Friday 9 November 2012

OPEN!


So opening day finally arrived! It was a hard manic rush to the end but well worth it! We enjoyed celebrating with a few friends the night before and Angie from Bake Me Cakes (who will also be teaching classes at Make) made a fabulous last minute cake for us!


Here are a few pictures of the fabric side of things 


The reflection across the road  is the Lone Star (The historic Bush Inn Hotel originally) which was built in 1865 it's nice to have a bit of history around along with a place to make new memories!




You can book a table at the make cafe simply call 03 348 6187 or email info@themakecafe.co.nz. We also offer a special high tea for bookings of more than 8 which consist of bringing out the china cups and some tiered stands of sweet or savoury treats to try. Have a smell test of our 8 blends of Harney & Sons teas and then choose 3 to share at the table (filter coffee also available) at an introductory rate of $8 pp


Don't be afraid to bring the kiddos in either! We have a great section of toys in the cafe & fabric shop! 

I will post some more pictures up as soon as things are settling in :)

COMPETITION!



To celebrate our opening we are giving away not just one but 2 amazing gift hampers consisting of the following valued at over $200!

Mollie Makes Magazine
Gorgeous Quilts for Gracious living book
Fiskars ergo Control Rotary Cutter (for left & right hands!)
Robert Kaufman 18 pack of homespun (4.5 yards total)
A Jar full of buttons & findings
7cm purse frame
2 Fat Quarter Cupcakes
1meter of Adornit Damask Ribbon
Mini Embroidery Hoop
2 Madame Tricote threads
Martha Stewart Craft Paint

To enter to win just leave us a comment! 

We also have another basket in store so you have double the chance to win. To enter in store just write your email & contact number on the back of your receipt at checkout :) 

Closes 17th December - Winners announced 18th December (so you can get your prize in time for Christmas!) Be sure to sign up by email to this blog to see if you have won!

103 comments:

  1. I loved coming over on Thursday night and stitching at your cafe. THough more talking and eating and shopping was done than stitching. Good luck with it all. karen

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  2. Awesome!! You've done a great job, it looks so good! Can't wait to come in and check it out! This week for sure :)

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  3. Kirsty, you have all done such a fabulous job....looks like I'll be getting lost in your shop for hours, so excited to venture over one day soon. Huge congrats and enjoy x

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  4. Looks awesome! Sucks that I'm not in Chch anymore.

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  5. Was great to see it all come together!

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  6. Hi! I came in today n had a lovely cup o lemon n ginger tea as i have a sore throat, and had such a relaxing time!!! CANNOT wait to come in this week and start to MAKE stuff!!!! Think i bring in the ladies too n do lunch!!
    C u soon!!
    ANISSA XOXO

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  7. Yay it's all go!!! I would so love to win this prize how awesome would that be just before Christmas! Oh yes it would :o)

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  8. Yahoo! I came in on thurs for a browse and a coffee. Great spot, love the signage/birdy logo, and the craft books to read with coffee are ace, i have a meet me at mikes book project i want to do. My hands were itching to do something in the cafe though, how about some 'customer' projects ie french knitting in a basket and we could all make somthing nice to hang on the wall! Keen to do the kids dress makingbif hubby can babysit. All the best (and please open a rangiora branch when you go global!!!) x

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  9. Wow it's looks fabulous, I can't wait to come in and play.

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  10. Hooray can't wait to visit - looks amazing - just what Chch needs :-)

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  11. Genius!! You've thought of everything and I cant wait to visit asap! :-)

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  12. Visited on your first day and please to enjoy all you have to offer. Did not have time to try the coffee but that ensures a have to make a return visit.
    Congratulations on all your hard work.

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  13. Rachael Humphries9 November 2012 at 23:40

    Love the look of the store! Sadly we are no longer in Christchurch but I will be sure to tell my sister-in-law to bring the kiddies down!

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  14. I drive past on my way to and from work and can't wait to actually get in the door this week on my day off. Your decor looks so inspiring from the photos. Hoping you'll have machines available to use?

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  15. This looks AMAZING!!! I am so jealous as am in NP so nothing like that here. Used to go to s similar store in London and loved it!!!
    Good luck, I wish you every success!!!

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  16. Wow, so impressive! Can't wait to visit next time I'm in Christchurch. Wish we had somewhere like that in Wellington.

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  17. Wow, well done! What a wonderful place you have created, I have a planned a trip over this week, looks like I may need a couple of hours to browse and enjoy!!!

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  18. I love your shop and its convenient location and look forward to many hours of crafting with my girls and friends at your lovely cafe. :)

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  19. Way to Go! The shop looks fantastic! Congratulations!!I'm so looking forward to visiting when I'm in Christchurch in a couple of weeks time. And coffee too :

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  20. Congratulations it looks simply gorgeous. Can't wait to visit next time we're down in Chch. All the best. Ally

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  21. The place looks fantastic. Looking forward to coming in next time we are in christchurch. Amanda

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  22. Oh my goodness, this place looks brilliant! I can't wait to come and check it out and say hi. Perhaps you could Have knitting evenings? Best of luck, Kate

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  23. Holy moly!
    I can't wait to come down to Christchurch to see the shop. It looks spectacular! Congratulations. Maria

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  24. oh wow! This looks so fantastic! Very inspiring indeed - and the layout looks beautiful, so modern and funky, and so comfortable too. Congratulations x

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  25. Congratulations on the opening. I can't wait until I have time for a trip to Chch to check it out for myself. The photos look amazing. x x x

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  26. The shop looks amazing!!I can't wait to drop in for a shop of fabric heaven :)

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  27. It looks amazing, if only I lived in CHCH!!

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  28. Wow it looks amazing!! I would love to hang out there if i lived in Chch

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  29. It looks great!!!

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  30. It looks wonderful! Well done, can't wait to come check it out.

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  31. the shop looks fabulous, and so roomy :) look forward to browsing the fabrics :)

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  32. Looks amazing! Will stop by the next time I am in Christchurch:)

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  33. Well done it looks fantastic! I'm sure lots of fun will be had in the play area as well the fabric section.

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  34. Such an awesome concept and such a bright and cheerful shop. Well done and all the best

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  35. The shop looks amazing, great work :)

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  36. Wow! Fantastic! Can't wait to visit :)

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  37. Congratulations on your opening! The shop looks fabulous and I love the black display fittings - very smart. Wish I still lived in Christchurch.

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  38. Yay tea and crafting!! Looking forward to coming in and having a proper look :)Well done

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  39. Wow, the shop looks amazing!

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  40. I am super jealous of those who live in Christchurch, I am imagining hanging out crafting with a latte in winter: the perfect way to spend a winters day :) Shop looks fab and styley (if there is such a word!)

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  41. The shop looks awesome! Well done :) Can't wait to visit.

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  42. Sounds wonderful! Plan on testing out your kids corner on a couple of active two year olds tomorrow...

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  43. Looks awesome! Might have to make a special trip over that side of town! jennyocallaghan@gmail

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  44. Oh this is reason enough to visit Christchurch!! Congratulations on the new shop, I love your kids area, what a fantastic idea. All the very best for a sucessful business xx Love mini fish

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  45. The cafe looks amazing. Came up from Ashburton to see the shop and cafe and was really impressed. Looks really really cool. All the best and I will definitely be back.

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  46. Can't wait to visit and will be keeping an eye on the skirt making classes for the new year!
    cheers, KristinF

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  47. Cant wait to visit on tuesday!! I have heard so much great stuff about the cafe! x

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  48. What a amazing job you have done. I wish that you were in the Hawkes Bay!!! But on that note we have your fantastic blog, tutorials and gorgeous website. Best of luck with your venture. Kirsten Page:)

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  49. Congratulations on opening such a gorgeous creative space for all to share. I can't wait for a trip to Chch to check it out.

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  50. I would love a chance to win! Wish I was in Christchurch...but then again I'm glad I'm not. I'd be broke!!!

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  51. Looks fab, can't wait to come down and check it out!
    Jane

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  52. Melanie Greenfield10 November 2012 at 23:42

    It looks fantastic!! I wish I was up there so I could pop in and have a good browse :)

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  53. Gosh! Wish I lived in Christchurch so I could call in but that might have to wait until our wee holiday at the end of January. The shop looks sooo enticing. You have done a great job.

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  54. Well done Kirsty & team. The place looks amazing, love that you have thought about mum's who try to fabric shop with kiddies-in-tow (toys look amazing!) :-) Can't wait to visit next time we are up. Fleur Scurr :-)

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  55. Looks awesome, can't wait to visit

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  56. Can't wait to visit this week, looks amazing.
    God Bless

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  57. Congratulations on the opening! I look forward to visiting when I'm 'home' for Christmas!

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  58. Sew exciting!!I definitely need to book in a class!

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  59. It looks amazing! Can't wait to come have a look

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  60. congratulations and good luck with the new venture! Victoria

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  61. I've loved every visit so far and can't wait for our upcoming workshops!! It truly is a wonderful place, thanks for opening!! :)

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  62. Hi, looks fab from the pictures. I wish we had one like this up our way(Pukekohe). Best of wishes!

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  63. Congratulations! This is HUGE! You have to be proud of yourself and the wonderful store you have created! I popped by on Thursday to pick up a copy of Mollie Makes and was tempted by the fabulous fabric... ironic given that I don't even own a sewing machine!!

    I'll be in again on Wednesday with Miriam and the girls, so can't wait to try the delicious goodies in the cafe!!

    :) Hazel
    www.hazellovesdesign.com

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  64. Fabulous coffee, food and craft supplies and even more fabulous that people like you are investing in and have confidence in our wonderful city!

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  65. This is so exciting! I can't wait to come and do two of my favourite things - look at gorgeous craft products ( and buy!!) and drink delicious coffee!! In fact, I think I might just have to come down today! Yay! Wee done, your hard work has paid off xo

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  66. Oops, that was meant to say "well done"!

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  67. Loved having been your first customer - fabulous shop :)

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  68. Great job Kirsty!!! Looking forward to coming in and having a good snoop and shop...congrats!

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  69. I have booked the cupcake class on 12th December - really looking forward to it.

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  70. It looks amazing! I wish I lived in Chch and could come and visit! We have family down there, so I will be sure to pop in next time I'm down. (Whenever that might be...)

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  71. Ooh, going to have to pop in, hopefully next week!

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  72. Wow - I came over here via Juliet's blog and I'm so jealous of Christchurch right now! Looks like a lovely lovely shop and a great idea - best of luck!

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  73. The store looks absolutely fabulous Kirsty - can't wait to come in and check it out! Was a bit miffed I didn't have time to pop in last week when I went past!

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  74. Looks amazing, can't wait to get in and have a look!

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  75. Oh MY G O D!!! I am drooling all over the keyboard. Where oh where have you been all my life? Am coming in tomorrow to see this slice of heavan...AHHHH Thank you so much....

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  76. Alison has just told me about booking in her baby shower. i am looking forward to it. Cheers Karen

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    1. It was FANASTIC. You are amazing. What you and the girls did was absolutely stunning. Thanks so much for all the effort and the decorations etc. Loved Loved it.

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  77. Beautiful- just beautiful- and that play corner! Thank you : )

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  78. Will be heading your way this week and can't wait to see everything. :)

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  79. Been to visit and your shop is fantastic. Warm, welcoming and oh so friendly. Love it.

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  80. I can't wait for my MIL to coming here from UK so I can take her to your new shop! She will go mad there because she love craft ;)

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  81. Looks awesome! We certainly need this in Jafaville, preferably at Silverdale. Congratulations to all involved - I am envious of those who can get to The Make Cafe.

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  82. What a great asset to Christchurch. Funky fabrics and good coffee, what more could a girl want?!

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  83. Looks amazing. Hopefully next year we will come down south, so I can come have a look.

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  84. Just visited your lovely store after spying it a couple of weeks ago as I drove past. I look forward to coming back.

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  85. All the more reason to visit Christchurch - a place for me where the kids are catered for as well

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  86. This is absolutely gorgeous, well done my friend! Can I open one here in TW!?

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  87. Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit thank you.

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  88. Such an amazing prize... *Siiiiiiiigh*

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  89. What an awesome prize! Would love to visit sometime...here's hoping I get to Christchurch in 2013 and can come by and see you. Congrats on the grand opening :-)

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  90. Can't wait to stop by and visit!! Such a wonderful concept and a much needed injection of sparkle in our broken city!! All the best with your new venture!! Regards Julie :-)

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  91. Looks very cool, a place to get lost in for hours!

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  92. What a fantastic basket! Just the thing to unwind with after the Christmas rush. I can't wait to make Thursday nights a regular with my crafty friends.

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  93. Wow! Looking good - good luck with the new shop :)

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  94. Looking fantastic. Hoping to book in for a class. My sewing machine is no longer only used for taking up pants and mending!

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  95. I remember being customer number 14 (it was on the invoice) the week you opened Sew Pretty. You have sew made it. See what I did there. Congratulations.

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  96. What a wonderful store you have there, I will so be checking you out next time I come to Christchurch :)

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  97. A great shop. Wish you were in Auckland. I'm always checking out your website to check on your latest fabric deliveries

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  98. I can't believe how far you've come in such a short time, with everything that happened in ChCh going on as well! It seems like yesterday I was buying fabric from you on Facebook! Congratulations, all your hard work has resulted in an amazing concept store!

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  99. wow....looking forward to planning a girly wknd away to Chch(from Wgtn) in March and hopefully can plan it around a class

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