Join in handwork in Midden-Groningen
If you think doing needlework is reserved for 80-plus women, think again. Knitting, crocheting and quilting: all of this has made an enormous come-back. If you are a fan or would like to join in, you have come to the right place in the municipality of Midden-Groningen.
Suzanne’s fancywork shop | A wool and yarn Valhalla
Hoogezand - Entering Suzanne’s handwerkshop on the outskirts of the Winkelcentrum De Hoge Meren shopping centre in Hoogezand is synonymous with entering a Valhalla of wool and yarn. There are just so many colours. If you need inspiration, simply refer to their knitting and crochet books. Naturally they also sell needles, hooks and other fancywork requirements. The owner regularly invites well-known artisans from the field to give workshops. Whether you work alone or with company, everyone will feel right at home here. After all: you all share a hobby.
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Het Stoffencentrum | Something for everyone
Hoogezand - You’ll find Het Stoffencentrum a bit further on in the De Hoge Meren. They sell fabrics to make your own clothing, as well as table oil-cloth, ribbons and bands, yarns, fastenings and those fun appliqués for children’s clothing. Whatever your handiwork, Het Stoffencentrum is likely to sell whatever you need.
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De frottende freule | Cloth skilfully sewn together
Schildwolde - The most beautiful quilting shop in the Netherlands has a very special name: De frottende freule (which roughly translates into ‘the fiddling Lady’). Quilts and quilting – you know, the art of sewing patches together – have really made a comeback. In addition to quilts, she also sells beautiful reproduction fabrics. These are new fabrics that have been printed and styled after a historical pattern, with flowers and wonderful designs. De frottende freule is one of the few places in the Netherlands to sell these fabrics. If you’d like to learn how to make your own quilt, they are happy to teach you.
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Bie Neeltje | Crocheting lessons for every age
Noordbroek - Nettie Koning gives crocheting and other lessons at Bie Neeltje in Noordbroek. Today, children in the Netherlands are no longer taught fancywork, while it’s rapidly gaining in popularity. It’s how she got the idea of teaching, but people of any age can come here to learn the tricks. Nettie’s special shop has even made it to the Wonen&Co.
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