Canadian Designed + Produced Goods
the workroom has a long history of cheering on Canadian designed + produced goods. Our support and shout outs are an ever evolving aspect of our shop practices.
Deliveries arrive on foot from the neighbourhood, are dropped off while visiting the city, or by post from across the country. We look forward to seeking unique products, originating close to home.
Did you know that the workroom was the first shop to put Uppercase Magazine and Kiriki Press Embroidery Kits on our shelves?... and still do!
Scroll through our current Canadian supplies.
fabric + treats + kits + notions + patterns + publications
the workroom Team likes a party! Folks have come to anticipate our regular community events as an opportunity to peruse locally made artisanal crafts alongside our unique shop experience. We love to share the enthusiasm and support around gatherings and goods constructed with care.
pop-up maker markets + shop celebrations + Handmade Getaways
Many friendly faces have walked through our doors over the years. We are fortunate to be surrounded by a hub of imaginative people, pursuing life adventures of their very own, sharing their talents as part of our shop team on their journey.
Explore some of the current creative adventures of the workroom Team past + present!
- Andrew Cloutier Design
- Carolanne Graham
- Coriander Girl
- Dear Gemini
- Johanna Masko Patterns
- Kimtsu Studio
- Libs Elliott
- Nesting Ground
- Parkside Puzzles
- Ravenwoods Farmstead
- The Love of Colour
- Victory Patterns
the shop
Printed & Inspired : New Capstone Pattern Co and Syd Graham PDF Patterns
We love to watch you discover all of the PDF sewing patterns we carry at the workrorom as your orders come through for wide format printing! We started with Merchant & Mills, Closet Core Patterns and Thread Theory Designs and are working on adding more of their patterns. We are excited to expand our range of PDF patterns to include a shop favourite Capstone Pattern Co and the popular Syd Graham Patterns. We have all of the patterns currently offered by both designers available in the New & Note Worthy section - check them out!
Discovering new indie pattern designers along with you through our A0 PDF Printing Services is always a joy. Below are a few of the A0 PDF patterns we printed since the beginning of July, maybe they’ll inspire your next make too!
Genow Patterns - Lorraine Dress
Merchant & Mills - Billy Vest
Lizzy House - Cookie Party Quilt Pattern
The New Craft House - Everyday Shirt
Closet Core Patterns - Elodie Wrap Dress
Closet Core Patterns - Cielo Top + Dress
The Assembly Line - Pull On Trousers
The Assembly Line - Wrap Top
SeamWork - Natalie
Merchant & Mills - Sommer Dress
Closet Core - Charlie Caftan
Sew Liberated - Madrone Pants
All of these patterns came through our A0 PDF pattern printing service - a wonderful way to explore new designers and level up your handmade wardrobe. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s simple to upload your files and we’ll print, fold, and ship them right to you or choose local pick up at our Parkdale Pick up Point or here in Sprucedale.
Simply Sashiko
We've added a couple new Sashiko books to our shelves recently. Simply Sashiko gives you simple but thorough lessons on the ins and outs (literally) of 36 different sashiko patterns, plus designs for stylish home and personal accessories so you can try them out. I added a little video flip through the book to the online shop. This book is surprisingly detailed in all the right ways so you can apply these designs to the projects you want to make.
Printed & Inspired : Summer Dresses
Dresses are keeping everyone cool this summer! We love the variety and styles you have been sending us to print recently.
