Simon Toustou
Originally from Carcassonne (France), but emigrated to Quebec in 1962 and became one of the main lacemaker suppliers in Canada.
He makes Midland, Honiton, and Continental bobbins, but is probably best known (in the UK) for his beautiful velvet-covered roller pillows. He also makes bobbin winders, pillow stands, lacemaking tools and bobbin stands... which are sold worldwide (including Japan, Australia, USA and Europe
Jill Hawkins writes:
His work is also very well known by lacemakers in the USA. Many of us are the lucky owners of his beautiful velvet-covered roller pillows, lace tables and bobbins (including me)
He makes Midland, Honiton, and Continental bobbins, but is probably best known (in the UK) for his beautiful velvet-covered roller pillows. He also makes bobbin winders, pillow stands, lacemaking tools and bobbin stands... which are sold worldwide (including Japan, Australia, USA and Europe
Jill Hawkins writes:
His work is also very well known by lacemakers in the USA. Many of us are the lucky owners of his beautiful velvet-covered roller pillows, lace tables and bobbins (including me)