OHbaby! Forums : Best Material Shop in Auckland? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:02:17 +0000 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:26:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=34874 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : sorry this is a bit late but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1120785&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1120785 Author: rachndean
Subject: 34874
Posted: 07 August 2010 at 4:26pm

sorry this is a bit late but the lady at strawberry jam makes stuff out of white waffle, and she also sells fabric. I bought a duvet cover from her, and some more of the fabric to make a blind with. So if you get stuck again, try her. She has a website and sells on tm
Good luck with the sewing!!]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:26:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1120785&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1120785 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Thanks guys for all your suggestions...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1120741&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1120741 Author: amykt
Subject: 34874
Posted: 07 August 2010 at 3:00pm

Thanks guys for all your suggestions - Global Fabrics didn't have any. But Spotlight did have some cream waffle-type material - wasn't exactly waffle but had some texture which was close enough. Thanks for all your help!

Now just have to find the time to make them!]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:00:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1120741&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1120741 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Spotlight may order in for you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1109740&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1109740 Author: ItchyFeet
Subject: 34874
Posted: 26 July 2010 at 3:49pm

Spotlight may order in for you (that's what we've done in the past to get different colours etc). Nicks in Barrys Point Rd, or Johns (?) Emporium in Wairau Park (up by Arthur Toyes). I think Nicks is also in Dominion Rd.]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:49:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1109740&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1109740 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : ahhhh so Spotlight have cream?!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1109212&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1109212 Author: amykt
Subject: 34874
Posted: 26 July 2010 at 7:10am

ahhhh so Spotlight have cream?! Might give them a call today. We went to Centrepoint in the weekend and I couldn't see anything (although it was a very quick visit as our parking was running out!).

Haven't heard of Nick's Outlet Store - might give them a go too. Unfortunately Otara is a little too far to go although it sounds like a great store!

Thanks for the tip Sarah - good to know about the shrinkage ]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:10:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1109212&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1109212 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Spotlight have cotton waffle fabric...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1108682&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1108682 Author: Black_Friday
Subject: 34874
Posted: 25 July 2010 at 11:03am

Spotlight have cotton waffle fabric but only in cream. I was looking for white for ages and gave up and bought cream and I can't really tell the difference (but I wasn't putting it with other white stuff).

other option is to buy a waffle cotton blanket when they come on sale at Briscoes etc (I was way too impatient) and cut it down.

Be aware the stuff shrinks like crazy so you want to hot wash it and dry it a couple of times before you cut it and make anything.

Hope it helps.]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:03:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1108682&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1108682 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Yep, I&#039;d go with Designer...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1108119&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1108119 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 34874
Posted: 24 July 2010 at 11:17am

Yep, I'd go with Designer Textiles, Lovegrove Cres in Otara. I doubt Global would have that sort of thing. Have you tried the Nick's Outlet Store in Barry's POint Rd on the Shore?

DT and Nick's have more housy type material as well as dress fabrics so you would probably have more luck there.]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:17:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1108119&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1108119 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : There a place that is in Lovegrove...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107995&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107995 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 34874
Posted: 24 July 2010 at 8:15am

There a place that is in Lovegrove Crescent in Otara, cant remember the name, that is meant to be great for fabric.]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:15:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107995&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107995 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : I would def try Global or Centrepoint....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107913&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107913 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 9:58pm

I would def try Global or Centrepoint. Good Luck!

 

]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:58:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107913&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107913 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Oh yeah, Centrepoint was quite...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107894&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107894 Author: amykt
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 9:39pm

Oh yeah, Centrepoint was quite good - I went in there a couple of months ago and didn't see any waffle stuff but might give them another try if Global Fabrics doesn't have anything.]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:39:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107894&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107894 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : I was going to suggest Centrepoint...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107881&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107881 Author: JadeC
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 9:21pm

I was going to suggest Centrepoint in Newmarket as well. Good luck!]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:21:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107881&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107881 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : I have heard lots about Centrepoint...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107879&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107879 Author: monkey33
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 9:18pm

I have heard lots about Centrepoint in Newmarket - I haven't been there myself as I am not great in the sewing department, however it always seems to come up in conversation when people are shopping for fabric...]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:18:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107879&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107879 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Yeah, I&#039;ve tried Ikes but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107876&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107876 Author: amykt
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 9:14pm

Yeah, I've tried Ikes but they didn't have anything. Might give Global Fabrics a try - I just had a look at their website and it looks like they would have quite a big range. I might pop them an email to check that they have some waffle stuff in stock - thanks!]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:14:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107876&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107876 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : What about the emporium in Browns...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107869&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107869 Author: sem
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 9:02pm

What about the emporium in Browns Bay? Ikes?]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:02:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107869&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107869 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Try Global Fabrics , 139 Newton...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107867&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107867 Author: Guests
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 9:02pm

Try Global Fabrics , 139 Newton Road.

They have a good range of stuff. ]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:02:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107867&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107867 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Yeah that&#039;s the one Jazzy,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107843&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107843 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 8:40pm

Yeah that's the one Jazzy, wasn't sure if they're still operating.]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:40:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107843&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107843 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : caliandjack wrote:Have you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107838&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107838 Author: jazzy
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 8:38pm

Originally posted by caliandjack caliandjack wrote:

Have you tried Geoffs Emporium, not even sure they still exist, but that have all sorts of different materials.


Is that on Dominion Road? I have not been in there for a couple of years but it is huge.]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:38:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107838&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107838 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Have you tried Geoffs Emporium,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107831&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107831 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 8:32pm

Have you tried Geoffs Emporium, not even sure they still exist, but that have all sorts of different materials.]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:32:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107831&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107831 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : I&#039;ve had a quick look online...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107818&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107818 Author: amykt
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 8:25pm

I've had a quick look online but didn't come across anything - my search kept on bringing up pre-made stuff which was made out of waffle material rather than the actual material itself ]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:25:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107818&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107818 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Im not sure, but if you cant find...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107816&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107816 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 8:21pm

Im not sure, but if you cant find anything in stores how about online?]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:21:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107816&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107816 <![CDATA[Best Material Shop in Auckland? : Hey Guys, I really want to make...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107810&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107810 Author: amykt
Subject: 34874
Posted: 23 July 2010 at 8:18pm

Hey Guys,

I really want to make some bumper pads and matching cot rail protectors similar to this:

But where is a good material shop in Auckland for me to buy some white waffle material, and some light grey stripe material for the contrasting bit?

I'm from the Shore and have tried Spotlight and Arthur Toye but they had nothing. Any other recommendations - perhaps over the bridge somewhere for a bigger store??

Thanks!]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:18:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34874&PID=1107810&title=best-material-shop-in-auckland#1107810