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Makers Lodge Studio
and Store
428 Ramsay Concession 8 Carleton Place, ON
Summer Hours - June, July, August, September
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Sew Bookings Only
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 10-4pm
Sunday: Closed
Makers Lodge is a Fibre Arts Studio and storefront, which is located just outside of Carleton Place, ON. It is situated on a large country property, and the studio is a 2000 sq ft log building.
Owned and operated by Christine and her family, Makers Lodge is a community based business which thrives on having makers in studio working alongside each other. Focusing on open stitch time and monthly projects for all to join, this relaxing space provides a place to learn, grown and create.
Studio Time and Classes
Project of the Month (POM)
Yarn
Fabric
Accessories
Time spent in the studio is a HUGE part of what Makers Lodge was built to achieve – a community of makers of all levels and fibre arts, coming together to share knowledge and learning.
Find information below on Yarn crafts and Sewing Times.
Classes are on pause for the summer, and new classes will be added for the fall.
We encourage all to join the POMs, as these provide a casual “class” time and learning potential, focused around a special project each month.
We host monthly slipper classes, and several needle felting classes throughout the year (taught by Wendo) that have been a huge success.
We are also working to expand our line of charity studio events.
These POMs are quickly becoming an incredible focus and point of excitement throughout the Makers Lodge community.
There are 3 POMs each month:
- Yarny POM for knit, or crochet
- Sewing POM
- Laser Cut POM, which is typically an embroidery disc.
A POM is a selected project that we can all work on through the month. Often special products will be brought in, and there are outlined times during our regular studio bookings that are used for focusing on making the projects.
Any members that complete the POM by the 5th day of the following Month, using Makers Lodge supplies, are entered to win a prize.
Makers Lodge has a large selection of Luxury yarns at competitive pricing.
We carry yarns from the following brands:
- Estelle Yarns
- Cascade Yarns
- Manos del Uruguay
- Malabrigo
- Juniper Moon Farms
- Katia
- Yarns from Heaven
- DHG
- Ella Rae
- Noro
- Debble Bliss
- BC Garn
- Araucania
- Queensland Collection
- ColourStory Yarns
- Confetti Yarns
- PewPewDyeDyeDye
- Wool Ease
- Gedifra
Specializing in natural fibres, we carry many Merino wool options, wonderfully soft cottons, and a large selection of sock yarns.
Our fabric selection is really a wonderful mix of solids in great bases and some patterned knits that boast soft designs.
Almost all of the fabrics at Makers Lodge are imported from Europe and are Oeko-tex certified.
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Specializing in natural fibres, we carry many Merino wool options, wonderfully soft cotton/lycra in jersey and french terry, a selection of bases in a bamboo/cotton/lycra blend, and more.
Makers Lodge accessories selection is always growing! We spend countless hours looking for quality, functional and beautiful tools for knitting, crochet, sewing, and even some other fibre arts.
Lykke Needles and Hooks – We carry a large range of the Lykke brand knitting and crochet accessories, and they are well loved in the community here. As beautiful as they are nice to work with, this is a brand that we totally believe in.
LDH Scissors – We carry a great selection of LDH scissors and this is a brand that has shown just how incredible their products are time and again. They are the main brand used throughout the studio spaces.
We carry a selection of stitch markers, cable needles, tape measures, cutting tools, threads, rulers, snaps, DMC floss, embroidery needles and hoops, and much more.
Yarn Crafts - In Studio Times
We host open stitch time on Friday evenings (5:30-9pm), and on Saturdays during the daytime hours (9-4pm).
This time is spent around the large table on the main level. There are also some armchairs available if this is more comfortable for you.
This is a time to work on your projects in an inclusive and supportive community setting.
- There is coffee, tea, and soda available.
- Cost is $5 for drop ins.
- You do not need to book in advance.
- a 10-class pass is coming soon
- there is a composting toilet on site
Sewing - In Studio Times
We host open stitch time on Friday evenings (5:30-9pm), and on Fridays and Saturdays during the daytime hours (9-4pm).
Wednesday Sewing Times (9-4pm) are during a time that the shop is closed to the public.
This booking is for the second level of the building. We always have someone here to assist with carrying machines up the stairs.
This is a time to work on your projects in an inclusive and supportive community setting.
- Cost is dependent on machine booking.
- You do need to book in advance, under “bookings” to reserve your space.
- bookings include use of cutting tables, sewing tools, ironing station, and use of coverstitch machines
- There is coffee, tea, and soda available, as well as a fridge you may use.
- Lunch add on is available (local cafe sandwiches and salads)
- there is a composting toilet on site (main level)
Log Life Handmade Slippers
Custom Slippers
Custom slippers are available year round on the website. The order forms have been created to make ordering that perfect pair of slippers as easy as possible!
Slippers make an incredible gift to people of all ages!
In Stock Slippers
We carry a stock of slippers that are ready for purchase at all times. Slipper stock will be kept as up to date as possible, as new pairs are added to our stock all year round.
We rarely keep stock of adult sized slippers. These are best ordered as custom slippers.
Slippers that are size 2-3yrs and larger will be made with a leather and sheepskin sole.
Frankenslippers
The Frankenslipper series has a large listing added in January or February of each year. These slippers are made with all the same high quality yarns and Canadian sourced sheepskins and leathers, but they are made as “seconds” which may have a few small flaws.
Slipper Making
Owned by the writer of the Log Life Handmade Sheepskin Slipper Pattern, Makers Lodge carries a large selection of slipper making supplies.
- High quality, natural fibre yarns
- Soles – Canadian sourced medical grade sheepskin and Indigenous sourced Canadian moose and deer leather
- High Quality cotton cording
- Cord stoppers that are JUST the right size
- rotating leather punches
- LDH Scissors- the best option for cutting sheepskins.
Lily Swain
Ateeish Hand Knits
Creations Trema
Oso Sweet Maple Farm Syrup
Seawater
Weaving
Hand Knits by Linda
Makers Market
Explore the collection of pieces from fantastic local makers that we carry in store at Makers Lodge.
We are so excited to be able to share these works with you in our beautiful log studio!
Interested in having your handmade work at Makers Lodge?
We are always looking to include more makers, as space allows. Send us an email explaining exactly what you make and tell us why you believe Makers Lodge is the place for you!
Mini Markets
Makers Lodge will be holding a mini market in the late spring and early fall of each year.
We love to include local artisans and the handmade pieces they have worked hard on.
Contact us if you would like to join the markets!