Hello, everyone!! Again, one of those irregular posts I seem to be so good at, but again, I've been a busy bee. I have been tatting, of course, working to support my habit, and getting ready to attend the second Tat Days in Indiana, this time as an instructor! I sure hope you've thought about going. It's nice to meet folks I talk with on a daily basis.
A word on tatting conventions: I never really thought about going until last year. I hate to admit it because I don't like giving it acknowledgement, but I'm not really great with new situations. I've had a problem with social anxiety for a very long time and while I have a great time when I'm actually IN the situation, my brain lets my imagination run away with me. I get very anxious, but once I'm there, I have a great time.
'Nuff about that: Back to tatting conventions. If you've never been to one, whether you're a newbie or an old seasoned pro, you should attend at least one in your lifetime. During the summer, there are many that occur across the USA, and one that I know of for sure in Canada at the end of September. The gathering of talent, experience and just plain NICE people is staggering! For me it was a combination of meeting so many like-minded people, putting faces and voices to names, learning new things and LAUGHING (I don't think I've laughed so much in my life) that had me coming away with a renewed sense of feeling like I was pursuing something important. I was exhausted, the trip itself was long and arduous (I don't ever want to go through LaGuardia Airport again! Too many people and I'm just not accustomed to crowds of that size.), and I was so glad to get home, but I had a very good time. I met wonderful people, I learned great things, I found out how supportive the tatting community can be, and I can't recommend the experience enough.
So, I got something in my email today from the Canadian Lacemakers Gazette!
I'm a registered Canadian Lacemaker! I've never been an official anything, really, and there are now only four of us in the entire province of Saskatchewan, but I'm ONE OF THEM! I'm rather pleased! Okay, enough patting myself on the back.
I have another shop for all you tatters in Quebec and the Maritimes! I introduce you to Broderies Raoul Vennat in Boucherville, QC. They're located at 1031 rue de Nogent, Boucherville and their phone numbers are (450) 449-7575, (514) 924-3049, or toll-free in Canada AND the US at 877-981-7575. If you're in the Montreal area, they're not too far to go and online shopping is always available. Their website is translatable if you use Google, and they even have a handy map on their website contact information for where to find them!
How'd that for service? Their website at www.raoulvennat.com/accueil is well-laid out and easy to navigate. The lady that I emailed to ask her permission to use her contact details was very polite, named Francine, and she was very enthusiastic about providing service both in person and online. Give their website a look; you might find something you've needed and didn't know it!
And I'm not done! I have one called Viviel's Laceworks, whose website is at www.vivielslaceworks.com
Unfortunately, I couldn't find a phone number for the shop on the website but Marisa, the lovely individual with whom I have been communicating, is particularly interested in being able to provide online shopping services in Canada. She has noted, as have I, that there aren't a great many resources for supplies for we lacemakers in Canada!
Viviel's Laceworks is located at 1244 rue de Mon-Village in a little town called St. Lazare, QC. You can find their physical shop here:
You really should go have a look at their online store. It's VERY well organized, simple to navigate, and they're absolutely set up for whatever strikes your fancy. They have a wide selection of tatting tools for both shuttle AND needle, books on a wide variety of subjects, and a very nice selection of different brands and sizes of threads. Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY!
I love adding names and stores to my lists. It means there is a true interest in tatting and although it still seems to be in its' infancy, it's growing all the time. It's an exciting time to be a Canadian Tatter!
Uh-oh, I'm being paged from outside to go help paint the house. What fresh trouble has my dear husband got himself into now...
Unfortunately, I couldn't find a phone number for the shop on the website but Marisa, the lovely individual with whom I have been communicating, is particularly interested in being able to provide online shopping services in Canada. She has noted, as have I, that there aren't a great many resources for supplies for we lacemakers in Canada!
Viviel's Laceworks is located at 1244 rue de Mon-Village in a little town called St. Lazare, QC. You can find their physical shop here:
You really should go have a look at their online store. It's VERY well organized, simple to navigate, and they're absolutely set up for whatever strikes your fancy. They have a wide selection of tatting tools for both shuttle AND needle, books on a wide variety of subjects, and a very nice selection of different brands and sizes of threads. Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY!
I love adding names and stores to my lists. It means there is a true interest in tatting and although it still seems to be in its' infancy, it's growing all the time. It's an exciting time to be a Canadian Tatter!
Uh-oh, I'm being paged from outside to go help paint the house. What fresh trouble has my dear husband got himself into now...
Happy tatting, my friends!
Thanks for listing the different shops available for tatting equipment in Canada.
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You are most welcome! If I’ve missed any or you know of any you’d like to see listed, please let me know!
DeleteThanks for all your information Shelly, hope the house painting went well.
ReplyDeleteWell, the house is done, but I have a spattered green dog and a cat that doesn’t know how to avoid wet paint. The only thing we can do is wait for them to shed the coloured fur. It’s a great conversation starter, though!
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