Crafters shop set to close in Sleaford
A collective of crafters have announced they are to close their shop and cafe after three years in Sleaford town centre.
Sleaford Happy Crafters had originally banded together to run a market stall for some time before taking the leap to open the shop and cafe on Westgate, Sleaford.
Putting out a statement on their Facebook page, the group announced: “After three wonderful years, it’s time for us to say goodbye.
“Our last trading day will be Saturday August 29, and we’d love your help to make our final weeks our busiest yet.
“If you’ve been meaning to pop in, treat yourself, or stock up on your favourite crafters makes, now’s the time. Bring your friends, share this post, and help us go out with a bang.”
Nicola Frost, one of the group’s founders told the Sleaford Standard said the main reason for the closure was many crafters being unable to commit to cover the rota to keep the shop open: “With only four left being able to do this, it became unmanageable.
“For some crafters, they will be available at different events, for some, they are looking at new ventures, some are looking at returning back to full time work.
“We created a little crafters family and the wellbeing session ladies have made really good friends who also meet outside of the sessions.
“It's so sad that we are closing, but the time has come to call it a day.”
They thanked every customer and all the amazing crafters who have supported the project over the past three years. “Your loyalty, kindness, creativity, and encouragement have meant more than you’ll ever know. We’ve loved being part of this amazing community, and we’re so grateful for all the memories we’ve shared,” they said.
They insist that although the shop is closing, the creativity doesn’t stop there, with various crafting businesses still operating: Gemilys, Pam’s Happy Stitches, Kelly's Smellys, Kinder Soaps - GB, Crafts by Lisa and Jess, Emma’s Needlefelting, Life is Wild and Free and Cauldron Crafts.