Stitch Stories - Takaka

08/07/2024

Hello listeners of Fresh FM's Stitch stories. I will be taking a break from broadcasts and interviews while I tackle a busy few months of work towards an exhibition in October and, grandchildren visiting.
Thanks for the kind comments and support of the 21 episodes...I thought I would manage 5!
Best wishes and happy stitching.
Christine

21/06/2024

An afternoon of fabric painting with foam board cut-outs and gel plate....now for some stitching

17/06/2024

Meet Kerrylee Ward of Tasman Sewing. She is a bag maker and sewist in Motueka. Contact Kerrylee for alterations or to have a favourite garment altered or copied.

Tasman Sewing offers professional sewing services, including clothing alterations and repairs. We also offer some home décor sewing, handbag repairs and custom handbag making. Get in touch to find out more.

05/06/2024

Stitch your Garden, embroidery class at Motueka Library today. Such a rewarding class to teach as all the students enjoyed the challenges of learning couching, French knots and lazy daisy stitches.
Thanks to the Tasman Art Group for organizing the workshops. And, to Marian Painter for her help.

03/06/2024

To Shirley, the lovely woman who gave me this beautiful quilt top, I am busy tying it and hope to have it done for the Golden Bay Quilt and Patchwork Exhibiton Labour weekend.

31/05/2024

Busy afternoon of stitching at Heart Gallery today at the bears and bowls class

29/05/2024

Today's interview with Rachel from Res Q, tells about their launch at the Stoke/Saxton hospice shop. The interview wasnt able to be aired prior to the launch, but you will find ResQ is well under way with fabulous pieces for sale at the hospice shop.
Also check out Textile ResQ Collective for more information.
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Fresh FM Community Radio - Top of the South Nelson New Zealand

14/05/2024

Bag, bowl or bear making class. Weekend 31 May, Heart Gallery, Takaka. You choose which project you would like to make.

06/05/2024

Here is my mum, Edith, busy at her sewing machine. Always busy. Xx

01/05/2024

A combined effort of both Jenny and Ann and the lively discussion about how this piece came to cause much consternation for its makers.

30/04/2024

ResQ Launch may 4th at Stoke hospice shop
Grab some beautiful rescued garments and support hospice too.

27/04/2024

Machine embroidery on sublimation printed polyester.