“Every fabric is a work of art
waiting for us to enjoy and
create with.”
Come and join us for some tea and sewing.
Jill Schuler
FOUNDER
OUR STORY
We're here to encourage, educate, resource and inspire you. Our shop is full of handpicked fabrics and notions; each with a story ready for you to take and make your own.
What makes us different? Offering a unique selection of beautiful and sometimes quirky prints that are hard to find. Whether it is garments, quilting, or crafting we hand pick the best for you from brands like Liberty Fabrics and Art East Quilting Co to lesser known names.
We will help you find the right machines and tools for your needs, and equip you with expert advice. Our studio is a warm, welcoming space for you gather, learn and create.
About Jill
I'm Jill, the founder of The Stitchery. I see the world as a creative and collaborative place. Every fabric is a work of art waiting to be discovered and become part of your expressive story.
When we opened the shop and studio in 2017 it was a new step in a longer journey of creatively encouraging others through education and place making.
We want to make modern, quality fabrics and education accessible to everyone. Our goal is to make you feel at home in our shop and studio as much as you do in your own kitchen.
Making is important. It uplifts us, it heals us, it brings joy and satisfaction in the work of our hands. Wearing your own me-made garments or showing off a me-made quilt is that feeling of satisfaction realised.
Meet The Team
Jill Schuler
OWNER / CEO
“CreativiTea… FestiviTea… Stitchery… Stitching and tea. These are a few of my favourite things.”
Jill is a creator of wearable arts and a teacher. She has ten years of experience as a costume designer for film, theatre, and circus. She is inspired by the textile traditions and rugged textures of her native Northern Ireland. Her other passions include reading, walking, and a good cup of tea.
Christy Rudd
MANAGER
Christy is a self taught sewer with a background in theatre. She enjoys creating in many different mediums, and believes that play and creating is a very important part of the human experience. A self proclaimed nerd at heart, she is always up for a conversation about books or Sci-Fi. With many years experience in retail management, she looks forward to helping our customers to create meaningful moments and projects.
Emily Schuler
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Emily is a costumer and maker currently based in Vancouver, BC, where she sews, crochets, and works in digital. She hold a degree in Theatre Design where she focused on costume design, set design, and technical wardrobe. Emily also enjoys music (she sings and plays guitar!) and horror movies. She is excited to help out customers with their projects as part of a creative space.
Mariel Carida
TEACHER
Mariel is a self-taught sewist, content creator and a slow fashion enthusiast. She finds joy in the mess, sounds, mistakes, and the overall process of making her own clothes. Mariel loves being a part of the sewing community. She is giving back by teaching and encouraging others to take the leap and create wonderful garments with their own two hands.
Leah Holland
KIDS TEACHER
Leah is a local sewist with many interests. She is a trained traditional kiltmaker, quilter, longarmer, costume designer and dressmaker. Her grandmother taught her embroidery and crewel work as a child. She has been continuously learning since then. Leah volunteers with many youth programs including Girl Guides.
She enjoys spending time with her kids at various highland dance and bagpiping events.
Caroline Cheng
TEACHER
Caroline Cheng has been sewing for 21 years and has been working professionally as a costume seamstress in the film industry since 2016. She has a diploma in both fashion design and costume design. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for sewing with others, and hopes to inspire others to not be afraid of trying it! When she is not sewing all day at work, Caroline can be found at the dance studio, which is her safe space away from pins and needles.
Kitka Neyedli
TEACHER
Kitka is a Port Moody stitcher and quilter. She loves how sewing can be mindful, mindless and meditative and is eager to share these joys with her students. A member of a local modern quilt guild, Kitka’s skills range from quilting and hand stitching to sewing home decor and clothing. Our students appreciate her depth of knowledge and focus on technique.
Naomi Khan
SUPPORT
Naomi was drawn to sewing because it requires both intellect & intuition, it produces things both practical & beautiful, and there is always something more to learn! She is happy to be part of The Stitchery team and enjoys supporting the creative pursuits of our wonderful maker community. She can also be found wandering in the mountains or gazing at the stars.
In just three hours [Jill] taught me so many tips and tricks to make my sewing easier and more professional. I was very impressed by her knowledge and expertise, as well as the space she has set up in her sewing studio. I felt welcomed and at home, laughing, talking and drinking tea like old friends, as if I was in my own living room.
Elisabeth, photographer & naval architect