Crochet artist Heather Cate is growing in confidence
A Tailem Bend woman has begun sharing her craft with others at a series of workshops in Murray Bridge.
Residents of Tailem Bend are celebrating the creative success of local crochet artist Heather Cate, whose confidence and talent have continued to grow throughout 2026.
Cate, known for her colourful handmade crochet creations and eye for detail, recently held her first-ever public exhibition at Murray Bridge’s Ability Cafe.
A number of her pieces were sold as a result.
The exhibition, along with her new community crochet workshops, marks an exciting milestone for the Tailem Bend local, who has turned a personal passion into an inspiring community achievement.
Supported through the use of a large arts and crafts activity space provided by Genuine Support Services Australia, Cate is now helping others discover the relaxing and creative art of crochet through “come and try crochet” sessions.
She said the opportunities this year had given her a new sense of confidence and purpose.
“The exhibition and the workshops have really taken me to another level,” she said.
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity and I can’t wait to see where it leads.”
She said she had been overwhelmed by the positive support from the community and was thrilled to have sold so many of her handmade items through the cafe exhibition.
Locals including Leah McNaught, Kaylene Shilbeer, Bec Buick and Georgina Richter try their hands at crochet. Photos: Glenn Power.
“Seeing people enjoy my work and wanting to take it home has been an amazing feeling,” she said.
Her growing confidence has also led her to approach Critter Cube, a Murray Bridge-based company, up-cycling environmentally friendly, bespoke crocheted pet blankets.
Each exciting opportunity highlights just how far the talented Tailem Bend local has come.
