The fun thing about saying all these things out loud is that I've been able to share more about the history of the workroom - like how did we end up in Sprucedale and where did the button dept. come from? I've also been able to get 'unstuck' with a few things on my list by sharing them in the light of day and getting your feedback on them.
A big project that I'm now moving forward thanks to your support is the workroom scissors. I've wanted to do a line of workroom branded tools and notions starting with metal shears and I think this is something we can move forward with as a community preorder. I looked into this about fifteen years ago, but never had the resources to make it happen. The wheels are now in motion - I'm just getting updated pricing and packaging options before we launch this project. I'm so thrilled that folks are excited by the idea of workroom tools. We've started a special waitlist for this project - to make sure we can keep you in the loop if you want to support this project and give you first access (and a special deal) Click here to join the waitlist
Thank you Universe! (aka the workroom community) Karyn
p.s. In the next video I'll be talking about a new online colour palette tool I've been building this year. You can get a sneak peek below!
CREATE YOUR OWN COLOUR PALETTES If you love our curated Kona bundles, but want to create your own I've been building something just for you! This online tool will give you a jump start into creating a perfect colour story based on any image or screenshot you're inspired by.
Extract a palette from any uploaded photo, or click directly on the photo to pick one exact pixel as an anchor colour and build the rest of the palette around it
Choose how many colours are in your custom palette with a slider, from 3 to 20
Swap any single colour, with filters for similar, same family, lighter, or darker alternatives
Curate mode: see the wider pool of near-matches from the Kona collection and pick your own
Skip the photo and build by hand from the "Browse Kona library" tab, searching and filtering by colour family
Name your palette, save it, reload or delete it later from your running browser history (not currently permanent)
See live "in-stock" status per colour, checked against the workroom's online shop.
Get matched automatically to our existing curated bundles that overlap your palette, each linking directly to those bundles
Shop your whole palette: set the quantities per colour, get swap-to-in-stock suggestions for anything sold out, and add every colour to your cart with one click
Download an image of the palette (photo crop plus the swatch list with names and hex codes baked in), or copy a link that rebuilds the exact palette for whoever opens it, or send it by text to a friend.
Try it out and let me know what you think. I'm still tweaking some features but I hope you have fun with it.
Alexis' New Bundle : Anemone
NEW! KONA SOLIDS BUNDLES It's been a while since we added a new bundle to the roster and this week both Alexis & I were inspired to create a new stack. Say hello to Anemone & Autumn Bride. We both used the Kona Colour Society Tool to give us a list of colours to match our inspiration photos. We swapped out a couple colours and stacked up these bolts. What do you think?
There's another small delivery of Kona heading our way next week which means we'll be building more bundles.
Liberty of London x Bernina If you're a fan of Liberty of London, you're going to love the beautiful B495 sewing machine with floral faceplate. It also features 32 exclusive Liberty Edition decorative stitches carefully selected by the design house. These unique, delicate floral patterns make it simple to bring your projects to life with fine details and signature designer style.
There will be a few of these Liberty machines available in late October, get in touch if you'd like a quote and to reserve one. If you've been thinking about a new sewing machine, especially a 4 series machine, reply to this email, or give us a call so we can talk machines together. We've got a couple B475 machines available at a very special price this week.
Closet Core Cielo has so many great variations and looks from Top to Dress
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS and EVENTS Our first Fall workshop is the Cielo Top and Dress. Loaded with interesting details and interchangeable features, it will fast become a wardrobe-building favourite. Choose between a semi-cropped top with a cuffed short sleeve (View A) or a dramatic gathered long sleeve (View B). Or, make an easy-fitting dress with sleek inseam pockets (View C), or without pockets (View D). All views have a slightly dropped shoulder, angled shoulder yoke and roomy fit, with a choice between an elegant bias binding or a faced neckline finish. - Cielo Top/Dress : starts Thursday October 8, 6-8pm for 3 sessions - Audrey Hood : SaturdayOctober 17, 9-11am for one session - Joa Gilet : starts Tuesday October 20, 6-8pm for two sessions - Sunday Robe : starts Thursday October 29, 6-8pm for three sessions - Edie Top : startsSaturday October 31, 9am-11am for 3 sessions - Pietra Pants/Shorts : starts Tuesday November 3, 6-8p for 4 sessions - Nevis Skirt : starts Tuesday December 1, 6-8pm for 3 sessions
the workroom studio members save $25 on every class.
LIBERTY OF LONDON : WISELY GROVE We've closed the preorder on yardagefor the Wisely Grove collection. But you can still preorder the bundles - we have a limited amount available in all sizes - Full metre, Half Metre or Fat quarter. While they last!
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