This is possible because of the generosity of some very lovely ladies in Gisborne: Fiona & Noeline from More than Fabric.
A little bit about them from Fiona:
We are a Mother and Daughter business indulging in the thing we love most - Patchwork and Quilting and all things hand made.
Noeline (Mum) was a creative sewer from school and made clothes for the
family until we took over the task ourselves. I, Fiona, is a creative patchworker with an excellent eye for color and fabric blending.I was living in the UK when a friend from New Zealand visited and bought her quilting with her. This was my first real introduction to the world of Patchwork and Quilting. I was hooked. My goal always from that moment was to own my own shop.
Mum joined Kevin and I in the UK 2005 and was quickly introduced to the highly addictive hobby and was very quickly hooked too. While living in the UK I taught classes at Just Between Friends in Buckhurst Hill Essex. I love teaching and seeing participants eye light up when they get it!
Feedback has always been positive and depending on the project, folks usually left with a finished item or at best a block or three of a quilt.
JBF also had a wonderful community of like minded people. This is our goal in Gizzy! And during the five months we have been open for business we have met the most amazing groups of people here in Gisborne. Our Tuesdayand Wednesday sewing night get-togethers are a great group of creative folks willing to share ideas. Our classes are gathering momentum and enquiries for classes for school children encourage us for the future.
Gizzy also has local craft markets which are well supported. Craft is well and truly alive here.
Thank you Fiona and Noeline for your generous giveaway!
L x
