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New Clutches are Here

Pretty excited to show you our brand new clutches that I just released. How fun are these! I had many requests for something not only with a strap like our totes, but also with a zippered top. So you asked and I delivered.

All of the fabric on these I of course silk screened by hand and everything is sewn locally here in Alberta as well. Got to love that!

Now the bad news. Our first batch I released and before I could even post this was sold out. Now the good news! I have more coming in the next week. So watch for those to hit the online shop. They are priced at $48 each and sadly there is a small shipping charge as they are just a bit to thick to go as regular mail, but hey you get tracking with the order so that is a nice bonus.

Watch for these and snatch one up before I have to bare the bad news yet again. Happy you guys are all loving them though.

Get outside today … even if it is raining!
~natasha

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Locally Sewn Tank Tops

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Many of you might be aware, but I’ve been working hard over here to have my full line transitioned over to being 100% sewn locally. If you are not aware this post is for you!

In the past we would purchase blank tank tops, don’t worry they were still all ethically made and sweat shop free, I wouldn’t have it any other way. All the fabric was milled and sewn in the US, however that just wasn’t good enough for me with my growing passion for products being made locally.

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Over the past 3 years many countless hours have been put into transitioning our higher volume selling items over as well. Our scarves and leggings have always been sewn locally. The dresses where a big success in transitioning them over 2 years ago and our long sleeves were transitioned this past February, but now it was time for the tank tops.

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In June we released our first style and a few weeks ago our racer backs came out too. Right now you will see some of the products in our online shop, but hope to have all of the options available to you on July 20th so you can help support this local and ethically made line of tank tops.

I’m very proud of all the hard work that has gone into making this happen and if it wasn’t for each and every one of your coming out and supporting none of this would be happening, so thank you!

See you out there this summer!!!
~ Natasha

ps. Long sleeves just rolled in the backdoor so watch for posts on that soon as well.

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Shipping – Canada Post Lockout

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It seems for now Canada Post is back moving in the full swing of things. We are shipping as per the normal, but know we are keeping close watch on this and if you place an order we’ll will do everything we can to make sure it arrives as it should. We don’t want your wonderful gifts to yourselves and others getting the fun taking out of it because of Canada Post. Shop away!!!!

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With the potential looming of Canada Post workers being locked out on July 2nd, giving June 30th as the last day for deliveries, we have taken the steps to make sure your packages do not get stuck in limbo while they work everything out. As you can imagine this has a HUGE effect on our online shop and being able to offer our free shipping services.

As of June 24th we are not longer sending packages out through Canada Post and they are being held back until July 4th while we wait and see how things unfold. Orders have been flying out the door up until this point to make sure they arrive in time, however any packages where customers have slightly longer service will be or have been contacted in order to decide the next best step on their shipments.

If Canada Post does go on strike we sadly will not be able to offer our free shipping services, but have put measures in place to make sure you can still enjoy our amazing products. We will be offering courier service for a flat rate of $12 across the provinces and $20 to the territories. Basically we are splitting the courier service costs to lessen the blow of this hiccup in shipping.

We realize this is not the best scenario for single purchase items like a tees at $32, but for any larger orders it works out to be a good alternative and hey it will likely arrive much faster as well. 🙂

All courier service will be through Purolator if it does happen. If you do place an order during this time and are normally away during the day I would recommend using a business address for the packages to be shipped to. Might be an easier option instead of having to pick up at one of the Purolator depots.

Please email me if you have any questions at all about this. I am happy to help. Fingers crossed for myself and all my other small business friends none of this actually happens as it is a way of life and income for many of us. Just have to hold tight and wait for the next week to see and hopefully everything is back to normal asap.

Have a great week everyone!!!
Natasha
whiteoutworkshop(at)hotmail(dot)com

Summer Shows 2016

Farmers Markets

Strathcona Farmers’ Market | Edmonton
Every Saturday Year Round | 8 – 3 pm
*** Currently in row 3 ***

City Center Farmers’ Market | Edmonton
Every Saturday from May 16th – Oct 8th | 9 – 3 pm across from Kelly’s Pub on 104 St
*** Will not be there on the following dates: July 9th and  August 13th ***

St. Albert Farmers’ Market | St. Albert
Saturday’s from June 11th – Oct 3rd | 10 – 3 pm in spot 189
*** Will not be there on the following dates: July 9th and 23rd, August 20th ***

Summer Festivals

MAY
* 16th City Farmers’ Market is back outdoors on 104 St (info above)
27th – 29th | Market Collective | Calgary

JUNE
* 11th St. Albert Farmers’ Market begins (info above)
5th | Lilac Festival | Calgary | 10 – 6 pm on 4th Street SW just north of 17 Ave on the East side of the street

JULY
7th – 10th | Winnipeg Folk Festival | Winnipeg | *passes needed
21st – 24th | Calgary Folk Festival | Calgary  *passes needed

AUGUST
11th – 21st | Edmonton International Fringe Festival | Edmonton (MacIntrye/Gazebo Park)

What a summer I have lined up right?! Hope to see you out there.
Make sure to come say hi at the market right up until the end of Fall.

~ natasha

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Whiteout Video

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Even though this video now seems so old, it is still cool to see. My business how grown so quickly and I’ve now moved into a custom build studio in my home. So much has changed, but is a great little time capsule from 2014 of where my business grew to and where it has grown from.

 

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