Stitching Bits and Bobs

12/18/2025

Thank you Just Cross Stitch! ❤

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

In late October Anya and I were off to France to visit Jan Hicks' new cross stitch shop and attend her inaugural retreat! Jan's shop is called Mon Aiguille Filetee and is in the beautiful village of Josselin. Jan's shop is well stocked and honestly it is just simply precious - I purchased some wonderful linens and European patterns that were new to me! I encourage you to visit if you have the opportunity. Her retreats are held just down the hill from her shop in a charming hotel that has amazing views of the chateau (castle) which was lit up with purple lights during our stay! You can tour the castle as well - which we did! We were treated to classes by Claudia of Dutch Treat and Michele of Tabby Cat Linens. Both ladies had a wealth of knowledge to share and I sincerely hope to see them again to learn more in the future! We were even spoiled with a private concern in our stitching room!! Jan's village has a market each weekend and we were able to tag along. Not only were there great things to buy, we literally adopted our very own French grandma and took photos with her! :) Anya had her first cross stitch finish and also made friends with the delightful lady that owns the shop next to Jan's. Time went by way too fast so I'll be going back in April!