The Art of the Home: From Sewing Machines to Centre Stage
In this episode, Sarah King explores the "workhorses" of the home and the creative passions that fill it. From deep-cleaning kitchen bins and maintaining appliances to the intricate world of quilting, the team covers essential home maintenance and winter DIY projects. The hour is rounded out with a high-energy visit from Australian entertainer Nathan Foley and a celebration of enduring love on the Central Coast.
Key Segments:
The Three Things: Richard and Sarah discuss critical home maintenance, including disinfecting the "workhorse" rubbish bin area, cleaning dust from fridge motors and washing machine drains, and establishing a kitchen fire safety plan.
Creative Corner with Judith Mannion: The new owner of Gosford Sewing Center, Judith Mannion, shares expert tips on machine maintenance—like changing needles every eight hours of sewing—and introduces the "Quiz Method" (Quilting Is So Simple) for winter home projects.
Nathan Foley in the Studio: Nathan Foley stops by to discuss his "Unforgettable" show at Laycock Street Theater and his upcoming "Living in the 70s and 80s" production. In a surprise "Coasty Okie" segment, Nathan and Sarah perform a role-swapped rendition of Islands in the Stream.
News in Briefs: David Abrahams reports on local events, including the Easter long weekend turnout, rail disruptions at Woy Woy, and the Central Coast Mariners' season progress.
Loveline: A celebration of major milestones, featuring Joseph and Marcia’s 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversary and Sarah’s colleague David Horsfield’s 38th anniversary.