the workroom loves you
There are just two things we know for sure right now. the workroom loves you and we love what we do. We are slowly establishing a new rhythm and routine that now includes single person shifts in the shop, so we can continue to social distance while keeping your orders moving. Shipping & Contactless Curbside Pick Ups will resume April 3rd. Please continue to check the website for our ever changing updates.
Orders are shipping out in sequence, so the sooner you place your order the sooner it will be ready to ship/for pick up. Timelines are considerably slower as we catch up, but we hope to get things moving more quickly very soon. Please plan ahead for your pick up orders as there may be 30+ orders in line ahead of you and there is just one person working.
(PRO TIP - fat quarters take the longest to process, the easier your order, the quicker it can be ready for you)
Allow 24 hours for your pick up order to be processed, but know that we try to do better than that if possible. We will contact you with instructions when it is ready.
Thank you so much for your support, your patience and your orders!
Karyn
Curbside Pick Up Schedule April 2020
Wednesday April 8, 12-5pm
Saturday April 11, 12-5pm
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Caring for Our Vintage Hand-Painted Glass Buttons
One of our favourite corners of The Button Dept. is the collection of unique glass buttons, everything from clear vintage-inspired styles to tiny hand-painted florals. These delicate pieces are like little works of art that add something truly special to any project.
We especially love using the hand-painted ones, but we know they’re fragile. We wanted to better understand how they hold up when exposed to water and gentle detergent.
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.
Join Us for the Spring Maker Market and Half Birthday Celebration in Sprucedale
We're making plans to welcome everyone, from everywhere, up to the workroom for our Spring Maker Market and Half Birthday Celebration on Saturday April 12, 2025, 12-5pm!
