Shop Canadian Small Businesses
As a small, woman-owned, Canadian business, supporting other small, women-owned, Canadian businesses is at the heart of what we do at the workroom.
From sewing patterns designed in Montreal to embroidery kits stitched in Nova Scotia, publications conjured in Calgary, and dye kits grown right here in Toronto, we love bringing you beautifully made, thoughtfully designed products from across Canada. We've made it easier than ever to spot these Canadian makers with a special flag as you scroll through our site.
Here are just a few of the incredible makers and brands we carry:
+Kiriki Press – Cute embroidery kits from Toronto - JUST RESTOCKED!
+Hook Line & Tinker – Modern embroidery patterns from Nova Scotia
+Capstone Patterns - Thoughtful garment patterns and labels from Ontario
+Steingut Pottery – Handmade ceramics from Toronto
+Blume – Superfood latte blends from Vancouver
+Kitten and the Bear – Small-batch preserves from Toronto
+Love of Colour – Gorgeous dye kits curated in Toronto
+Closet Core – Inspiring sewing patterns from Montreal
+Soak Wash – Eco-friendly garment care made in Canada
+Sew Fine Thread Gloss – Handmade thread conditioner from Ontario
+Johanna Masko - Beautifully designed cross stitch patterns from Toronto
+Uppercase Magazine - Independently published creative books and magazines from Calgary




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Printed & Inspired : A0 Highlights for the First Week of December
So many of you were able to advantage of our recent Digital Cosy Season Sale and the opportunity to pick up your orders at City of Craft this weekend. We see so many great indie PDF sewing patterns come through our A0 Wide Format printer each week, and it’s always fun to spot designs we haven’t tried yet.
Printed & Inspired : NEW Merchant & Mills PDFS
We added several brand new Merchant & Mills PDF patterns to the online shop this week. This includes several fun gift options like the Alberta Trapper hat, the Braemar Mittens and the Francli Dopp Bag. Grab just the PDF or add on the wide format print version. If you haven't had a chance to try out our new AO PDF printing service, don't forget you can order your patterns for pick up next weekend at City of Craft. We can print any designer pdf patterns you have purchased, just upload the A0 version of the pattern and follow the instructions.
Printed & Inspired : A0 Highlights
We see so many great indie PDF sewing patterns come through our A0 Wide Format printer each week, and it’s always fun to spot designs we haven’t tried yet. Your print orders keep us discovering new makers, new shapes, and new ideas.
