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This is where I share what's actually happening.

Pop in often, there's always something going on.

Rolled hand embroidered travel sewing kit displaying the stitcher's initials and year of completion

A fawn colored rectangle of linen embroidered in a range of stitches in cream threads

The inside of a miniature travel sewing kit with scissors, pins, needles and threads

Trish Hill© Sampler

As a member of the Waikato Embroidery Guild I have been able to join the "Trads" group. The focus of these stitchers is traditional work, which is my happy place - hardanger in particular.

As a group we had the opportunity to purchase a Trish Hill© sampler kitset for a travel sewing kit. The materials and supplies provided were amazing and the charts and instructions clear and concise.

I really surprised myself, learning a range of new stitches and getting the piece completed within four months. If you get a chance to attend one of Trish's workshops I hope you take it. It will be well worth it!

If you would like to start a cross-stitch or learn hardanger embroidery, please get in touch, I would love to work with you at my studio or at the Taumrunui Womens' Club Craft Circle.

Think PINK

With May being our breast cancer awareness month, I am focusing on Pink Ribbon fundraising in as many ways as I can.

With my love of entertaining and creating special food, I am holding two Brunches and two High Teas at my studio. I can't wait to host friends and colleagues from my local community and naturally I will post photos after each event on my Facebook page (-:

I have created a range of 'Think Pink' greeting cards using the Stampin' Up © range of products shown in this photo. These cards along with pink candles, pens, and keyrings are on my table at both the Owhango Market and the Taumarunui Community Market. I hope to see you there and if a design catches your fancy I would love to show you how to make your own.

If you would like to support the cause I have a page, follow this link to 'Alice of Daydreams'

https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/alicehedgeman28278/pinkribbonbreakfast

I look forward to hearing from you!

a collection of six greeting cards, each different styles and folds , all featuring pink decorative papers , pictures and embellishments.

An artists impression of a green cottage with a covered front porch and red roses growing on the front fence

An Intro to where my Table stands...

OMG…OMT is live!

Thanks to the skills of Josh Thomson of KoruForm, this new iteration of Daydreams has a fresh window for me to share the passions that inspired the creation of my craft company in the mid-1990s.
Today I have chosen to feature my 1920s railway cottage and the incredible view I have from my studio and front windows. Both the natural beauty of hills, river and farmland, along with the building craftsmanship off my home are key to the peaceful environment that fosters inspiration and creativity on a daily basis.

I look forward to your visits both virtual, and in person, as my journey continues…

A autumn view across farmland to the river and the town beyond