Handmade Getaway : by Jacqueline Sava Clarke & Karyn Valino
Handmade Getaway is your guide to bringing together the perfect mix of fabric, friends, and food for an unforgettable creative escape. Whether you’re hosting a few friends at home for an afternoon of sewing or planning a multi-day retreat, this beautifully designed, project-based book will help you craft the ultimate sewing adventure.
Co-authored by Karyn Valino and Jacqueline Sava Clarke, Handmade Getaway is packed with:
→ 12 individual projects perfect for sewing retreats
→ 5 group projects designed for making memories together
→ 4 mini projects to fit in between moments of creativity
→ group activities, planning charts, and tons of pro tips
What’s Inside
Organized into five chapters, Handmade Getaway is your complete guide to planning a perfect retreat, whether it’s a one-day gathering or a week-long adventure. Each chapter blends practical advice on fabric, friends, and food, offering projects and tips to inspire and guide you.
→ Anticipation Plan and get excited for your getaway.
→ Sewing Day Spend a full day of crafting, laughing, and sharing.
→ The Weekend & Long Weekend Dive into multi-day retreats filled with creativity.
→ Week Immerse yourself in an entire week of uninterrupted sewing bliss.
With projects for hand and machine sewing, quilting, accessories, and unique textile crafts like cyanotype and printmaking, this book provides something for every skill level and every getaway plan.
Soft Cover
168 pages
This book was written, photographed, designed & printed in Canada
Discover Handmade Getaway
Do you love sewing with friends? Handmade Getaway is your guide to bringing together the perfect mix of fabric, friends, and food for an unforgettable creative escape. Whether you’re hosting a few friends at home for an afternoon of sewing or planning a multi-day retreat, this beautifully designed, project-based book will help you craft the ultimate sewing adventure.
Co-authored by Karyn Valino and Jacqueline Sava Clarke, Handmade Getaway is packed with:
- 12 individual projects perfect for sewing retreats.
- 5 group projects designed for making memories together.
- 4 mini projects to fit in between moments of creativity.
- Plus, group activities, planning charts, and pro tips to ensure your getaway is a success.
This book is about more than just sewing; it’s about slowing down, spending quality time with friends, and finding joy in the process. With stunning photography and detailed, clear instructions, Handmade Getaway invites you to reconnect with your love of sewing and share that passion with others.
Did you know?
Did you know that Karyn Valino, co-author & photographer of Handmade Getaway, is also the founder of the workroom, Toronto’s beloved hub for crafting and creativity? As she closes the doors of the Parkdale Studio in November, Karyn is embarking on an exciting new chapter in the Almaguin Highlands where she is restoring a Historic General Store.
With nearly two decades of experience teaching and inspiring others, Karyn has built a vibrant community of makers through her fabric shop, workshops, and retreats. Her passion for sewing, craftsmanship, and collaboration shines in everything she does—from curating beautiful fabrics to co-hosting immersive retreats that spark creativity and connection.
Handmade Getaway is a reflection of her love for bringing people together to create beautiful things.
