Sip, stitch, and stay awhile 🍷🧶
Join us at Sparwood Sip & Stitch—no pressure, no registration, just good company and creativity.
Bring your own project or grab a kit and unwind with fellow makers.
📍 The Sparwood Legion
🕔 5:00pm onwards | Starting May 21 (bi-weekly)
June 20 | 10:00–3:30 🌿
Join us for a cozy, hands-on day at 6 Acre Farm! Meet the alpacas, sheep & chickens, learn how to wash and prep raw wool, then settle in for an afternoon crochet session using fibre from the farm 🧶
✨ Includes lunch, transportation & all supplies
✨ Beginner-friendly
✨ Limited spots available
A full farm-to-fibre experience you won’t want to miss 🤍
🧶 Sip n Stitch Sundays 🧶
This Sunday | 4–6 PM we’re stitching together at the Fernie Legion 🤍
Bring any project you’re working on, grab a drink, and settle in for a cozy couple of hours of community stitching.
✨ New locations announced bi-weekly — keep an eye out!
Need a kit or supplies? PM me ahead of time and I’ll set you up 🧵🪡
All welcome • Free to join • Good vibes only 🫶
Mountain stitch retreat 2026 🤍
A few more moments that felt too special not to share… the quiet, the laughter, the in-between pieces that made the weekend what it was 🧶✨
so grateful for this little community we created together
📷: @aleshiaconley
Mountain stitch retreat 2026 🤍
This felt like something truly special… a space to slow down, create, and connect in the most genuine way. What started with yarn and needles turned into a beautiful community—stories shared, laughter echoed, and friendships formed that go far beyond this weekend 🧶✨
There’s something so powerful about bringing people together through needlework… creating not just pieces, but a real sense of belonging. I’m so grateful to every single person who showed up with open hearts and made this what it was 🤍
A huge thank you to Fernie Mountain House for the most beautiful space, and to all of our incredible sponsors who helped bring this vision to life ✨
Already dreaming up the next retreat… and more workshops coming very soon 👀
Join me for a cozy, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll create your very own handmade summer tee using Tunisian crochet 💛
This relaxed, 3-hour session is perfect for anyone wanting to learn a new skill, slow down, and make something beautiful with their hands. Whether you’re brand new or have some basic crochet experience, I’ll guide you step-by-step so you leave feeling confident and inspired.
🧶 What you’ll learn:
• Foundations of Tunisian crochet
• How to read and follow a measurement-based pattern
• Building a simple, wearable garment
• Tips for sizing, fit, and finishing
🧺 What’s included:
• Yarn kit
• hooks
• Digital pattern to take home
• Hands-on guidance throughout
💫 Details:
• 3-hour workshop
• Small group setting for personalized help
• Beginner-friendly
• $115 per person (materials included)
✨ Come sip, stitch, and connect—leave with the start of a handmade piece you’ll be proud of.
Spots are limited—message to reserve yours!
Kids Sewing: Bow Vest 🎀 🧵 🪡
Sunday May 3rd | 12:00 - 3:00pm
Ages 8-12
$65
Young artists will learn sewing basics as they design and create their own unique, fashionable vest. Kids will choose fabrics, plan their design, cut their pattern, and sew their vest together… all with gentle hands-on guidance from Marissa. Perfect for beginners, all tools and materials are provided. Kids will leave with a stylish vest they’re proud to wear and new sewing skills to build on!
Register on our website TODAY!
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#sewing #kidssewing #bowvest #funforkids #ferniekiddos
Sometimes you get be a part of something truly magic! Our first ever Mountain Stitch Retreat was filled up with everything that we had hoped for …and more. A fantastic mix of stitchers of all stages and all ages. Hailing from Fernie, Cranbrook, Creston and further afield feom Lethbridge and Golden, we all met new friends, learned new tricks ate like queens and created plenty of inside jokes to last us till the next time.. a huge, thank you goes out to these wonderful supporters and generous sponsors: @chemisfree.yarn@happyholmesfibrearts@thechopsticktruck@fernieforge@colourfulewe
With hearts overflowing -Marissa and I want to thank all who came and made this little dream come true! @stitchedbymarissa@radishandpatch
These beauties will be heading to the Mountain Stitch Retreat organized by @stitchedbymarissa . 22.5 micron Merino and black nepps fingering weight yarn in perfect 25g skeins. Enough for a small project.
Embroidery: Tea Bookmarks 📚 🫖 🍵
Monday April 20th, 6:30-8:30pm
Adults & Ages 16+
$65
Cozy up with a needle and thread in this charming embroidery workshop designed for book lovers! Create your own cute, tea-themed bookmarks, perfect for marking your favourite pages while celebrating your love of reading and cozy beverages. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through basic embroidery stitches, fun patterns, and adding charming details to make each bookmark uniquely yours!
Register on our website TODAY!
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#embroideryworkshop #embroidery #booklovers #fernieworkshop #learnembroidery
Oh boy- I do love being a part of learning new things! Thanks to @finn.hepher and @mattias_larsen_ for letting us use their very cool press to make this merch for the MOUNTAIN STITCH RETREAT!
Tag your stitching pal. Let’s go old-school pursuits! #wholesome #stitchbystitch #fernie @stitchedbymarissa
Such a cute way to spend the evening celebrating Women’s Day 💐🪡✨
Good company, a little creativity, and embroidered keychains made by hand 💖 So lovely to gather, stitch, and celebrate together.
#WomensDay #EmbroideryWorkshop #CuteCrafts #HandmadeWithLove #StitchedByMarissa
