RICK RACK Textiles
1317 9 Avenue SE T2G 0T2 Calgary, AB, Canada

Mask up, pals! Anyone else love some swell mask options? We’ve got you covered (literally!) with some pretty dang neat mask panels! Our panels from Ruby Star are restocked, and we have some newbies hitting the website. These are 100% high quality, silky smooth quilting cotton. We also carry a selection of non woven polypropylene. These products were not originally manufactured for use in masks, but they meet the government of Canada's recommendation as a third layer in hand...made masks. We have everything you need in our Mask Making Collection on the website, sweet! (Pictured - just a pinch from the Ruby Star Mask Panel!) https://www.rickracktextiles.com/collections/mask-making

Peeps! We wanna update you about what’s up with our shipping, delivery and pick up! Our Canadian shipping rates have changed. Now Canadian shipping is free on orders over $150, and shipping for orders under $150 is a flat-rate of $15. All orders shipped free and at the flat rate come with tracking. This change is due to rising costs over many areas. We are so dang excited to announce our brand spanking new delivery option for you local YYC cool cats! ... It’s real simple, pals. Calgary folks are eligible for local delivery, Monday through Friday. For orders under $100, local delivery is $8. For orders over $100, local delivery is FREE. Yep! We have a top notch local delivery dude, and by supporting our small business, you support his small business, how swell is that? Want all the deets? Pop over to our website for all the info! https://www.rickracktextiles.com/pages/delivery-methods

On the hunt for a good variety of plus size patterns? Here's a fab list of 100 from Broad in the Seams. And... they're all FREE! Sweet!

Wool lovers, check it! We’ve added some lovely colours of wool suiting to our fabric fam! Aren’t these pastels just perfect for Spring? And the designer plaid is delicious! *chef’s kiss*

Pep up your place with this multi-pattern Ruby Star Society panel! Get 9 different designs and shapes including pennants, bags, banners and pillows - all with easy to follow sewing instructions. Perfect quick and fun project!

Hold on for deer life! Christmas in Inglewood, our newest contest, a sweet Gift Card promo, t-shirts and stripes galore comin' atcha! Yule be sorry if you miss this newsletter!

Hey peeps! Who loves a good tee? We sure do! The cool cats at RICK RACK have sewn up some fave t-shirt patterns in our new, striped jersey, check out their reviews over on the blog! Do you have a favourite, tried and true t-shirt pattern? We wanna know!

Pals, we all know that this holiday season is gonna look a little different! Canada Post is already asking peeps to shop early this year, in order to deliver your goodies safely, and on time. Last day to get your order in to guarantee delivery before Christmas is December 11th within Alberta, December 4th across Canada and November 27 for our U.S. neighbours. We’re hustling to get your orders packaged and out the door, but once your package has left our hands, any shipping ...delays are out of our control. So please accept this as a friendly reminder to shop early, if you’re local choose curb side pick up, or purchase a gift card! Stay safe, cool cats!

Keeping it creepy this weekend? We think that this T-shirt @petitestitches made using our knits and Nico pattern is spooktacular! We hope that you have a super halloween, and thanks for sharing your #rickrackmakes! Your next page of printing is on us. Have any last minute sewing to do before tomorrow? All of our Halloween fabric is 25% off! Have a safe and fun weekend pals. Eat, drink and be scary! ... #rickrackmakesmasks #rickracktextiles #rickrackyyc #ininglewood #calgarysews #yycsews #yycsewing #selfsewn #sewallthethings #sewersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #sewyourown #sewyourstash #stashbusting #wearhandmade #sewingproject #memade #sewbabysew

Is your label stash a hot mess? Keep them all together in one little dust-free home: the Kylie and the Machine Collector’s Tin! This cute tin will hold approximately 10 of our Kylie and the Machine labels in their cardboard pouches or hundreds of loose labels. Tin comes empty.

Looking for the perfect pattern for your Winter wardrobe? The snuggle is real, folks. These are some of our tried and true, fave cozy patterns. What’s on your sewing table, cool cat? Any of these would pair perfectly with our deliciously soft bamboo fleece! Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic, powerfully insulating, moisture absorbent and quick drying. It’s antibacterial, keeping you odour free and fresh as a daisy. Plus it’s maximum level coziness. ... Wanna keep the awesome going? Use those scraps as reusable makeup wipes/cotton rounds. A fab low waste, reusable alternative to disposable products. BOOM!

Take your jeans and coat finishing to a new level of awesomeness with these KATM Jeans Hardware and Denim Jacket Button kits! These kits are perfect for your denim sewing adventures. Want all the deets? These beauties are now available in store and online, check it out!

Anyone else keeping it cozy in out dreamy bamboo fleece? @julieannehandmade is! Check out this darling little hoodie she made with leftover fabric. What a creative way to use up scraps! Thanks for sharing your #rickrackmakes, @julieannehandmade. Your next sheet of PDF printing is our treat! What are you cool cats sewing to keep warm this weekend?... #rickrackmakes #rickracktextiles #rickrackyyc #ininglewood #calgarysews #yycsews #yycsewing #selfsewn #sewallthethings #sewersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #sewsewsew #sewyourown #sewyourstash #scrapbusting #bamboofleece

Any mask makers out there? Good news, we have a few colours of our fab antibacterial cotton back in stock! This Poplin is an antibacterial 100% organic cotton fabric with GOTS certification. It is suitable for sewing reusable face masks thanks to the biocide treatment which neutralizes bacteria. We also have a great selection of colours in our cord elastic, and some handy dandy rubber stoppers. You can check out katia.com for step by step videos showing how to make children's and adult face masks with a TNT filter, medical hats, gloves and gowns.

Hey peeps! We’ve got Eat and Sew fabric in, wanna know the deets?Commonly known as "food plastic", it is generally used for bags that contain food items, for food packaging, and above all, as a lining for sandwich or snack bags. It can also be used to line cooler bags or lunch boxes. It protects all types of food from humidity and water, given that it is completely waterproof. We think it would pair great with our waterproof Katia cotton (conveniently on sales!) Snack bags for everyone! Need some inspo? Closet Core and Made For Mermaids have some fab and free reusable snack bag patterns to get you started (links in comments).

Know a little one going trick or treating this year? Or maybe you like your late night dog walks, bike rides or jogs? Keep safe with this fab reflective tape, cool cats! Great for sewing onto costumes, garments, and pet collars.

Guess who's back? Remember this fab Jacquard? Well we now have it in a cotton linen blend! Perfect for adding a little texture to your wardrobe. This Jacquard is a dream to sew with and it's reversible! It’s perfect for your light jackets, dresses, jumpsuits and skirts. What would you make out of this fab fabric?

Hey there, folks! Have you ever sewn a Halloween costume for yourself, your kiddo, your pal, your dog. Well then you should enter our Halloween contest for your chance at a snazzy $200 gift card for our online shop! Wanna know the deets? 1. Dig out a photo of a costume you made 2. Share those pics on Instagram using the hashtag #RICKRACKSewsHalloween. Each unique photo is its own entry. 3. Not on Insta? You can email your pics to [email protected] instead and we will... get you entered into the contest. So dig out those old albums or call your folks and bug them go through that box of old photos it’s time to get nostalgic! This spooktacular contest runs on Insta until October 30th at 5pm. The winner will be announced on October 31st via social media. Rules & Regulations: * Contest open to residents of Canada and the United States at or over the age of majority. * Each photo counts as one (1) entry. Participants may submit more than once. * Deadline to submit entries is 5:00PM October 30, 2020. One (1) winner will be chosen by random selection from a combination of instagram entries and emailed entries. * Instagram entries must be posted to your public feed and include the hashtag #RICKRACKsewshalloween. RICK RACK is not able to view private account posts. * By submitting an Instagram entry using the hashtag #RICKRACKsewshalloween OR by sending in an entry via email to [email protected], you are giving RICK RACK permission to share your name/instagram handle and photo on their social media channels, website, and newsletter if they so choose. * The prize of one (1) $200 online gift certificate is to be used as awarded. There will be no substitutions. Gift card is to be redeemed online only at rickracktextiles.com. Gift card does not have an expiry date. Winner will receive gift card code via email.

Fab new, folks! The new Katia patterns magazines are in, and they are bursting with fantastic patterns for the littles. We’re so dang excited that we’re giving away 20! Buy 3 meters of any regular priced Katia fabric and get the Origins children’s pattern magazine for FREE. Find the code and all the details in the Origins Magazine description on the website. While supplies last!

Coming’ atcha with another fab Fall fabric, cool cats! We’re head over heels for this double faced plaid wool, oh the possibilities. We think that it would be perfect for the Cambria Duster, especially with that beauty of a collar. It’s a shin length, unlined duster that’s perfect for all of your Fall layering. Meet your new staple Fall piece!

Love Merino wool, but not the price point? Then check this bamboo merino blend out, pals! This jersey is 67% bamboo, 28% Merino and 5% spandex. Like the 100% Merino, it’s ultra soft, easy to work with, and absorbent, keeping you dry and odour free. Plus, the colours are fab (that seamfoam, folks!) This fabric is perfect for your layering needs and we think it would make a great Lark Tee, Rowan bodysuit or Virginia leggings. What are you going to make first?

Makers, creators, sewists and knitters extraordinaire! Check out this article for some inspo!