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Teresa Meilleur

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Functional goods, stitched with care ✂️
Handmade in Victoria, BC 🇨🇦
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WINTER CRAFT MARKET || NOV 14 + HVCM || NOV 21
@threadandpepper

Thread & Pepper creates handmade, functional goods designed and sewn in Victoria, BC. Specializing in reusable household essentials, bags, and accessories, each piece is thoughtfully crafted with a focus on sustainability, quality, and practical everyday use. Materials are mindfully sourced, with local and reclaimed materials used whenever possible, creating products that are functional, durable, and made to last.

Come see @threadandpepper on:
Saturday NOV 14 + 21
10-4pm
North Douglas Church
675 Jolly Pl
FREE ADMISSION taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @threadandpepper

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Behind every sorted button pile is a very good friend. ❤️🧵#ittakesavillage taken in Victoria West by @threadandpepper

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3 days ago

Just some of the reusable paper towels I will have with me in the garden this weekend 🍅🍒🍓🏕️. For little wipes and big spills, use, wash, repeat.
Save the paper for your art projects. 😉

Handmade, washable & ready to work!#threadandpepper #artandmusicinthegarden #hcp #sustainablsehome taken in The Gardens at HCP by @threadandpepper

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2 months ago

The little catch-all bag. Drawstring bag with an outside pocket, a perfect little go bag for all your adventures.
I’ve just finished a fun batch and will have them with me at Art and Music in the Gardens @hcp this weekend. I just need help figuring out a name for them…any ideas?💡
#bringabag #functionalandfun #madeinvictoria #hcp #littlegobag by @threadandpepper

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2 months ago

It’s been a little while since I made these earrings. I only had a few pairs left, so it was definitely time to make more!

Each pair is made from carefully matched vintage buttons, and sometimes finding two that belong together takes almost as long as making the earrings themselves.

Finished with stainless steel posts, every pair is completely one of a kind.

You’ll find them at my upcoming markets, or send me a DM if you spot a pair you’d love to call your own. 💛 #buttons #earrings #vintagefinds taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @threadandpepper

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2 months ago

A card they’ll actually keep. 💛

We don’t send enough happy mail anymore.💌

Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, thank yous, or simply saying hello. Each card is made from carefully saved fabric scraps (thank you @lekadesign ❤️)
and stitched one at a time, turning little leftovers into something meant to be treasured long after the occasion has passed.

Available at select markets, or send me a DM to order. #freemotionsewing #fabricscraps #fabriccards #victoria taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @threadandpepper

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2 months ago

A half dozen chicken pincushions have hatched and are ready for Entwined Market by @thespinnacle this Saturday! Their tails hold your clips, and their backs keep your pins close at hand. 🐔🧵 little patchwork pals to keep you company while you work.
#royalroadslangford #spinnacleyarncafe #entwinedmarket2026 taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @threadandpepper

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2 months ago

Sometimes the best backup plan is an old friend. 🧵❤️

A couple of weeks ago, my main sewing machine started acting up. Stitches were suddenly tiny, the sewing was all over the place, and no amount of cleaning, rethreading, adjusting tension, changing needles, or internet troubleshooting could bring her back to life.

She’s currently in the capable hands of @thegreenthimble.ca waiting for her check-up. 🤞

In the meantime, I dusted off this old Kenmore—my mom gave her to me when I was in my 20s. She may not have all the bells and whistles, but she’s built like a tank, has a fantastic motor, and she’s happily stepping in while my everyday machine is away.

With three markets in July to sew for, there wasn’t much time to sit around waiting. So it’s back to the classics, and honestly… she’s reminding me why these vintage machines have such a loyal following.

Here’s to old machines, backup plans, and keeping the sewing going. 💛

#threadandpepper #handmadeinvictoria #sewinglife #oldiebutgoodie #kenmore taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @threadandpepper

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I designed these tote bags with market days in mind.

A sturdy cotton body, soft corduroy details, and pockets inside and out for keeping essentials close at hand. Big enough for fresh produce, baked treats, and all the little things that seem to come home from the market with you.

Handmade with care and ready for today’s James Bay Market. #threadandpepper #jamesbay #totebag taken in James Bay Market by @threadandpepper

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3 months ago

Ditch the disposables without sacrificing convenience! 🌿

These reusable unpaper towels are a simple swap for paper towels and napkins. Use them for everyday spills, lunchboxes, snacks, wiping little hands, and more—then just toss them in the wash and use them again and again.

Made to last and available in lots of fun patterns, they make reducing waste a little more enjoyable (and a lot more colourful!). ✨. I’ll have these at all my markets this summer or DM me for shipping and pickup options. #sustainableliving #handmadeyyj taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @threadandpepper

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4 months ago

I was way too excited about using every last bit of bobbin thread.

Then I spotted the crooked topstitching and had to start over.

The good news? A little extra thread and a little extra time means you get a bag you’ll love. 💕🧵 #handmadeinvictoria #bagmaking #projectbag #seamripper #threadchicken taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @threadandpepper

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4 months ago

Finishing up some Ouch Pouches today. ✨

The finishing stage is one of my favourite parts of the process—it gives me a chance to slow down and appreciate all the little details that make these handy “go-to” pouches so special. Designed to hold Band-Aids and a few basic first aid essentials, they’re perfect for tucking into a purse, backpack, glove box, or travel bag so you’re prepared for life’s little mishaps.

From choosing the fabrics to adding the final zipper pull, it’s the small touches that make each one unique.

I’ll have a fresh batch with me tomorrow at the James Bay Market—come by and find your favourite! 🩹🧵❤️

#threadandpepper #JamesBayMarket #HandmadeVictoria #MadeInVictoriaBC #ShopLocalYYJ MarketPrep FirstAidPouch SlowMade HandmadeWithLove taken in Victoria, British Columbia by @threadandpepper

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