Growing up, I was always encouraged to try crafts. My Mother is a lover of crafts, from quilting to painting, so it seems natural that both my sister and I are avid crafts and arts people.
When I received an email in my inbox about a new Crafter's Companion store opening in Chesterfield, I was really quite intrigued to see what the shop was all about. Crafter's Companion is an international craft supplies company who want to put the fun into crafting. Started by founder Sara Davies, Crafter's Companion provides crafting supplies (literally every type of craft item you could wish for) as well as a range of CD's that can teach you the best techniques for your latest crafting adventures. The Chesterfield store is the second branch of Crafter's Companion, alongside their popular website, and is opening inside Dobbies Garden Centre.
The new store is set to open to the public this Friday, the 23rd September, having already had a few lucky press and bloggers take a quick peek inside! There is going to be a few fun things going on at the store including demonstrations and workshops so everyone can have a go at crafting something beautiful. One of the most exciting parts of the store for me is the haberdashery section. I used to make my own clothes and bits of homeware like cushions, so I could spend hours picking fabrics and sewing equipment for new projects - I really need to get my sewing machine out!
It's such a nice thing to see craft stores becoming so successful. Like I said, I used to love sewing so having a shop that makes all my sewing equipment easily available makes me want to start it back up again. I'm also really enjoying adult colouring books so being able to buy colouring equipment from such a wide range of crafting items is fantastic.
The team are really excited for this new venture so make sure you check out Crafter's Companion for it's opening weekend. Who is planning on visiting the store? Let me know in the comments!
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