Journal

Dive into a world of creativity, inspiration, and community. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, stay updated on the latest happenings, or find curated treasures, our journals have something for everyone:

  • Learn: Discover new techniques, tips, and ideas to spark your next project.
  • News: Stay informed with the latest updates, stories, and events.
  • Shop: Explore our thoughtfully curated selection of patterns, supplies, and more.

 

Learn

A Bit About the Bernina Edgestitch Foot #10

A Bit About the Bernina Edgestitch Foot #10

Karyn captured the essential use of her Edgestitch Foot #10  for sewing finished edges even and straight on her Merchant & Mills' Harlene Overalls. This pair, in Nordic Green Organic Cotton Sanded Twill, are Karyn's secret uniform for Sprucedale adventures, like this Fall's Indigo Immersive Weekend, pictured below!

    October 16, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    A Bit About the Bernina Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

    A Bit About the Bernina Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A

    Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A makes it a cinch to sew buttonholes of the same length. You can then sew as many buttonholes of the exact same length as you want, in next to no time. 
    October 15, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    Bernina Sergers for Construction + Edges + Finishing

    Bernina Sergers for Construction + Edges + Finishing

    Enhance your garment + accessory construction with the addition of Serger skills in your repertoire! We recommend our Serger Essentials workshop as a compliment and pre-requisite to many of our Apparel classes and for use in Studio. Students appreciate the professional finish to their projects as they learn to sew woven garments and assemble knits. 
    June 13, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle

    News

    🎉 Celebrating 17 Years! 🎉 (& 1 Year in Sprucedale🌲)

    🎉 Celebrating 17 Years! 🎉 (& 1 Year in Sprucedale🌲)

    We had a pretty perfect anniversary celebration last Saturday in Sprucedale! Thank you to everyone who brightened our day with their happy smiles and presence at our first outdoor/indoor event, featuring a fun Pop-Up Maker Market and sale. It was amazing to see both our indoor and outdoor spaces filled with our community from near and far.
    October 11, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    17th Anniversary Raffle Draws + Bus Prizes!

    17th Anniversary Raffle Draws + Bus Prizes!

    ​A giant THANK YOU to everyone who made the trip over from near and far to celebrate with us, share in the festivities at our Historic General Store, support our Pop-Up Market and enjoy the Fall Foliage.
    October 11, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    Ron Collins Custom Fit Pants Workshop

    Ron Collins Custom Fit Pants Workshop

    ​We're throwing something new into the mix before we close the show in Parkdale. We've edited Ron Collins visit to include a Custom Fit Pant Workshop!

    Achieve your fit on a pair of pants you’d like to make. Join our special guest instructor, Ron Collins, for Custom Fit Pant Workshop (Special 3 Session Edition!) This workshop is open to one pattern of your choice - basic pants (draw string or elastic waist), jeans, fitted or dress lined pants.

    October 10, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle

    Shop

    When Kona Comes to Town

    When Kona Comes to Town

    Who set email alerts for their favourite Solid Colours? Kona Cotton and multiple rolls of Quilt Batting land regularly at our door in Sprucedale! We get busy right away transforming this rainbow into dozens of our shop curated Solid and Kona Colour Card row bundles, cutting yardage and sending out orders!
    October 15, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    Capstone Pattern Co. Is At the workroom!

    Capstone Pattern Co. Is At the workroom!

    We're thrilled to bring ​Capstone Pattern Co.​ into the shop and online! Some of you may have had a chance to meet Laura, (at our 17th Anniversary Celebrations) the designer behind these "thoughtfully designed, timeless, easy-to-follow sewing patterns for modern-day makers."
    October 10, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle
    Merchant & Mills Fall Delivery

    Merchant & Mills Fall Delivery

    Discover new and familiar favourites in our Fall ​Merchant & Mills​ delivery before they're gone! We know you've been planning to use their new patterns, special fabrics and handy notions in your projects this season.
    October 03, 2024 — rosa moniz tarle