Squish Candies
This might be the sweetest delivery to land on our doorstep! Four Squish Candies flavours are now available at the workroom Sprucedale, Parkdale and theworkroom.ca! We're thrilled to bring Montreal-based Squish Candies to our shop. Discover the taste of artisanal candy that uses real fruit, herbs and spices in their craft.
Over the coming year, we'll be exploring and leaning into the General Store aspect of our new/old space here in Sprucedale. Our building is one of the larger spaces in our community and we feel it is really important to engage our immediate local community who may not be makers (yet!). We will be curating a collection of pantry items, confections, housewares and locally-made items that harken back to our General Store history. We want our neighbours to know they can pop in for a special treat they can't get anywhere else and when you make the trip to see us, we'll have some snacks ready for you too.
We sent a sampling of Squish Candy down to the Parkdale Studio this week, so grab a bag when you arrive for class or pop one in your cart as you're checking out online. We're excited to honour the history of our building in new and old ways this coming year. What comes next is going to be really exciting.
Red Roses, Sparkly Bears, Vegan Rainbow Bears and Sour Peach. Pick one, some or all and add some yummy gummies to your making time.
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.