initiatives
Our October Non-Profit - Indian Residential School Survivor Society
Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS) is a non-profit organization supporting Survivors of Residential Schools since 1994. Their missi...
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fabric resources
Birdie Tips for Sewing With Knits
Whether you’re an experienced sewist or new to sewing, handling stretch fabric can pose a real challenge. We asked all the Birdies for some words o...
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pattern roundups
Outerwear Pattern Roundup: Our Top Coat & Jacket Picks for Fall
Come along as we round up a few of our favourite coat and jacket patterns on our to-make lists to spark some inspiration for your fall & winter...
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OUR SEPTEMBER NON-PROFIT - ISS OF BC
Immigration Services Society of BC (ISS of BC) has been serving the migrant community since 1972 and is now one of the largest immigrant services a...
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Maker Spotlight: Meg & YuHao from Pigeon Wishes
We are ecstatic to be carrying buttons from Pigeon Wishes, a family run business by Megan Valero and Duan YuHao. We asked Megan a couple of questio...
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pattern roundups
Our Favourite Stash-Busting Patterns
Curious what you can make with our remnants? Looking to use up leftover fabrics in your stash? We’ve rounded up ten of our favourite patterns with ...
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Meet the Team: Kirsten, Our Warehouse Supervisor
Meet Kirsten, our warehouse supervisor! During the day, Kirsten can be found on the cutting room floor, unpacking the latest fabric pallets, count...
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OUR AUGUST NON-PROFIT - Power to Be
Power To Be is a non-profit organization based in both Victoria and Vancouver, BC. They began their mission in 1998 with the guiding principles tha...
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Maker Spotlight: Tabitha Sewer, Button Designer
Meet Tabitha Sewer - blogger, sewist, business owner, and multi-tasker extraordinaire! We reached out to learn more about her journey and ask her ...
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OUR JULY NON-PROFIT - The Kettle Society
Our July monthly non-profit initiative is The Kettle Society. They are a Vancouver-based charity that have empowered people living with mental illn...
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Birdie Spotlight: Genna Campton, Surface Designer
Come along as we introduce you to the creative mind behind our Blackbird Exclusive Summer 2021 Print collection, our in-house surface designer, Gen...
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OUR JUNE NON-PROFIT - LEGACY OF HOPE FOUNDATION
Blackbird Fabrics donates 1% of our revenue each month to a rotating non-profit. Our non-profit for June is the Legacy of Hope Foundation. The Lega...
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fabric resources
LEARN ABOUT OUR HANDWOVEN COTTON FABRICS
Learn more about our beautifully handwoven cotton fabrics from India!
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