We are beyond excited to share something truly special with you—a collaboration straight from the heart. Inspired by the one and only Gaye Glasspie (aka GG). We've joined forces with the wonderful makers behind The Lamb & Kid and the talented knitwear designer Tif Neilan, to bring you a limited edition GG-inspired bundle that embodies her vibrant spirit and love for the fiber arts community. What's Inside the Journey With GG Bundle? In celebration of GG’s signature orange and her incredible influence in the fiber arts community, we’ve put together a bundle that’s as bold and joyful as she is: Limited Edition OranGGe Cork On the Go – A brand-new, limited-edition vegan cork version of our popular leather wallet, fully stocked with mini scissors, tapestry needles and stitch markers, crafted using GG’s iconic orange color. The Journey Scarf by Tif Neilan – A gorgeous, single-skein knitting pattern, that's beginner-friendly, meditative and fun to knit. A skein of The Lamb & Kid OMGG on Big Birdie – This buttery soft, luxurious base in a stunning orange shade is the perfect match for Tif’s pattern. You can snag one of these limited edition bundles for $125CAD / $92USD. Supporting a Meaningful Cause But this bundle is more than just beautiful tools and yarn—it’s a chance to give back. We will donate 10% from every sale to Mission Blue Skies, a charity close to GG’s heart that supports veterans diagnosed with cancer. With your purchase, you’re not only getting a beautiful, thoughtfully curated set but also helping make a difference in the lives of those in need. About GG Gaye Glasspie (aka GG) is a vibrant force in the fiber arts community, known for her love of all things orange and her infectious enthusiasm for knitting. Through her warm and welcoming presence, GG has built an inspiring space that encourages makers of all backgrounds to embrace creativity, joy, and connection. Beyond crafting, she is a passionate advocate for inclusivity and giving back, using her platform to uplift others and support meaningful causes. When & Where to Get Yours The GG-inspired bundles will go live on Sunday, Feb 23rd at 12pm EDT in both the Thread & Maple and The Lamb & Kid online shops. Quantities are very limited, so be sure to set a reminder! We can’t wait to see the beautiful projects you create and to share in the joy of this special release with you. Stay tuned for sneak peeks and updates, and let’s celebrate GG in the most colorful way possible! Wishing you joyful knitting and heartfelt thanks for being part of our Thread & Maple family! Journey With GG Bundle ^Button will go live at 12pm EDT Sunday, Feb 23rd

If you're anything like us, your knitting and crochet patterns are scattered across notebooks, printouts, and crumpled pages tucked into project bags. We totally get it! That’s why we’ve created the Pattern Binder—a beautifully crafted home for all your beloved patterns, whether you're keeping a small collection or a hundred. And we’re beyond excited to finally share it with you! The Release Details The Pattern Binder officially launches on Saturday, February 15th at 12pm EDT | 3pm PST, and we’re celebrating with a little something special. For the first three days, every binder purchase comes with a Patterns With a Purpose Bundle of 5 patterns of your choice from an incredible lineup of indie designers: Lavanya Patricella, Maxim Cyr, Olga Putano, Denise DeSantis, and Melanie Berg. Your patterns will arrive as Ravelry codes included in your package, ready to be tucked into your new binder. A Giveaway to Kick Things Off! To spread the excitement, we’re running a Pattern Binder Giveaway starting Wednesday, February 12th at 12pm EDT over on Instagram. One lucky winner will receive a binder in their favorite color, plus the 5-pattern bundle. Don’t miss your chance to enter here>> Giving Back 💙 This launch isn’t just about keeping patterns organized—it’s about community. We’ll be donating 10% of all Pattern Binder sales to Help Heal Veterans, a nonprofit that provides Therapeutic Craft Kits to veterans. It’s our way of paying it forward and supporting those who have served. The Binder at a Glance The Pattern Binder is designed to be your go-to spot for all things knitting and crochet, but it’s also handy for keeping recipes, work papers, or anything else that needs organizing. Here’s what makes it special: Collapsible spine that expands to fit anywhere from one to over 200 patterns Magnetic front panel to use with a chart reader for easy tracking Dual orientation for vertical or horizontal A4 pages 1” ring binding (fits 175-220 sheets) Compatible with our Needle Binder Pages for the ultimate project toolkit Elastic pen holders & back slip pocket for extra storage Available in five gorgeous colors: Teal, Chocolate, Whiskey, Wine, Camel (top left to bottom right order) Optional Add-Ons 📏 Magnetic ruler chart reader – Our existing ruler with magnets on the back to help you keep your place. 🔍 Wood magnifier – A handcrafted Katrinkles tool to make charts easier to read. 🖊️ Dual-tip pen/highlighter – Perfect for marking up patterns with ease. Our Designer Partners We're thrilled to have joined forces with these talented designers to bring you the Patterns With a Purpose bundle, included FREE with your Pattern Binder purchase from Saturday, Feb 15th to Monday Feb 17th. Which patterns? It's entirely up to you! You'll receive 5 Ravelry codes for 5 free designs of your choice - one from each! Be sure to browse their catalogues to earmark your faves ;) Melanie Berg @Mairlynd Modern, wearable designs beautifully blending color and texture. Melanie loves mixing unexpected color pairings with delicate details to create pieces that feel both fun and timeless. Browse Melanie's Patterns Maxim Cyr @MaxTheKnitter Bold, modern, and playful knitwear designs. As the co-founder of Les Garçons, Max is known for seamlessly blending illustration with knitting, bringing a fresh, contemporary twist to traditional styles. Browse Max's Patterns Denise DeSantis @EarthTonesGirl If you're new to sock knitting, Denise has you covered! She's got a way of explaining socks like no one else. Check out her No Fear Sock Knitting class on Youtube, you'll see what we mean! Browse Denise's Patterns Lavanya Patricella @LavanyaPatricella Lavanya is the designer of gorgeous knitwear that challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and into the daring and fabulous world of colorful brioche. Browse Lavanya's Patterns Olga Putano @OlgaPutanoDesigns Known for her seamless colorwork yoke sweaters, beautifully featured in her first book, Only Yoking. A fellow Ukrainian, she brings creativity and warmth to every design, making knitting both stylish and fun. Browse Olga's Patterns We can’t wait to get this into your hands! Whether you’re using it to organize patterns, stash notes, or creative ideas, we hope it brings a little extra joy to your making. Mark your calendars for February 15th and don’t forget to join our giveaway on Instagram starting February 12th. We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see how you use your new binder! Update 18/02/2025: We have officially sold out of all binders and closed the preorder to allow our leather artisans time to make the second batch. The free Patterns With a Purpose bundle promotion is now closed. Thanks to your support, we have donated $4,340 to Help Heal Vets! The Pattern Binders will be available again in the shop mid-late April.  Happy crafting, and thank you for being a part of our Thread & Maple community! 💛 Get Your Binder ^Button will go live at 12pm EDT Saturday, Feb 15th

*****UPDATE FEBRUARY 3RD***** The new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods have been temporarily paused until March 1st.  While this gives us all a little breathing room, we know the uncertainty around these tariffs has been confusing and frustrating, and we truly appreciate your patience and support. During the past few days, we received many emails and messages with questions about how these tariffs would be collected. To clarify: 👉 Thread & Maple will never collect tariffs from U.S. customers directly. These are customs duties imposed by the U.S. government when goods from Canada cross the border—similar to how VAT is applied in Europe. 👉 If the tariffs are reinstated, they would be charged by U.S. Customs at the time of entry, not at checkout on our website. This means the tax would be due upon arrival in the U.S., not as part of your purchase with us. 👉 While we can’t control these tariffs, we are doing our best to ease the impact by offering a Tariff Offset Discount on U.S. orders, helping to lower the overall cost for you. For now, while the pause is in effect, we encourage you to take advantage of this tariff-free window to shop with us without the added cost! THANK YOU for standing by us during this uncertain time. Your support means everything—to us, to our artisans in Ukraine, and to the future of our small business. You can still take advantage of the TARIFFHELP discount code until end of day February 5th!   We anxiously await more news and hope this will get resolved in some way that doesn't hurt small businesses and consumers on both sides of the border.    *********************************** At Thread & Maple, we’ve always been about more than just crafting beautiful organizers and accessories for makers. We’re a small, passionate team that cares deeply about our craft, our community, and the people behind every stitch and seam. But right now, we’re facing a challenge that threatens the future of small Canadian businesses like ours—and we need your support. The 25% Tariff: A Devastating Blow to Small Businesses On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order directing the United States to impose new tariffs on imports from Canada to take effect on February 4, 2025. On February 3rd, the president PAUSED the tariff release until March 1st, 2025. Starting March 1st, 2025, a 25% tariff will be added to all goods imported from Canada into the U.S. This applies to any shipments arriving in the U.S. on or after that date. Additionally, a rule that previously allowed small shipments under $800 (like most e-commerce orders) to enter duty-free has been suspended. This means that even smaller online purchases from Canada—like those from our shop—will now be subject to the 25% tariff. The tariffs will remain in effect indefinitely, until the president decides to remove them. This drastically increases costs for American customers shopping from Canadian brands. For a $100 item, this means an additional $25 in tariffs, making the final cost $125—a steep increase that we know is hard to absorb. For large corporations, these costs may be frustrating but manageable. For small, independent businesses like ours, however, they can be devastating. We don’t have the capital or mass production scale to simply absorb this increase, and we fear the impact this will have—not just on us, but on our incredible artisans who have supported us every step of the way. Helping You Save: Our Tariff Offset Discount We’re incredibly grateful for our U.S. customers, who make up a huge part of our community and allow us to keep doing what we love. To help ease the burden, we will be offering a 10% Tariff Offset Discount on all U.S. orders from March 1st onward should the US go forward with this tariff. 🔹 How It Works: When you apply the code TARIFFHELP at checkout, you’ll receive 10% off your order. This helps offset the tariff, reducing your final cost significantly. Example: A $100 item would normally cost $125 after tariffs. With the discount, your cost drops to $112.50—a meaningful difference. This discount will be in effect as of midnight March 1st, 2025 EST. Orders that haven't shipped by February 27th are eligible for the discount. Our team will e-mail you directly if you have a pending order with us.  Be sure to set your shipping country to United States and enter TARIFFHELP into the discount code field (on or after March 1st, 2025 provided that the tariff is in effect at that time). We would like to highlight that when shopping from a Canadian website, you don’t have to pay U.S. sales tax, which helps counterbalance the added tariff.  Our Commitment to Keeping Shipping Affordable We know that shipping costs can add up quickly, and we’re committed to keeping them as low as possible for our U.S. customers. While the actual cost to ship our products to the U.S. averages $20 per parcel (2kg or less), we only charge a flat $10 shipping fee—covering half of the cost ourselves. We’re also continuing to offer free shipping on all U.S. orders over $250. A Message from Our Leather Workers in Ukraine Our leather goods are handcrafted with love by our talented team in Ukraine. For them, this isn’t just a job—it’s their livelihood. With the ongoing hardships in their country, steady work is more critical than ever. They pour their hearts into every stitch, knowing that their craftsmanship is valued by knitters and crocheters around the world. Here’s what Yuliia, one of our artisans in Ukraine, wants you to know: "Creating these pieces brings me joy, knowing that someone across the world will use them with love. Your support means everything to us—it keeps us going, even through the hardest times. Thank you for choosing to buy handmade and for supporting small businesses like ours.” Your Support Makes a Difference By choosing to shop with us, you’re not just purchasing a knitting accessory—you’re directly supporting a small business, skilled artisans, and a global knitting community that thrives on creativity and connection. More About Us About Our Products We know this tariff is frustrating, and we’re doing everything we can to make it easier for you to continue enjoying the handcrafted pieces you love. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for standing by us, for choosing handmade, and for being a part of the Thread & Maple family. With gratitude,