Common Threads NZ

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A wool and fabric shop, atelier and working studio built around natural materials, circular sourcing, and slow making in the haert of Nelson, Aotearoa new Zealand.

Needling for change: the surprisingly political history of knitting 12/09/2026

This is such an interesting read about the different and in part surprising powers the apparent simple task of knitting holds. And Common Threads is here for all of them.
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Needling for change: the surprisingly political history of knitting Labour MP Deborah Russell’s knitting caused a stir in parliament. But the humble craft has a long history as a tool for protest, solidarity and political change.

09/09/2026

Sorry closed tomorrow, Thursday 10 September. Sick child… back on Friday 9:30am for some good old making and shaking.

04/09/2026

See you soon at 131 Bridge Street 💛🩷💜

Photos from Common Threads NZ's post 02/09/2026

School Holiday Programmes now online!

Lots of different crafts to explore for kids aged 8-12. Parents welcome to join with their own ticket.

Save your spots here: www.commonthreadsnz.com/pages/workshops

Photos from Common Threads NZ's post 02/09/2026

Today’s shop vibes: Fantastic Fibres and Fresh Flowers. What’s not to love? 💐

27/08/2026

Feeling a bit meeh today? We got ya. 💐

We added some fresh flowers to this grey day.
$10/bunch as long as stocks last.

25/08/2026

Today showing: DINOSAUR BALLET
Grab a cuppa from Sublime Coffee Roasters, pull up a seat, and watch our resident giants pirouette their way down Bridge Street. Surprisingly graceful for something that big. Good progress being made!!
Free admission. Front-row views from Common Threads’ windows! Bring your toddlers! 🦖 🦕

25/08/2026

Today showing: DINOSAUR BALLET
Grab a cuppa from Sublime Coffee Roasters, pull up a seat, and watch our resident giants pirouette their way down Bridge Street. Surprisingly graceful for something that big.
Free admission. Front-row views from Common Threads’ windows!

24/08/2026

Oh how shop life has changed ever since I added an online shop to my website.

Come pack an order with me!

www.commonthreadsnz.com

21/08/2026

Stretch fabrics, $19/m ONLY TODAY.

Open 10am-1:30pm 🫶🏼

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Studio 2, 131 Bridge Street
Nelson
7010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm