Hi there In 2004 I published a book on traditional embroideries inspired by the Taj Mahal; 6000 have been printed, but only with French explanations. As I will move soon to Virginia, I was wondering if it would worth to ask American Publishers to publish an English version, according to the American culture and strong interests in needlework. My work, including some examples from the book I mentioned, can be seen on my website. I will be more than happy to read your comments and advices. Framboise
The embroideries on your website are so beautiful - congratulations. I would love to read an english version of your book and hope that you find a publisher. Best regards, Annette in NZ
Framboise, I enjoyed looking through your very interesting site. The work is beautiful. I think it would be well worth it to have an English version of your Souvenirs brod=E9s du Taj Mahal. If the French version is selling well on Amazon and wherever else you have it, then surely the English version would, too. You should consider approaching publishers in the US who already handle similar books, citing your sales results with the French version. I am sure it would be accepted. Deb :)
Thanks to all of you for your kind feedbacks! I am moving to Charlottesville, where my husband is a research scientist at UVA I will be there at mid October Cheers
Thanks to all of you for your kind feedbacks! I am moving to Charlottesville, where my husband is a research scientist at UVA I will be there at mid October Cheers
I would recommend a trip to Fairfax and the "G Street" store. They do mostly fabrics, but have other types of books and a whole lot of ideas. They can direct you to embroidery shops, or other craft shops in the area.
I would think Lacis might be interested in publishing your work.
I have to say you might want to gather or work up a book of "French" designs, as well, I know that is what I would wish to see, although the other work is absolutely gorgeous! I do enjoy the French take on chinoiserie, or Italian styles, as well as the wonderful design work your countrymen have exhibited over the past several centuries. Please do consider this! Good luck, and a safe journey to your sisters!.
My favorite LNS, which is where Ellice is working now, is the Scarlet Thread in Vienna. Come by on a Thursday morning - we have a stitch-in there before the store opens. Start at 10:30, shop opens at 12. Lots of specialty fibers and overdyed fabrics.
The Hang-up in Sterling. Cross-stitch, crewel, even some antique needlework for sale and on display.
The Stitcher's Stash in Fairfax. I haven't been there in nearly a year, so I won't comment.
In Stitches in Alexandria. Cross-stitching, needlepoint, and knitting covered here. Just up the road from Mt. Vernon and Woodlawn Plantation.
Needlewoman East - specializing in needlepoint, tons of fibers. Does have other types of stitchery, too.
Nice visit - and you could meet us, including Ericka who lives in Reston as well -somewhere (lattes, tea, etc)
Ditto on that. Full of overdyed fabrics, and threads. Several silk lines as well. Lots of charts, and we carry a ton of European charts (Euro Stash), plus a good selection of Samplers, and some things not so commonly seen. Also - Crewel Kits, from a few sources, Canvas kits, and the usual trinkets. And punch needle - charts, kits, frames, etc. Also, full line of Appleton Crewel wool. Don't stock the heavier yarns, etc. And some interesting threads - soy luster, flax, linen, etc.
If you're interested in knitting, the LKS that I love is just a few blocks from Scarlet Thread in Vienna. It is called "Uniquities" - very nice owner, staff - lots & lots of stuff, and they're very helpful.
Place where I used to work - she's a fabulous NW framer, and framer in general. Has a bunch of artsy stuff in the shop now (location change a year ago). Fair amount of painted canvas in as well. Worth checking out the Antique NW boutique - samplers, and linens - some quite kitschy. Punch needle there as well. She also stocks the Paternayan tapestry weight wool. Good selection of fibers - a little more selective with the overdyes - but has them. She has all the DMC weights.
Owners of both the above shops, very, very nice, and they are each about 10 min from Reston.
Lots of punchneedle. I can't comment either - numerous reasons.
If you went to Scarlet Thread & The Hang-Up, not likely you'd find much different here.
Pretty much famous for their coverage of the world of canvas. They have lots of yarns and threads - geared towards canvas so they have all the heavier weights, and some interesting blends that can be used on cloth or canvas. Worth the sight - in downtown Falls Church. They also have trinkets, lots of linen, canvas. She has almost the full Rainbow Gallery offerings. Carries XS, but not as much on easy display - some racks - but the older stuff is in magazine storage containers.
The owner is quite well known in the professional world of needlework, and so has always got trunk shows, etc going for the Npers. Worth the trip - if you are at all interested. Also - any thread that Scarlet Thread or the Hang-up don't have - in Caron, Needle Necessities, DMC, Anchor or RG - she'll have. And some things you may not see elsewhere.
LOL - see above. We know that we're really spoiled with the local shops.
Ellice - about 15 min further west in Virginia - on a good day.
Chiming in, it is really nice. And half the cost of being here in metro DC, well, even less than half the cost. We even think about moving that way eventually. DH goes down to ref college hockey -yup, there's a quirky kind of plaza/pedestreian downtown area - attached to a hotel, and an ice rink. And there is a shop in the area - but you'll likely end up going to the shop in Fredericksburg. Or making occasional pilgrimages to DC - I think it takes us just a couple of hours to get there.
I would definitely contact some publishers. We have in the LNS where I work, a lot of European designers, asn some books. There are some which are published with both languages. I am sure there is a market for the book.
If your husband will be affiliated with UVA, you might find out through some of the university folks contacts for publishers. Or ask your French publisher if they have a contact here.
G-Street Fabrics has locations in Chantilly, 7-corners - which is Falls Church/Arlington, Woodbridge - at Potomac Mills, and in Rockville, MD. They are a great, huge fabric store with an education department. You can check their web-site and get some contacts.
For NW shops, I'm sure that the locals - Donna, Ericka, me, Sue - would be happy to give you the list. Also, the link below is the Retailers association, and lists shops all over the region.
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There are some American designers doing this now - one lable is "SzuLet Creations" - you might like to take a look.
I just want to say that I really enjoyed my stop at the Scarlet Thread. Everyone was so nice, and the place is just full of stuff. I was having a bit of "ferret shock" trying to look at it all. :) It'll probably become a regular stop when I'm in VA (we have family in Burke & Woodbridge).
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