Independent Patchwork Retailers Association (Australia)

Welcome to the Independent Patchwork Retailers Association (Australia)

An organisation for independently owned “bricks and mortar” patchwork and sewing shops. Our Members are dedicated to the growth and development of the domestic patchwork, quilting, and creative sewing craft in Australasia.

IPRAA helps our Member shops achieve these aims by providing services enabling Members to network together and develop their businesses to the fullest potential.

Member Benefits

Networking opportunities with similar businesses throughout Australia & NZ
A members email communication forum.
Group buying opportunities and member discounts.
Group marketing and advertising opportunities.
Web Site development assistance and promotion services.
Sharing of resources between members for mutual benefit.
Educating, training and informing member shop owners on matters relating to retailing patchwork, quilting, sewing products and

Testimonials

“In the “country” the Association has been our only opportunity to network with other stores. Keep up the Good Work!”
Trevor, “Howard Drapery” Howard, QLD

“Networking with other stores.; what a great experience in giving & receiving it has been!”
Lesley, “Sewco”, Mt Gravatt, QLD

“I am a small shop, but the benefits I get from Association membership are enormous”.
Chris, “Buttons & Bows”, Beenleigh, QLD

“Thanks to all our generous Members for their sharing!”
Jane, “Northside Sewing” QLD

Patchworkers and quilters love to see, touch and feel their fabrics, and meet face to face with their crafting friends, teachers and retailers. Internet sellers and chain stores cannot provide this intimate contact between fabric and fellowship that our intimate "bricks and mortar" shops can. Networking together helps our shops provide a more friendly and exciting "face to face" shopping and social experience for all our customers.