We're chipping away at making our little and big workroom dreams come true this month and sharing the list with you over on Instagram. the workroom 'merch' has been on my list for ages. We've had the artwork ready for ages. I finally sat down and applied the graphics to a couple baseball caps and a sweatshirt to start and ordered samples to check the quality. I'm so happy with the embroidery on these first samples for the 'make something' cap. You can see the unboxing video here.
We're using a print on demand service, which means each item is made to order at a local facility and shipped directly to you. This means we can offer a range of colours and sizes for each item and can easily expand the collection into more items. Do you need a workroom water bottle, t-shirt or sweatshirt? We are working on adding more designs and options but this feels like a great start. It's extra cool to hold something in your hand that you dreamed up and didn't sew yourself!
LIBERTY OF LONDON : EMILY BELLE We can't wait until May to bring in some Liberty florals to the shop. Emily Belle is a celebration of botanicals including daisies, marguerites, peonies, and cornflowers. Drawn in an outline and arranged over a plain coloured ground, the soft, fine lines and delicate tonal qualities are designed to coordinate smoothly with a wide variety of Liberty prints from their vast archive – for a seamless mix-and-match effect. Save 10% on your community preorder until Monday October 12th Midnight.
FABLEISM : House Dress Wovens If you're planning your Fall projects, these big scale plaids from the Fableism House Dress collection are great contenders. Imagine these as a Shepherd Skirt, the lining on a September Coat or Sanda or a striking Scout Top/Dress.
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.
Merchant & Mills Joa Gilet
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS and EVENTS I'm excited to make the Joa Gilet with my many scraps of Merchant & Mills Jacquard. This cute little vest will be such a fun layering piece as the weather gets cooler. - Cielo Top/Dress : starts Thursday October 8, 6-8pm for 3 sessions - IN SESSION - 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.
THE WORKROOM SCISSORS WAITLIST Thank you so much for the amazing response to this project. We're currently sorting out packaging details and samples for our first pair of scissors, thanks to you. 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
Sarah, Rachel, Nadia, Ashley, Ewa & Tania
HANDMADE GETAWAY 2027 We had a really special weekend hosting a private Handmade Getaway for a group of friends from Halifax. This group took full advantage of the three full days of sewing in the studio to start, work on, and complete so many beautiful projects. Take a peek at this fun reel of their final moments in Sprucedale before they packed up to head to the airport on Sunday afternoon.
We're starting to block off weekends in 2027 for our Spring Maker's Market - save the date April 10th and our 20th Anniversary weekend celebration in October (stay tuned) and Handmade Getaways. It's not too soon to get in touch if you'd like to plan your own special weekend for a custom getaway. Just reply to this email and we can start to pencil in the details with you.
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