Supported entrepreneurs
by Accès Microcrédit Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Mailles-en-mer
Sonia Boudreau | The Magdalen Islands
Mailles-en-mer isn’t just a boutique: it’s a place of creativity and conviviality dedicated to knitting enthusiasts. We offer a carefully chosen selection of quality wools, especially from Quebec and the Maritimes, as well as a range of essential accessories to make knitting a pleasure.
At Mailles-en-mer, every visit is an experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we’re here to support you with personalized advice, products that meet your needs, and even a good cup of coffee to enhance your moment.
It’s also a place where knitters from all walks of life can meet, exchange ideas and share their passion. Here, we take our time. Time to breathe, to be inspired and to recharge your batteries, one stitch at a time.
Mailles-en-mer is much more than a boutique: it’s a must for anyone looking to reconnect with the softness and simplicity of handmade products.
The loan granted by AMCGÎM was essential in bringing Mailles-en-mer to life. Thanks to this assistance, I was able to fit out and furnish the boutique in a way that reflected the warm, soothing atmosphere I wanted to create.
Without this support, my project wouldn’t have had the same look and feel. Every element of the furnishings was carefully chosen to offer a friendly welcome and make the boutique a place where everyone feels at ease, surrounded by softness and inspiration.
This funding has enabled me to transform an idea into a space that fully embodies my values and passion. This support exceeded all my expectations, providing me not only with the necessary financial means, but also with invaluable tools and guidance that have guided me through every stage of the project and continue to do so to this day.
“When I created my Mailles-en-mer boutique, I embarked on an adventure combining passion and creativity. This project, which I’d been dreaming about for several years, took shape a year ago when I started working on it in earnest. Today, after only two months open, it reflects my universe inspired by the sea, knitting and softness.
The road has not been without challenges: creating a brand, attracting my first customers and juggling creativity and management. But each step has allowed me to learn and grow. Seeing the first positive feedback from my customers has been an invaluable reward. Mailles-en-mer continues to evolve, and I can’t wait to discover what the future holds.
To those of you who are hesitating to take the plunge: believe in your passion and dare!”