Stitch on Tyne

29/08/2024

Gameboard by Kaffe Fassett has arrived, bright and colorful.

21/08/2024

27/07/2024

Hi folks, MetService have issued a Heavy Rain Warning, a Heavy Rain Watch and a Heavy Snow Watch for Otago. Here's what you need to know 👇

🟠Heavy Rain Warning🟠
🌍Area: North Otago, Dunedin and Clutha southeast of Raes Junction
⏱Period: 30 hours from 12:00pm Mon 29 Jul to 6:00pm Tue 30 Jul
🌧Forecast: Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain. Peak rates of 5 to 10 mm/h expected.
Note, rain is expected to turn to rain snow above 300 metres during Tuesday.
Light to moderate rain is expected for remainder of Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
🚕Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
👀Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.

🟡Heavy Rain Watch🟡
Area: Southland and Clutha about and northwest of Raes Junction
Period: 15 hours from 9:00am Mon 29 Jul to 12:00am Tue 30 Jul
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

❄️Heavy Snow Watch❄️
Area: Inland areas of Otago and Southland as well as eastern Fiordland
Period: 33 hours from 9:00am Mon 29 Jul to 6:00pm Tue 30 Jul
Forecast: Periods of heavy snow above 800 metres developing during Monday morning, where snowfall amounts may approach warning criteria.

Note, snow level is expected to lower to 300 to 500 metres overnight Monday and during Tuesday morning with significant accumulations shifting towards eastern Otago.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Keep up to date with all weather forecasts here: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -south

For State Highway conditions across Otago : https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/Otago

Waitaki District Council Dunedin City Council Otago Regional Council Clutha District Council Central Otago District Council Queenstown Lakes District Council

Image Description: Map of the Lower South Island highlighting the current MetService orange weather warning area and yellow weather watch areas.

16/07/2024

The latest Inspirations magazine has arrived, and it is flying off the shelf. How could it not with a super cute Blue Penguin doorstop on the cover. We have a few of the Appletons crewel wool to complete this item, but there are also some of the new Eco Vita Merino Wool by DMC that could be used. Grab your copy (we only have 3 left) now.

30/06/2024

We are one of the shops taking part, come and visit us, make a purchase and enter the draw.

29/06/2024

Insul-bright is an insulating material ideal for home sewers and crafters. Consisting of polyester fibers needle-punched through a nonwoven substrate and a reflective metallised film. The needled material breathes and won't break down with washing. The metallised film reflects energy, hot and cold, back to itself. There is no right or wrong side. Cover with fabric before ironing. Not to be used in the microwave.

Suggested Uses: Hot pads, Lunch bags, Placemats, Oven mitts, Tea cosies and Casserole Covers

17/06/2024

A week for crafting look at this weather forecast. We have had new fabrics arrive.

14/06/2024

A cuddly little stuffie bear with the added charm of sashiko stitching in two colours.

The fabric is preprinted with the pattern pieces and the sashiko stitches so all you have to do is open the package and start stitching! Kit has fabric and instructions only, you will need sashiko thread, needle and some stuffing material.

Size: Sitting height is 16.5 cm (about 6 1/2")

When you have finished stitching, cut out the pattern pieces and assemble the bear following the instructions in the package. After that, rinse the fabric in warm water until all the markings on the fabric have washed away. Dry and stuff you little bear.

This bear will be machine wash and dry once he is finished. You could add buttons for eyes to bring him to 'life' but if the bear is for a young child it might be safer to make stitched eyes

31/05/2024

Ruth has been working her fingers to the bone on this quilt. So much hand appliqué and the stitches are so fine you can’t see them. Such a work of art by a talented quilter. It is still a work in progress.