ON THE Road NEW ZEALAND
1. Whangarei: The Country Yard
Address: 229 Mangakahia Road, RD 9, Whangarei
Phone: +64 9 434 6748
Email: kerryn@thecountryyard.co.nz
Website: www.thecountryyard.co.nz
You’ll be welcomed by: Kerryn, the shop owner, plus Raewyn or Bernice, our wonderful, friendly helpful staff.
What’s great about Whangarei: Sunny beaches, bush walks, great coffee, historic Bay of Islands.
What you’ll find in store: Nestled in picturesque cottage gardens, we stock a great variety of fabrics from country to contemporary, patterns, kit sets, embroidery threads, notions and much more. Plenty of inspirational samples and the kettle is always hot!
Staff picks: There are just too many projects from which to pick one or two favourites! We love our stitcheries and in store you will find a large range of embroidery patterns, kits, threads and accessories. One of our latest samples are these gorgeous teacups that we have had framed (see photo). Remember it is very easy to turn your projects into pieces of art that will add a difference to any home decor.
2. Te Atatu Peninsula: House of Patchwork
Address: 574 Te Atatu Rd, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland
Phone: +64 9 834 9641
Email: houseofpatchworkltd@gmail.com
Sandra, who has many years’ experience in the beautiful art of patchwork and quilting,
