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The Workroom Store front
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Owner Karyn Valino with gorgeous fabric in background
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Beautiful Denyse Schmidt fabric
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Happy crafter Karen
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Happy Crafters Michelle and Karen again
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My A pillow - almost done.
Starting today I'll be posting about some of my favorite spots in my new neighbourhood Parkdale/West Queen West. First up is a space I consider a major highlight of the hood:
The Workroom at 1340 Queen St. West.
The Workroom is a "sew & craft by the hour" space run by former colour consultant
Karyn Valino. It's a big, beautiful space equipped with sewing machines, sergers, work tables and a comfy couch! It's also stocked with books, patterns, and an absolutely gorgeous selection of fabrics - including several by my favorite
Denyse Schmidt! Quite sigh worthy. The workroom offers classes in clothing, quilting, beginner upholstery, pattern drafting and even canning (!) plus it hosts a Stitch 'n Bitch evening the first Tuesday of each month.
I attended last
Tuesday's Stitch n' Bitch and had a great time chatting with Karyn + fellow crafters while working on my A pillow. Dresses and ties were made and much fun was had by all. (Note the
bottle of wine in the photo!) Thanks Karyn!
The Workroom
1340 Queen St.West
Highly recommended