The End of 2015...

Hi Everyone!

As 2015 comes to an end, I just wanted to say thank you so much for everyone who supports my business. To all my students, all the people who attend craft shows that I participate in, all the people who read my blog or watch my YouTube tutorials - THANK YOU! I wouldn't be able to do what I do, without all my supporters.

A special thank you to Heather, at Quilter's Connection Magazine, for featuring one of my patterns (yet again!) in the Winter 2015 issue that recently came out.
I'm so honoured to be given the opportunity to be part of her fantastic Canadian magazine.

My pattern for a patchwork children's quilted sleeping bag is on page 36. Enjoy!

My last video of 2015 has been highly requested, ever since I posted my "Sewing Gift Ideas 2015" video.

Here is the link to the tutorial on how to turn an old button-down dress shirt into a pillow cover!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFm5XCiFqjs

I'd love to see your creations! If you make a pillow from my tutorial, please send me a photo at quilters.workshop@gmail.com or tag me on Instagram! (Instagram & Facebook links are in the description of the YouTube video)

Happy New Year!
See you all in 2016!

Love, Tiffany

Sewing Christmas Gift Ideas & Custom Orders - 2015

Hi Everyone!

Last night I finally got around to posting a new inspiration video on quick and easy projects that you could whip up before Christmas or even use as stocking stuffers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2acprCkJY4

I've done this type of video for the past two years and I am so happy to come back each year with new last minute ideas that you can make mostly using materials you already have! If you're interested in viewing the videos from previous years, or other full-length tutorials, check out my YouTube channel. :)

I also have successfully finished all of my custom orders that needed to be done before the 19th of December!
Here's all ELEVEN memory pillows that I received as orders, just only over the past week.

Totally exhausted after completing this order, and also teaching additional classes for my students to have the opportunity to complete their own Christmas projects. It is now time for me to start my own holiday shopping/gift making.

Are you working on anything unique for Christmas gifts this year? I'd love to see photos of what you're working on, or photos of anything you make from my videos!
quilters.workshop@gmail.com

Happy Sewing!
Love, Tiffany

Kingsway Craft Show & December 2015

Hi Everyone,

Just realized its been a little while since I last updated the blog!

Back on November 29th we were at the Kingsway College Christmas Craft Show. We had a great day seeing familiar faces of both fellow vendors and customers!

Here are a few photos of our booth!

Kingsway was the last craft show of the season that I am participating in.

For the remainder of December, the focus will be completing our pillowcase donations for The Denise House, and of course making sure all my students complete their projects in time for Christmas.

Pillowcase charity classes will be held on December 9th and 16th, from 6:30-8:30pm

Drop-in sessions will be held on December 11th and 18th from 4-7pm.
 (cost of the classes are $5 each) Drop in classes are for any current students who need some additional time outside of their usual Saturday classes to complete projects that are going to be given away as Christmas gifts.

A reminder for all sewing students that our regular Saturday sessions will end on December 19th.

Christmas Ornament Class - 2015

Hi Everyone!

Last night I taught a class on how to make these super fun fabric origami Christmas ornaments. They are really popular, a bit time consuming - but totally beautiful!

Here's some photos of what my students made last night!

I don't have a video tutorial of my own out (yet!) but there are probably quite a few floating around YouTube if you're interested in making one! (used 4" balls and 3" squares of fabric)

If you have any questions please feel free to send me an E-mail at quilters.workshop@gmail.com

Are you making any Christmas ornaments this year? I'd love to see photos of what you are all working on!

Happy Crafting!
Love, Tiffany

Kingsway College Christmas Craft Show 2015

Hi Everyone!

If you read my last blog post, you will know that I am having a very hectic week. Well, its about to get a little more crazy!

I've accepted a last minute offer to have a booth at the Christmas craft show held at Kingsway College. The show will be held on Sunday November 29th from 10am-5pm (not 4:30pm as stated on the posters)

I'm very excited for the opportunity as I have never participated as a vendor at this show!

I will be a busy bee over the next few weeks, teaching my classes and getting through the next two craft shows!

Custom Order and Website Launch!

Hi Everyone,

This is a very busy week for me!
I'm prepping for my next (and last) craft show of the season! On Saturday November 14th I will be at the West Rouge community centre in Scarborough.

As well, I have a lovely group of volunteers who has been helping out over the past couple of months, getting ready for our holiday donation. We've been making pillowcases that will be donated to the Denise House, and small blankets that will be donated to a local shelter that helps abused, neglected and senior cats. We've made great progress so far and I will be posting photos soon!


And finally, today I will be advertising a "soft launch" of my new website! My website currently features photos of my students' work, as well as items available for purchase in-store by my consigners! The "cart" feature is not fully complete so stay tuned for photos of individual products & their prices! You can check out my website HERE


This week I also completed a custom order, for two memory pillows. I absolutely love the idea of these, as keepsakes not only after the passing of a loved one, but even for someone who is moving away, etc. (The shirt can be unbuttoned to remove the pillow form, to wash the outside covering if needed)

I believe that these pillows are going to be given as Christmas gifts. I can't think of a more touching and beautiful gift to receive. 

If you are interested in having pillows like these made, feel free to send me an E-mail at quilters.workshop@gmail.com 

What have you been working on lately?

Happy Quilting,
Love, Tiffany

Start your holiday shopping at Quilter's Workshop!

It might be too early for some to begin thinking about their Christmas shopping lists, but I know others are nearly done! I myself have started shopping and so far each item that I have purchased has been from a small business or craft show vendor! Supporting small businesses is something that I am very passionate about, which is why today's blog post is very exciting for me.

If you're looking for some unique Christmas gift ideas that are all lovingly made by local crafters, look no further!

Below are photos of just some of the awesome items available at Quilter's Workshop! Some of these items would be perfect stocking stuffers as well!

Pop in and visit us to start off your holiday shopping and view other available items in the shop!