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Six Sheep With one Over the Hill This simple and humorous design was inspired by Queenstown, which nestles on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, and the mountains around it. Worked in Tent Stitch on 14# mono canvas using STRAND unique mohair/wool thread. Size of stitched area 10x10cms (4ins). Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Price: $20.00 |
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Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu Since 1912 TTS Earslaw has transported passengers, cargo and stock around Lake Wakatipu. The Remarkables are a mountainous background to spectacular scenery. Worked in Tent Stitch on 18# mono canvas. Size of Stitched area 15c10cms (6x4ins) |
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Price: $27.00 |
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The Fox Glacier The Fox Glacier is one of three great rivers of ice which flow down from the highest part of the Southern Alps close to Mount Cook and descend through heavy forest on the western side to within 1,000 feet of sea level. It is named after Sir William Fox who was prominent in the mid-eighties as a statesman, social reformer and mountaineer. Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Mount Cook Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand is 3764 metres (12,349 feet) high. Its Maori name Aorangi means Cloud Piercer. It is a popular mountain for climbers although it should only to be attempted by experienced mountaineers. The Giant Buttercup can grow up to 1.5 metres high, has leaves that can be 12 - 30cm across, and white flowers 5 - 7.5cm in diameter. Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Lake Matheson Lake Matheson is on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand near the Fox Glacier. On calm days the Southern Alps are reflected perfectly in the water of the lake. Design printed in colour on canvas Chart of design included. |
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Franz Joseph Glacier This glacier, like the Fox Glacier, flows down the Western slopes of Mount Cook. Julius von Haast, a German geologist who came to New Zealand in 1858 was a scientist with a particular interest in the way that the plains and lakes of the South Island of New Zealand had been formed by the action of glaciers. He named this one after the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Josef because he felt that the grandeur of the scenery demanded a royal name. Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Wellington Waterfront This view of Wellington at night shows how the city is built round a spectacular harbour. Buildings flow down steep hills to the narrow flat area round the edge of the bay. The Harbour frontage is being developed into a popular recreation area which, as well as cafes and shops, includes boating and canoeing facilities. Te Papa, the recently opened Museum of New Zealand is shown to the left of your picture, and nearby are theatres and other civic amenities. Worked in Tent Stitch on 12# mono canvas using STRAND unique mohair/wool thread. Size of stitched area 14.5x14.5cms (6ins). Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Price: $32.00 |
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Wellington City Wellington is the Capital City of New Zealand and has one of the finest harbours in the world. It was established in 1840 as New Zealand's first organised settlement. Because of its central position it was made the country's capital in 1865. Worked in Tent Stitch on 14# mono canvas. Size of stitched area 18x25cms (7x10ins). Design printed in colour on canvas. |
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Price: $39.00 |
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Auckland Skyline Dominating the Auckland skyline is the Sky Tower, clearly visable in our design. The America's Cup was the catalyst for much new building on the waterfront and these are hinted at in the picture. Worked in tent stitch on 18# canvas. Size of stitched area 15x10cms (6x4ins). Charted design. |
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Price: $27.00 |
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Windsurfers Windsurfing or boardsailing is a growing sport around New Zealand where the many beaches, harbours and lakes offer a variety of challenges to people with all levels of competency. Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Pamir The Pamir was the last great square-rigged sailing ship to make a commercial voyage around Cape Horn. She made her first voyage to New Zealand in 1938 under Finnish ownership and in 1941 (when German involvement in Finland made that country an enemy state of New Zealand) she was seized as a prize of war when she arrived in Wellington. Worked in Tent Stitch on 18# mono canvas. Finished size 15x10cm (6x4in). Chart of design included. |
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Price: $24.00 |
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John Britten Motorbike Pillow A kitset for racing motorbike enthusiasts and their friends. This is a bike which was designed and built by John Britten - a New Zealander. He died aged 45 after only a few bikes had been built. However, those raced with success in Europe and the USA. Worked in Tent Stitch on 7# mono canvas using STRAND unique mohair/wool thread. Size of stitched area 38x26cm . Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Price: $78.00 |
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John Britten Motorbike Pillow A kitset for racing motorbike enthusiasts and their friends. This is a bike which was designed and built by John Britten - a New Zealander. He died aged 45 after only a few bikes had been built. However, those raced with success in Europe and the USA. Worked in Tent Stitch on 7# mono canvas using STRAND unique mohair/wool thread. Size of stitched area 38x26cm. Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. |
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Price: $78.00 |
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John Britten Motorbike Picture A kitset for racing motorbike enthusiasts and their friends. This is a bike which was designed and built by John Britten - a New Zealander. He died aged 45 after only a few bikes had been built. However, those raced with success in Europe and the USA. Worked in Tent Stitch on 18# mono canvas. Size of stitched area 15x10cm. Design printed in colour on canvas. Chart of design included. Also available as a cushion (stitched area 38 x 26cm) Price $78.00 |
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Price: $27.00 |
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