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Two Unique Canadian Shops Where Reuse Is an Everyday Value

Two Unique Canadian Shops Where Reuse Is an Everyday Value

by | Apr 21, 2021 | ,

[Open Access] If you’re trying to craft sustainably, there are so many factors to consider, it can become overwhelming. Joanne Seiff highlights two Canadian organizations that sell fabric, yarn or other materials that had already been purchased, used in one way or another, and then discarded. Creative reuse centres provide another way for us to craft sustainability as eco-friendly makers.

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Stitching Together: How Indie Craft Shops Have Adapted in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stitching Together: How Indie Craft Shops Have Adapted in the COVID-19 Pandemic

by | Mar 3, 2021 |

[Open Access] When COVID-19 restrictions went into effect in March, 2020, craft shops were hit hard. Owners scrambled to get products and classes online, working unimaginably long days, pivoting on the head of a pin to serve their customers, all while under pressure from shifting restrictions, growing demand, and the looming threat of supply-chain interruptions. As we approach the anniversary of the start of our collective pandemic experience, we caught up with shop owners from across Canada.

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