Broderi & Garn

Virtually every (female) long-term resident of Gothenburg is familiar with this shop: The grandmothers and mothers of many working women here have patronized the place seemingly since it was established nearly a century ago. If you're looking for a pastime to make the long winter evenings go more quickly, or a pastime that integrates handicrafts with a sense of Swedish nationalism, come here for embroidery yarns, needles, and patterns that incorporate everything from scenes of children playing to replicas of the Swedish flag. The staff will explain the differences between cross-stitching and crewelwork, and show you any of dozens of patterns, most of which reflect nostalgic visions of long ago. Kits, with thread, needles, patterns, and everything you'd need for the completion of your own embroidered masterpiece, range in price from 100SEK to 2,500SEK ($20-$500/£10-£250) each.

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