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So Sweet!

2010-05-09T18:32:00.000-07:00

Cute knitted hats from Sonia at Creative Aertz...

Guinipig has flown back in

2010-04-22T17:46:00.000-07:00

Guinipig has listed some fantastic new Flying Duck sets!

Heart of Lace

2010-04-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

These are lovely new brooches from Three Sparrows...

Russian Doll Clips

2010-03-28T15:18:00.001-07:00

I am loving these sweet Russian doll clips from Leila Loves Handmade. I just ordered some for the girls for Easter basket treats.

Second Edition Extra Curricular

2010-03-24T23:18:00.000-07:00

Extra Curricular is a publication dedicated to showcasing people who do interesting creative projects in their spare time as well as encouraging those who wish they did.

Whether they have a 9-5 job, a fledgling business or a young family, the people profiled in Extra Curricular are connected by their passion for keeping the right side of the brain active in their off-hours. They do it for the love of it - driven by a creative urge, they stay up late and work weekends in order to complete their latest side project.

This issue includes a wee illustration featurette, an article about the craft craze and whether it's possible to make a living selling your wares, interviews with a leather tooler, a jewellery maker, a paper artist, and the girls behind 'Martha Goes Green' talk about self-publishing their vegetarian cookbook. There are a few other treats to be discovered too.

Extra Curricular is printed in full colour on beautiful recycled stock. The 2nd issue is out on April 1st 2010.

Where Is My Mind?

2010-03-21T20:35:00.001-07:00

For all those dedicated Pixies Fans!

Little Birdie

2010-03-18T18:37:00.001-07:00

I love these Little Birdie dresses from Carla in the Hawkes Bay. Beautifully made in wonderful fabrics.

Best In Show

2010-03-15T16:55:00.001-07:00

Lovely new cushions from Three Sparrows.

Plastic Fairy

2010-03-14T17:05:00.000-07:00

New to toggle.co.nz, these lovely printed image brooches from Wellington Crafter, Plastic Fairy.

Fred's Tea Towels

2010-03-09T16:14:00.000-08:00

Fred's fab Tea Towels now available. Get one HERE!

Leila Lovelies

2010-03-07T16:59:00.000-08:00

These are lovely. I am all over this Russian Doll imagery. Nice one, Leila!

The Fantastic Ms Ferrit

2010-03-02T15:34:00.001-08:00

These fabric bunches of roses from Ferrit are just so lovely. We have a few items for sale on toggle.co.nz.

Cheek Pinchy Lovelies

2010-03-01T13:38:00.000-08:00

Really great new Cheek Pinchy cards just listed.

Rosie Flo's Colouring Books on toggle.co.nz

2010-02-18T14:33:00.000-08:00

These colouring books are FANTASTIC! My kids just love them...excellent, witty, whimsical drawings for the colourist to add arms, legs and heads to. Have a look at the range HERE.

Grumpy Goat

2010-02-17T16:55:00.000-08:00

New to toggle, Grumpy Goat toys. Crocheted from recycled cotton in bright colours. Yes!

Happy New Year Cats

2010-02-14T13:49:00.001-08:00

Celebrate the Year of The Tiger with a Tiger Head Pendant from the ever popular Jellybones.

Sweet Sweets

2010-02-11T16:24:00.000-08:00

These are new to toggle.co.nz, sweet hand sewn felt chocolate fridge magnets from Nao Kuichi.

Yummmm

2010-02-07T15:13:00.001-08:00

Trixie Delicious has the best gifts for this coming Valentine's Day. Veer away from the obvious and go with something a little twisted...

Bogan!

2010-02-03T22:54:00.000-08:00

There are stacks of Bogans in my hood for the ACDC concert. I salute them!

Katherine Quinn Prints

2010-01-31T14:18:00.000-08:00

Katherine has just given us seven more lovely prints in her "Sinking Series" to list on toggle.co.nz for sale. See the HERE.

First Thursdays

2010-01-28T15:19:00.000-08:00

First Thursdays Auckland debuted in St Kevin’s Arcade on 3 Dec last year when Cleo organised a line-up of artists including painters ranging from street style to pop surrealists, Brazilian dancers and even a glass blower to captivate what turned out to be a more than 900-strong audience of onlookers and buyers who turned up throughout the evening.

The 2010 schedule for First Thursdays Auckland kicks off on Thursday 4 February with a similarly impressive line-up of artists featuring exhibitors such as Amy Walker whose work is described as a cross between Picasso and pop art, Frida Kahlo-inspired crafter of jewellery Miriam Ramos and live hip hop-based band Numbers.

“It’s a platform for emerging artists who may not otherwise get into galleries which gives them confidence," says Cleo, “and it’s fun for established artists, because it offers them a different type of space.”

Porcelain Rove Mos

2010-01-21T17:07:00.000-08:00

Just listed these fun, hand painted mugs from Porcelain Rove.

Canine Cameos Rock

2010-01-20T14:45:00.000-08:00

I just listed a new batch of Canine Cameos. They are soooo good. Grab one here.

Bring It Back Retro

2010-01-19T20:54:00.001-08:00

These are great! Just listed from Bring It Back. I had to buy this one for myself. So me!

Back on Deck

2010-01-10T13:37:00.000-08:00

Back on deck now at toggle.co.nz. We have a great range of pressies for the wedding season....

Kraftbomb Bonanza!

2009-12-09T01:12:00.000-08:00

Kraftbomb!

2009-11-24T19:57:00.000-08:00

Extra Curricular

2009-11-24T19:55:00.001-08:00

Great reading for all you crafters!

Fancy Aprons from Ideal

2009-11-08T14:45:00.000-08:00

Fantastic Fancy Aprons from Ideal now on Toggle.co.nz.

Perfect from the festive season.

Judy Darragh's Sun Hats

2009-11-05T17:06:00.000-08:00

Look at these marvellous sun hats! Keep the rays at bay with one of these.

Luxford St 2010 Planner on toggle.co.nz now

2009-11-04T16:52:00.000-08:00

Luxford St Cassette's Back

2009-10-27T02:25:00.000-07:00

October Kraftbomb

2009-10-21T16:58:00.000-07:00

Caravan Love

2009-10-20T15:34:00.000-07:00

Lovely grungy Woods Ivory Ware Platter with Caravan portrait. Nice!

Fly Your Flag

2009-10-19T14:04:00.001-07:00

Check out these brill hand sewn, framed flags from Cecilia Marquez.

Elevenbrand

2009-10-18T17:04:00.000-07:00

Lovely, new Elevenbrand products on sale now.

Kits for Kids

2009-09-27T14:26:00.000-07:00

Great activity for these schhol holidays...felt birds kits from Ruby In The Dust.

September Kraftbomb this Sunday!!

2009-09-22T17:18:00.000-07:00

Ellie Smith Babies' and Toddlers' wear

2009-09-13T18:14:00.001-07:00

Lovely new prints from Ellie Smith on onesies and T Shirts for Babies and toddlers. check them HERE.

Vintage Textile Fair

2009-09-08T17:37:00.000-07:00

Kate Barton's jewellery now on toggle.co.nz

2009-09-06T15:34:00.001-07:00

I am so pleased we now have Kate Barton's jewellery available for sale on toggle.co.nz.

Beautiful silver prisms and perspective pieces in earrings, brooches and necklaces.

Best Dressed Pets

2009-09-03T16:15:00.000-07:00

Hilarious! Soft Rocks also features in this month's Pet Magazine for best dressed dogs. Covering all species in fine accessories! Available on ETSY

Soft Rocks Best Dressed Accessory!

2009-08-30T17:06:00.001-07:00

Soft Rocks long Gold Chain features in Metro's Best Dressed list as worn by Allana Owen. See the range HERE.

Kraftbomb this Sunday

2009-08-27T14:39:00.000-07:00

Woop Woop, birthday Kraftbomb. I will be doing fabric badge making on the toggle table. See you there!

Zippy

2009-08-25T14:38:00.001-07:00

This is a lovely piece of recycled zip jewellery I found on ETSY.

Violey & May Collars

2009-08-23T18:42:00.000-07:00

These collars are a unique and pretty addition to your spring wardrobe. Florals are the go the fashion pundits are saying. See the range here.

Faux You

2009-08-13T19:38:00.000-07:00

I have been enjoying crocheting these mad faux baubles. Just listed one on ETSY.
I have to force the boy to be my hand model. He is very reluctant as I shout "more girly pose", "not so butch". Bless!

Moon

2009-08-11T23:41:00.000-07:00

wee bit late for the anniversary of the moon landing...but here it is, Prog Rock's best!

Party Streamers

2009-08-10T19:04:00.000-07:00

New Paper Chain Party Streamer neck wear coming soon from Soft Rocks...

Sock Monkeys from Miss Millie

2009-08-09T16:38:00.000-07:00

During the Depression, store bought toys were desirable but unattainable extravagances. Thrifty mothers, accustomed to using materials over & over, refashioned worn socks into various toy creatures for their children to play with. The sock monkey was born! See Miss Millie's range HERE

Handmade Nation

2009-08-03T15:07:00.000-07:00

Get along to the Auckland screening of Handmade Nation, Auckland 4th August 6:30pm, Academy Cinemas, 44 Lorne St Auckland, Ph 373 2761
It is then in Wellington at the Paramount on the 10th August.

Bowl Of Bright Ideas

2009-08-02T17:38:00.001-07:00

Look at my lovely Lightbulb Cosies I bought from Sharon at the last Kraftbomb. I love them! Sharon is off to Melbourne but still has a range available on toggle.co.nz.

Lucky Penny Crafty Club

2009-07-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

The Lucky Penny Crafty Club will be having its inaugural get-together next Tuesday night (4th).

It’s an informal get-together for crafty people, crafts optional on the night. They’re meeting at Mezze Bar, Durham Lane from 7.30 onwards (until about 9.30).

Should be a great night.

Check out the blog:

http://luckypennycraftyclub.blogspot.com/

Hottie Happy

2009-07-27T19:39:00.000-07:00

Another lovely hottie from Birdspoke just listed. Beautifully embroidered original drawings with upcycled fabrics.

Ellie Smith T Shirts

2009-07-26T20:01:00.000-07:00

New Ellie Smith T Shirts in lovely Purple and Powder Blue.

Kraftbomb ON

2009-07-22T18:39:00.000-07:00

This Sunday...Grey Lynn Community Centre. Lots of Toggle.co.nz crafters with their fab items for sale. Be there or be square.

Bam Bam Creative - New Heart Brooches

2009-07-20T17:57:00.000-07:00

Lovely new fabric brooches from Bam Bam Creative....

Macho Libre from Geek Freeks

2009-07-19T18:49:00.000-07:00

Some new Geek Freeks toys just listed...and some facial hair purses and brooches from Karla. Yay!

NZ Jewellery Show

2009-07-17T02:00:00.000-07:00

Get along to the NZ Jewellery Show at the Sky City Convention Centre this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Togglers Kate Barton and Isla Osborne are in the Handstand show.

Luxford Street, Bags It!

2009-07-16T02:21:00.000-07:00

Brilliant new bags by Luxford St just listed!

On The Wall

2009-07-09T02:44:00.000-07:00

These are Fab...plate clocks from Sisterhood.

Off The Wall

2009-07-01T20:03:00.000-07:00

Just listed this! Ask Alice was featured in apartmenttherapy.com's email newsletter and it has been madness. Crafting insanely!

Brilliant BirdSpoke

2009-06-30T15:11:00.001-07:00

Behold these fantastic plushie birds from Rachelle at BirdSpoke. Filled with character and polyfill!

Leila Loves Handmade Magnets

2009-06-28T17:28:00.000-07:00

Just listed these sweet tins of wee magnets from Leila Loves Handmade. Great gift!

Bombage

2009-06-24T20:11:00.000-07:00

Kraftbomb again this Sunday! I am going to be minding Trixie's stall. I am just right out of conceptual knitwear after a few nice orders on the toggle.co.nz.

Lots of lovely togglers will be present, Birdspoke, Leilaloveshandmade, birdsong, luxford St , geek freeks, City the Cupcake Queen and many more....

Handsome Necklace

2009-06-23T15:12:00.000-07:00

I have been checking in at MargauxLange's Etsy shop from time to time. Behold this beautiful piece! Check out the rest of her Barbie bit Jewellery.

Pouch

2009-06-22T18:13:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Michelle suprised me with this Vita Cochran bag. It sits at your side like a small growth. I love it. Esther

NZ Woman's Weekly Feature

2009-06-21T19:19:00.000-07:00

Yay! Thanks Woman's Weekly. Great feature on some of our lovely toggle makers.
Dishy, Sisterhood, guinipig, Salvage, Ruby In The Dust, Aimee's Record Bowls, and Birdsong

New Trixie Wares

2009-06-18T19:13:00.000-07:00

Some brill new Trixie Delicious listings now up on the toggle. Go mad for it!

Stamped

2009-06-17T18:51:00.000-07:00

New to toggle.co.nz, Delirium. Helen Kerrigan's range of vintage stamps transformed into brooches. Nice gift for those overseas.

Skullerific

2009-06-16T18:00:00.001-07:00

Man! Check these beauties I obtained from the Interweb.
Big skull spoon sculptures. I think I will dangle them above the kitchen bench to send a clear signal to the household that I am in no mood to be toyed with.

Lovely Ladies!

2009-06-15T23:58:00.000-07:00

Great new Lady Milagro Ukes up on toggle. Honeys!

Leila Loves Handmade on Toggle

2009-06-15T14:02:00.000-07:00

Now available on toggle, Leila Loves Handmade's silver plated, covered button bobby pins and cufflinks. The bobby pins are lovely gifts for ladies of any age and the cufflinks are a great present for the blokes. Very reasonably priced, too, I might add.

Winter Knits

2009-06-10T18:14:00.000-07:00

Check out Sharon Margaret's "Woolly Incandescence" installation at Beresford Square off K Rd.
Brightly coloured knitted light bulb covers in garlands. Nice one!

Collar a Collar!

2009-06-07T21:24:00.000-07:00

Just listed a few new Violet & May collars. I love this dotty anchor one the most. These look so great over a black polo neck jumper.

Dirty Old Man's Undies

2009-06-04T18:57:00.000-07:00

Luvvly new shade from our darling LUXFORD ST.

Cheeky

2009-06-03T19:33:00.000-07:00

More Cheek Pinchy wonderfulness just listed...new rings and cards with Kirsten's customary style.

Scarf Up!

2009-06-02T18:09:00.000-07:00

Nippy out there, man. Get your Rocks On with a chunky Soft Rocks Chain.

New Skulls From Birdsong

2009-06-01T18:55:00.000-07:00

New skull cuts from Birdsong. Went down really well at Kraftbomb, and some now listed on toggle.co.nz.

Craft Plus

2009-05-28T18:37:00.000-07:00

Esther is presenting a paper at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery as part of the Craft Plus seminar this weekend. Get along there if you are on the Island. There is a craft market on Sunday, too.

KraftbombThis Sunday

2009-05-26T19:24:00.001-07:00

yay! This Sunday rolls round with another Kraftbomb.

Esther's spawn will be manning the lemonade/scone stand for Fred who is on sabbatical.

Lots of Soft Rocks knits, Jellybones, Trixie, birdspoke, Geek Freeks and City, the NZ Cupcake Queen...come on!

Sister Stitch Sugar Skull Shoes

2009-05-25T18:18:00.000-07:00

These sweeties are from Sister Stitch. I have run out of babies to put them on but would strongly urge you to get some if you have any babies available. See the full range HERE.

Miss Millie on Toggle

2009-05-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

Yay! New to toggle just today. See the four beauties HERE

More Petals

2009-05-21T17:02:00.000-07:00

More lovely Ruby In The Dust mirrors just listed! Get one now!

Beware Rude

2009-05-20T18:04:00.000-07:00

Oh My God, just stumbled across this gem on a blog called whywouldyouknitthat
Had to post it, avert your eyes if you don't have good taste in knit wear.

Brad is Rad

2009-05-19T16:24:00.000-07:00

Soft Rocks has been making these knitted chains for a while and lo and behold, Brad Pitt is sporting one just like them in the latest round of paparazzi shots.

Brad, Forget the marital woes, go for more woollen jewellery to soften the blows!

Get yours HERE for the boyfriend.

More Ellie Smith

2009-05-18T18:33:00.000-07:00

Just listed some lovely new cards by Ellie Smith. See them HERE.

Soft Rocks on Good Morning

2009-05-17T20:23:00.000-07:00

The charming Heather Tait featured Soft Rocks on the TVNZ Good Morning show. Apparently Alison is loving them. Good on her! GET ONE HERE for winter.

False Food Fetish

2009-05-14T19:08:00.000-07:00

I have a deep love for false food, and have since I was a small girl. These Choc dipped Strawberries are from Dirty Ass Soaps on Etsy. Check out the range!

They also have cheese and crackers to clense your cheesey cracks:

Good Advice

2009-05-13T16:17:00.000-07:00

This is very inspiring...good advice I think. Taken from a WW II propoganda poster and available HERE on ETSY.

Baby Limb Hooktastic

2009-05-12T19:38:00.001-07:00

These are FANTASTIC, from Luxford St, I have four and am going to buy this if you don't...you have two days. I have them all up the wall and then I buy necklaces from the interweb to hang on them. It is my hobby. Esther

Hot Diggerty Dog

2009-05-10T19:00:00.000-07:00

I had great fun making this for a toggle.co.nz customer. What is it about fake food? I love it. Lots of debate about the correct colour for the sausage in our house. Esther

Bam Bam Creative

2009-05-07T18:32:00.000-07:00

Jessica Whiting fabulous wall embellishments now available on toggle.co.nz HERE.

Floppy Fabulousness

2009-05-05T16:00:00.000-07:00

Discovered on ETSY this notepad made from an old floppy disc. Great! One is winging its way from Spain for me! Esther

Sushi Satisfaction

2009-05-04T18:29:00.000-07:00

I am having the best time making this crocheted sushi. I was on a promise to my daughter Ruby to make her some as I keep snatching it of her to sell at Kraftbomb. I have extended the range to include that inside out Californian Roll and a wizard Panko Crumbed Prawn Ngiri. I haven't put a magnet in these ones and thought maybe listing them as sets of playfood? Esther

Sunday Stitchin'

2009-05-03T16:11:00.000-07:00

A group of toggle and Kraftbomb folk had a great time stitching away at the Auckland Art Gallery in the Yinka Shonibare MBE show.

JB Bones completed this work above.

Esther and Kirsten (Cheek Pinchy) helped the public make badges from a huge pile of mad fabric.

City's (NZ Cupcake Queen) lovely husband Chris and Karen's (Luxford St) gorgeous boy Fred made their first forays into the splendid world of stitch.

Toggle and Kraftbomb At The Auckland Art Gallery

2009-04-30T18:04:00.000-07:00

A group of Kraftbomb and toggle.co.nz ladies and gents will be at the Auckland Art Gallery on Sunday cooking up some stitch works in response to the Shonibare show.

We will also have a huge pile of fabric for the public to make themselves their own ID badge.

Come and see us!

Another Mothers Day Idea

2009-04-30T03:06:00.000-07:00

Or indeed, one of these delicious vintage embroidery badges from Ruby In The Dust?

Mothers Day!

2009-04-28T17:57:00.000-07:00

Mothers Day is looming. How about a beautiful Mother Pendant by Sarah Neale?

Cake In The Blood!

2009-04-27T16:25:00.000-07:00

City, the NZ Cup Cake Queen's mum has come to the party with these sweet as, cupcake hats for children. It must run in the blood! See them on toggle.co.nz HERE.