I have a copy of this lovely new book written by Ann Packer courtesy of Random House to giveaway to one very lucky reader. All you have to do is tell me your hometown and your favourite local crafty shop in the comment section below.
Ann Packer's latest edition of this fabulous book Crafty Girls' Road Trip is now in the book stores. This book is a wonderful resource for anyone even remotely crafty who takes the occasional road trip in the New Zealand countryside. Now you can warn the hubby well in advance of where you want to stop and have already worked out the quickest way to get there...or if you have ever thought what a great idea it would be to escape with the girls' for a weekend of pure crafty indulgence then you will find all the inspiration you need within the pages of this book. Personally, I couldn't put it down and was delighted to see 10 simple craft projects included as an added bonus separating each chapter. For those who miss out on the giveaway copy I will have more available in store shortly.
The winner will be announced next Monday the 30th April.
Fiona Marie x
Blenheim, and definitely the Quilters Barn is my favourite place!!
Posted by: Clare Crosswell | April 24, 2012 at 08:26 AM
Katikati, and I love Village Fabrics and Needlecraft at Te Puna
Posted by: A Facebook User | April 24, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Woodhill, and we have Quilter's Dream at Westgate and All Things Patchwork in Waimauku, within easy driving distances..both are just lovely and then there's an on-line store, Pine Valley Quilts, doing monthly sew-in days in Helensville - spoilt for choice!.
Posted by: Anne | April 24, 2012 at 09:06 AM
Napier, my local shop which is just around the corner is JJ's Crafts, lovely shop and lovely, helpful ladies.
Posted by: Lynley Skelton | April 24, 2012 at 09:38 AM
Kerikeri - my favourite craft shop is The Apple Basket Patchwork Shop in Kaiwaka a great shop to visit.
Posted by: Oriel | April 24, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Wellington ....
& we have many lovely shops in our region ... for quilting and crafts ...
my favourite is Thimbles and Threads in Upper Hutt :)
Posted by: Chris | April 24, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Broomfield, Christchurch, and my local craft shop
Needle Arts :)
Posted by: Rose | April 24, 2012 at 05:32 PM
I am so glad this book has been updated! The other one has been on a few holidays around the country.
I live in Akld and if I had to choose just one shop for the rest of my life for fabric, it'd be Patchwork Passion in Onehunga.
Posted by: Karyn | April 24, 2012 at 05:42 PM
Hi Fiona, We in Kaiapoi do not have a craft shop so I shop on your website!!!! Also on sewpretty website. I have the old crafty girls road trip book. Would love to win this one.
Posted by: Karen Schulz | April 24, 2012 at 05:53 PM
I'm not from your area but have been a follower for many yrs. I'm from Medford, Wisconsin, USA & my favorite quilt shop is in Tomahawk, WI, USA. It's a drive over there but they have the largest selection any where else. Thanks for the give away Fiona, you're always looking after us crafters.
Posted by: Chris Konieczny USA | April 25, 2012 at 06:44 AM
Hi Fiona. I live in Christchurch and my favourite shop to browse and gain inspiration from would have to be Cottonfields in Avonhead.
Posted by: Sharon Wood | April 25, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Hi there - I live in Te Awamutu and my favourite craft/patchwork shop is Stitch-in-Stuff in town. A great shop that stocks heaps of craft related items. Thanks for chance to enter the giveaway. Kind regards, Julie :-)
Posted by: D | April 25, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Hi Di here from Napier. My favourite craft shop is JJ's as the girls are very friendly and the shop covers most things anyone would need for the favourite craft.
Posted by: Di Shuker | April 25, 2012 at 02:39 PM
Hi Fiona, I live in Nelson. My favourite craft shop is Creations Unlimited.
Posted by: Julie | April 26, 2012 at 03:50 PM
Hi Fiona, I shifted from Chch to Perth in Feb due to family stress from the earthquakes and I so miss my fav quilt shop Cottonfields in Avonhead!!
Posted by: Linda Jones | April 26, 2012 at 05:40 PM
Hi Sarah here from Christchurch, my fav shop is 'Stitch" in Colombo Street.
Posted by: Sarah Van Leeuwen | April 26, 2012 at 05:46 PM
G'day! I live in Dungog NSW and our local shop is called "Creatice Crafts & Fabrics".
Cheers!
Posted by: Julie Deithe | April 26, 2012 at 06:14 PM
Tokoroa and my favourite craft shop is Cottage Flair in Rotorua
Posted by: Val Wilkinson | April 26, 2012 at 06:20 PM
Hi Fiona,
I live in Cromwell central otago and my favourite shop is Christopher Robyn in Wanaka
Posted by: Eileen Bulling | April 26, 2012 at 07:30 PM
I come from Horrelville between Oxford and Rangiora and have lots of great shops but the closest is Quilters Quarters. Cheers
Posted by: Kristen Williamson | April 26, 2012 at 07:38 PM
Hi Fiona I live in Alexandra, and my favourite Patchwork shop is Annie's Country Quilt Store.
Posted by: Fiona Brunton | April 26, 2012 at 07:58 PM
Hi Fiona I live at Burkes Pass and enjoy trips to Geraldine where Needle'n'Thread has everything I need.
Posted by: Heather Capstick | April 26, 2012 at 08:27 PM
Hi Fiona I live in a tiny village in North Norfolk England my favourite craft shop is Sew and So's in Bungay Suffolk. Well worth the drive.
Thank you Nina
Posted by: Nina Smith | April 26, 2012 at 08:37 PM
Tauranga and my favourite local craft shop is Barnhouse quilts and Embroidery.
Posted by: Ailsa Griffiths | April 26, 2012 at 09:04 PM
Hi Fiona I live at Wallacetown near Invercargill where THE shop would have to be Kits n Things :-)
Posted by: Sally Gerrard | April 26, 2012 at 09:04 PM