Meet Our Sponsors

November 2024

Artistic Artifacts

Artistic Artifacts is a creative resource for fabric, fiber, and mixed media art based in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. 

In their online store, you can explore a treasure trove of creative supplies, where you’ll find unique fabrics, art materials, and inspiration for your next project.

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Aurifil Threads

Aurifil is an accomplished Italian company based in Milan, specializing in the production of 100% Cotton threads from the Mako region of Egypt. 

We love that Aurifil is family owned and operated, and that they strive for sustainability in their production.

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Kiriki Press

It was developed in the hopes of giving others the chance to make something precious with their own hands.

Kiriki press is a female-owned, Canadian business that offers embroidery kits and tools for a range of levels. We especially love the durable, metal need threaders!

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Sew Organised Style Podcast

Meet Maria, the genius behind the first ever sewing podcast in Australia and New Zealand. Her journey began with a simple belief – ‘I can make that’. This belief wasn’t just limited to fabric and patterns, but extended to ideas and connections within the sewing community. 

Join the Sew Organised Style podcast for engaging discussions on sewing, quilting, and crafting with a vibrant community of makers.

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SewTites

Our mission at SewTites is to empower our employees, customers, and stakeholders to "Live Magnetically" – as fully and intentionally as possible.

A genius idea from a team of two sisters! Transform your sewing experience with SewTites—innovative magnetic clips that securely hold layers together without pinning, making your projects easier and neater. 

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Shokunin Store

Shokunin Store is an online Japanese artisan goods store, founded by a husband and wife team, united by a shared appreciation for Japanese craftsmanship. Lindsay is an Australian landscape designer specialised in high end boutique gardens. Yuko is a Japanese “cool hunter” who is passionate about promoting Japan’s craftsmanship and artistry.

These traditionally made Japanese tools are beautiful to look at, a treat to use, and we love the story they connect us to.

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UPPERCASE

UPPERCASE is a quarterly magazine for the creative and curious inspired by craft, design, typography and illustration. Published since 2009, the magazine has an enthusiastic and loyal readership of designers, illustrators, craftspeople, creative entrepreneurs and paper lovers around the world.

Alongside the prizes they are allowing us to give away, UPPERCASE has also created a special discount, just for Making Zen participants! You can check out the details here.

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Zen Stitching

The Making Zen Online Retreat is hosted by Kate Ward, the creator behind Zen Stitching. 

Kate is passionate about helping people find peace of mind, creativity, and community through the simple act of slow stitching. Her stitching membership, the Sashiko Stitch Club, and the Making Zen Online Retreat help her share this passion and bring joy to as many people as possible.

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