The Art of the Home: From Sewing Machines to Centre Stage

<p>In this episode, Sarah King explores the &quot;workhorses&quot; 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Segments:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Three Things:</strong> Richard and Sarah discuss critical home maintenance, including disinfecting the &quot;workhorse&quot; rubbish bin area, cleaning dust from fridge motors and washing machine drains, and establishing a kitchen fire safety plan.</p><p><br></p></li><li><p><strong>Creative Corner with Judith Mannion:</strong> 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 &quot;Quiz Method&quot; (Quilting Is So Simple) for winter home projects.</p><p><br></p></li><li><p><strong>Nathan Foley in the Studio:</strong> Nathan Foley stops by to discuss his &quot;Unforgettable&quot; show at Laycock Street Theater and his upcoming &quot;Living in the 70s and 80s&quot; production. In a surprise &quot;Coasty Okie&quot; segment, Nathan and Sarah perform a role-swapped rendition of <em>Islands in the Stream</em>.</p><p><br></p></li><li><p><strong>News in Briefs:</strong> David Abrahams reports on local events, including the Easter long weekend turnout, rail disruptions at Woy Woy, and the Central Coast Mariners&#39; season progress.</p><p><br></p></li><li><p><strong>Loveline:</strong> A celebration of major milestones, featuring Joseph and Marcia’s 70th (Platinum) wedding anniversary and Sarah’s colleague David Horsfield’s 38th anniversary.</p></li></ul><p><br></p>