Considered one of the world's top 3 events by enthusiasts since its creation in 1994, every year the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork offers a wide range of textile works, from patchwork to embroidery, mixed media, dyeing, crochet and lace: all the schools of textile art come together for 4 days of frenzy.
Enjoy a unique cultural experience around textile arts in the Val d'Argent! The Carrefour Européen du Patchwork invites you to discover 39 exhibitions spread across 17 sites in the Val d'Argent!
An international event not to be missed.
The Carrefour is delighted to welcome visitors from all over the world every year. Over the years, this international event has become the benchmark for traditional and contemporary patchwork and quilt art.
The villages of the Val d'Argent will open their most beautiful venues to welcome a festival of unforgettable colors and materials, with over 39 exhibitions by international artists spread across more than 17 venues in the 4 villages of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines, Lièpvre and Rombach-le-Franc.
The sales area is also one of the unavoidable meeting points, where you can stock up on fabrics, ideas and equipment, and discover the latest trends from industry professionals.
Numerous courses offered by international artists and two 4-day seminars also offer the chance to exchange ideas with the artists and learn new techniques: who knows, maybe our teachers will reveal all their manufacturing secrets to you during a workshop?
Group rates available.
Entrance to commercial and designer areas: free.
Distance (km) to nearest station: 22