Where’s Te Aroha: Te Aroha is a rural town in the Waikato region
of New Zealand’s North Island, and sits at the foot of 952m Mount
Te Aroha, the highest point in the Kaimai Range. Te Aroha is the
location of the Mokena Hou Geyser, the only natural soda water
geyser in the world, with the geyser located in the Te Aroha Domain,
the oldest intact Edwardian domain in New Zealand. We have
naturally hot soda spas and warm leisure pools, and you can explore
the rich mining history of the Waiorongomai Valley. You will certainly
find plenty to see and do when you visit Te Aroha, and all with that
wonderful Te Aroha hospitality we pride ourselves on.
Where in Te Aroha: 116 Whitaker Street. We’re in the main
shopping district of town. Whitaker Street is just off the main road
that runs through town.
Who plays host: Karen Larsen and Gayle Bebbington
Worth visiting because: We have a wonderful range of quilting
fabrics in all sorts of designs and styles and we also have a $15
a metre bargain bin. You’ll find plenty of locally designed patterns
and templates to inspire you, including our very own Aroha Wave
Template. Stock up on some craft essentials with our selections
of buttons, threads and all manner of haberdashery. We also have
beads and beading supplies and one of the largest ranges of Peel
craft stickers in New Zealand.
What we recommend: We just love the book Quilts Without
Corners, by Cheryl Phillips, and her 10-degree ruler, and we know
you will, too!Address: 116 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 3320, Waikato, North Island
Phone: +64 7 884 4590
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.framingquiltandcraft.comWhere’s Tauranga: Situated on the north coast of the North Island, in
the picturesque Bay of Plenty region, Tauranga is the largest city in the
area and a popular tourist spot, with plenty of shopping and relaxing
on the beach and at Mount Maunganui.
Where in Tauranga: 387 Cameron Road – the main road through
the centre of the city, running parallel to the main shopping road,
Devonport Road.
Who plays host: Sisters Robyn Curd and Glenda Moore
Worth visiting because: We’re celebrating 44 years in business, and
one year in our new location, and we’re also proud to be the largest
Bernina dealer in New Zealand. Along with all sorts of Bernina sewing
and quilting machines, overlockers and accessories, you’ll find plenty
of beautiful Kiwiana fabrics, threads, and quilting accessories, including
Clover, Prymm and the Sewline product range. One of our greatest
successes has been our Bernina Club, which is now into its 26th year
and teaches more than 180 ladies every month. If you’re not a local, don’t
worry, you can join our Bernina Club classes online too and learn lots of
sewing tips and tricks – just register for the Bernina Club on our website.
What we recommend: We just love the Clover Fork Pins for quilting
and also the quilting clips from Clover – the perfect accessories for
any quilter. We also love the Sewline Duo marker and eraser.
Address: 387 Cameron Road, Tauranga, North Island
Phone: +64 7 928 5815
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.berninatauranga.co.nz- Te Aroha FRAMING QUILT AND CRAFT
- Taurang a BERNINA SEWING CENTRE
SPONSORED BY NEW ZEALAND
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