The perfect addition to outdoor adventures. Whether that's a bit of stitching by the river or lazy days at the beach. A simple make - to give or to keep!
Learning to Sew These School Holidays?
With the school holidays upon us, and the winter weather encouraging indoor fun - learning (or teaching) to sew might be just the ticket to boredom bust the...
Knitting Installation and Your Chance to Win a $500 Store Shopping Spree!
As part of the Mid Winter Festival of Christmas we have created an oversized Knitting Installation which we are really excited about. Just outside the...
Learning to Knit - Reading a pattern
We're here to break down a knitting pattern and give you all the information you will need to help you create something you can be...
Maker's Scarf Helping Raise Funds for Hospice Wairarapa
29 June 2022. Come and have a look at the results of our July Fundraising Scarf.
Pattern Pattern Review - The Foreman Jacket by Merchant and Mills
The Foreman Jacket Sewing review by guest sewer Bill Purvis. Bill is a beautiful sewer and kindly agreed to sew and review The Foreman Jacket by Merchant and Mills for...
Sewing Essentials - Hot Hemmer
Written By Caroline I have a soft spot for our Clover Hot Hemmer as it has radically reduced how much my fingers have been scorched...
Greytown Festival Of Christmas 2022
The Greytown Festival of Christmas happens for the whole month of July and we are busy getting prepared for it in store! We're creating a...
Top Tips for Buying Fabric Online
We know not all of you are able to visit us in store, so shopping online for fabric is your means to starting your next sewing...
Fabric Weight, What Does It Mean and How Can it Help You?
Is knowing the weight of fabric helpful? Short Answer - Yes. Have you ever seen a fabric online but been unable to commit to buying it...