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Drawstring Bags | the workroom

Drawstring Bags

New Class! Johanna's new Drawstring Bags workshop is something we all need - an alternative to single use plastic bags. You’ll learn two clever methods for making them, including a quick two-for-one version and another version that has a double drawstring for extra security. No pattern needed, you can make these in any size! Think shoe bags, wine bottles, toys, knitting, crafts and gift wrap.
August 08, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: eco-friendly Johanna Masko workshop
Sherri Lynn Wood | the workroom

Sherri Lynn Wood

We had to share the wonderful work from last week's Sherri Lynn Wood workshops! We've posted all the images we captured on Flicker in the following albums - Improv Round Robin, Colour String Theory, Improv Mash Up and Get Your Bias Strip Curve On. We learned so much from Sherri and from each other in these fun classes and it shows in the results each person created.
August 05, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Julie Sinden Sherri Lynn Wood workshop
Upholstered Bench | the workroom

Upholstered Bench

New Class! We are so excited about Erin’s new Upholstered Bench workshop! This class is a step up if you’ve taken a previous upholstery class like Box Cushion or Upholstered Cube. Erin will guide you through the steps of making your own stunning Upholstered Bench with custom fabric covered buttons and piping. Total class cost includes a kit for the bench frame, legs, and foam. Just add your favourite fabric to create this beautiful piece of furniture.
August 02, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Upholstered Bench workshop
Hand Pieced Hunter’s Star Quilt | the workroom

Hand Pieced Hunter’s Star Quilt

New Class! Who's ready for Carolanne's newest hand stitched creation?! We are blown away by her new Hand Pieced Hunter’s Star Quilt. The design is wonderfully bold, so we can already imagine all the wonderful interpretations you’re going to make of this quilt! It is currently hanging in the back studio and we highly recommend that you pop back there to see the subtle colour variation in person. 
July 26, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Carolanne Graham Hand Pieced Hunter's Star Quilt workshop
Indigo Printing | the workroom

Indigo Printing

Indigo Printing combines block printing and stencil work with one of our favourite natural dyes, Indigo. The range of results we’ve seen from this new workshop is truly inspiring. Check out some of the images from our last couple sessions here!

Not only can you take this workshop with Julie Sinden, but you can also grab a kit by The Love of Colour to DIY at home.

June 27, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Indigo Printing Julie Sinden workshop
Button Press Rental | the workroom

Button Press Rental

Did you know... the workroom has two button makers — 1" & 1.25" — that you can rent by the hour in the shop ($8/hour) or by the day ($30/day). Make your own custom buttons for your band, an event (wedding, birthday, fundraiser, concert, etc), your company, or just for fun! Rent a button press as a fun DIY activity for your child’s birthday party! Read more details here!
June 21, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Button Press
Rifle Paper Co. : Wildwood | the workroom

Rifle Paper Co. : Wildwood

Rifle Paper Co. Wildwood collection is finally here! This vibrant collection fulfills all your floral fabric dreams. There are twenty one cotton prints, six canvas prints, four rayons and cotton lawns. You can basically make anything with this lovely collection! Grab one of the set bundles to make an epic Wildwood quilt.
March 21, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Cotton + Steel fabric Rifle Paper Co.
Safari by Masaru Suzuki | the workroom

Safari by Masaru Suzuki

Safari by Masaru Suzuki pops with beautiful colour vibrancy but look closer to see the shapes emerge to create elephants, lions, birds and flowers like you've never seen. This collection features 14 cotton prints, 2 linen canvas prints and 4 stunning rayon prints.

Check out all our new Cotton + Steel collections here!

February 07, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Cotton + Steel fabric
Heart Crafted Show | the workroom

Heart Crafted Show

What a week! We've been keeping toasty in the shop unpacking deliveries and getting prepared for our upcoming Heart Crafted Pop Up Market this Sunday February 10, 2019, 12-5pm. It's going to be an extra special event with 13 talented vendors! Start scoping their feeds & get excited!
February 06, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Heart Crafted
New Cotton + Steel Basics | the workroom

New Cotton + Steel Basics

The new Cotton + Steel Basics  line is a gorgeous rainbow and we’ve got forty prints in stock for you! Treat yourself to a bundle of this whole collection or pick from Neutral, Cool or Warm for a smaller set. Either way you will find endless uses for these sweet prints.

Shop all our Cotton + Steel fabric and bundles here!

February 01, 2019 — Karyn Valino
Row by Row 2017 Winner! | the workroom

Row by Row 2017 Winner!

We are delighted to announce that we have our winner for this year's Row by Row Experience Shop Hop. Judy Kowalski came to the shop on Sunday July 16th to claim her prize of 25 fat quarters, plus the bonus prize of a Kona Solids Bundle for also including our row, Commute, in her quilt.
July 18, 2017 — Karyn Valino
Tags: Row by Row
One Million Stars to End Violence | the workroom

One Million Stars to End Violence

Join visiting Samoan-Australian artist & weaver and founder of the One Million Stars to End Violence project, Maryann Talia Pau, for a Star Weave Jam at the The Workroom Studio. Maryann is travelling around the world to promote her project and run free star weaving workshops with local communities.
September 07, 2016 — Karyn Valino
Tags: One Million Stars to End Violence workshop