Rose Lane Stitchery Goes to Paris

Rose Lane Stitchery went to Paris and Florence and of course she went to all the needlepoint shops she could find! First stop is Tapisseries de la Bucherie, which is right across the bridge from Notre Dame.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVQY8EogS8/

Next she visited Florence, Italy where she shopped at Ricamo & Cucito.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYsQMLwoJuB/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5AZuboSv9/

Back in Paris, she went to Saint-Ouen Flea Market (particularly Marché Vernaison) where she shopped and learned about Textile Tours of Paris.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DY21pHclSxb/?img_index=1

Next, Masion Sajou!  It's across the street and down a litte alley from Versailles.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYgF-Y7IL86/

Annie's Bouquet (a ten minute walk from the Louvre) was the next stop.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYn1Ek3o7PP/

What a fun trip, Rose Lane Stitchery took us on!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com 

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright June 1, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Self Finishing Match Box

House of Cartonnage in Paris has a new product--the self finishing matchbox!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSz7e4VjKkr/?img_index=1

Tariffs are impacting the business (which sells boxes, clutches and classes on how to make your own box) somewhat so we'll have to see how Sabrine manages her unique business for those of us not in the Netherlands or the EU.  

https://www.houseofcartonnage.com/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright January 18, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Let's Go to Paris!

It's always nice to have something special to post on July 4th!   Do you know Tricia Nguyen of Thistle Threads?  Today she's taking us on a tour of Au Ver A Soie, nterviewing Marc Boucher from the family who has owned the company for generations.  You'll learn a bit about the history of the company and the challenges it has faced, a bit about the various silk products they create from filament silk and spun silk and how dyeing regulation has impacted the business.  It is a stitcher's delight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxvF0hPo7WA

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 10, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS: Sajou is Closing Paris Store

Thanks to Sally, we just heard that Sajou is closing their Paris store.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/3534270233316776/

They simply can't keep it open with the pandemic restrictions.  Their online shop is still open for business, however.

https://sajou.fr/en/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright December 3, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Annie Bouquet: The Movie

Tired of being stuck at home? Thanks to Sally, we can tour Annie Bouquet, the needlepoint store in Paris.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBxxdMm2Tw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1aN-zbeWuGhFMfp1qlNGvB1BJFE1xWRPmIi14PZch8QhhiNz7EkE18T7E

The dialogue is in French but it doesn't matter.  You can enjoy looking at Annie herself painted a canvas.  Here is her website.
https://anniebouquet.tapisseriedefrance.com

This is her website as well.  I think this one has designs by other French designers. Have fun exploring!
http://www.tapisseriedefrance.com

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 1, 2020 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Needlepointer Visits Paris

Rosie and her husband visited Paris recently and of course they visited places important to needlepointers. In her first blog posting, Rosie shows off photographs of the interiors of Tapisseries de la Bucherie and Maison Sajou.  The shops are amazing to see and the displays are gorgeous.
https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2018/09/22/first-day-in-paris/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 22, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Paris Ornaments

Given the latest terrorist attack in Paris, you may wish to needlepoint Paris as a remembrance of those who were killed by evil men. Besides today's canvas of the day, there is a Silver Needle ornament on eBay. 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Needle-PARIS-FRANCE-handpainted-4-25-Needlepoint-Canvas-Ornament-/371198623002

Kirk and Bradley have a similar sized round ornament.
http://www.theneedlepointgallery.com/patrroorbyki.html

I think Trubey's is particularly elegant.
https://needlepointus.com/proddetail.asp?prod=FLTDOR06&cat=101

Alice Peterson has two charmers, one small and one large.
http://alicepetersoncompany.com/products/small-paris-retro/

http://alicepetersoncompany.com/products/ap2554-girls-in-paris/

I'm sure there are many more for the stitcher who wishes to remember and honor those who died with their needle art.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright November 14, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Nimble Needle Offers Trips to Paris

Are you in love with Paris? If you have always wanted to visit or need a souvenir of a recent trip, Nimble Needle is dreaming of Paris and has you covered with a variety of canvases from several designers, all of which will bring Parisian style to your stitching nest.
http://www.nimbleneedlenj.com/dreaming-of-paris/

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright June 24, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

First, He Designed Needlepoint

Once upon a time Joel Arthur Rosenthal went to Paris where he opened a needlepoint shop with his Swiss partner.   He designed and painted needlepoint canvases, and was known for experimenting with "unusually colored yarns."
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2006/1009/306.html

He also worked in film and later on starting designing jewelry which is what he is known for today.
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/63cae7d8-414f-11e3-9073-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2kRjOYGN6

Starting November 20 (today), the Metropolitan Museum will host an exhibit of 400 pieces of JAR jewelry.   If you happen to be in The City then, please stop by and enjoy a fellow stitcher's other work.  Many thanks to Needleprint for bringing JAR's early history to my attention (and for showing off some of his exquisite jewelry).
http://needleprint.blogspot.com/2013/11/from-needlepoint-designer-to-celebrity.html

If you ever stitched anything by JAR, please let me know.  I am dying to see his needlepoint designs.

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.