This webpage is a copy of the comments received on a blog post on Ali’s original website, alibrown.co.nz. The blog post itself is now at “Weavers National Hui 2019”.
This webpage is a copy of the comments received on a blog post on Ali’s original website, alibrown.co.nz. The blog post itself is now at “Weavers National Hui 2019”.
November 4th, 2019 at 11:29 am
Kia ora Ali
What a wonderful reflection of the National Weavers Hui. Ka mau te wehi e hoa!!
November 5th, 2019 at 8:14 am
Kia ora Ruth
November 5th, 2019 at 8:41 am
How wonderful to have been able to spend a whole weekend at a raranga hui. I am so pleased to see that the next one in 2021 is at Otaki, only a few kilometres from where I live - I will definitely be a participant. Can’t wait, something very exciting to look forward to.
November 6th, 2019 at 8:00 am
Yes it’s great to spend time with other weavers and see all the different creative mahi that’s going on.
January 31st, 2020 at 3:23 pm
Just leaving a note to say i recieved my book Weaving baskets” today very quickly after ordering it. Thankyou. I love the detailed pictures and step by step instrucitons thankyou. I hope my finishing plait “tapiki”improves now i have decent instructions. Ngaa mihi Fiona
February 4th, 2020 at 7:41 pm
Thanks for taking the time to let me know what you like about the book Fiona. Happy weaving your tapiki.
February 21st, 2020 at 12:24 pm
I was having trouble borrowing your books from the local library - they were always out or on hold - I even had my mum searching her local libraries. As I refer to them every now and then I decided to buy all 3 so they’re always on hand. Very clear, easy to follow instructions. And it’s always good to support a fellow kiwi
February 22nd, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Thanks Linda. I even use them for reference myself now and then when I’m weaving something I haven’t woven for a while!
May 11th, 2020 at 4:55 pm
Hi Ali, received your book on “Weaving a Large Container” and today I wove the first basket in your book. It has turned out well, just need to refine the base, will do another one tomorrow. Especially like the finish at the top, so neat and tidy. Pauline
May 11th, 2020 at 10:51 pm
I just received my books and I am very happy with them. The wonderful photo details and the explanations that go with them are easy to follow. They are such beautiful books. Mahalo nui loa for all the love and care you put into them and for all the help and information you put in your blog posts! Aloha!
May 21st, 2020 at 11:07 am
Your book is and will remain a beautiful taonga to me and who I pass it on to.
Thank you thank you Thank you Ali for sharing your knowledge
I am thrilled with your book, it is clever to use the colours to show the techniques. I highly recommend it to all who want to or love to weave
He maha nga manaaki
May 21st, 2020 at 2:21 pm
Thank you Helen. Happy weaving!
June 4th, 2020 at 9:50 pm
Hi there Ali,
My parents-in-law gifted me your set of 3 books for my 50th birthday after asking my 12yr old what she thought I’d like - she had seen me get them out of the local library often over the previous year and told them I needed my own copies!
I must say - these books have been a real blessing over the past lockdown period when I wasn’t able to access my weaving class and needed some guidance and revision of techniques at home - many thanks for the hard work you’ve put into these.
July 7th, 2020 at 2:54 pm
Kia ora Ali, books received today.
What a wonderful treasure trove of info! I’ve been meaning to order these for some time now, so pleased I treated myself to all three. Love the step by step pics and detailed instructions. Now to get my hands on some flax and get started…
nga mihi nui!
July 7th, 2020 at 4:15 pm
Thanks Sam, glad you treated yourself. Enjoy your weaving!
August 15th, 2020 at 12:01 pm
WOW! These books talk my language. I don’t read well so these are ideal for me, full of beautifully illustrated pictures with colour combos. Thank you Ali. If you weave, this set is a must for your library. Nga mihiui
August 17th, 2020 at 8:21 am
Thanks Kere! I’m glad you’re finding the books so easy to use. Happy weaving.
May 26th, 2021 at 4:06 am
Kia Ora,
I would very much like to become a registered member of your weaving group so that I can possibly attend the Weaving Hui in Otaki during October.
Could you give me the details to enable me to join please.?
Nga Mihi
Carolyn
May 26th, 2021 at 11:54 am
Kia ora Carolyn, the organisation is Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa Maori Weavers New Zealand. You can get information about it, including how to join, here.