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The Telescopic Tote: The Ultimate Knitting Bag for Yarn Lovers Everywhere

The Telescopic Tote: The Ultimate Knitting Bag for Yarn Lovers Everywhere

on Aug 30, 2024
The Telescopic Tote isn’t just another knitting bag—it’s a game-changer for knitters on the go. Its innovative snaps system allows it to expand or shrink to fit your yarn haul needs.
The 2024 Seconds Sale is On!

The 2024 Seconds Sale is On!

on Aug 15, 2024
The sale you've been waiting for has finally arrived. Get 20-40% off our perfectly imperfect products. That's right. The 2024 seconds sale kicks off today... but only for subscribers.
Unwrap the Joy of Boxing Day 🎁

Unwrap the Joy of Boxing Day 🎁

on Dec 26, 2023
As the holiday season wraps us in its warm embrace, there's a day that often gets overshadowed by the glittering lights and post-Christmas excitement: Boxing Day. Join in the joy (and the sales) of this holiday tradition!
Spice Up Your Knitting with the Mulled Wine Bundle

Spice Up Your Knitting with the Mulled Wine Bundle

on Dec 08, 2023
Step into a realm of warmth and elegance as we introduce the Mulled Wine Bundle – a collection of wine-colored leather knitting accessories perfectly complemented by the aromatic spices used to create this delightful beverage.
Claus for a Cause: A Holiday Fundraiser

Claus for a Cause: A Holiday Fundraiser

on Dec 04, 2023
Make kids' holiday season bright (and get some free yarn)! This holiday season we're teaming up with Arcane Fibre Works to bring a little more love and joy to the world through a Santa Claus Without Borders fundraiser.
Bundled With Love: Sisters United

Bundled With Love: Sisters United

on Nov 18, 2023
What do you get when you cross our much-awaited notions binder page, two gorgeous Farmer's Daughter colorways, and a beloved Andrea Mowry pattern? The Mother of all Bundles: Sisters United!
The Catch All Page - An Ideathon Winner

The Catch All Page - An Ideathon Winner

on Nov 11, 2023
The first winning Ideathon new idea is available for purchase--the Catch All Binder Page!
We're Hiring! Social Media & B2B Account Managers

We're Hiring! Social Media & B2B Account Managers

on Oct 30, 2023
We're looking for a social media manager and B2B account manager. Click to see if you would be a good fit.
Behind the Curtain: What It Takes to Make a Page

Behind the Curtain: What It Takes to Make a Page

on Sep 25, 2023
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Ever wonder what it takes to get a make a new product? Well today, we're going to break it down for you. Join us step-by-step in how to get an idea from our heads to your doorstep.
Why We're Out of Stock (It's Not Covid)

Why We're Out of Stock (It's Not Covid)

on Sep 21, 2023
If you've assembled your dream cart only to find a fave out of stock you may be tempted to wait for that final page, but we encourage you to go ahead and get what’s available when it’s available and here’s why...
And the Winners Are...

And the Winners Are...

on Sep 11, 2023
We've had two awesome contests wrap up in the last couple months. And we're so excited to share with you the winners of the Ideathon and SHOW Yourself competitions! 
S.H.O.W. Yourself to Win a Lifetime Discount

S.H.O.W. Yourself to Win a Lifetime Discount

on Aug 25, 2023
Snap, Hashtag, Overawe, and Win - A fun new contest. It's time to show yourself! Snap 📸 to win 1 of 5 fabulous prizes. How? It's this simple: Share a video or picture of how you use your favorite T&M product on Instagram or Facebook. Get the tags and hashtags inside.
We're Hiring! Are you an E-mail Marketing Guru?

We're Hiring! Are you an E-mail Marketing Guru?

on Jun 01, 2023
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With the arrival of 3 tiny tots over the past 2 years, we've got our hands more than full! There are so many tasks and projects that we wish we could take on at Thread & Maple, but we simply don't have time to do it all. We're looking for someone to help us with our e-mail marketing and we would absolutely love to find a fellow maker to join our small team. If you have experience with e-mail marketing and would be interested in working with us, please apply below, we'd love to hear from you! About the job... This is a remote working opportunity as an independent contractor, meaning you can set your own hours and work from home. We would be looking for 25-35 hours/week of your time, with a least 2-3 EST daytime workweek hours, the rest is up to you. In this role you will play a hands-on role in taking ownership of e-mail campaigns through ideation, execution, and reporting. Our ideal candidate knows everything about email marketing best practices and has basic HTML and CSS skills. You can analyze and review the state of our email campaigns across batch, lifecycle, and transactional emails and prepare recommendations on how to improve segmentation and personalization. With an appetite for innovation, in one moment you will be analyzing campaign metrics and in the next, you’ll be leading an upcoming campaign. You will be very much hands-on, taking ownership of your campaigns through ideation, execution, and reporting. In this role you will: Own the email channel; including automated lifecycle, acquisition, and transactional emails, as well as batch promotions and newsletters. Build segments and understand customer behaviour, optimizing the customer journey. Write engaging, on-brand copy and create well-structured, visually appealing e-mail templates. Develop and execute email marketing strategies to support new product launches, collaborations and special events. Build and maintain an email marketing calendar. Analyze and gather campaign KPI's and make data-driven decisions. Identify A/B testing opportunities, execute and optimize against your results. Stay on top of new trends in email best practice, content and strategy.   The qualifications and experience we like to see: Have 3+ years of marketing experience, with at least 2 years in email and marketing automation. Extensive experience working with a top-tier Email Service Provider (ESP) - ideally Klaviyo, Omnisend - including functionality, data integration/APIs, building dynamic content. Are a skilled wordsmith who knows how to engage readers and drive action through email. Analytically driven, with proven success in translating data into insights and action. Understand how to think through the customer journey that surrounds the email experience. Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Knowledge of email best practices. Solid understanding of CAN-SPAM and CASL compliance. Strong communication skills and ability to work with different people. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Interest in knitting/crochet/crafts highly desirable Why members of our team love working at Thread & Maple: Competitive salary. Flexible schedule. Flexible vacation policy. Employee discount on our products. Investment in training, mentoring, and career development. If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We can't wait to welcome you! *** Update: This position has been filled! Thanks so much for your interest in working with us. Follow us on Instagram to stay abreast of any future openings :) ***
How to Choose the Best Knitting Project Bag

How to Choose the Best Knitting Project Bag

on Jun 01, 2023
A knitting project bag is an essential accessory for any knitter, whether you're a beginner or an expert. It not only keeps your yarn and needles organized, but it also makes it easy to take your knitting with you on the go. In this article, we'll take a look at how to select the right knitting project bag, what factors to consider, and some recommendations. When choosing a knitting project bag, one of the most important factors to consider is size. You'll want to choose a bag that is large enough to hold all of your knitting essentials, such as yarn, needles, and patterns. However, you'll also want to choose a bag that is not too large, as a bag that is too big can be cumbersome and difficult to carry. Another important factor to consider is the type of closure. Some bags have a zipper closure, while others have a drawstring closure. Zipper closures are great for keeping your knitting essentials secure, while drawstring closures are more convenient for easy access to your knitting. If you plan on keeping your skein in your bag while you knit on the go, a zippered closure might not be the best fit since the thread can snag on the zipper teeth. Another factor to consider is the material of the bag. Some bags are made of canvas or nylon, which are durable and easy to clean. Others are made of a fabric, which can be more stylish but less durable. At Thread & Maple, our knitting project bags are handmade from quality genuine leather, which is both beautiful and long-lasting. We also offer our this unique project bag called the Cork Necessaire, crafted from Portuguese cork leather, which is not only gorgeous and sustainable, but easy to clean, durable and water-resistant. When it comes to organization, you'll want to consider if you want a bag that has pockets or compartments for storing needles, patterns, and other accessories. Some bags have a built-in notions pouch, which is a great way to keep all of your knitting essentials in one place. If there's a project bag you like that lacks a lot of pockets, a great option is to buy separate knitting tool cases, such as the Notions Clutch or On the Go, and keep them in your bag along with your work-in-progress project and yarn. Finally, you'll want to consider the style of the bag. There are many different styles of knitting project bags available, from functional and practical to stylish and trendy. Choose a bag that reflects your personal style and that you'll enjoy carrying around. With these factors in mind, here are some recommendations for great knitting project bags: The Everyday Tote This bag is made of high-quality genuine leather, with a timeless elegant style. Inside is a generous space for your knitting project and accessories, including an ample inner pocket for easy access to your essentials. The Cork Necessaire This bag has a sturdy zipper closure and is made of genuine Portuguese cork. We designed it to stand on its own with a 12cm (5 inch) deep flat base. It comfortably holds a medium-sized 4-5 skein project, such as a light cardigan or scarf. It comes with a detachable wrist strap for easy carrying. The Leather Pochette This petite elegant bag is made to fit a 1-2 skein project, with an inner zip pocket and compartments that designed to fit an On the Go and leather retractable tape measure. It snaps shut with discreet magnets, making it the perfect pouch for snag-free knitting. You can even keep your tapestry needles handy by sticking them to the little “x” on the inner lip. The Pochette comes with a matching wrist strap and you can add on an optional leather tassel as well. The Boundless Bag This is the ultimate large and luxurious leather tote - a guaranteed head-turner! Originally designed as a knitting project bag, it unzips at both sides to lay near-flat to serve as a delicate bed for your large project while knitting on the go. Its ability to unfurl like this is extremely practical when searching for a small item within and the zips give it a unique stylish flair. Inside there is a zip pocket for your notions or small accessories and two slip pockets for your phone and wallet. It closes with discreet snaps both ways, so that you can cinch it lengthwise for a more compact dumpling shape. When choosing a knitting project bag, be sure to consider the size, closure, material, organization, and style that best suits your needs. With so many great options available, you're sure to find the best knitting project bag for your projects.
Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

on May 13, 2023
Meet the newest member of the T&M team ☺️Baby Sofia decided to arrive a full month ahead of schedule on Friday, April 28th after a very stressful few days. Mama Olga and family are enjoying these precious first days of newborn snuggles, marvelling at her scrumptious tiny toes and settling into life as a family of four 💓We are very grateful that everything worked out, to be able to share this nugget of joy with you. Due to her unexpected early arrival, we haven't had a chance to share our new products with you in time for delivery on Mother's Day. Here's hoping fellow mums understand our predicament and accept some lovingly belated knitty gifts. Enjoy 10% off store-wide from Saturday May 13th to end of day EST Monday May 15th :) Wishing all the mamas out there a most amazing, knitful Mother's Day!
Behind the Scenes of our Leather Studio

Behind the Scenes of our Leather Studio

on Jan 26, 2023
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All our leather accessories are handcrafted by an incredibly talented team of leather workers in Ukraine. They are all hard at work handcrafting Needle Binders, despite the ongoing chaos that surrounds them each day. We thought we’d show you all a behind-the-scenes of their process and shed some light on the challenges they're facing. These lovely talented folks have faced so much hardship this past year. When the war broke out, they repurposed their leather studio into a Molotov cocktail production factory. They teamed up with other local small businesses to provide aid and refuge to people fleeing conflict from the Eastern parts of the country. As news of the war have been substantially muted for us in the West, their reality is still very far from 'back to normal'. There are daily power outages across the country lasting anywhere between 2 and 10 hours. They have been forced to huddle in one small room, powered by a generator and heated by a small wood-burning stove. They play music and chat, as missile strike alarms continue to sound over the city. The police, along with army officials came into the office today and took all the male workers. They are no longer leather artisans, but soldiers. Needless to say their world has been turned upside down. It's unimaginable. With the airspace closed to commercial carriers for shipping, leather shortages and several of our zips/snaps/buckles providers having either gone out of business or having had their businesses physically destroyed, we've faced our share of setbacks in 2022. One thing is certain - we are very grateful for your continued support. When you purchase a Needle Binder, or any of our leather accessories, you are enabling a lot of hardworking folks to be able to support their families during a very difficult time, when their options are extremely limited. Deepest thanks for all your shares, comments, purchases, referrals, reviews and kind e-mails. We are forever grateful and hope for peace in 2023 ♥️ - Sam & Olga
Collab with Hello Lavender

Collab with Hello Lavender

on Nov 17, 2022
We’re so excited to share our joint creation with Reshma, the lovely and talented creator behind Hello Lavender.  We had been in awe of her work for quite some time. She has an uncanny ability to capture the delightful intricacies of the natural world in her craft. Her one-of-a-kind handcrafted stitch markers and earrings are simply irresistible! We love connecting with like-minded makers and were thrilled at the opportunity to work with her. Together, we’ve created the Nature’s Craft Bundle, which includes: A stunning Hello Lavender 4-pc removable stitch marker set, featuring a ficus elastica tree. The ficus tree has a characteristic variegated colour profile on its leaves that Reshma has captured perfectly! A T&M new Leather Notions Zip in a limited edition rich dark green colour, featuring the Hello Lavender emblem embossed on one of the zip pulls    Bundles will be available this Saturday November 19 @12pm EDT | 11am CT | 9am PT in both shops, priced at $95CAD / $80USD. To support our shared values of women’s rights and importance of availability of quality reproductive care for women and families in North America, we will both donate 10% of sales to Planned Parenthood. This has been such a fun project for us and we hope you enjoy what we’ve created!
Thread and maple knitting gift basket in pink

Hope & Sunshine Fundraiser / Giveaway

on Oct 21, 2022
💞We’ve gone PINK in support of breast cancer research💞   Together with The Grocery Girls and Louie & Lola Yarns, with the support of our generous friends in the fibre arts community, we’re hosting a fundraiser / giveaway event to raise awareness funds for breast cancer🎗 Donate for a chance to win daily knitty prizes and one of EIGHT grand prizes, featuring: ✨ our new Hope & Sunshine bundle, featuring a rose ribbon mini bucket bag, the new very special Hope & Sunshine sock pattern by @just_tracie and coordinating colourway skein set by @louielolayarns ✨a T&M Needle Binder ✨3 rosy skein bundles by North America’s finest indie dyers ✨ a pink ribbon T&M leather pochette ✨ a pink ribbon T&M Notions Clutch ✨ the very last Fleurs des Champs limited edition wine pochette and @julie_asselin Leizu trio ** TO ENTER ** From now until October 29th, Donate to the T&M and Grocery Girls joint fundraiser page T&M + GG Fundraiser       Each day’s donors will be entered into the daily raffle prize draw, from which both we and Tracie & Jodi will each draw a winner. All donors will be entered into the grand prize drawing on Saturday, October 29th at 12pm EDT / 10am MDT 🏆 For more chances to win, be sure to donate to our Aussie counterpart Karina Moore’s fundraiser page also, there are some truly spectacular bundles up for grabs! Be sure to follow @louielolayarns on Instagram for details! Set your alarms for 12pm EDT / 10am MDT/ 10am AEDT not only for the grand prize drawing but also the launch of our Hope & Sunshine limited edition bundles, which will be available to purchase for $130CAD / $95USD in the Thread and Maple, Grocery Girls Knit and Louie and Lola Yarns web shops! We will all donate $20CAD/$25AUD from each sale to the fundraiser ☺️ Quantities limited, so don’t miss out! This couldn’t have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors. The incredible raffle prize bundles feature donations from these talented dyers, yarn shops and fibre artists: A HUGE thank you to our very generous sponsors and friends: The Good Shepherd CeCe's wool Dirty Water Dye Works  Sheep's Shed Foster Sheep Farm Junk Yarn Sonder Yarn Co. Scrumptious Purl Miss Babs Wool and Waves Knitting Loft Julie Asselin Gauge Dye Works Statement Junkie Brine Dyeworks Tanis Fiber Arts Neighbourhood Fiber Co. Kitty With A Cupcake Yarn Boler Black Purl Magic By The Lakeside The Crafty Jackalope Dimond Laine yarn Frankie Grey Fibres High Country Wool hue loco Knit Collage Lolabean Yarn Co. Mrs. Brown's Bags mYak Tibetan Fibers Pearadise Island Thank you all so much for your support, we’re so excited to share this with you! 💗 Donate to Enter    

Labour Day Sale

on Sep 03, 2022
Summer's almost gone, but we're excited to welcome the fall, sweater weather and cozy knits! Our shelves are stocked with all your favourites, enjoy 15% off your entire purchase! Sale runs from Saturday Sep 3 - Monday Sep 5 11:59pm EST. Please note no other discount codes can apply simultaneously. As long as you checkout during the sale period, your discount will apply automatically :) Check out our latest arrivals:  
2nd Anniversary Event

2nd Anniversary Event

on Jul 01, 2022
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We'd like to invite you to celebrate Thread & Maple's 2nd anniversary! Two years ago today, we opened our virtual doors and we're thrilled to be ringing in our second year in business! For our birthday weekend, we'd like to send everyone a little thank you present. Buy anything in our shop July 2-3 and choose any set of bead heart or ring stitch markers as a free gift :)   Spend over $125 CAD and get a 2nd gift of a cherry wood needle gauge ruler, maple tape measure or bohemian bag tassel.   To claim your complimentary gift, simply add whatever you like to your shopping cart July 2nd 6am - July 3rd 11pm EST. A little gift box widget will be visible at the bottom right corner of your screen that will allow you to claim your gift and select your preferred colours. If you don't see it, not to worry, we will add your gift when we're preparing your order. You can note your gift preference in the 'special instructions' text box in the cart. If you've placed an order with us Wednesday-Friday this week, we sent you a gift with your parcel :)  We're also giving away a Rose Maker's Folio to one lucky winner drawn from a list of everyone who shares their birthday present wish in the comments of our Instagram post. If you're not on Instagram, you can participate by commenting on this blog post. Thank you so so much for being with us on this journey! We're excited to see what our next year brings and look forward to sharing it with all of you! - Sam & Olga