Kiriki Press
Kiriki Press, founded by Canadian designer Michelle Galletta, specializes in unique, handcrafted embroidery kits that bring a modern twist to traditional stitching. Each kit features beautifully illustrated animal designs, perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters. With high-quality materials, including fabric, thread, needles, and easy-to-follow instructions,
Support Local. Celebrate Craft.
At the workroom, we’re proud to stock thoughtfully made products from Canadian designers and independent brands. From the whimsical embroidery kits of Hook, Line & Tinker to the inspiring pages of Uppercase Magazine, each item in our Canadian Makers Collection reflects the artistry, passion, and spirit of the local maker community.
Choosing these goods means investing in creativity close to home and helping small businesses thrive.
Crafted Close to Home
We believe in the value of small-scale, Canadian-made goods. The makers in this collection create with purpose, designing high-quality tools, kits, and supplies that support creativity and community. By choosing products made close to home, you're helping to sustain local businesses and the future of independent craft in Canada.
Learn more about the makers behind the brands we love so much, like Michelle Galletta of Kiriki Press
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In The Studio with Sherri Lynn Wood
Spend some time in the studio Sherri Lynn Wood! Sherri Lynn first taught at the workroom in 2019 and we are so excited to have her join us in Sprucedale this summer! Sherri Lynn teaches improvisational quilting as a creative life practice, and is considered an expert innovator and leader in the modern improv quilting movement. Her best-selling book, The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters: A Guide to Creating, Quilting & Living Courageously (Abrams, 2015), provides scores, or frameworks, for flexible patterns and creative exploration, along with practical instruction in stitching techniques and intuitive colour.
In The Studio with Ron Collins
Spend some time in the studio with Ron Collins! Ron first began teaching at the workroom in 2023 and we have looked forward to his twice yearly visits since then. Ron is Canada’s best known sewing personality and is adored as a designer, speaker and teacher. He is the first male Canadian Designer to have his own line of patterns with Vogue Patterns, which premiered in 2017.
The Person Behind Patch and Dot
Meet Stephanie Turner founder of Patch and Dot! Patch and Dot is a print - and colour - obsessed creative enterprise devoted to designing the most fun patterns possible for modern quilters. Patch and Dot also has the perfect alphabet quilt pattern for your next project, whether you're a patchwork beginner or a paper piecing pro.