Hello Reader,

Thank you for all your support this year—here's a little look back at our year in print!

Volume N: Notions

The biggest thing on my to-do list this year was bringing the Notions book into the world. Researching, writing, curating and designing this volume was an immense project. If you haven't seen this book yet, take a look inside here. It celebrates the remarkable, practical and nostalgic tools and accessories of sewing, with sewing stories and miscellany from textile artists, fabric designers, quilt pattern makers, quilt shop owners, haberdashers, inventors and entrepreneurs.

I designed some posters relating to the book but realized I hadn't shared them widely. You're welcome to download and print, perhaps hang one up in your sewing or creative space!

Notions PROMOTIONAL POSTERS.pdf

UPPERCASE, a quarterly print magazine
for the creative & curious

When this magazine began as a little idea in 2008, and the inaugural issue was released in April 2009, I had no idea it would become my life's work. What a journey it continues to be! I am so grateful to my loyal subscribers, who return year after year. This magazine exists because of you.

#60 (Jan-Feb-Mar 2024) - multi-colour
#61 (April-May-June) - landscapes as inspiration
#62 (July-Aug-Sept) - the domestic arts, still life
63 (Oct-Nov-Dec) - stationery, creative senses, intuition

Available as a bundle, where you get 4 magazines for the price of 3.

Subscribe starting with issue #64 for the year ahead. The code 'butterfly' gives CAD$15 off. (Note that the 2-year subscription/renewal savings of $30 will be retired on December 31.)

Issue #64 (Jan-Feb-March 2025)

In this newest issue, designed this fall and released earlier this month, I introduce a few new fonts and a slight design update. More so, it signifies some changes in my thinking and approach for the upcoming years of the magazine, to keep my editorial eye fresh! Subscribe, renew or purchase a single copy in my shop.

Volume B: Botanica — third printing

I love to call this book "a perennial favourite." This beloved volume was reprinted again this year.

Little U fundraising for UNICEF

100% of sales of Little U individual volumes and bundles is donated to UNICEF Canada and specifically to Gaza humanitarian efforts. Together, we have raised $10,000 for UNICEF this year. Thank you.

Looking ahead to 2025

Volume G: Glue

Volume G: Glue will feature artists, designers and craftspeople who use collage and assemblage in their work. Beyond traditional collage, we will feature an eclectic variety of interpretations, mediums and methods that artists use to hold it all together. Its (tentative) release will be in September 2025.

AUDITIONS If you want to be profiled in the book, please review the details on the entry form page. The audition entry fee is $100 (USD), and it includes a copy of the book. Auditions close on February 5.

Pre-order GLUE

Volume F: Feed Sacks Reprint

The first volume in my Encyclopedia of Inspiration, Feed Sacks will be back on press in 2025. The schedule depends on the crowdfunding goal of raising $60,000 by April. 11% funded so far, thank you!

Issue #65 (April-May-June 2025)

This issue will include the 6th edition of the UPPERCASE Surface Pattern Design Guide. The content is all assigned, the front cover artist is engaged, and the rest is up to you!!!

There will be 100 surface design portfolios included—entries are open now. Entrants have a chance to win the opportunity of a fabric collection licensing deal with Windham Fabrics. There are also other great prizes from Halfpenny Postage, Bonnie Christine Immersion, Lilla Rogers and Sarah Watts!

Entries are open until January 20!

The entry fee is $40 USD, but if this is prohibitive, please email me for a discount code. In the subject line, put 'SPDG6 Discount Request'.

And now, it is time to take a little break!

Have a safe, healthy and happy holiday.