Specialties
Our specialties are Yarns & Knitting, Ribbons, Beads, Crystals, Gems, Lace, Silk Ribbons, Needlepoint, Embroidery, Paternayan Wool Yarn, antique textiles for inspiration and all things fiber that are made from these awesome materials. We also carry new and antique buttons, Susan Clark collection, leather journals, silk threads for embroidery and cross atitch and many other unique items to fuel your creative fire. Artist kaleidoscopes are a recent addition, wow.
History
Established in 1992.
Florilegium began in 1992 in an 8′ x 10′ booth at an antique mall in Madison, Wisconsin. Our specialties were antique textiles, beadwork, embroideries, crazy quilts, ribbon, buttons, lace, and everything floral. But, the textiles were my favorite part. Slowly, new yarns, canvas, ribbons, gems and beads began to creep in. It became a treasure trove of everything I loved.
In 2004, after twelve fairy-tale years in Madison, my husband's job brought us to Kansas City, Missouri. Here we responded to an increased demand for yarn, ribbons, beads and IDEAS. People began coming to Florilegium for inspiration.
Bring your imagination and a spirit of adventure and we'll have a Marvelous Time!
Gretchen Nutt (aka Floril), owner and founder of Florilegium Antiques and Needleart
Meet the Business Owner: Gretchen AKA Floril N.
Florilegium began in 1992 in Madison, Wisconsin. We moved to a tiny (500 sq. ft.) storefront in 1993 and in 1994 we moved across the street to a space 5 times larger. Our specialties were antique textiles, beadwork, embroideries, crazy quilts, ribbon, buttons, lace, and everything floral. There were floral Italian and French lamps, inlaid papier mache furniture, paintings, rugs, crazy quilts, flapper dresses, and so much more. But, the textiles were my favorite part. Slowly, new yarns, canvas, ribbons, beads, gems and kaleidoscopes began to creep in. It became a treasure trove of everything I loved. We are now in Weston MO (10mi from Kansas City). We offer one-of-a-kind materials and beautiful goods from our favorite suppliers around the world. We share Antique Inspirations from our collection, and my hoard of ideas for purses, clothing, jewelry, lampshades, trims, embellishments, puppets, games, wall-hangings, and more, more, more... - www.florilegium.com - Sincerely Gretchen - Flori