New Zealand Landscape Series
Ali Davies' most recent collection of linen tea towels, "Landscapes of New Zealand," captures intimate moments of contemplation and admiration for Aotearoa's dramatic and beautiful whenua.
2023 – Tea Towel Collection
Introducing the 2023 collection of Patterns of New Zealand tea towels.
Hemp: The Sustainable fabric choice.
Hemp is a sustainable and easily renewable source of food, clothing, industrial textiles, and shelter. But that's not the only reason why it's the fabric of choice for my tablecloths. Let me explain ...
A story of a New Zealand textile artist.
‘What is the feeling that lies at the depths of our hearts?’. That’s behind everything I do and recently I was prompted to write about my story – my reasons for using organic cotton and why I don’t handprint every tea towel any more.
My love of patterns
By definition a pattern is an object, motif or symbol all over the canvas, be it in a painting or a surface such as a wall, textile or floor. Whatever the medium it can be a work of art.
Christmas Cake Recipe
I found this recipe in an old magazine at a place I was staying at in Whitianga 20 years ago so I have made a lot of cakes since then and they are always good. I have also substituted the flour for a gluten-free mix and changed the butter to coconut oil. If you don’t eat eggs I’m sorry I don’t know what you would do. Crackers?
Hand painting with a bottle.
Hand painted placemats using a bottle! Have something truly unique for your next dinner party.
Many ways Manuka
Sometimes it takes a few ‘wrongs’ to make a right. It took me a few drafts to breathe space into my manuka print. I started off with reflecting what I saw to making a more harmonious experience of the flower, as opposed to mirroring a close replica of nature.
AD | Artists: Moira Sun
Along my journey I have worked with a small number of artists who are a little obsessed with having their work on fabric like me. I’ve started a series sharing the work artists I collaborate with and the most recent is Moira Sun and I'd like to introduce you to her.
Colours to welcome in 2022
Introducing a new table linen design for 2021/2022. 'Star Tile' in three bold colours, starting with Chrome Yellow - available now. Knowing the story behind the designs enhances the enjoyment of using your new table cloth. Read about it here.
Reflections 2020
Happy New Year! 2021
As most of us do at this time of year, we reflect and make resolutions. I don't list my resolutions, rather I look at whats working and expand on that and try to alter what isn't working so well. Here's my look at some special moments in 2020 and reflecting on whats working and if I’m still moving in the right direction.
Good Magazine Nov/Dec 2017
Good Magazine - Nov/Dec 2017 'Good People' section. 'Linens with life force'. Words by Leanne More.
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