Get involved and join in in Midden-Groningen
Is craftwork boring? Don’t just picture eighty-year-old ladies quietly knitting in their armchairs. Because knitting, crocheting and quilting are all more fashionable than they’ve been for years. And anyone who loves craftwork, or wants to learn, will find plenty to enjoy in the Midden-Groningen region.
Suzanne’s Craft Shop | A wool and yarn paradise
Hoogezand – At Suzanne’s craft shop on the outskirts of De Hoge Meren shopping centre in Hoogezand, you’ll find yourself in a veritable wool and yarn paradise. People visiting for the first time often gaze in wonder at all the colours around them. They sell a huge variety of wool and yarn in every colour imaginable, as well as knitting and crochet books and needles. And the owner regularly invites well-known figures from the craft world to run workshops. Whether you come on your own or with a friend, you’ll feel right at home. After all, everyone shares the same hobby.
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The Rubbing Lady | Artfully sewn-together patches
Schildwolde – The most beautiful quilt shop in the Netherlands can be found in Schildwolde and goes by the rather unusual name: De frottende freule. Quilts (you know, those pieces of fabric artfully sewn together) are back in fashion. As well as quilts, the shop also stocks some beautiful fabrics: reproduction fabrics. They look just like antique fabrics, featuring flowers as well as wonderful patterns. The fabric is new and can hardly be found anywhere else in the Netherlands. No idea how to make your own quilts? You can also head to ‘De frottende freule’ to learn how to quilt.
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Bie Neeltje | Crochet lessons for all ages
Noordbroek – Another person who runs courses is Nettie Koning from Bie Neeltje in Noordbroek. She specialises in crochet lessons. Children no longer have craft lessons at school these days, even though knitting and crochet are very much in vogue. Nettie teaches young and old alike how to do it. Her charming little shop even featured in *Wonen&Co*.
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