Handmade Getaway
Handmade Getaway is your ultimate guide to crafting the perfect sewing retreat, whether it's a cozy afternoon with friends or a week-long creative escape. Co-authored by Karyn Valino (Founder of the workroom) and Jacqueline Sava Clarke (Founder of Soak), the book features 12 individual projects, 5 group projects, and 4 mini projects, plus planning tips, group activities, and pro advice. With projects for all skill levels—including quilting, accessories, and textile crafts like cyanotype. It was brought to life through a successful Kickstarter campaign supported by our community and was proudly written, photographed, designed, and printed in Canada.
Discover Handmade Getaway
Handmade Getaway is your guide to bringing together the perfect mix of fabric, friends, and food for an unforgettable creative escape. Whether you’re hosting a few friends at home for an afternoon of sewing or planning a multi-day retreat, this beautifully designed, project-based book will help you craft the ultimate sewing adventure.
Co-authored by Karyn Valino and Jacqueline Sava Clarke, Handmade Getaway is packed with:
- 12 individual projects perfect for sewing retreats.
- 5 group projects designed for making memories together.
- 4 mini projects to fit in between moments of creativity.
- Plus, group activities, planning charts, and pro tips to ensure your getaway is a success.
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We see so many great indie PDF sewing patterns come through our A0 Wide Format printer each week, and it’s always fun to spot designs we haven’t tried yet. Your print orders keep us discovering new makers, new shapes, and new ideas.