Meet Julia Sutton, farmer and cook at Santosha Farm!  Santosha Farm is a 1.5 acre, non-certified organic farm located in the Almaguin Highlands.  In addition to attending local market sales and supplying local resorts and restaurants, Julia hosts and develops meal packages for farm guests that incorporate seasonal fresh produce, directly from the farm.

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.

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.

Just a quick note to let you know we're keeping a close eye on the potential Canada Post strike to ensure your orders still get to you without delay.

We have already started using our alternate courier services to keep things running smoothly for you. Please note that we will not be able to ship to PO Boxes in the meantime. 

We just created a special new bundle - Vintage Seed Cabinet. This Kona bundle was pulled straight from the front window, literally. Inspired by the antique green cabinet, which is still covered in old seed packet and hardware labels, this palette is a love letter to timeworn beauty.

As a small, woman-owned, Canadian business, supporting other small, women-owned, Canadian businesses is at the heart of what we do at the workroom.

From sewing patterns designed in Montreal to embroidery kits stitched in Nova Scotia, publications conjured in Calgary, and dye kits grown right here in Toronto, we love bringing you beautifully made, thoughtfully designed products from across Canada. We've made it easier than ever to spot these Canadian makers with a special flag as you scroll through our site.

Studio Surplus is our rotating collection of designer deadstock, overstock, and unexpected fabric finds - sourced through industry connections, uniform manufacturers, and past studio projects.

One of our favourite corners of The Button Dept. is the collection of unique glass buttons, everything from clear vintage-inspired styles to tiny hand-painted florals. These delicate pieces are like little works of art that add something truly special to any project.

We especially love using the hand-painted ones, but we know they’re fragile. We wanted to better understand how they hold up when exposed to water and gentle detergent.

A flexible, ongoing fabric subscription where you can choose from any of our beautifully curated solid bundles OR yardage. Kona Edit is purely about the fabric and it puts you in charge of what your monthly or bi-monthly delivery looks like.