The Local Maker

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

Peggy and patch will be at Art in the Park next weekend.

This cardigan took me 7 hours to knit by hand 🤍

My mom taught me how to knit when I was around 7 or 8 years old, and now I’m passing that very same tradition onto my daughter.

There’s something special about handmade skills being passed down through generations — slow, thoughtful, and made with love.

Photo 📸 .harris.photography

05/27/2026

A selection of handmade items that can be found this week at the shop. 🍄

05/27/2026

Make sure to check out this beautiful maker at Art in the Park next weekend.

05/27/2026

05/12/2026

If you’re new here, welcome. I' Karen and I’m the hands and heart behind Peggy & Patch 👋✨

Here are 6 things you may not know about me:

1. I’m a mother of two, my kids inspire me every single day.

2. I’m a two-time cancer survivor—which taught me strength, gratitude, and how precious the little moments really are.

3. During the week, I work full time as a Fisheries Biologist on Lake Erie, caring for the waters, fish, and ecosystems I love so much.

4. I’m a Spark Unit leader for Girl Guides, and I love helping young girls build confidence, creativity, and curiosity.

5. As a child, I spent hours caring for my favourite Cabbage Patch doll and making things with my hands.

6. Peggy & Patch was built from all the things I love most: family, resilience, nostalgia, nature, and handmade beauty.

Thank you for being here and supporting this small business dream of mine 🤍

Photography by .harris.photography

05/12/2026

Some say they can smell spring. It's that earthy combination of rain soaked soil, emerging greenery, warmth of the sun and gentle breezes that spread the scent of the awakening season to those perceptive enough to identify it. Our Rosemary Mint soap brings together the freshness of herbaceous rosemary with the exuberance of peppermint and sweetness of spearmint. We think it's one of the closest scents to spring. Available and

05/03/2026

One week until Mother’s Day! Renee from is at the shop today until 5pm to help you find the perfect gift.

05/03/2026

Something new is blooming at The Local Maker in Kingsville! Daisy knotted bracelets are now available! Which colour would you pick?
Just $12 each and water friendly.