# Event Details - **Event Name**: Embroidery Workshop: Summer Florals on Totes - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn foundational embroidery stitches and apply them to a floral design on a tote bag in this beginner-friendly workshop.About this EventBrighten Up Your TotesJoin this beginner friendly embroidery workshop where we’ll step into the joyful world of stitching together. Whether you’re brand new or already love to sew, you’ll learn simple, beautiful techniques - like back stitch, straight stitch, and stem stitch - to transform an ordinary tote into something uniquely yours.Tote bags carry so much of our daily lives - groceries, books, bits and pieces of everything. But they’re often overlooked, left plain and underloved. This workshop is an invitation to slow down, get creative, and turn your everyday essential into a small, portable work of art.What You’ll LearnIn this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the fundamentals of hand embroidery. By the end of the session, you’ll be comfortable with a set of foundational stitches and how to use them in your own designs.You’ll learn:How to set up your fabric in an embroidery hoopHow to thread and handle embroidery materials4–5 essential stitchesHow to follow and stitch over a pre-designed patternTips for spacing, stitch consistency, and finishing your pieceWhat’s IncludedAll materials are provided—just bring yourself!Each participant will receive:A plain cotton tote bag (Feel free to bring your own)A pre-designed floral pattern (applied on wash-away stick-and-stitch stabilizer)An embroidery hoopEmbroidery needle(s)A curated selection of embroidery threads/flossYou’ll leave with your embroidered tote (in progress or completed) and all the materials to continue stitching at home.Who This Is ForThis workshop is designed for:Complete beginners who want to try embroidery for the first timeAnyone looking for a relaxed, creative activity in a small-group settingPeople who enjoy hands-on crafts and want to learn a new skillThose who’d like to create something personal while being guided step-by-stepNo prior experience is needed—just an interest in learning and creating.This is a small, hands-on workshop with limited spots (max 6 participants) to ensure everyone receives individual guidance throughout the session.If you’ve been wanting to try embroidery or spend a few hours doing something creative and mindful, this is a great place to start.Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly—reserve your seat to avoid missing out.About your HostHafsa Durrani is a Toronto-based embroidery practitioner with a focus on simple, expressive floral designs. With a passion for making embroidery approachable, she creates beginner-friendly workshops that emphasize learning by doing in a relaxed, supportive environment.About the VenueEd's Mercantile is a family-owned vintage & handmade boutique in Toronto. They sell vintage clothing, housewares & paper goods, pre-loved & collectible, eclectic finds, original artwork and handmade goods.Please arrive within 10 -15 minutes ahead of the ticket time to allow for a moment to settle in. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/embroidery-workshop-summer-florals-on-totes/100001988631065048 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Ed's Mercantile - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 70.56, max: 70.56, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Ed's Mercantile - **lat**: 43.664523 - **long**: -79.4131254 - **full address**: Ed's Mercantile, 605 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Embroidery Workshop: Summer Florals on Totes - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0e76564ac5be0642328d875526751057bb8662ca6ee42b54c9d68edb4f4e60af-rimg-w806-h677-dcd6d3d3-gmir.jpg?v=1778057372 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Embroidery Workshop: Summer Florals on Totes being held? - **A:** Embroidery Workshop: Summer Florals on Totes takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Ed's Mercantile, 605 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Embroidery Workshop: Summer Florals on Totes? - **A:** Embroidery Workshop: Summer Florals on Totes is organized by Hafsa Durrani. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Embroidery Workshop: Summer Florals on Totes is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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