Wow we have had Katipatch for over a year. Things have changed a bit for us. At the moment I am not working at my other job so spending some time trying to catch up on loading new fabrics onto the shelves and online. What a huge job that can be. I have also had […]
Category Archives: Katipatch News
Hello crafty friends, What a wonderful Easter weekend we have just had. It’s an exciting time here at KatiPatch! As the new owners of KatiPatch, we want to introduce ourselves and assure you that we are committed to continuing the crafting legacy that you know and love. Our names are Pauline and Dave and we […]
I am pleased to announce that Katipatch will be relocating over the Easter break (Friday 29th March onwards) as ownership will change to locals, David and Pauline McFadyen, who already own a small business in Katikati. Finally I will get to enjoy some retirement time with my husband, Eddie. In order to make the move easier […]
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Dec
Dec
We are observing all Public holiday closures, plus 2½ extra days between Christmas and New Year. Katipatch will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Tuesday 27th – Sat 31st, New Year’s Day, Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd. Our shop will reopen on Wednesday 4th Jan, 2023. Enjoy your holidays!
Katipatch will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Monday, reopening for normal trading hours on Tuesday. Have a lovely weekend everyone, and remember to put your clocks back on Sunday morning!
Whether we like it or not, this happens every year, and the busyness never changes. But during this busy time we need to take the time to breath and remember how lucky we are in our little slice of covid-free paradise. Please join us in celebrating this and Christmas at our shared lunch on Friday […]
Well, what a ride this has been! Fantastic news that we can all resume life as “normal” now (except for any trips overseas, of course). Our team of 5 million has proven that by working together we can beat the odds. It’s sad that there have been repercussions from both the virus and the lockdown, […]
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May
May
Katipatch will be reopening on Monday 18th under strict conditions in accordance with the government’s advice of Covid-19 Level 2. We will open from 9am – 4.30pm each day as usual, however there will be a limit of 2 customers in the shop at once, so you may have to wait outside. Before you enter […]
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Apr
Apr
It is important at this time that we stay home, and for those of us who keep our hands busy to wile away the hours it is important that the accessories needed to do this are available. I am pleased to say that Katipatch fits all the criteria for an essential non-food service and I […]
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Mar
Mar
It is with a heavy heart that I must notify you that I can no longer process online orders, as I am not considered an essential business. Even though I work alone from home, the collection and delivery by the courier drivers puts their lives at risk and in these times everyone deserves the right […]
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Mar
Mar
The Covid-19 outbreak has caused us to close the Katipatch shop temporarily until all danger of transmitting the virus is passed. Because I work alone from home, our online shopping portal remains open as usual, so please feel free to shop in this way. We will notify our customers when we again feel free to […]
Be sure to pack your hat and sunscreen when you come along to our Garden Party as the weather is sure to be hot. Sunday 2nd February is the date to arrive sometime between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Allow yourself plenty of time to admire the 80+ quilts hanging on the clotheslines, sample the delicious food […]
Christmas Lunch All customers are welcome to join us on Friday 13th December for our annual pot-luck lunch, beginning at 12 noon. Christmas cake and beverages will be supplied, but I rely on your company for the merriment and good times!
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Dec
Dec
Last week 11 ladies from Whangamata spent the morning at Katipatch and made a Christmas decoration for their trees. There was carrot cake for morning tea then they headed off to Chrome for lunch. Isn’t the Christmas season a wonderful time!
Jen has recently completed the Beginner’s Sampler class and brought this in to show us today. Well done, Jen – it’s beautiful!
Currently hanging at the shop I have this beautiful queen sized bed quilt topper made by members of the Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Group. Raffle tickets are being sold for $2 each and they are limited to 1000 tickets, so be in if you’d like to have a chance to win this adorable quilt. I […]
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Jun
Jun
This weekend I am taking a break and will be closed for the duration, reopening on Tuesday at my usual hours of 9am – 4.30pm. Sorry for the inconvenience, but remember that my website is open 24/7!! I hope you all have a lovely weekend and with this wintry weather get in lots of our […]
What a fabulous day for a Garden Party! Be sure to bring sunscreen and a hat.
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Jan
Jan
The most-awaited day of the year for many customers is the annual Garden Party. This year the date is Sunday 3rd February. The gates open at 9.30am and close at 3.30pm. Along with Peter Thompson playing superbly on his guitar, and Picking Daisies playing their easy-listening music we will have the usual excellent display of […]