Gretchen “Gertie” Hirsch is the author of Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book, Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing, Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, and Gertie’s New Fashion Sketchbook. She is the creator of Gertie’s The Blog for Better sewing on www.bygertie.com, one of the web’s most popular sewing blogs. She has a pattern line, Charm Patterns, and fabrics both available on her website. She teaches in-person workshops throughout the United States, and internationally. Watch Gertie’s Sewing Show and tutorials on YouTube.com
Get the inside scoop on what it’s like to be an International Sewing Starlet! Come ready to talk sewing and mingle with like-minded folks at The Very Vintage Day Out, Gertie Sewing Lectures. Gertie will share tales of her sewing adventures, her latest pattern release and sewing tips and tricks. Come dressed in your favourite handmade ensemble. Hats and gloves encouraged! Date: Saturday, Nov 3rd and Sunday, Nov 4th at 12:15 located in the upstairs classroom. Get in quick as spaces are filling up fast!
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Dilmah Tea has become a household name in New Zealand since it’s founder Merrill J. Fernando began appearing on TV screens in the 1980’s with his catchy phrase “Do Try It”. But it’s not only his friendly face and the assurance of a family owned business which has endeared his brand to our hearts. It’s the quality and ethics for which Dilmah have become synonymous, earning the loyalty and trust of so many people. Dilmah gives us a taste of timeless traditions from days gone by with a heartwarming beverage that’s now making a resurgence. But it’s the values which are core to the business, maintaining orthodox hand-picked tea for the highest quality grown and packed fresh at the origin of Dilmah in Sri Lanka, once known as Ceylon. At least 10% of their profits are channelled through to hundreds of community projects throughout Sri Lanka as well as free tea supplied to Hospice centres and Ronald McDonald house in New Zealand, Dilmah is more than just a cup of tea.”
