Thread & Maple

About Thread & Maple

Thread & Maple is a Canadian women owned small business based in Montreal, creating artisan made knitting accessories that seamlessly integrate craft into everyday life. Founded by long time friends Samantha Perrault and Olga Paskalenko, the company emerged from a shared belief that the tools of making deserve the same thoughtful design as the projects they support.

Our Story

It all started with a doodle...

Sam, a professional knitter and founder of Scrumptious Purl, had long envisioned expanding into knitting accessories. Olga, a serial entrepreneur ready to leave the corporate world for a more creative path, was searching for her next venture. Through serendipitous late night conversations, the two friends discovered they could build something meaningful together.

Those conversations sparked an outpouring of sketches and elegant solutions to integrate the beautiful chaos of knitting into the home with both function and style. In November 2019, during one of those late night calls, Thread & Maple was born. After months of designing, testing, and sourcing, the company opened its doors in July 2020.

Today, Olga runs Thread & Maple solo as Sam focuses on her growing family, though their friendship and collaboration continue through family ties, Sam's mum, Stephanie, serves as Operations Manager, keeping the venture close to its roots.

Our Mission

To support and inspire passionate makers with thoughtfully designed, artisan-made crafting essentials that bring joy, organisation, and beauty to every project.

Design Philosophy

Every Thread & Maple product is curated to evoke the feeling of home, that sense of comfort found in spaces that feel alive and natural. The design process begins with this intention, creating accessories that transform even the most utilitarian tools into objects of beauty. As Olga notes, "This may sound a tad dramatic, but I've never been more excited to pull out a darning needle."

Thread & Maple partners with both local and international craftspeople to bring these designs to life, collaborating with like minded small business owners who share their commitment to quality and thoughtful making.

The Product Range

Thread & Maple specialises in knitting accessories that honour both form and function. From project bags to notions organisers, each piece addresses the real needs of makers while maintaining an aesthetic that complements your creative space. These are tools designed to be left out, displayed, and enjoyed not hidden away.

Why We Love Thread & Maple

We carry Thread & Maple because their accessories represent a rare understanding of what makers truly need. Created by knitters who intimately know the craft, every product solves genuine problems with grace and beauty. Supporting Thread & Maple means investing in tools that bring order and delight to your making practice, transforming the everyday rituals of knitting into moments of quiet joy.