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Commonly known as 'Fiona Marie'

New Zealand

I love craft. I am addicted to it, so come join the fun and get inspired!

Interests: My children...all kinds of craft, of course...the ballet...tennis - watching, that is...my hubby x.

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WOW

A couple of years ago I took my eldest daughter to Wellington for the weekend to experience the World of Wearable Arts. The place was buzzing, women were everywhere, and everyone was talking about it. I have promised my youngest... Continue reading

Posted Oct 21, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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French Knitting...

Scrap busting ball of french kitting. Mia Hamilton's amazing entry in the Headland Sculpture on the Gulf exhibition on Waiheke Isaland. UK Crafts Council Exhibition. Fancy trying to beat the world record? Chrildrens party idea. Inspired? Purchase your own french... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Tomato soup cake...

I hadn't come across the concept of putting Tomato Soup in a cake before I found the recipe in my Grandma Joanie's Recipe Book. This cake really surprises, it's light and fluffy, full of flavour, and pretty light on calories.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Creative places...The Make Cafe

After visiting The Make Cafe for the very first time last Saturday during the Bloggers Connecting conference I couldn't wait to get back there this weekend with my daughter and a have another look around. I am definitely in my... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Wal-nutty...

If someone hands you a big bag of walnuts fresh off the tree, what are you going to make? Fiona Marie x Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Eat cottage cheese...

I came across this poster on FB and just had to print it off and pin it on the fridge. It was originally designed to encourage Americans to eat less meat, wheat, sugar and fats. These foods were needed by... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Quilts & books...

Two of my favourite things. An immigrant women's group recently held an exhibition of their amazing quilts at the Beckenham Library in Christchurch. The quilts looked gorgeous sitting aloft rows of books. These two quilts were made by Zhenquin, originally... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Long lost treasure...

Found a box in the garage the other day that hadn't been opened since we moved house 6 years ago, and on the side it had scrawled "sewing". O.M.G. How did I let that one get passed me. I found... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Still stitching...

The blogging might be a little slow, but the stitching never stops. The 'Wishing Well' workshop was a lot of fun. I have been stitching away on a few new samples using odds and ends of embroidery cottons in my... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Vine...

I have been having fun playing on Vine, a new social networking app where you create video snippets to share little moments with your followers. Just like Twitter, but with pictures rather than words. It is very new and appears... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Wishing well...

I have found my creative niche, the ideas are flowing, my fingers are constantly itching to stitch, and I find myself inexplicably with a hoop in my hand when...maybe...I should be doing other things. This little number that I am... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Bloggers Connecting

Around the Table - Bloggers Connecting, is a blogging conference happening in Christchurch, 12th-14th April 2013. If you are interested in attending this event more information can be found on the Bloggers Connecting website - it's open to 60 participants... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Workshop samples and ideas...

I love the start of a new year. Over the last month I have given my office space a BIG clean out and cleared my head to make room for new original ideas that I have already started to breathe... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2013 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Romantic Basket Liner

This Linen embroidered basket liner has been featured in the Summer edition of Hazed magazine. Directions: Cut a 35cm piece of linen fabric and transfer the stitchery motif onto one corner. Download Heart full of Kisses stitchery design. Using two... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Natural Star...

I recently spent a couple of days at the Women's Expo parked beside Brenda Green of Natural Star. Brenda creates knitting patterns as well as selling wool and other supplies. After seeing for myself how popular her patterns were and... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Pattern Clearance...

I am holding an open home from 9.00am - 12.00pm tomorrow Saturday the 27th October. 300-400 patchwork quilting, bag, softies etc. patterns from well known designers selling for $5.00 each (fionamarie.com clearance stock). I will have some other bits and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 25, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Happy Hedgehog Pin Cushion en masse...

Just as well they are adorable or this gang of prickly creatures could be a little intimidating. The Happy Hedgehog Pin Cushion pattern is being featured in the Sweet Living newsletter going out on Monday so if you want a... Continue reading

Posted Oct 24, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Workshop bliss...

There are few things I find more rewarding than making space in my busy life to sit around a table with a group of like-minded individuals for a few hours to be creative. That is the beauty of the workshop.... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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All I want for Christmas...

The Craft Collective have just released their poster for the upcoming market on the 25th November - gorgeous! I will be making sure I have a reliever so I get a chance to have a look around and do some... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Craft market bliss...

I love them. I love the vibe, the people, the products, the creativity - the handmade essence that permeates these gatherings. In Christchurch we are lucky to have a number of great craft markets to support. My favourites are the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Crafty girls talk book release...

Kindle Ebook Giveaway - To launch Crafty Girls Talk there is a free giveaway this weekend for the Kindle version. You can download the Kindle version free and read it directly on your iPhone, iPad, Kindle or Kindle Fire. You... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Stitch & colour letter art...

New workshop!!! I will be holding two workshops in and around Christchurch during October playing with this colour and stitch creative idea. All the details are given on the workshop page at Piece and I am happy to answer any... Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Fabric stamping workshop...

The next fabric stamping workshop is being held at Montarga, 165 Ferry Road, in Christchurch on the 22nd September. We will be stamping fabric to make a little needle case or cell phone cover that you should have finished to... Continue reading

Posted Sep 11, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Crafty girls talk...

This fabulous looking book written by Australian author Jennifer Forest is due out soon, sometime in September. I love the cover shot! Jennifer has interviewed 20 crafty ladies for the book and I am really excited to have been included.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 29, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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Hand dyeing for market...

Jessica was busy all weekend creating hand dyed (and other stuff) goodie bags to sell at the Encraftment Market next Saturday. We bought some Ozecraft dyes and rounded up all the lace motifs and trims and other bits and pieces... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2012 at Fiona Marie's Thread

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