Friends you should know,

- Truffle Pigs Sewing Room Blog-

     The Truffle Pigs are Stacey Bear, Kim Stout and Deborah Hartwick. Three artists friends who are interested in anything and everything vintage and antique sewing related- buttons, ribbon, pincushions, thimbles, chatelaines, knitting, and needlework. The history of, making of, shopping for and selling of antique sewing items.

Momentos by Stacey Bear- Hand made folk art and paintings.  A gallery of her work and contact information.

The French Needle- French Needlework kits, cross stitch, embroidery, Sophie Digard, Rouge du Rhin, books and much more.

The Spotted Hare- Lori Ann Corelis has been designing and creating Mohair animals, pincushions and other needlework for over 30 years.

Painted Furniture by Dan & Marlene Coble- Fine and decorative painters.

Sylvie Lecomte and Sylvian Morini, Beads and Buttons From Braire France - These beads and buttons are found treasures in the old factory tile and bead manufacturing site. Pieces can be ordered , contact Sylvie Lecomte or myself at Heartwells@verizon.net

Notaviva Vineyards- Stephen and Shannon Mackey- Located near Purcellvile VA, is a winery that pairs wine and music.

Around the Bend- A traditional and contemporary blend of willow furnishings created by Rick & Denise Pratt.

Sandra Malamed- City Folk, Quilts and Pottery.

Karl and Mary Jo Gimber- Hooked Rug Artists, Together they have created more than 100 rugs inspired by 18th and 19th century tavern and trade signs. In their book, Tavern Signs: Contemporary Hooked Rugs and the Stories They Tell, the Gimber's share the origins of historic tavern signboards.