Hi there.  My apologies for the lack of newsletters of late, but if you have been keeping up with our travels you will have seen that we have “Been everywhere, man!” as the song goes.  Well not quite everywhere, but to the other side of the world and back and hit the ground running when we got home.

Anyway…in amongst all that, “hello”  suddenly we are into social functions and pre-Christmas hype…phew, where has the year gone!!

Lots of things have been happening, and I am excited to tell you about the Annie’s Merino Wool socks – Mark II which are hot of the knitting machines at the New Zealand Sock Company which is based in Ashburton.  Our new orange, grey and green version features the same message to your family when you put your feet up “No, I am still stitching!”  Our socks have been hugely popular and make great presents for yourself or friends and are just $20.00 per pair.  (Also available through the website.)
https://www.anniesquilts.co.nz/cms/shop-online/product/3807-annies-no-i-m-stitching-socks.html?search=annie%27s%20merino%20socks

Still on the subject of presents, we still have a few left of the very beautiful 2026 Royal School of Needlework and William Morris calendars ($29.90), but be in quick!
https://www.anniesquilts.co.nz/cms/index.php?option=com_mijoshop&route=product/search&search=Calender

If you are a William Morris fan, the good news we have just had a new shipment of fabrics arrived  (this has taken 14 months to arrive, obviously good things take time!)  Also in the same shipment were fabrics by Anna Maria Textiles and One Wonderful Curve.

Time to treat yourself to a little fabric bundle?  These delicious fabrics from Judy Newman/Margaret Mew and Emma Newman are almost good enough to eat!
https://www.anniesquilts.co.nz/cms/shop-online/category/12-charm-squares-and-jelly-rolls.html?page=1

Don’t forget our Poppins Bag Class coming up on Friday/Saturday November 21-22.  This is a great bag that holds it shape and looks fabulous in any colour way….you are welcome to choose your own combinations or you can purchase one of our kits.  Coming along to the class is a great way to set the time aside, get some help when you need it and hopefully go home with a finished bag at the end of it.  There are more details on the class page.
https://www.anniesquilts.co.nz/cms/classes.html

Before I forget, the winner of last month’s $50.00 voucher from Annie’s (don’t forget to fill our an entry form each time you make a purchase from Annie’s)…..is Tracey Penty from Dunedin.  Congratulations Tracey, your voucher is waiting for you at Annie’s.

Now, on to the recipe.

Moroccan Aubergine Salad (Not quite a ‘salad’ as we know it!)

1 aubergene and 1 capsicum flame roasted and then wrapped in plastic wrap for one minute then peel.
Dice the aubergene, capsicum and a tomato and add 2 cloves of minced garlic.
Place in a pot with 4 ½ tbsp of olive oil and roast over a high heat.  
Roast the following spices in a little oil and then add to the vegetables and cook until the mixture comes together and any liquid is absorbed.

• ½ tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried ginger
• ¼ tsp tumeric
• ¼ tsp  paprika
• ¼ of a whole lime
• 2 pinches of salt

When we were in Morocco this was usually served cold, dressed with generous amounts of good quality olive oil as one of a trio of ‘salad’ dishes.   There were plenty of whole olives served at every meal (including breakfast).