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Shows/Associations - Canadian

Canadian Prof. Sewing Assn  - Professional Sewing Assn

Canadian Quilting Guilds Listing of many Quilt Guilds

Quilting Associations & Guilds - Fibre Arts categories

Ontario Quilting Connections  - Ontario Guilds, stores, etc.

Creativ Festival - Canadian Needleworks Festival

Inspirations Needlecrafts - Ottawa Needleworks Show

British Columbia Show - B.C. Sewing Show

Get Creative Show - Online crafting/sewing

Haliburton School of Arts - Fine Arts including Textile Program

Canadian Apparel Federation - Can. Apparel Industry

Victorias Quilts- Quilts (Canada) for breast cancer

The Clothing Show - New & Old Clothing Annual Show

The Conservation Register - Textile Museu

Surfacing: Textile Artists and Designers Association - Textile          Artists Group

Computer Textile Design Group - Computers & Fashion

Silk Painters Guild - Silk Painters Guild

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation  - Museum of         Civilization  & Canada War Museum

Costume Museum of Canada - 400 Years of Artifacts & World        Fashion

Musée McCord Museum - Reflections of History & Culture                  of Montreal & Canada

Radio-Canada's Costume Collection -      CBC Costume Collection

Textile Museum of Canada - Textile Museum

Canadian Doll Artist Assn. -  Doll Artist Association

Pioneer Button Club -  Canadian Antique Button Collectors Club

 

Other  Shows/Associations

Home Sewing Association - American Sewing Guild

Crafters Gallery of American Crafters - Info/links for sewing/ crafts.

               

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Canadian Fashion Design

Algonquin College - Ottawa. ON - 613-727-4723

Art Institute of Toronto  - Toronto,ON - 416.351.7273

Fanshawe College - London, ON- 519-452-4227

George Brown College - Toronto, ON - 416.415.5000

Haliburton School of Arts   Haliburton, ON - 705.457.1680

Humber College - Toronto, ON - 416.675.5000

International Academy of Design & Technology - Toronto, ON

- 416-922-3666 

Mohawk College- Hamilton, ON - 305.575.2307                  

Ryerson University - Toronto, ON - 416.979.5333

Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology - Toronto, ON

 -  416.491.5050

Academie de Dessin de Mode Richard Robinson Academy of Fashion Design -

 Ottawa, ON  - 613.241.5233

Academy of Fashion Design - Saskatoon, SK- 306.978.9088

Alberta College of Art & Design - Calgary, AB - 403.284.7600

Centre des Textiles Contemporains de Montreal- Montreal, QC

  - 514.933.3728

Lethbridge Community College - Lethbridge, AB - 403.320.3200

Manitoba Fashion Institute - Winnipeg, MB - 204.586.8189

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design - Fredericton, NB - 506.453.2305

Okanagan Fashion Institute Inc.- Kelowna, BC - 250.712.1136

Vancouver Community College Fashion Arts Program - Vancouver, BC

- 604.443.8484

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Useful Sites and Tools -Canadian

Google Search Engine - Quick search engine

Sew What's New - Sewing tips/linck

Findit Canada -Textiles - Easy search fabric stores

Canadian Eh - Postal codes, 411, etc.

 

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Other Sites and Tools 

Quilters News Network -24 hour Quilting/sewing programs

Quiltmaker Software - Free Quilt Design Software

This to That - Glueing fabric to whatever..

Homesew  - Doll accessories

 

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Knitting Supplies - Canadian

Pineridge Knit and Sew -Machine Knitting, Sewing

Sharon Country Designs -Knitting kits/accessories -ON

Yarn Ewetopia - Yarns, knitting supplies

 

Other 

Yummy Yarns- Yarns/ribbons/angelina/etc. to embellish

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Crafts/Collectibles - Canadian

 

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Fabrics/Notions- Canadian 

The Batik Butik - Rayon/cotton batiks

MacDonald Faber -  Fabrics/notions/buttons

Linens for Life - Home fashions/apparel

Designer Fabrics - Fabrics - home/apparel

Fabricland - Fabrics-home/apparel/notions

Bouclair - Fabrics-home/apparel/notions

Linda's Ultrasuede - Ultrasuede

Peak Fabrics - Fabrics/patterns

Tex-Styles - Designer fabrics

Textile Outfitters - Sports fabrics/patterns

The Secret Workshop - Fabrics/sewing supplies

Timmel Fabrics - Outerwear fabrics

Lens Mills Stores -  Fabrics/notions/etc.

Your #1 Sewing Centre - Quilting fabrics, Elna, Babylock, EuroPro, Janome sewing machines.   705.653.5642                                     

The Cushy Life - Home dec fabrics/children's fabrics

Kids Fabrics.com - children's fabrics

Fabric Club - Mail order fabrics

Davey Fabrics - Polartec fleece, heavy denim,etc.

Simply Plaid - Cotton woven plaids

Wazoodle - casual fashion fabrics

Creative Styling - fabrics, sewing machines, classes, etc.

Distinctive Sewing Supplies-fashion fabrics/independent sewing patterns

Ultimate Sewing Centre - Cotton, batiks, Janome Sewing Machines

Creative Sewing - Qullting fabrics, classes

Kallisti Quiltsinternational and contemporary fabrics and patterns

Recollections - Vintage fabrics, laces, patterns

Joyce Hancock Teaching Studio -Husqvarna Sewing Machine,fabrics,etc

Denver Fabrics     Fabrics at a discount

Dragonfly Fabrics - Fashion fabrics

Evelyn's Sewing Centre - Fashion /quilting fabrics,notions, classes, etc.

Bowmanville Fabrics - Fashion & quilting fabrics, notions, classes, etc 905.623.1241

Brigit's Sewing Spot, Peterborough - Fabrics, notions, etc. (705)745-8588

Ann's Fabrics,Stouffville - Fashion & quilting fabrics, notions, etc.  905.640.5635

Darrell Thomas Textiles - designer fabrics, textiles , and buttons. Also notions, threads, patterns, and home accessories such as pillows and artwork.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dyes - Canadian   

G & S Dyes  - Dyes/fabrics/books/etc

EHB Designs - Toronto - Ph. (416) 964-0634

Trees Textiles and Designers - Toronto- Colour Vie Dyes

Other

Pro Chemical and  Dye Inc. - Mail order dyes, etc.

Dharma Trading  Co. - Dyes/fabrics/books, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

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Specialty Patterns

Petite Plus Patterns - Petite Plus patterns

MacPhee Workshop - Patterns/fabrics

Lingerie Secrets - Bra/pantie/PJ's/Nighties/etc.

Cecelia Podolak - Patterns/workshops

Jalie Patterns - Skating patterns

Sew Grand  - Plus patterns                              

Adorn Figure Skating Apparel - Skating costume patterns

Kwik Sew Pattern Company - Patterns

Sew-Creative  - Welders cap,Baby Sling Patterns

Green Pepper - outdoor clothing

Teddys Togs - patterns for dog clothing

Other Patterns

Simplicity Patterns - clothing

Burda Patterns - clothing

McCalls Patterns - clothing

Sew Fitting Designs - Click & Sew Computer patterns

Free Quilt Patterns - Listing of free  quilting  pattern sites

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Beading & Instruction - Canadian

EHB Designs -  Seed and glass beads -Ph. (416) 964-0634

That Bead Lady - Beads/books/threads

Rypan Designs - Bead design/instruction

beadFX - Beads/lampwork/supplies/instruction 

My Tyme -Beads, classes

Laurie Wright Beads - Beads

Wildly Wonderful Wearables - Basic Descriptions of Beads & Categories

Beading With Eden- Free Beading Patterns

Arts/Crafts/Beading- Web Directory -Beading Sites

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Weaving - Canadian

Whitevale Crafts - dyes, weaving supplies, instruction 

Weave Away - lap weaving

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Notions/ Specialty Items  - Canadian

Joannes Creative Notions - Notions/books/sewing supplies

The Perfect Notion  - Notions/books/etc.

Gillmar Crafts & Supplies - Embroidery threads, sewing supplies

A Great Notion Sewing Supply - Sewing notions

Bramakers Supply - Bra making supplies

Sew Fancy -  Specialty sewing supplies

Farthingales -  Corset supplies

The Cotton Mill - Cotton, Aurilux threads

Glenray Scissors - Scissors, scissor/pinking shears/rotary blade sharpening      

The Finishing Touch - Ceramic African Buttons    

Romantasy Exquisite Corsetry -  Corsets

 

 

 

 

 

Other  Notions/Specialty

 

Spinning Wheel Alpacas - Alpaca fleece/blankets/etc.

Sulky Threads - Embroidery threads/stabilizers

Nancy's Notions - Notions/books/stabilizers/etc.

Elegant Silks - Art Silk Embroidery Floss,Sadi threads, Shisha Glass, 

Yummy Yarns - Delicious mixtures of yarn/ribbon/angelina/etc. etc.

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Other  Specialty Services - Canadian

 

 Lets Get Organized - will come in and help you organize your space   

Simply Seagrass - woven baskets   

All Dress Forms  - Miniature dress forms and mannequins, collectible miniatures, fashion-related gifts and unusual fashion art prints.

Jeunique Bras - No-wire  bras to fit

Kreative Design   - Photo transfer to fabric

 

 

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Tatting/Heirloom Supplies - Canadian

 

Sew Fancy - smocking, tatting supplies

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Magazines/Books - Canadian 

A Needle Pulling Thread- Canadian Needlearts Magazine

Canadian Living - Canadian Living Magazine

Stonehouse Publications - Magazines, etc

Grantham Books - Craft/Sewing books

Other Magazines

Sew News Magazine -  Info. on current issue/tips

Threads Magazine -      Info. on current issue/tips

Quilting Arts Magazine - Art Quilts

Creative Machine Embroidery - Machine Embroidery

 

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Sewing Classes- Canadian

Creative Styling - Sewing classes- Book on Home Based Business

Class Connections -  Sewing/quilting classes 

Academy of Artisans - Sewing/cooking/art school

Amberlane & Amberpetites - Smocking, heirloom, etc

Studio Opal- Sewing Classes

The Sewing Studio - Sewing classes

The Academy of Fine Sewing & Design - Sewing school

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rubber Stamps - Canadian

Scribes Nook Inc.- Rubber stamps/accessories

Class Act - Stamps,accessories, angelina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Quilting  & Supplies -Canadian

Grey Fort Quilts  - Quilting supplies. St. Jacobs     

Olde Silver Thimble - Quilting supplies  

Ultimate Sewing Centre - Quilting supplies

Joyce Hancock Teaching Studio - Quilting supplies                      

L & S Boudreau Store Ltd.  -  Quilt fabrics/notions 

JC Design Works Waterloo - Quilting/sewing/heirloom

Quilters Fancy - Quilting fabrics

Blue Moon Fabric Arts - Custom Quilts

Primitive Country - Fabrics/Patterns/Rug Hooking Supplies

Kallisti Quilts - quilting fabrics

Recollections - Vintage fabrics, laces, patterns

Foxboro Fabrics  - Quilt fabrics/batiks - 613.968.5955

Cut N' Quilt - Fabric cutting system - 905-898-8863

Quilts & Seams - Quilt and sewing supplies

Dragonfly Fabrics - Fabrics -  (613)521-9839

Quilting  & Supplies - Other

 

Kaye Wood - Quilting supplies/instruction

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Antique Sewing Items - Canadian

Mad Antique Sewing Machine Collector  - old sewing machines

Dragons Keep Antiques - old sewing notions and tools

Lang Pioneer Village, Peterborough  - 705 295-6694

 

 

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Bear Making Supplies - Canadian                                                                   

Knotty Pine Bears - Bear making supplies  

 

 

 

                                       

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Cross Stitch Supplies - Canadian

Stytchen Time - Cross Stitch supplies/friendship club

Needleworks - Cross Stitch supplies

V & A Services - Cross Stitch supplies, bunka supplies

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lampshade Supplies - Canadian

Victorian Lamp Shades - Lampshade  supplies/instructions

 

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Sewing Machine Sales

Your #1 Sewing Centre  - Elna, Janome, Babylock/repair  705.653.5642

Ultimate Sewing Centre - Janome

Joyce Hancock Teaching Centre - Husqvarna

Olde Silver Thimble - Bernina

Birgit's Sewing Stop - Pfaff Sewing Machines  705.745.8588

Evelyn's Sewing Centre - Brother, Bernina

Amazing Sewing Machines - Pfaff/Multi brands/repair 416 653 7775

 

Sewing Machine Companies 

Babylock U.S.A.  - Sewing machines/sergers

Bernina Sewing machines -  USA  - 514.685.0600

                                    Canada - 905 475-9365

Brother Sewing Machines - USA - 604.327.3800

Singer -  Sewing Machines/sergers

Elna U.S.A    -Sewing Machines/sergers

Husqvarna Viking - Sewing machines -416.759.4486

Janome America Inc. - Sewing Machines/Sergers                                

Pfaff  Sewing Machines  Company - 416.759.4486

White Sewing Machine Company  1.800.446.2333                  

Juki   - Sergers                                              

                                                                                               

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Sewing Furniture - Canadian

Haka Sewing Furniture - sewing furniture

Sylvia Design Sewing Furniture - sewing  furniture.                                                                                 

Ikea Furniture - bookshelves, etc, etc.

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Doll Making  - Canadian

Creative Doll Artists Doll Club. -  Doll Artist Club/Ajax, ON

Designer Marianne Reitsma -  International Doll Designer

 

 

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