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Spool of Thread is hiring. We are very excited about meeting you, potential new team member. We are currently seeking to add a Part-time retail sales person to our team. We seek a staff members with...
View ArticleModern Design: Simpatico
Just in time for the weekend! Simpatico! Oranges + Pinks Cloud 9 Fabric’s latest 100% organic cotton offering just arrived on our doorstep and we couldn’t wait to open up the boxes and put it on our...
View ArticleKona Modern Quilts
When an up and coming fabric designer lives in your backyard, what do you do? Of course, you order her latest collection! Kona Modern Quilts is the debut collection from a friend of Spool of Thread’s,...
View ArticleHeather Ross’ Nursery Versery
Heather Ross’ fabric always comes packed with a darling touch of whimsy. Her latest line, Nursery Versery just arrived and really, we couldn’t ask for anything cuter. The sweet designs are printed on a...
View ArticleNew Colette Patterns Launch Party
We are proud to say that we’ve carried the amazing collection of sewing patterns from Colette since the shop opened. Many of you have tried them with great success, and created beautiful garments as...
View ArticleFabric Streamers
If you have been to Spool of Thread, you likely noticed the fabric streamers hanging from the ceiling brightening up the lounge on grey Vancouver days. You may have even been one of the many people...
View ArticleDrawstring Bag Tutorial
It is that time of year again….mistletoe toe, gingerbread lattes and gift giving. We at Spool of Thread encourage you to give handmade gifts because it is fun to share your creative talents, scour...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide
- 1. a new sewing machine - We are excited to announce that between now and December 24th, 2012, all of our Elna Sewing Machines are on sale (sale ends December 31st!). This will make your holiday...
View ArticleSweet Shop
A few sweetheart fabrics just arrived – just in time for Valentine’s Day! As soon as we opened up the shipment, we couldn’t wait to match the hearts with a few pink prints from our collection. Putting...
View ArticleFabric of the Week – Robotic!
Many of us remember childhood dreams of one day becoming an astronaut, and with Chris Hadfield, for the first time in the history of space exploration, we almost felt as though we experienced what...
View ArticleTools of the Trade
We’ve been discussing our favourite sewing tools lately, and we all agree that every sewist should have a pair of pinking shears in their kit! Pinking shears and Mixteca fabric with a pinked edge....
View ArticleSew into Summer Machine Sale!
We are excited to announce that our highly sought after Elna Sewing Machines are on sale! To welcome summer sewing to Vancouver, we’ve put all of our Elna models on sale, even some of our brand new...
View ArticleHappy 3rd Birthday, Spool of Thread!
One of the many things we look forward to is a great party! To add to the fun and to thank you for yet another awesome year, we’re having a special birthday sale. We’d love it if you could join us for...
View ArticleStitch Primer: Basics
To go along with our month long Sew into Summer Sewing Machine Sale, we wanted to write about all the different stitches that you can find on a sewing machine. Machine stitches are inspiring and...
View ArticleLiberty of London
We’re pleased to announce that we just received a big shipment of fabric from Liberty including mid-weight cottons and new to Spool of Thread, Tana Lawns! Liberty of London Tana Lawns For those of you...
View ArticleStitch Primer: Decorative Embroidery Stitches
A sample of the different types of decorative embroidery sewing machines can do We’re back today with a new Stitch Primer post. Now that we’ve covered the basics, we’re moving on to decorative sewing...
View ArticleHappy Canada Day!
In honour of our nation’s birthday, we wanted to highlight some of our homegrown sewing talent. It just so happens that some of our favourite independent pattern and fabric designers are Canadian! If...
View ArticleStitch Primer: Buttonholes
Next in our series of stitch primers, we’re going to talk about the buttonhole stitch. While most of us probably take it for granted today, buttonholes revolutionized clothing design! Buttons were...
View ArticleBusy Week in the Shop
Canvas Fabrics Looking to reupholster something or create a durable canvas bag? We’ve got some great new 56″ wide cotton canvas prints, with a variety of designs including the Eiffel Tower, Airplanes...
View ArticleWeekly Round-up!
It’s been another busy week here at Spool of Thread. We did everything from trying out a new notion to dreaming of the things we’re going to make with all the new fabrics. Check out our recap! Monday:...
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