hope & glory

May 5, 2011

New Issue of Extra Circular

such a fab wee mag for creative folk

have a look inside the latest issue

and check out the blog here

May 4, 2011

h&g LOVES handcrafting

I am so thrilled to have so many clever New Zealand hand crafters stocked in the store, its always exciting and inspiring to see what they come up with!

adorable booties, made with recycled embroidery - eg. tray & table cloths

could they really BE any cuter!

the soles are either suede or corduroy

available in sizes 0-6 months & 6-12 months

all contrast lined, so pretty
$39 per pair
made in Auckland

ye-ha cowboy cushion

or sweet babushka

backed with vintage blankets & made in the Wairarapa
$39 a cushion

adorable babushka doll, made with felt, fabric, ribbons & love
here in the Wairarapa

such a sweet little friend
$55

also made by the same clever Wairarapa woman - owl cushion/friend

lots of fun, made with vintage fabric & buttons

with contrast backing - too cool
$42

and of course everyone needs a fabric car & caravan set! Perfect for you reno'd caravan
or kids of all ages - $35

this appliqued picture is a labour of love

and detail
$63

and of course where would we be without bunting?! Avail in a range of colours and designs
beautifully finished and embellished with ribbon or ric-rak
$40

heavenly cushions made in Wellington, using vintage blankets, embroidery & blankets

soooo pretty - sigh - $59 each

aren't people clever! I LOVE it :)

April 28, 2011

a nice day for a white wedding

The weather here in the Wairarapa is glorious sunshine, still and warm, perfect wedding weather! Forecast for London is white cloud and 19 degrees, maybe they should relocate the wedding here :)

Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa have now checked into the Goring Hotel in London, a five star hotel next to Buck House.

Looking at the rooms on their website it looks like this will be mostly likely the one Kate and her family will be staying in.

the foyer

this suite is known as the Splendid Silk Rooms

adjoining rooms that are elegent

and pretty perfect for the future queen of England!

I wonder if Kate will have time to reflect in the gardens

All the best Will & Kate - Aroha!

April 25, 2011

Just Stitch it

Have just discovered these fab embroidery transfer kits, definitely not your everyday kit - these rock!

funky carvan/camping

Tattoo Alphabet

Black Apple

All these and more available from Sublime Stitching

If you are an experienced crafter or even just getting into it, I have in store the fantastic Cath Kidston crafting books:

Here is a unique opportunity for all Cath Kidston fans to make their own projects and gifts using Cath's own motifs.This brilliant little book contains 48 fantastic projects to create using 16 of Cath Kidston's signature motifs. Cath shows how to embellish a variety of bags, clothes, gifts and introduce her personal touch throughout the home.

Reinventing the arts of needlepoint and cross stitch for today's crafter, Cath has injected her own distinctive style of cheery, homemaking prints into these traditional crafts. And this book will include a unique kit: an exclusive Stitch! purse project.

Plus of course the fabulous Fix Design applique pin cushion kits

and just arrived gorgeous handmade fabric needle cases & lady bird pin cushions - too cute!

Happy Stitching :)

April 22, 2011

The HAPPY EASTER SALE is now on!

Don't miss out on the selected gorgeousness!

Including:

Cath Kidston
Scrumptious Jewellery
Stationary
Candles
Cushions
Vintage

April 9, 2011

Look Inside hope & glory

I've updated the look inside page, have a look and see what we've been up to!

March 24, 2011

Fix yourself a pin cushion!

h&g is thrilled to announce we are now stocking the fantastic Fix Design crafting kits. So funky and New Zealand made, they make a great wee Autumn project or a easy way to enter the world of crafting!