Canada's Favorite Online Quilt Supply Source

Canadians Supporting Canadians

Our storerooms and offices are based in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, BC. As an online store, we proudly supply quilters across all of Canada. Local customers can order online, and we’ll notify you as soon as your order is ready for pick-up!

Welcome from Nulagh!

Hi everyone! I am Nula (Nulagh), creator and owner of Stitch in the Ditch.

When we started this journey back in 2009, online shopping was brand new to many quilters. Today, we are so grateful to have over 60,000 followers and loyal customers who have been on this journey with us since day one!

We specialize in hard-to-find, unique products—items often featured in top quilting magazines that can be difficult to find in local shops. From everyday necessities to specialized tools, we have everything you need to bring your creative projects to life.

• Sew Steady Tables: Essential, sturdy extension tables custom-made for your sewing machine, offering far superior support than standard machine tables.
• Westalee Design Templates: Game-changing ruler work templates for domestic and longarm machines that completely revolutionize free-motion quilting. (If you ever want to chat about ruler quilting, I am always happy to walk you through it!)

Our Story & My Journey

I was born in Ireland, trained in hotel management, and ran a large hotel for several years before meeting my husband, George. We later moved to South Africa, where our three sons were born and raised. All three were passionate athletes—Jonno went on to row in the Olympics in Athens and Beijing, Brian played tennis on a scholarship at the University of Montana, representing the State, and Kevin rowed for Trinity College Dublin. Ireland and later the University of British Columbia (UBC).

It was during my time in South Africa that I fell in love with making quilts and appliqué. Back then, we didn't have rotary cutters, cutting mats, or acrylic rulers. I made my own templates from sandpaper and old X-ray sheets! It was a true labor of love—I wanted my boys to have handmade quilts when they came into the world.

Over the years, I've explored dressmaking, qualified as a porcelain doll teacher, and painted. But after moving to Canada, I wanted to combine my business experience with my passion for creativity—and Stitch in the Ditch was born!

Why We Love Westalee Design

Created by Leonie West in Australia, Westalee templates changed the quilting world forever by introducing ruler feet and templates for domestic machines. Sew Steady later partnered with Leonie to manufacture these incredible tools in Oregon, USA.

With over 500 precision-engineered designs, Westalee remains unmatched in quality, and Stitch in the Ditch is proud to be the top source for Westalee products in Canada.

A Personal Note to Our Customers

Thank you so much to all our Canadian customers for your continued support! After a challenging period recovering from shoulder surgery and navigating new international shipping rules, I am back at work and so grateful for this amazing community.

Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, put your feet up, and enjoy browsing our catalog of over 6,000 quilting products!

Get in Touch

Location: Kelowna, BC V1Y 5P3

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-250-448-6806 / Cell: 1-250-300-6367 (Pacific Time)