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Shops NEW ZEALAND

NEW ZEALAND


Quilt by Sally Kelly 

STOP!

 

 PLEASE CALL AHEAD OF YOUR VISIT TO ANY OF THESE SHOPS!

OPENING HOURS AND OTHER INFORMATION MAY HAVE CHANGED!

 

NORTH ISLAND

(North to South)

NORTHLAND

BAY OF ISLANDS Paihia

 

THE POWER QUILTER

 22 Selwyn Rd,
PHONE:        64-09-402-7171
Caroline Weber Pyne
WEBSITE:  
www.powerquilter.co.nz

EMAIL: powerquilter@ihug.co.nz

Specialty is reproduction fabrics from the 1800's - and a fabulous selection of NZ Batik fabrics!
Classes.
Mailorder
The only patchwork shop north of Whangarei.

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WHANGAREI

RAWKOS FABRIC AND  DESIGN

 Studio: :Hatea Drive  opp Aquashine Carwash

Postal: (they do mail order): PO Box 727

PHONE: +64 (09) 436-0754 or +64 (09) 438-1325

1) handpainted, marbled and printed cotton fabric

2) NZ fabrics & clothing, beautiful hand-dyed quilting fabrics

ITCH TO STITCH

22 John Street
Whangarei
PHONE: 64 09 438 7654
EMAIL: brninawhg@xtra.co.nz

BRAMBLE COTTAGE

194 Bank Street,
Regent
PHONE:     64 09 438 8917
EMAIL: bramble@clear.net.nz

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WARKWORTH

ALISON'S NIMBLE FINGERS

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KAIWAKA

 

THE APPLE BASKET PACHWORK SHOP

P.O. Box 41 Kaiwaka, Northland NZ
it was a couple of hours drive north of Auckland. on the main road.
PHONE:        +64 09 4312443
EMAIL;
applebasketquilts@extra.co.nz

WEBSITE: wwwapplebasketquilts.co.nz

She had some lovely things in there.

I was given a newsletter with heaps of classes available and patterns to buy

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KAUKAPAKAPA

 

PATCHWORK BARN

10 Carol Leon Avenue
RD 1
Kaukapakapa

Cnr of Highway 16 and Carol Leon Avenue

PHONE:     64 09 420 4199
Open Wednesday - Sunday 10.00am - 3.30pm
Monday & Tuesday by appointment

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AUCKLAND NORTH SHORE

 

OREWA

FABRICS 2000

Countdown Plaza
Tamariki Ave
PHONE: 64 (09) 426-4118

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TAKAPUNA

TAKAPUNA SEWING AND CRAFT

71 Hurstmere Road
PHONE:     (09) 486-4681
EMAIL: 
takeasew@homepage.co.nz

 DYE-IT
PO Box 33-1519
PHONE:      64 (09) 445-8644
Fax +64 (09) 445-8647
hand-dyed fabrics, if you ring, you'll be met at the Devonport Ferry from Auckland. They do mail order.

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BIRKENHEAD

 

THE EMBROIDERER

140 Hinemoa St
PHONE:      64 09 419-0900
Needlework

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NORTHCOTE

 

THE QUILT SHOP
35 Pearn Place
PHONE:          +64 09 480 0028
EMAIL:
thequiltshop@wave.co.nz

open 6 days
What she does manage to fit covers quite a wide range. Only one or two staff at the most but really nice people.
2) Lots of fabrics to choose from, funnily enough many I had never seen in Sydney shops. Lots of FQs cut up (around NZ$6), lovely quilts on the wall, lots of patterns, friendly lady. I found some delighted batik frogs and some kiwi fabric.

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DEVONPORT

 

CUSHIA'S VILLAGE FABRICS

38 Victoria Road
PHONE : 64 (09) 445-9995
open 7 days
WEBSITE:   www.cushlasvillagefabrics.co.nz

Patchwork & craft supplies & large range of New Zealand fabrics with mail order
Short ferry ride across harbour from Auckland
Cushla's moved early in 2007 to Victoria Road from Clarence Street & is a lovely big store with helpful staff

2) Lovely shop. I have actually dealt with them via the Toowoomba Quilt Shows and mail order before but it was nice to actually visit them. The ferry ride was part of the fun.

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WEST AUCKLAND

 

AVONDALE

 

JANOME SEWING WORKSHOP

13-19 Rosebank Road, Avondale
PHONE:  +64 (09) 828-3636
Open 6 days.
This business was formerly Lynmall City Sewing Centre and carries a good range of patchwork fabrics including many New Zealand designed fabrics.

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SWANSON

LE CHATELAINE

22 Christian Road Swanson
part time basis from Christian Road - Swanson West Auckland

PHONE:(09) 832 9568

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HENDERSON

 

THE LACE FAN

PHONE: +64 09 836-3494
needlework, crafts, haberdashery

CALICO COTTAGE

148 Forest Hill Road Hendrson
PHONE:            +64 (09) 814 9658
EMAIL:     sapich@ihug.co.nz

A good range of fabric - probably close to one thousand bolts, it has a warm country feel) friendly service and a cup of coffee is always available.

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AUCKLAND. CENTRAL & EAST

GUILD
Auckland Patchworkers & Quilter's Guild

PO Box 74112

Market Road

President: Chris Behersing +64 09 535-9155

Meet 1st Sat of month (none in January) in Freemans Bay Community Centre.

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NEWMARKET

CENTREPOINT NEWMARKET

26 Morrow Street
PHONE:        64 09 529 2711

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REMUERA

 REMUERA SEWING CENTRE

320 Remuera Road
(inside the Arcade)
PHONE: +64 (09) 520-0496
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MT EDEN

 

BERNINA SEWING CENTRE

A/360 Dominion Road (Cnr Prospect Tce)
PHONE:  64 (09) 630-1155
Fax +64 (09) 630-1144

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ROYAL OAK

ROYAL OAK SEWING & WOOL CENTRE

Royal Oak Mall
Manukau Rd
PHONE:  64 (09) 625 5858
Mon-Wed, Fri- Sat 9:00 - 5:00. Thurs 9:00-8:00pm Sun 9:00-4:00pm.
Good selection of Patchwork fabrics & supplies, books & magazines. Other craft needs too
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MT. WELLINGTON

RIBBON ROSE

45B Mt Wellington Hwy
PHONE: 09 580 2276
SHOP HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9.30-5pm. Sat & Sun: 10.-3pm

ONEHUNGA

PATCHWORK PASSION

355 Onehunga Mall
Onehunga

PHONE:+64 (09) 622 2270
EMAIL: patchworkpassion@xtra.co.nz

Proprietors: Jan & Robyn
Specialising in Kaffe Fassett, Japanese, Modas, Primitives and unusual stitcheries to list a few
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SOUTH AUCKLAND

 

PAPATOETOE

 

BERNINA PATCHWORKS

12E Puhinui Road Papatoetoe
PHONE: +64 278-9231
EMAIL: bernina.papatoetoe@xtra.co.nz

STICH AND CRAFT

32 East Tamaki Rd
PHONE:        64 (09) 278-1351
Fax +64 (09) 278-1356
This is what the name describes. A wide variety of Crafts. Knitting, Embroidery beads, ribbon etc. A smallish stock of fabric. Large range of Books.

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PAPAKURA

 

FABRICLAND PAPAKURA LIMITED

75-79 Shannessey Street
Papakura,
Auckland
PHONE:   64 09 298 7295
EMAIL:   fabriclandpapakura@xtra.co.nz

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PUKEKOHE

KIWI THREADZ LTD

9a Wright Rd
Waiau Pa
RD4 Pukekohe, Auckland
PHONE:    +64 09 232 1414
WEBSITE : www.kiwithreadz.com

EMAIL : kiwithreadz@ps.gen.nz

 SHOP HOURS:HoFriday 10.00am to 2.30pm or by arrangement
Mainly a mail order store but open as above or by arrangement. A small friendly family owned business in a lovely rural setting.
Quilting fabrics - a huge range of New Zealand 'Kiwiana' themed fabrics and some Austrailan aNd other ranges also, We offer fabrics in fat quarters, fat quarter bundles, Kiwiana' charm packs and Kiwiana jelly rolls. Quilting supplies, patterms, books, threads, cross stitch patterns, stitchers gifts, sterling silver jewellry including charm bracelets and a huge range of charms.
Complimentary tea and scones for groups by arrangement ( 24 hours notice if possible).

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EAST TO COROMANDEL PENINSULA AND BAY OF PLENTY

 

 

WAIHI

 

CUSHLA'S  VILLAGE FABRICS

Cnr of Hazzard St and Tauranga Rd
PHONE: 07 863 3419
FAX: 07 863 3418
SHOP HOURS: Mon-Fri: 10-4.30pm 10-2pm Sat

 

 COROMANDEL

 STAPLETON'S OF COROMANDEL

151Kapanga Road
PHONE:     +64 07 866 8700
EMAIL:
djs@wave.co.nz
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THAMES

 

BERNINA

436 Pollen St
PHONE:          +64 (07) 868-9364
quilting, sewing, needlework



PEARSON'S HANDCRAFTS

420 Pollen St
PHONE:   +64 07 868-7843
needlework & craft supplies

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KATIKATI

KATIPATCH

3 Wharawhara Road, Katikati
PHONE+64 (07) 549-5900
Website:
www.katipatch.co.nz

A very nice shop with friendly ladies, with a good stock of fabrics, including New Zealand designed fabrics and batiks.

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TAURANGA

BARNHOUSE QUILTS AND EMBROIDERY

45 Grey St

(P.O. Box 14-067)

PHONE:   +64 7 578 7773

EMAIL:  marianne@barnhousequilts.com

It's down at the back end of an arcade and quite difficult to find as there was no signage on the street.

Worth the effort though!

A patchwork store stocking over 2000 bolts of fabrics. Talented staff with good skills in colours and techniques. Stockists of Jinny Beyer, Robyn Pandolph, Moda, Thimbleberries, Bali's, NZ fabrics, and many other designers. Large range of threads, books and patterns. Also classes and Barnhouse Friends Club

2)It was a great shop with lovely staff. They have a small sign now but I didnt see that till I came out of the arcade. I found it quite easily because the Scqilters list said down an arcade, I just went till I found it. Actually it is only about 30yards from the street.

 TAURANGA SEWING CENTRE-BERNINA

528 Cameron Road:   nr corner of  Eleventh Avenue
PHONE:      +64 (07) 578-3447
Quite a large shop with a very good range of patchwork fabrics, and friendly staff.

 ARTHUR TOYE LTD

75 Grey Street
PHONE +64 (07) 578-2619.
This is a general fabric shop with a small range of patchwork fabrics.

GREERTON SEWING CENTRE

134 Chadwick Rd,
PHONE:     +64 (07) 578-8368.

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TE PUKE

 

FABRIC BOUTIQUE

54 Jellicoe Street
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WHAKATANE

BERNINA

140 The Strand
PHONE:   +64 07 308-8636

PINS TO PATCHES

46 Domain Road,
PHONE:   64 07 3089900 FAX    +64 07-3089920
EMAIL: dsheaff@wave.co.nz

FQs of kiwi fabric for $5+, Japanese fabrics, embroidery - located in a house on one of the main roads into town.
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SOUTH FROM AUCKLAND

 

TE AROHA

POST OFFICE QUILTS AND TEXTILE GALLERY

111 Whitaker St
PHONE:     +64 07-8848222
A fantastic display of textile art and quilts, changed regularly as various exhibitions from New Zealand wide quilters. Classes and workshops by Catherine Cossar Johnston (ex Patches of Ponsonby)Excellent range of fabrics at really good prices. A lovely setting in the old Post Office, spacious and relaxed.

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HAMILTON

 

GRANDMOTHER'S GARDEN

1042 Gordonton Road , RD 1,
PHONE:   +64 078243050
EMAIL:  
grandgn@wave.co.nz
This place is on the Gordonton-Hamilton road.
I mail order from here as they have a really good mail order service. They do books , doll patterns, bear bits and have a continuously up dated selection of fabric. Hazel goes to Houston every year to check out what's new and order in. They cover most ranges e.g. Hoffmann, Jinny Beyer , Debbie Mumm, RJR etc. As part of their mail order they do mystery quilts, progressive dolls, block of the month(organised so that you get to keep your own blocks ). I have found that when I get my 5" swatches I can ring them and describe a fabric over the phone and they will send it to me. They also don't mind children so long as they play with the toy box out the back .
2)It would have to be one of the best quilt shops that I have ever been to. Staff brilliant.

THE PATCHWORK SHOP

365 Grey St
PHONE:      +64 (07) 856-6365

PM CRAFT

Pollock & Milne
P & M Plaza
Ward Street
PHONE:  +64 (07) 839-1345

DONNA'S QUILT STUDIO

8B Railside Place
PHONE:   +64 0064 7 847 3692
EMAIL:    
donnaward@xtra.co.nz
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MORRINSVILLE

WRIGHT FABRICS

 258 Thames St
PHONE:    +64 (07) 889 7618

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KARAKA

 

THE ROBIN'S RETURN
Quilt shop and Cafe.
257 Linwood Road

PHONE:   292 7032
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WAIUKU

WISTERIA COTTAGE

 77 Hyland Pl
PHONE:    09 235 7683

PHONE:    292 7032

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TE AWAMUTA

 STITCHIN' STUFF

54 Alexandra Street
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TIRAU

TIRAU QUILT COTTAGE

Main Road Tirau
PHONE:         +64 07 883 1133
EMAIL"     tirauquiltcottage@xtra.co.nz

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ROTORUA

COTTAGE FLAIR

1127 Fenton St
PHONE: +64 (7) 357 5955
PO Box 36 Ngongotaha 3041
Great shop with fabric, patterns, wool, gadgets ,Haberdashery and classes
SHOP HOURS: Mon-Fri.9-5pm, Sat.9-3pm. Sun.10-2pm 

PETTIT'S SEWING AND CRAFT

44 Pukuatua St
PHONE:    +64 (07) 348-6217

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TAUPO

CLEVER HANDS

Suncourt Mall,
They have a lovely range of patchwork fabrics including the whole of the Jinny Beyer range. Well worth stopping by to have a look

PICOT STITCH

11 Tamamutu St
PHONE:    +64 07 378 0374
Patchwork fabric, quilting supplies, art/craft. Lovely shop and lovely staff.
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SW from HAMILTON TO TARANAKI

 

NEW PLYMOUTH

 

STILL QUILTING

228 Devon St East (Top end of the main Street running through town)

 PHONE:     +64 (06) 758-6255

SHOP HOURS:    Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm.  Sat - 10am - 12.30pm

EMAIL: robynleanne@stillquilting.co.nz

This shop is a Patchwork and Quilting retailer. Good selection of fabric.

BERNINA SEWING CENTRE

24 Devon St. East
PHONE:   64 (06)758 3268
This shop sells as the name suggests sewing machine and accessories. It has a good selection of materials, bear craft materials, patterns etc.

MERRILANDS HANDCRAFT SUPPLIES

Merrilands Shopping Complex
Mangorie Rd.
PHONE:      64 (06)757 8406
This is a small craft shop catering for many different crafts. Small selection of fabric available.

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WANGANUI

WANGANUI HOME SEWING CENTRE

165 Victoria Ave

PHONE: 64 (06) 345-2299


SPECTRUM CRAFT BOOKS

26a Weraroa Road, Waverley,
PHONE:   +64 (06)346 5435
Has a large range of craft books available.

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EAST FROM TAUPO to HAWKES BAY

 

NAPIER

JANOME CRAFTLANDS

226 Emerson St

PHONE:   06-834 0760

This is a nice little shop in the main shopping area of Napier. They have a good selection of NZ fabrics & batiks, as well as other fabrics.

 

PATCH'N'QUILT WORK SHOP
434 Dartmoor Road, Puketapu

PHONE:    (06) 844 4942, Fax (06) 844 4671

EMAIL:    sew@patchnquiltworkshop.co.nz

WEBSITE;   http://www.patchnquiltworkshop.co.nz/

This is a wonderful, fairly new (just over 1 yr open), well-stocked shop based at the Riverside Winery. Staff are friendly, helpful & enthusiastic. I have visited this shop many times & will continue to do so. They have had great workshops including Lynne Edwards from the UK. This has been a wonderful addition to Hawkes Bay quilting shops

WOOL N' THINGS

Maadi Road, Onekawa Shopping Centre,
PHONE: +64 6 8436267 FAX: +64 6 8436257
EMAIL:         
help@woolnthings.co.nz

WEBSITE:    http://www.woolnthings.co.nz/index.html

This is a lovely little shop in a suburb of Napier which also has a great aquatic complex across the road. You can send your family across the road while you browse quilty stuff! There's a somewhat limited fabric selection, but they have lots of other crafty quilty stuff (notions, patterns etc.). They have many original patterns and offer classes. They also service & sell Brother sewing machines & have a great supply of accessories

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HASTINGS

 

SPOTLIGHT

200 Avenue Road
PHONE:            06 878 5223
EMAIL:      
help@woolnthings.co.nz
This is a general craft store rather than a quilt shop, but they have an increasing range of quilt fabric at good prices.
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WAIPUKURAU

QUILT WORKS

8 Marlborough Street
PHONE:     +64 06 858 9280
WEBSITE: www.quiltworks.co.nz

It is well worth a visit, especially if you are travelling to/from say Hastings or Napier from/to Wellington (or Wairarapa or Palmerston North etc).
It's kind of a hidden treasure, though usually quite well indicated with their signage (usually there is a sign right by the main road (on the town side of the bridge). It used to be in a couple of rooms of an old villa but a year or two ago they built a new shop at the rear of the old so the entrance is from the street behind). It is a wonderful shop in a lovely sunny location with lots of gorgeous fabrics & tons of fat quarters & fat eighths (the best selection I've found). They have a 'sit & sew' area & tons of classes & get togethers. Highly recommended!

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SOUTH EAST FROM TARANAKI TO WELLINGTON

 

PALMERSTON NORTH

VILLAGE BOOKS AND CRAFTS

 318 College Street

PHONE:      (06) 355 5735

EMAIL:  dianneandcolin@inspire.net.nz

SHOP HOURS;   Tuesday to Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

The street is largely residential and the shop is at the back behind the house in its own building.  There is no street parking but there are car parks for the shop behind the house.

There is a good selection of fabrics and books and a large selection of buttons and other embellishments

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LEVIN

KRAZY KOW

MOVED to the Railway Station on SH1 just the south of the CBD

PHONE:         (06) 368 5077

WEBSITE: http://www.cherrypiequiltpatch.com.

The shop is in the old railway station on the southern outskirts of Levin. A good range of fabrics and threads

Cheryl specializes in crazy patchwork supplies, especially silks and beads but also has some lovely patterns by Jacqui Karl . The staff are friendly, helpful and the shop is a lovely place to visit.

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OTAKI

TOAD HALL

4 Addington Road
RD 1 Otaki
PHONE+64 (6) 364 8900   Fax +64 (6) 364 8600
WEBSITE:   
www.susanclaire.com
EMAIL:     susan@susanclaire.com

SHOP HOURS: Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm 

 or visit by appointment.
Fabric, patterns, BOM

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RAUMATI BEACH

 

THE BERNINA SHOP


Margaret Street
 Under new management and now stocks a good range of fabrics
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WAIKANAE

 

FIBRE FLAIR

Main Road
PHONE:  +64 (04) 293-6035

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UPPER HUTT

 

THIMBLES AND THREADS

40 Park St
PHONE:  +64 (04) 526-6513


SAWMILLER'S QUILTERY

3 Plateau Road. Te Marua

    PHONE:  (04)526-2517

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WELLINGTON

 

MINERVA GALLERY
PHONE;     (04) 934 3424

 

NANCY'S EMBROIDERY SHOP

273 Tinakori Rd
PHONE:     +64 (04) 473-404
Has hand printed NZ designed fabric

PIECE BY PIECE

 Shop 3, Marsden Village,
149 Karori Road,  Karori,
PHONE:        04 476 0480
Piece by Piece is easily accessible by bus from the Wellington CBD.A #3 Karori Park bus will drop you virtually at the door.
SHOP HOURS; 10am-6pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 9am-2pm.
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NEW ZEALAND QUILTER MAGAZINE New Zealand Quilter
PO Box 6646 Marion Square, Wellington New Zealand 6141
Street address:        Minerva
237 Cuba Street
Wellington
We are just off the motorway in the block between Vivian and Abel Smith Street's
Opening hours: Weekdays 10am-5.30om
Saturdays 10am-4pm
Closed Sundays and public holidays
PHONE:(04) 934 3424 or toll-free 0800 478 458 (New Zealand customers only)
64-4-934-3424 (International customers)

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 SOUTH ISLAND

(North to South)

BLENHEIM

EMBROIDERY AND CRAFT SHOP

13-16 Market St North
PHONE:/FAX:        (03) 578-2499

THE QUILTER’S BARN

Raupara Road RD3
PHONE: 03 572 7240
Out in the country but in a complex with a winery, olive shop and a restaurant. Very popular
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NELSON

 CUSHLA'S FABRIC COLLECTION

136 Arunui Rd. Mapua
PHONE: 03 540 2011

MY BACK PORCH

Bronte Road, East
PHONE:           0064 (0)3 540 2115
EMAIL :      mybackporch@clear.net.nz
Delightful shop - lots of country style fabrics, dolls, etc. Very friendly owner.

BEAD GALLERY

18 Parere St

PHONE/FAX:          (03) 546-7807

CREATIONS UNLIMITED SEWING CENTRE

118 Hardy St

PHONE:     (03) 548-4297:0800-88-4297

FAX:(03) 546-9049

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KAIKOURA


A PATH OF COUNTRY



22 Beach Road
PHONE/FAX:     03 319 5465
EMAIL:        apatchofcountry@xtra.co.nz
WEBSITE:       www.apatchofcountry.co.nz
Small cottage type store with six rooms filled with fabrics and made up quilts and all things patchwork and country. Plenty of patterns and fabrics to match and also kits. Also all needed supplies and threads and also for embroidery.
Well worth a visit but allow plenty of time.
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HANMER SPRINGS

WAI ARIKI

108 Rippingale Road,
Wai-ariki Farm Park
(Behind the Golf Course and follow the road to the end).
OWNER: Grace Downs.
She has the loveliest stuff, lots of Debbie Mumm (best range I have come across in the South Island) and much more.,great coffee there as well
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CHRISTCHURCH

PLEASE CALL OR CHECK WITH LOCALS BEFORE  VISITING THESE SHOPS, MANY WERE AFFECTED BY THE EARTHQUAKE

Have fun and look out for the Wizard in the Square while in the City.

 

MEMORIES CAFÉ AND QUILT SHOP

Cnr Papanui & Harewood Rd Papanui

PHONE:       03-352 0049

 

FABRIC VISION

THIS SHOP IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY….March 2011

Christchurch City Store
12 -14 Bath Street
Christchurch
PHONE:      64 (0)3 379 8899
FAX: 64 (0)3 366 8042
SHOP HOURS:Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

 

FABRIC VISION

 39 Main North Road     Papanui
PHONE:        64 (0)3 354 8361
 WEBSITE:     http://www.fabricvision.co.nz
 SHOP HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

COTTONFIELDS QUILTING QUARTERS

45 Merrin Street
Avonhead:
PHONE:      (03)358 3355

WEBSITE: http://www.cottonfields.co.nz/Cottonfields_Quilting_Quarters/Home.html

Wonderful shop with plenty of country colours in their fabrics. Also have quilting supplies, handmade treasures, has classes, and on site parking. A great shop to brouse, and owners are very friendly. It is relatively new.

CHERRY BLOSSOM

High Street

Another shop which is not actually a quilt shop but is worth a visit selling Japanese items including recycled clothing they do have some fabric which can be used for quilts.

It is top quality and is in the High Street do ask for as it is an upstairs shop and is easily missed.

CASHMERE QUILTWORKS LTD

The Arts Centre,
PO Box 7159
PHONE: (03) 337-4158
SHOP HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am - 4 pm, Thurs 10-8 and Sat 10-2.
(have handpainted and hand-dyed fabrics)
I went to the National Symposium in January this year and there was a shop from Christchurch which is very good that is called Cashmere Quiltworks Ltd. Someone did say that if you are from out of town and can't quite get there during those hours they may open especially for you however am unsure if this is correct. The owners are Sue Spigel and Brenda Visser. Both are well known NZ Quilters.

 

FORGET ME KNOTS

 THIS SHOP IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY….March 2011
from the Arts Centre Website: As a result of the magnitude of this damage, the Arts Centre Trust Board— the body charged with ensuring this iconic precinct is preserved and protected in perpetuity— has taken the unprecedented step of closing the site for an indeterminate period to allow for remediation work and seismic strengthening to all buildings.  This work is likely to take several years.
previously Country Crafts
phone number is 03 377 5271
Shop 6, downstairs, Boulevard Shops & Galleries,
The Arts Centre,
2 Worcester Boulevard,
Patchwork, cross-stitch & hand crafted gifts
. New Zealand patchwork fabric.
We found a great little quilt shop in the Arts Centre in Christchurch which had yummy fat quarters in a wide range of NZ fabrics,( and by the metre.) The centre is near the Tram route and on the edge of the Cathedral Square. It is very "male" friendly as it has many other little shops, and a "to die for" Fudge shop and a great Woodcraft Gallery
(2)The Christchurch Tramway stops outside The Arts Centre. This little shop is situated in the old university buildings where there are many craft shops and on Saturday and Sunday there is also a great craft market. It stocks a great range of fabrics and patterns & a good range of New Zealand patchwork fabric. There is a fantastic fudge shop & a great Woodcraft Gallery & lovely little coffee shop in the Arts Centre. Arts Centre address is www.artscentre.org.nz

BERNINA

 466 PAPANUI ROAD

PHONE: 03 366 8916

EMAIL:  bernina.dress@xtra.co.nz 

 

HANDS ALL ROUND

5 Normans Road

PHONE:      03-355-9099

JANOME

Riccarton Road
Had some beautiful fabrics especially Japanese at $7.10 a fat quarter and what lovely ladies best I came across

 

ELNA SEWING AND CRAFT

608 Colombo St
PHONE:       (03) 366-9315

 

COUNTRY  QUILTING

253A Hills Road; SHIRLEY
PHONE:         (03) 385-5521
FAX (03) 385-0507

VISION

Casel Street
Had some lovely patchwork fabrics as I am a Kiwi Living in Perth I brought a lot of Kiwiana Fabrics.
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GORE

FABRIC STUDIO

6A Irk Street,
PHONE:           03-208-0880
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RICCARTON

THE ART OF SEWING

OPEN AND OPERATING

98 Division St, Christchurch,
 near Westfield Riccarton Mall
PHONE:    03 348 0170
SHOP HOURS: 9am-5.30pm Mon - Fri
10am-5.30pm Saturday
Onsite car parking is available
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WANAKA

CHRISTOFER ROBYN QUILTS

Ballantyne Road
PO Box 23 Wanaka
PHONE:             03-443-1810
A gorgeous country quilt store
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GERALDINE

NEEDLE ‘N THREAD

Talbot Street
PHONE: 03 693 1122
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TIMARU

PAM’S PATCH AND QUILTWORKS UNLIMITED

214 Stafford Street,
PHONE; 03 688 3248
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QUEENSTOWN

FABRIC COLLECTION

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ASHBURTON

BERNINA

1184 East St
PHONE     (03) 308-6570
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TINWALD

ANNIE’S COUNTRY STORE

167 Archibald St, Tinwald, .
PHONE:       03-307 6277
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OAMARU

OAMARU SILK CENTRE

 119 Thames Street
PHONE/FAX: 03 434 9184
EMAIL:    gshek@clear.net.nz
This store is easy to find in centre of town & has large range of New Zealand fabric.

 

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MOSGIEL

PAT’S PATCH

In  the shopping centre
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DUNEDIN

 THREADS BERNINA

Centre City Mall
133 Great King Street
PHONE. (03) 477-4514
Great range of fabrics, threads and embellishments as well as needlecraft/knitting supplies
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WINTON

WINTON ESENE COLOURSHOP

217 Great North Road
Actually a Paint shop...with fabric, books and patterns.
PHONE::03 236 0880
MANAGER: Carolyn Porteous
They seemed helpful and I understand they run classes sometimes.
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OWAKA

CATLIN QUILTS

4 Waikawa Road
PHONE:     03 415 8697
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INVERCARGILL

BERNINA SEWING CENTRE

47a Tay St
PHONE: +64 )218 3398
Excellent range of fabric and haberdashery, etc.

 

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