Bringing fabric from the people to the people
Heads up Auckland – Fabric-a-brac is back this Saturday, promising vintage and modern fabrics, patterns, upholstery, haberdashery, sewing accessories, nice people, great coffee and sweet treats!...
View ArticleFabric-a-brac returns to the capital
Woohoo! International fabric event Fabric-a-brac is back in the capital, with new Wellington organisers and a new venue! Head along to the Great Hall at Massey University (the old Dominion Museum...
View ArticleAlice in Wonderland
This year Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (often called simply Alice in Wonderland) turns 150 years old. In its long life this engaging children’s book has never been out of print and...
View ArticleFeatured seller: Evelyn Rose Design
Sarita Muir’s love of animals is very apparent in her creations and in her day-to-day life, as she divides her time between design for her label Evelyn Rose Design and rescuing unwanted rabbits and...
View ArticlePorcelain buttons, inspired by nature
Christchurch designer, illustrator and ecologist Lynette of Nikau Designs creates beautiful ceramic buttons inspired by the New Zealand environment. Many of her pieces are made using handmade moulds...
View ArticleI’m a lumberjack and I’m okay…
Where do you find snowy mountains? Pine trees? Woolly hats? Stag and brown bears? In a set of handcrafted polymer clay lumberjack buttons by Purple Sheep Buttons – love that buffalo plaid! See more...
View ArticleA wise investment for seamsters
Attention stitchers and seamsters! We’re loving these practical and good-looking cotton reel and bobbin holders from Woodwise, available in various sizes and peg depths. Pop in a draw or attach to the...
View ArticleNot a nutty idea
This lovely pin cushion from Stitched has a secret weapon – it’s filled with crushed walnut shells – yep, walnut shells – to keep your pins sharp! How cool is that? Purchase from Stitched here »
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