 3341. 
$45per person, bookings are essential and held with full payment.

Morning & Afternoon Treats are served too.


  Super Mega Grand Gathering 

2026

Will be held over 3 days!

You can choose to come ALL 3 Days and be a VIP Attendee or choose

1 or 2 days to attend.

You will enjoy all that is great at my Gatherings, yummy generous morning & afternoon teas, bottled water, free raffle tickets & prizes, lucky door prizes, all day tea & coffee………PLUS FOUR Guest Pop Up Shops!




Silver Threads & Golden Needles

Retreat 2026
Sovereign Hill Ballarat
Hosted by Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures 
SUPER LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

Now in its 4th year 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 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2025
$350 per guest
Payment Plan Available
(Accommodation 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 & 2 Course Lunch. 
Day 2 - Gift & 2 Course Lunch. 
Day 3 - Mini Project, Gift, & 2 Course Lunch. 

I’ll also be taking bookings for Old Time Photography sessions & prices start at $50. 

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. 
$50 deposit & $37.50 over 8 months, January to August.
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

Please ensure to read Housekeeping & Cancelation Rules and you acknowledge & accept them as part of your booking.

Special Guest & Pop Up Shop in 2026 - Gail from Patchwork with Gail B in Bayswater!


Gorgeous backdrop for fun days of stitching together in the Charles Napier Hotel.


Dining in the New York Bakery Daily ........... DELICIOUS!

Kat 

Kat is our wonderful Operations Extraordinaire who guides me and helps me bring together my vision on a wonderful weekend in Sovereign Hill.

You'll even get a glimpse of her dressed in costume serving us our delicious lunches. 

Stitch with Chrissie at Patchwork with Gail B


Stitch with Chrissie at Patchwork with Gail B 🪡🧵✂️

Join me for a stitching day adventure in Bayswater.
Our hosts Gail & Hayley will Welcome us to a private VIP access to all that is wonderful & that only an event like this brings. 💝

We’ll enjoy morning & afternoon treats, all day tea & coffee, gifts for everyone & best of all - VIP Retail Therapy where we’ll be spoilt for choice in the Pandora’s box that is -
Patchwork with Gail B - the largest independent Patchwork & Quilting Store in Australia!

We’ll stitch our day away while enjoying yummy treats & will have full access to the shop floor for the entire day!
This truly is a VIP experience and I look forward to having a fun day out with you All too.

2026 Dates
Sunday 22nd March
Sunday 24th May
Sunday 16th August

Sunday 8th November

GET YOUR NAMES ON Y LIST'S!!
10am to 4pm
9.30am Early bird access to the shop floor.
Places are limited & held with full payment only, payment will be required one month before each date.
No refunds unless you find someone to take your spot.

$25per guest.
BYO Lunch & Stitching.

BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES CAN BE MADE THROUGH CHRISSIES TIMELESS TREASURES & PATCHWORK WITH GAIL B.

Chrissie - 0408 190 545
Gail B - 9729 3635



Floral Tote - Workshop

with Christine Lethlean - Artist & Tutor

Embellishing your accessories goes to the next level in this fun filled two day workshop.
You will make the Tote and then design a floral arrangement on the front panel of the tote with your favourite "flowery fabrics" and will learn how to draw doing some free motion machine embroidery.

Christine Lethlean - is a practising artist, tutor, mentor and is the reginal coordinator of the annual Textile Palette Exhibition held in Clunes, Victoria.  Her 'everyday' work in textile art is varied and incorporates an array of themes and techniques.  Christine works with needles and threads as her creative tools and will be sharing all her knowledge with you over the two day workshop.

Workshop Dates are below and bookings are made through Chrissie's Timeless Treasures.


Inclusions 

Full Kit to complete Tote

Two course lunch daily and treats.

What to Bring

Sewing Machine & Accessories

A more detailed list will be sent apon booking.

Where 

Workshop will be held in the Supper Room at Myrniong Hall.

6 Short Street, Myrniong, 3341

When

Choose one Workshop Weekend - 

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th of May 2026

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th of June 2026

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th of October 2026


Cost

Two days tuition, full kit, 2 - 2 course lunches & treats.

$225.00 per attendee

$50 non refundable deposit on booking & balance is due when requested.

No refunds on Balance payment unless you get someone to take your spot.  No changes will be accepted 30 days prior to Workshop.

     Chrissie’s Stitch-Away

                  Cruises

         Stitching our days away

               on the high seas. 

A fully hosted adventure with Chrissie stitching our days away while we cruise the high seas. 

Delicious meals, snacks & a mocktail or two or something a little stronger if that’s what you enjoy. 
For those that have had the pleasure of joining me at one of my many gatherings & retreats you’ll know the great effort I put in and the generosity of my spirit to make you feel welcome & to ensure you have a great time & experience too. 

Chrissie’s Stitch-Away Cruise 2025

18 Day Sydney to Singapore 

 SOLD OUT! - Thank You!

11th to 29th November 2025

Sailing on the Crown Princess

Stitch Component-

6 Full Days of Workshops

3 - Full Kits, supplies & tuition

Special Guest Tutor - Lauren Matthews

$1000.00 - Payment Plan available for Stitch Component.

Cruise Component -

Twin Share -

Internal from $2909.00pp & deposit of $1000.00pp

Balcony from $4065pp & deposit of $1500.00


Chrissie’s Stitch-Away Cruise 2026
14 Day Sydney New Zealand Sydney

SOLD OUT! - Thank You!

31st January to 14th February 2026

Sailing on the Discovery Princess

Stitch Component- 

5 Full Days of Workshops 

3 - Full Kits, supplies & tuition

Special Guest Tutor - Christine Leathlean

$800.00 -  Payment Plan available for Stitch Component. 

Cruise Component- 

Twin Share - 

Internal from $2237.00pp & deposit of $1000.00pp

Balcony from $3306.00pp & deposit of $1000.00pp

Deluxe Balcony from $3654.00pp & deposit of $1500pp

Chrissie’s Stitch-Away Cruise 2027
8 Day Sydney Tasmania Sydney

BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN

30th January to 7th February 2027

Sailing on the Royal Princess

Stitch Component- 

3 Full Days of Workshops

3 - Full Kits, supplies & tuition

$800.00 -  Payment Plan available for Stitch Component.

Cruise Component- 

Twin Share - 

Internal from - $1379.00pp & deposit of $500.00pp

Balcony from $1969.00pp & deposit of $1000.00pp

Deluxe Balcony from $2019.00pp & deposit of $1000.00pp


Single Cabins available on request, however cost is just less than double per person rate.

Non-Sewing Partners and Guests are welcome to cruise.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions.
Please call or email me if you wish to go ahead with a booking & include the following information –

Cabin choice & sharing with

Full name that appears on your passport

Date of Birth

Mobile Phone Number

Email Address

Home Address

I look forward to being your host on “Chrissie’s Stitch-Away Cruise 2025, 2026 or 2027”.

Thank You in advance,
Chrissie xx

0408 190 545

chrissiestt@gmail.com



 Sit & Sew with Friends

Instore in Beautiful Ballan

My Sewing Room is a great space to get together with your
sewing friends or 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.


       ♥️Beautiful Ballan♥️
Welcome to Beautiful Ballan
                 🌳♥️🌳

There’s always lots to do in my store & I’m forever greatful for all your continued support & custom that keeps me grounded & focused (unless I’m out and about shopping or cruising or being a social butterfly 😁) on bringing you to one of my many events, a retreat or two or maybe even 3!  
To my store for a sit & sew day with a group of your friends or a fully inclusive workshop or just to Beautiful Ballan for breakfast at Zest or a milkshake at Shezza’s Diner or a bunch of flowers & a yummy cake at Fabulous Flowers or a vanilla slice from the Ballan Bakery or a in-house baked cake, pie or scone from Elsie Rose Bakes or The Good Ship Lollipop for an ice cream or a cup of donut fries or 1kg of Sausages from the Ballan Butcher or Sushi from our very own Ballan Country Grocer or book a holiday from Cartier Travel or a jumbo hot chocolate from The Tin Plate or a counter meal at the Commercial Pub or grab your latest magazine from our Newsagent or get your hair done at The Hair Retreat or at Nvy Hair and your nails done at Mystic Nails by Maddie or get inked at Gallows Tattoo or a little or a lot of retail therapy at  Olga’s Fashion, 2 Op Shops or our UFS Chemist or a photo shoot with Trisha Wooding Photography or post a parcel at our cute little Post Office or get your pony a new rug from Pocket Pony’s or visit our  3 Galleries that have new installations regularly or grab a pizza at  our local take aways or our Ballan Hardware & Crossroads Trading for all your around the house & farm needs or to our Neighbourhood House that’s jam packed with activities for all ages or the Lions Market (first Saturday) or Farmers Market (second Saturday) & never forgetting a stop at Millrose Quilting Gallery is a must for all your fabric needs & desires and then there’s me, a little haven for all things haberdashery, vintage, pre loved & new treasures. 

Welcome to Beautiful Ballan
             🌳♥️🌳
We look forward to welcoming you,
Chrissie 🥰


        Australia Day 2024

                Honours


Oh my, how honoured can a girl feel.  To be recognised and awarded on a day like today surrounded by so many amazing people and organisations in our shire. 
What an absolute honour to be standing and sharing this very special day with all recipients & new citizens. ♥️
I’m proud & happy to have been born & be living in this great country. 🇦🇺
I thank Australia for allowing my Great Grandfather to arrive here in the 1940’s, followed by my Grandfather, Grandmother & Father in the early 1950’s from Greece. 
They came with the clothes on their backs & worked day & night to help build Australia and give their families a life filled with opportunity. They instilled a work ethic, community spirit & greatful hearts in us & I’m so thankful they chose Australia as their forever home. 
Humbled to no end,
Chrissie 💝



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Disclaimer, House Keeping & Cancelation 


Deposits are non refundable.
Balance Moneys paid are non refundable, unless you're spot can be filled. 
No changes will be accepted 30 Days Prior to Event. 
Bookings are made solely through
Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures. 

I use the above Social platforms to promote & build my business and am always taking photos to help do this. 
Please ensure to tell me if you do not wish for me to us photos of you in this manner. 
If event has to be cancelled or postponed or moved to another date all money paid will be refunded if the new date doesn’t suit you. 
              Please ensure to always read Housekeeping & Cancelation Rules on each event and you acknowledge & accept them as part of your booking/s.