BUSINESS DIRECTORY To list your business in this space please call 1.866.969.2678.Brenda Franklin Designs7570 Mapleton SR 18 RR 1, Alma, ON N0B 1A0 519.638.9958 bfdesigns.on.ca help@bfdesigns.on.caMore than 500 charts available for countedneedlework, latch hook rugs, beadwork, beadedknits and knitting patterns. Mail/fax order or askfor our products at your local shop. Contact us forcustom designs or needle felted sculpture.Brampton Sew & Serge289 Rutherford Rd S, Unit 7, Brampton, ON L6W 3R9 905.874.1564 sewnserge.com monique@bramptonsewnserge.comWelcome to Your One Stop Sewing Centre! We areauthorized dealers of Baby Lock, Husqvarna Viking,and Singer sewing machines and sergers. We alsooffer a full schedule of sewing classes for everyone.Bytowne Threads - Ottawa, ON 1.888.831.4095 bytownethreads.com mlj@bytownethreads.comFeaturing Aurifil thread from Italy. Long stapleEgyptian cotton threads - 270 colours in 12, 28, 40and 50 wt; 88 colours in 80 wt. Polyester Aurilux -240 high sheen colours. Wool threads - 192 colours.Many kits available. Check our website!Canadian National Fabric - Brampton, ON https://canadiannationalfabric.com/ info@canadiannationalfabric.comWe are an online fabric shoppe offering a widevariety of fabrics, patterns, books and notions for allyour sewing needs. Flat rate Canada wide shippingof $5. Shop in person available by appointment!Country Concessions1 Dufferin St, Cookstown, ON L0L 1L0 705.458.4546 or toll-free 1.888.834.4407 countryconcessions.com info@countryconcessions.comVisit our lovely and unique quilt shop in the quaintvillage of Cookstown. We have over 7000 bolts ofcotton fabrics plus a wide selection of patterns, books& notions. You will be so glad you came for a visit.Gitta's271 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5G 1G8 905.274.7198 gittas.com questions@gittas.comGitta's, named after owner Gitta Al-Basi, nestled inthe east village of Port Credit, is the place wherestitchers meet with their stitching friends, shop forstitching supplies and see the new stitching designsfrom Europe and the United States.Hardanger House, designs by Betty StokoePO Box 1223, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 403.742.2749 bettystokoe@gmail.com tnplisting.com/hardanger-house.htmlHardanger embroidery charts and kits. Designsfeature contemporary adaptations of this traditionalcutwork embroidery from Norway. Shop onlineat etsy.com/shop/HardangerHouse. Some digitaldownloads available.Haus of Stitches626 Main Street, Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0 306.682.0772 or toll-free 1.800.344.6024 hausofstitches.caOur one of a kind store offers everything you needfor sewing, quilting, knitting, rug hooking andneedlework. Authorized dealers for Janome and Elna.Heartfelt Fibre Arts42 Industrial St, Toronto, ON M4G 1Y9 647.920.3616 heartfeltfibrearts.com info@hearftfeltfibrearts.comCanadian Fibre Arts supply store specializing inhigh-quality, unique fibre and tools for all of yourknitting, felting, rug hooking and stitching needs.Impressions Embroidery & Engraving#8-449 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3L8 403.942.3934 impressionslethbridge.ca impressions22@shaw.caOur shop does embroidery and laser engraving.Laser engraving is a beautiful process for fabric,as nothing cuts cleaner and more precisely than alaser. We now carry a nice array of fabric as well tocompliment the abilities of the laser.Kelly's Creative Sewing804 Main St, Dartmouth, NS B2W 3V1 902.435.7380 kellyscreativesewing.ca kellyscreativesewing@gmail.comWe offer sales and on-site service of high-enddomestic embroidery, sewing machines and sergers,as well as a variety of educational programs.Needles & Knits15040 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1M4 905.713.2066 needlesandknits.comFabulous selection of yarns. Extremelyknowledgable and expert help. Cozy and friendlyatmosphere. Classes. Guild night every first Tuesdayof the month. Tea with Tove, the owner, everyThursday from 6-8pm.Ottawa Sewing Centre1390 Clyde Ave, #107, Nepean, ON K2G 3H9 613.695.1386 ottawasewing.com ottawasewing@gmail.comAuthorized Dealers for Brother, BabyLock, Elna,Q'nique & Grace quilting frames. Specialize in sales,parts & servicing for all makes & models of quilting/embroidery/sewing/serger/overlock machines &cabinets by Sylvia Design.Serenity Knits525 Brooker Ridge #102, Newmarket, ON L3X 2M2 905.710.3283 serenityknits.ca info@serenityknits.caWe offer a wide selection of high quality yarns as wellas needles, hooks, patterns and notions. We also offera large variety of classes from beginner to the moreadvanced.Sew Fancy Inc.Guelph, ON 519.824.4127 sewfancy.com sales@sewfancy.comYour Premier Canadian Source for Specialty SewingSupplies including Smocking, Heirloom Sewing,Goldwork, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Needle Tatting,Swarovski Crystals, Sashiko, Quilting and more. Visitthe website for the latest in sewing supplies.Sew Inspired375 Daniel St S, Arnprior, ON K7S 3K6 613.623.0500 sewinspired.ca info@sewinspired.caYour Ottawa Valley PFAFF® Authorized Dealer. Wehave a large supply of quilting & sewing supplies,knitting supplies, as well as in stock PFAFF® sewingmachines. We also have a listing of sewing andquilting classes.Sew With Vision480 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS B3S 1P9 902.479.2227 sewwithvision.netAuthorized PFAFF, HUSQVARNA VIKING, and SINGERdealer and service provider offering an extensiveline of sewing, embroidery and serger machines, aswell as long-arm quilting systems.That Sewing Place16610 Bayview Ave #10, Newmarket, ON L3X 1X3 905.715.7725 thatsewingplace.ca jaret@thatsewingplace.caIntroducing That Sewing Place as your sewingsource and Authorized Dealers for Bernina andBrother machines. Our focus is on placing yoursewing needs first, providing outstanding support,service, and training.The Quilt Store / Evelyn's Sewing Centre17817 Leslie St, Unit 40, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8C6 905.853.7001 or toll-free 1.888.853.7001The Quilt Store West695 Plains Rd E, Unit 6, Burlington, ON L7T 2E8 905.631.0894 or toll-free 1.877.367.7070 thequiltstore.caNow with 2 locations to serve you, we are your QuiltStore Destination! The staff here at The Quilt Storeis always on hand to provide Quilt Wisdom, QuiltInspiration and most of all we pride ourselves as theplace to make... All Your Quilt Dreams Come True!The Stitcher's Muse99 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G3 250.591.6873 thestitchersmuse.com info@thestitchersmuse.comA divine little shop with supplies for all your handstitching needs! Friendly, knowledgeable, helpfulstaff. Cross stitch, canvaswork, needlepoint,embroidery, counted thread, lace making andmore. Books, patterns, fabric, threads, tools.The Yarn Guy15 Gower St, Toronto, ON M4B 1E3 416.752.1828 or toll-free 1.800.836.6536 theyarnguy.com info@sewknit.caSee us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter!Knitting machines, sewing machines, repairs, partsfor Passap, Studio, Singer, Silver Reed, Superba,White. Sewing notions and supplies, books, ballyarns, coned yarns, TAMM yarns, Paton's yarns,Bernat yarns, Phentex yarns, Bernat kits & crafts.Ultimate Sewing Centre191 Bloor St East, Oshawa, ON L1H 3M3 905.436.9193 ultimatesewing.com ultimatesewing@bellnet.caFor all your sewing needs be sure to call Durham’slargest one stop shop: Janome and Elna SewingMachines, Sergers, & Embroidery machines,over 3000 bolts of first quality cottons, FlorianiEmbroidery supplies, the latest notions, books, &patterns, year round classes, and so much more!Upper Canada Quiltworks – Quiltworks Studio37 Perth St, Brockville, ON K6V 5C3 613.865.7299; Open 10-4, Tuesday-Saturday uppercanadaquiltworks.com uppercanadaquiltworksstudio@gmail.comQuilt patterns and books, fabric and notions,felted wool, wool kits, punchneedle patterns andsupplies and Valdani embroidery floss. Workshopsin quilting, punchneedle, wool applique, rughooking,sewing, sign painting and more!●98 A NEEDLE PULLING THREAD issue 51
INTRODUCINGInnov-ís XJ1Packed with the latest luxury features experienced sewingand embroidery enthusiasts have been waiting for.101 built-in Disneyembroidery designs forendless creativity.Sew Straight Laser VisionGuide makes sewing straightlines a breeze.9.5” x 14” embroidery areafor combining designswithout rehooping.Turn just about anything into embroidery!The My Design Snap mobile app turns line art, handwritingor illustrations into embroidery data. Simply snap, convertand embroider – it’s as easy as 1-2-3!*INSPIRING CREATIVITY FOR GENERATIONS*Wireless connection and FREE app download required. Images are for illustrative purposes only. App Store and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc. Photos are for illustration purposes only. Brother and its logo are trademarksof Brother Industries, Ltd., Japan. All specifications are subject to change without notice. All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies. ©2019 Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.1, rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Québec, H9B 3H6. 08/2019 2019_64899