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A note from my (new) mini studio

🕯️If you have a cup of tea nearby, grab it. Take one slow breath. You are in the right place. 🫖

Hello friends!

I’m so glad you’re here. I have a few updates to share, plus something new I’m building: Sunday Stitch Sanctuary — a gentle weekly gathering for makers who want more connection and a little spiritual grounding in their handwork. The very first one begins this coming Sunday. But here are the other updates first.

Studio update: the move is complete

This week I finished moving into my storage unit, and my mini studio inside the storage is officially set up. It’s simple, but it’s mine, and it feels so good to have a dedicated space again.

A shift in my work

I’m no longer taking client sewing work.

Instead, I’m pouring my time into making AprilEnchanting Handmade creations — sewing and embroidering my own designs to sell on my website and at vendor events in 2026. I’ll be posting dates for those events, so look for those email updates.

What I’m making now

Over the next few months you’ll see me focusing on:

  • Small sewn goods that are practical and a little magical
  • Embroidered pieces meant to bless a doorway, a pocket, a bag, or an altar
  • Limited runs as I experiment, refine, and build momentum

Sewing Shop OS 2.0 is ready

If you’ve been watching my Notion template work, this is a big milestone: Sewing Shop OS 2.0 is ready for deployment.

It’s a Notion workspace built for sewing & embroidery freelancers and small studios to keep everything in one place — like:

  • clients and projects
  • quotes and job details
  • workflow stages and due dates
  • notes, links, and quick actions so you actually use it
  • One central hub for your entire business

It’s officially published and ready for purchase now. It’s only $25! And it runs on the free version of Notion so you don’t have to pay to upgrade to use it!

Get Sewing Shop OS 2.0 here

Sunday Stitch Sanctuary (starts this coming Sunday)

Sunday Stitch Sanctuary is a gentle weekly note from my studio where handwork meets spiritual practice.

Each Sunday, I’ll share a small offering you can actually use — a simple practice, a prompt, and a little studio note to help you stay close to what you’re making.

Join me in community (free)

If you’d like to participate in Sunday Stitch Sanctuary, it will live inside a new free Skool community I’m building called Alchemy in Threads.

This won’t just be an email newsletter — it’s a real community space where you can share what you’re working on, join the conversation each week, and feel a little more connected as you stitch.

You can post a WIP photo, ask a small question, celebrate a finish, or simply quietly follow along and soak up the inspiration — it all counts.

And because it’s a real community space (not just a feed), I’ll also share a few extra treats there that won’t be available on my website — like seasonal giveaways, free patterns and embroidery files, and occasional exclusive product offerings.

If you’ve been craving a place to share what you’re making, get gentle encouragement, and bring your spiritual practice into your craft, you’ll fit right in.

Join the community HERE!

Thank you for being here with me — truly. I’m so excited to share what I’m making, and I’m even more excited to stitch alongside you in community.

Closing Blessing:

May your hands feel steady.

May your heart feel held.

May you make one small beautiful thing this week — and let it be enough.

With love,

April

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GoSew Collective

Many of you may not know that I opened a new business in Golden, Colorado. I wanted a place to teach sewing classes, have shared sewing space and to offer fabrics and trims and supplies at thrift store prices. So I moved my little workspace down into the huge basement in the same building I was already in. And now I can do all those things.

The GoSew Collective is a membership based shared workspace. You can buy a day pass membership or a monthly membership. Membership allows you to use the cutting and worktables, variety of different sewing machines, and use free or inexpensive materials that we have on hand here.

There is a monthly sewing circle open to the public. You can bring any project to work on…sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch or whatever you might want to finish or just share with others.

In addition, we have many classes on the schedule every month. And some demonstrations of techniques or software related to sewing and crafts.

We have a lovely lounge that has a design library, comfy couches and chairs, a coffee machine and microwave. We also have WiFi available.

So I hope some of you will come visit us here in Golden, a lovely little place nestled in the foothills and just 25 minutes from Denver. And if you want to be on the mailing list for the Collective, go check out the website and sign up for the newsletter!

Happy Stitching!

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Measurements Workshop!

Many new stitchers don’t always understand the importance of detailed measurements for a well fitting garment. You can take basic measurements & get a fairly decent fit, or you can take a very detailed set of measurements for a perfect fit every time. This becomes especially important when you’ve had changes in the body due to age or injury. A lot of us just have strange proportions that don’t seem to line up with a typical sewing pattern or off the rack garments.

So, I’m offering a workshop on proper measurements. This workshop will demystify all of this for you & give you an opportunity to leave class with your own measurements in hand, ready to get started on your next sewing project! Limited seating. So get registered TODAY!

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Intro to Freemotion Embroidery

If you have ever wanted to wander into the realm of thread painting with your sewing machine, then you will love this class I am offering! Freemotion embroidery gives you a lot of artistic freedom to embellish clothing, quilts or even just embroider a name on a hat or a baby blanket…without having to own an embroidery machine. It’s a really fun way to decorate boring clothing or give a tote bag a little extra pop. Check the shop link above for the class. I only have a few of them scheduled and space is limited. Hope to see you soon!

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Spring Classes are Here!

I am offering in person classes, once again, for all you lovelies here in Colorado! I wasn’t sure if I was going to teach classes again, but I had quite a few of you ask for these. So, on the schedule for the upcoming season are two beginner classes: Sewing Basics & Sew Your Own Origami Tote Bag. And for advanced learners, I’m offering a shirtmaking class, a Level 3 difficulty sewing class. All classes are listed in the Shop, so head to that link & check out the offerings. Hope to see some of you this Spring!

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New Studio In Golden, Colorado

I recently returned to Colorado after being gone since 2019. I had moved back to California to care for my Grandmother, then I bought a bus in 2022 when my caregiver duties had come to an end. I traveled a bit, saw some friends, spent some time in New Mexico, worked a couple of Renaissance Festival’s & then returned to Colorado this year. I recently rented a studio space in Golden where I’ll be offering classes and community sewing events. I am also hoping to build a makers & sellers community in support of one another and would love to hear from you all.