There are not so many fabric shops in Strasbourg, well not in centre-ville anyway, but there is one. A super cute little one called Petite Emilienne. It is tucked away in 21 Rue Sainte-Madeleine. It is a tiny tiny tiny shop but stocks a great little range of books and fabrics, including my ever favourite Liberty of London, France's own France Duval Stalla and you can even order your own 'dans ma petite valise'.
I was in there the other day looking for some fabric for my Laurel and I came away with a couple of gems....
This has got to be the coolest laminated fabric I've seen in ages. Petite Emilienne has it made up into a tote bag with fluoro bias binding that is on display in the shop. I had to get the materials for exactly the same, naturally! I am now thinking though that I didn't buy enough binding ..
This sparkly trim was used in the shop display on a very cute Liberty bag. I bought several metres of this.... but I couldn't quite work out if I was told that it was auto collant (sticky) or not. Another d'accord moment!
And I also bought these little scissors as I didn't bring my usual ones to France... why not!?
ooh those scissors are adorable! They look very art nouveau. I hope you're getting more spring-like weather in France than we've been having in the UK recently!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn, Yes, I FINALLY got to wear my other pair of shoes today... the ones that aren't for Winter. Yay! We go back to Canberra on Friday though.... for Winter,... so I'll have to get used to the cold I'm afraid :)
ReplyDeleteSuddenly, I feel nostalgic of France ^^ Their cute little shops, elegant decorations, friendly staff: just the opposite of huge fabric & craft stores in the US. This pair of scissors would go home with me too!
ReplyDeleteLoving the sparkly trim. Can't wait to see your Laure!
ReplyDeleteThose are all really cool things you got from that shop!
ReplyDeleteThe problem is, that I STILL don't have any fabric for it. I have ideas swirling in my mind but without any fabric, it's kind of a no -starter. Anyway, I'm off tomorrow on another search, else I'll get something back in Canberra.
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