Comments | fleurdelysa: Needlework extravaganza

fleurdelysa

Needlework extravaganza

Feb 16, 2011 12:03

Au Ver a Soie is a French company that has been making silk embroidery thread since 1820. They only sell to resellers, but for the last few years, they have been having a Night of Embroidery "open house". Attendance is limited and it requires an appointment time to regulate the flow of traffic, but my neighbor was able to get us a place! heileen met us ( Read more... )

stash, expo, exibits, 2011, embroidery, needlepoint

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fiofiorina February 16 2011, 11:25:18 UTC

Wow! This looks amazing!

Hah! I found that Au ver de soie has a re-seller in Geneva, and as I am going there to the Diploma-Concert of a friend, I shall visit there as well :-) :-)

Thank you!!!

fleurdelysa February 18 2011, 09:22:39 UTC

It was amazing - though a little overwhelming with such a big crowd of people at the expo.

At Au Ver a Soie I learned more about all the different types of silk thread. I'm glad you found somewhere to buy them. I like supporting businesses that are working to maintain the quality and variety of products that have historically been available to artisans.

fiofiorina February 18 2011, 10:06:25 UTC

I look forward to see their range of products, usually I buy Swedish supplies (mostly for weaving though)

mythosidhe February 16 2011, 13:10:51 UTC

Oh my goodness! That is...most impressive. *Swoon*

butterballbunny February 16 2011, 19:35:55 UTC

Wow, so yummy! Glad you had a great time. :)
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sstormwatch February 16 2011, 21:22:30 UTC

Wow. I'd love to see Au Ver a Soie's home office. I just bought a bunch of their soie de paris threads I am itching to play with. And then to a needlework expo? Ah, sigh. I am glad you had a grand time.

fleurdelysa February 18 2011, 09:27:02 UTC

Thanks! I didn't realize how many different types of thread they make. I bought a variety, including some soie de Paris, so I can see how they differ in handling and sheen. The building itself was fun - beautiful cabinets with folding doors and display cases of vintage merchandise. The stock is kept in thin, flat boxes on the shelves, and the hanging display boards where mesmerizing!

vintageredkt February 18 2011, 01:55:40 UTC

Nothing to add here except, "le sigh." :)

fleurdelysa February 18 2011, 09:35:26 UTC

There is another expo for all crafts (so it includes paper crafts, clay, etc) Nov. 17 - 21, 2011. With the historical market and Pirate feast the weekend before, I'm thinking we have a good window for you to come visit!! :D

vintageredkt February 18 2011, 14:33:50 UTC

Temptress! :) That might work though. Hmmmmm. Considering....