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January 3, 2017

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2017 Brings New Premises

Maryanne writes: We have moved! Back in April 2016, 17 Marion St was sold to a developer whose plans for it did not include us. So, we had to find an alternative space, and after a long and frustrating search, we hit the jackpot!! We are …

October 30, 2015

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Making Soy Wax Candles

We’ve made up a great kit for making soy wax candles. While there are heaps of tutorials online, I wanted to make one using our products that was easy to follow. Our kit contains 1kg of soy wax, which is enough to make 8-10 smallish jar …

October 28, 2015

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Making a Summer Skirt from an old pair of jeans

Don’t we just love old jeans! All that fading and distressing; it seems such a waste to turf them out just because they’ve worn through on the knees or thighs. This tutorial shows you how to make a gorgeous summer skirt using the bit that never …

September 21, 2015

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How to make a TeaTowel Cushion Cover

Tea towels are a popular gift item, especially among those of us who love fabrics. And some of them are works of art – it seems a shame to stick them straight into the drawer! So, I came up with a way to show them off …

July 14, 2015

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Warm feet this Winter in Merino Footies

It’s so chilly right now, my feet are suffering. I bought a 5 pack of these foot cover things from a big box store and they are too big, and not as cotton as they say they are, and I feel I could do better. So, …

June 30, 2015

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How I made a tiny book

My friend Polly is making dolls and so is making lots of miniature things, and it is quite addictive. And catching! So I decided to try making a tiny book. A proper book with a leather cover. This is not a proper tutorial in book binding …

June 24, 2015

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A MidWinter Affair in Martinborough 2015

A MidWinter Affair Night Market is my favourite market and the only one we do as makers. Why? Because it is at night, where our gorgeous lampshades can be lit up and form a romantic beacon of light. I love that! Here’s our table, all it …

June 6, 2015

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Farewell Lambton Quay, Hello Internet!

On 11 June 2015, we will be completing a move out of our second shop on Lambton Quay. I have to say that I poured my heart into this little gem; going to town on the feminine and adorable touches like the floral wallpaper, tea trollies …

May 21, 2015

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Old Lamps for New!

One of my most satisfying classes to teach, and also for the students, is Revamping an old Lampshade Frame. This is where people drag out their old, boring lampshades, strip them down, and cover them with new and exciting fabrics. Honestly, it’s like being the Gok …

April 19, 2015

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Sewing for a Cause

On Sunday 19 April a bunch of customers, friends, sewing bloggers (and many all of the above) came together in our studio to sew for a cause. This time, the cause is the Wellington Rape Crisis Centre annual street collection – the collectors wear purple tabards …