Local crafters band together to sell handmade goods in new shop
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A group of crafters have banded together to open a new store in Wickham, Hampshire selling their own handmade goods.
The Square Yard, which opened in early September, has already proven popular with the local community. The women met when running their own individual stalls at craft fairs and came up with the idea to band together and open a shop to sell their items together.
Helen Field, of Fresh from The Field, has been pleased with how the first few days have gone. She said: “We have had lot of interest and had quite a few people coming in. Everybody that comes in likes the idea which is good.”
With lots of coffee shops in the local area, the friends felt that there was a gap in the market for a gift shop, especially one that sells local goods and supports small businesses. While The Square Yard stocks the owners’ goods, it is also open to other local crafters.
Helen said: “We also put it out to other crafters that have been part of the markets. We want to ensure that we have a diverse product range and make sure that we have a good mix of everything.”
The shop stocks a range of products including soap, candles, jams and preserves, honey, bath bombs, shower gel, jewellery, bags, and more. It is something that the local community has welcomed.
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