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Blocking Mat Set

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 4 hours

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Blocking Mat Set

Our Knit Picks Blocking Mat Sets jigsaw together to form whatever shape you need for your textile project. Just don't forget to reserve one of our irons separately!

Categories: Textiles

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per day
Quantity in Inventory: 2

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Electric Scissors

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 2 hours

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Electric Scissors

Our Worx ZipSnip Mini Rotary Cutters are designed to quickly trim thick fabric, cardboard, chipboard, plastic sheeting, and more. Plus, its portable power share battery means you can set up anywhere in the Workshop!

This is a Trained Makers! Tool - be sure to watch our Electric Scissors training video in its entirety before your visit.

Learn how to use a Electric Scissors: Download Manual

Categories: Textiles, Crafting Essentials

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per day
Quantity in Inventory: 2

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Embroidery Machine

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 4 hours

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Embroidery Machine

Our Bernette B70 Deco Embroidery Machine features a maximum embroidery area of 260 x 160 mm and more than 200 preinstalled embroidery designs. Download the Bernette B70 DecoManual.

New makers are welcome to use our cotton thread, fabric, and tear-away stabilizer for free. We ask experienced makers and those working on larger projects help maintain our supply by contributing to the cost of materials to the Workshop Fund OR bring their own materials from home.

This is a Expert Makers! Tool - before your visit, be sure to watch our Embroidery Machine training video in its entirety and complete a safety waiver if you have not done so if the last 365 days.

Learn how to use a Embroidery Machine: Download Manual

Categories: Textiles

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per day
Quantity in Inventory: 1

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Fabric Scissors

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 4 hours

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Fabric Scissors

The Workshop's forged steel Gingher fabric scissors cut easily through even heavyweight fabrics. Choose between:

  • 8" Dressmaker Shears,
  • 8" Pinking Shears, and
  • 5" Sewing Scissors.

Categories: Textiles, Crafting Essentials

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Quantity in Inventory: 6

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Iron & Ironing Mat

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 4 hours

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Iron & Ironing Mat

Our household Steam Irons and compact wool Ironing Mats are perfect for pressing seams and Perler beads alike!

Categories: Textiles

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per day
Quantity in Inventory: 2

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Rotary Cutter

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 4 hours

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Rotary Cutter

The Workshop's Fiskars Rotary Cutters cut easily through even heavyweight fabrics.

Categories: Textiles

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per day
Quantity in Inventory: 2

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Sewing Machine

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 2 hours

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Sewing Machine

Our Bernette B38 Sewing Machines offer nearly 400 stitches, automatic tie-off and thread trimming, and easy-to-read digital touchscreen controls. Download the Bernette B38 Manual.

New makers are welcome to use our cotton thread and fabric for free. We ask experienced makers and those working on larger projects help maintain our supply by contributing to the cost of materials to the Workshop Fund OR bring their own materials from home.

This is a Expert Makers! Tool - before your visit, be sure to watch our Sewing Machine training video in its entirety and complete a safety waiver if you have not done so if the last 365 days.

Categories: Textiles

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per day
Quantity in Inventory: 5

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Snap & Grommet Setters

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 4 hours

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Snap & Grommet Setters

The Workshop offers a variety of Snap & Grommet Setters to add fastenings to your textile projects. Choose between:

Don't forget to bring your own compatible fastenings!

Categories: Textiles

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per day
Quantity in Inventory: 4

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Tracing Wheel

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 4 hours

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Tracing Wheel

A Tracing Wheel is handheld sewing tool with a small, rotating wheel on a handle used to transfer pattern markings like darts, buttonholes and seam lines from paper to fabric. Our tracing wheels include both serrated and blunt options for whatever you have planned!

Categories: Textiles

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per day
Quantity in Inventory: 2

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Yarn Winder

Loan Period:  Between 1 and 4 hours

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Yarn Winder

Our Knit Picks Yarn Winder and umbrella swift quickly transform your skeins into easy-to-use center-pull cakes. Working your way through a big stash? Check out our circulating yarn winder to keep on creating at home!

This is an All Makers! Tool, but we strongly recommend reviewing the tool manual or the manufacturer's demo video before use.

Learn how to use a Yarn Winder: Download Manual

Categories: Textiles

General Availability:

Available to borrow by the hour:

Wednesday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Thursday:1:00 pm—8:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am—4:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am—4:00 pm

Maximum Use: 1 loan per patron per day
Quantity in Inventory: 1

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