Visit Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
Visit Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines Do you want to visit a beautiful region and add a cultural trip to your nature trip?Discover the green setting of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, nested at the heart of the Val d’Argent (Silver Valley) in France. A lovely village in Alsace Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines is located at the center of Alsace, halfway to Strasbourg and Colmar.This beautiful […]
Carrefour Européen du Patchwork : une exposition de patchwork unique
European Patchwork Meeting: a unique patchwork exhibition Truly a global reference for textile art and patchwork, this event is a yearly opportunity to discover over a thousand pieces from throughout the world and to take part in a variety of activities. The European Patchwork Meeting is an unmissable event in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines, Lièpvre and Rombach-le-Franc […]
The history of the Amish patchwork
The history of the Amish patchwork The origin of the Amish patchwork In France, patchwork is often confused with quilting, and its origins are easily attributed to the Amish. But these are really two different sewing techniques, each responding to a different need or desire. Both date back hundreds and even thousands of years. We’re here to […]
What does quilting mean in needlework?
What does quilting mean in needlework? Quiltmaking is an age-long needlework technique, generally associated with patchwork, to create a warm and thick piece of fabric. Quiltmaking To make a quilt, you need to sew together 3 layers of fabric, which include a central, filling layer, to create a dense piece that will keep you warm. […]
What’s the difference between a quilt and a patchwork?
What’s the difference between a quilt and a patchwork? Patchwork and quiltmaking are two very different needlework techniques, but they are often used together to create textile pieces like blankets, bedspreads, cushions and other fiber works. The patchwork Patchwork consists in putting together pieces of cloth of various colors, patterns and weaves to create a […]
What kind of fabric should you use for a patchwork?
What kind of fabric should you use for a patchwork? Once you’ve decided to give a try to patchwork to sew your own beautiful fiber works, it may be tricky to figure out what kind of fabric to use. Patchwork with any kind of fabric Patchwork and quilting are needlework techniques that can apply to any […]
How to make a patchwork: the basics
How to make a patchwork: the basics Are you a patchwork beginner? Decorating your home, creating handmade gifts for your loved ones or enjoying a new hobby are just a few of the things patchwork can offer.Far from being old-fashioned, the patchwork trend is back! This definitely modern needlework technique evolves along fashions and trends. […]
What is Patchwork?
What is Patchwork? Definition of patchwork Patchwork is a needlework technique which consists in stitching together small pieces of cloth to create a larger piece. The pieces are generally cut into geometrical shapes such as squares, triangles or hexagons before being sewn together to create a more complicated pattern or design. Patchwork does not limit to […]
Sainte-Marie-Aux-Mines, the cradle of the Amish movement
Sainte-Marie-Aux-Mines, the cradle of the Amish movement Origins of the Amish movement The origins of the Amish movement are set in the 16th century in the Anabaptist-Mennonite branch of the reform. Although the Mennonite are not well known, but this is also the case of Lutherans or Calvinists named after Luther or Calvin, the Mennonite […]
