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Hitting the Pause Button | the workroom

Hitting the Pause Button

Looks like we all need to pause for a couple weeks.

While we have already been closed since March 17th, we will now slow everything right down. There will just be a single person checking in on the shop and orders over this extended closure period. We will be leaving our online shop open, but any new orders will be held in queue until we can be back in the shop, shipping safely to you in April. All current orders from prior to March 24th have been packed and shipped. Curbside pick up is on hold for any new orders. We hope you will still shop the site and think of it as pre-ordering for your April projects. (You may want to check out the actual Merchant & Mills pre-order!)

March 25, 2020 — Karyn Valino
Daily Update : March 24 | the workroom

Daily Update : March 24 2020

Dear Friends,

With everything changing hour to hour, we will be using this space to update you with shop news should you seek it out rather than add to the daily noise of your inbox. We are all being flooded with excess information and our goal is to keep you informed, but mostly to keep you inspired & crafting, cuz that's what we do best.

March 17, 2020 — Karyn Valino
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Cotton Jacquards | the workroom

Cotton Jacquards

Our new order of Merchant & Mills Cotton Jacquards arrived yesterday and it's just as lovely as ever. What are you planning on making with this amazing fabric? We've seen some great makes as a simple baby blanket with binding, Wiksten Shift Tops (more copies coming soon!), Haori Jackets, Papercut Sapporo Coat, Merchant & Mills Fielder Shirt and Named Esme Cardigan to name a few. You can find some inspiration and photos at #cottonjacquard. We can't wait to see your show & tell!
February 28, 2020 — Karyn Valino
Tags: fabric Merchant & Mills
Andrea Tsang Jackson | the workroom

Andrea Tsang Jackson

Learn to make lovely faceted patchwork gems using Machine Paper Piecing in Andrea Tsang Jackson's Gemology : Round Gemstone Block workshop in March. Andea will walk you through how to think about colour and achieve transparency effects with fabric, too. We're excited to welcome Andrea to the workroom for the first time to share this fun block from her new book, Gemology. 
February 14, 2020 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Gemology workshop
Heart Crafted 2020 | the workroom

Heart Crafted 2020

Heart Crafted is happening this Sunday February 9, 12-5pm and we're so excited to see you there. This is hands down our favourite event of the new year and always cheers us up in the hardest part of winter. We've gathered together a wonderful group of vendors who are bringing their best to the show
February 07, 2020 — Karyn Valino
Tags: event Heart Crafted
Merchant & Mills Woolsey | the workroom

Merchant & Mills Woolsey

We are delighted to have a few bolts of Merchant & Mills Woolsey in the shop, this fabric does not disappoint in person. Woolsey is a wool/linen double gauze that has been pre-laundered at the mill to make the softest fabric to ever exist.

This cloth has two layers of linen/wool which are invisibly stitched together. This helps to trap air between the layers, which in turn keeps you very toasty. This fabric is beautiful for dressmaking as well as cushions, throws, curtains and would even make a very cosy scarf.

January 24, 2020 — Karyn Valino
Tags: fabric Merchant & Mills
Sashiko | the workroom

Sashiko

There is no doubt we saw a huge surge of interest in everything Sashiko last year. The meditative slow stitching and geometric designs make this Japanese embroidery technique a wonderful entry into bold handwork. If you're just trying it for the first time we've almost always got a Sashiko class starting this Wednesday January 15th. If you've already dabbled with Sashiko, you may want to try Carolanne's newer workshop Sashiko Pillowcase. We have a huge range of sashiko thread, needles and samplers in stock as well.
January 10, 2020 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Sashiko workshop
Ruby Star Society Darlings | the workroom

Ruby Star Society Darlings

The new Ruby Star Society Darlings collection is already a hit and we've just received it! This collection of 32 prints is a compilation of some iconic prints by Melody Miller, Alexia Abegg, Kim Kight, Sarah Watts and Rashida Coleman-Hale. It's been fun to see which ones are your favourites as the bolts start to get thinner. Take advantage of this second chance for these fun prints.
December 20, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: fabric Ruby Star Society
Liberty Summer House | the workroom

Liberty Summer House

Liberty of London Summer House is a great mix of floral, fruit and architectural patterns. This collection is printed on smooth Lasenby cotton which Liberty specifically designed for quilters but it also supports sewers and crafters of all kinds. We've seen some great garments made with this weight of cotton from past Liberty collection too.
December 13, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: fabric Liberty of London
Speckled by Rashida Coleman-Hale | the workroom

Speckled by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Rashida Coleman-Hale's Speckled is a dreamy new collection from Ruby Star Society that covers the rainbow. If you are ever going to pick up a bundle, this is the one! In addition to the 32 piece full collection, you can also pick your favourite colourway and grab the Twilight, Cream, Pink or Citrus mini bundles.
December 06, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: fabric Ruby Star Society
Upholstered Bench workshop | the workroom

Upholstered Bench workshop

Our first round of the Upholstered Bench class was a huge success and we're so proud of the incredible benches Erin's students made in just a couple days. Complete with custom piping and fabric-covered buttons, each student aced each professional upholstery technique from assembly, to button tufting to a final dust cover finish.

November 01, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Upholstered Bench workshop
Papercut Patterns | the workroom

Papercut Patterns

Papercut Patterns is not only restocked (hello Sapporo Coat!), but there are six new designs on the shelf to inspire your Fall/Winter wardrobe. Papercut Patterns has quickly become one of our favourite brands to sew from with their fun details and silhouettes.
October 25, 2019 — Karyn Valino