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So, to kick off the new season it's the turn of the Craft Closet. I had the privilege of work with both of these lovely girls when I did my stint at The Make Lounge in London.
They have started up their own business and have managed to get themselves in a book and plenty of magazines since they got going, so they are definitely doing something right!
So let's see what they have to say ...
What is Craft Closet?
We are The Craft Closet and our aim is to inspire and encourage that crafty side in you! The Craft Closet provide the finest materials in each of our unique craft kits so that you can make a beautifully designed gift for yourself, friend or loved one. The designs and instructions are simple, easy to follow and most importantly the kits are great fun!
The business is run by myself (Nicola) and Rebecca. We both have a creative background and a multitude of experience. I have a degree in Fashion and Textiles specialising in Knitwear design and have worked within the Retail Buying Industry since graduation. Rebecca has a degree in Contemporary Decorative Crafts and experience of working for the V&A and various Artist Studios.
I had always dreamt of starting my own business, using my design and buying skills to create my own brand. Rebecca similarly wanted to create her own niche business in the creative world incorporating her experience, skills and passion for crafts, so after far too many tea and cake catch ups we decided to join forces and take the plunge!
Where do you sell your work?
We have a busy Christmas planned with a string of market dates around London
Upcoming Market Dates:
Saturday 10th November - We Make London
Friday 16th November - Greenwich
Saturday 17th November - Designer/Makers Market at Spitalfields.
Saturday 24th November - Greenwich
Sunday 2nd December - Greenwich
Sunday 9th December - Designers/Makers Market at Rotary Walk, Clapton
Saturday 15th December - Designers/Makers Market at Spitalfields
Sunday 16th December - BUST Craftacular at Bethnal Green
We are also currently stocked in 3 London
Or find us in the following shops:
The Make Lounge, Islington
Love 13, Enfield
Creative Biscuit Cafe, South Woodford
What do you sell?
We have a range of 10 Craft Kits which currently include Knitting, Sewing and Cross Stitch.
We are busy working on Crochet and Embroidery Kits for our Spring range which we're really excited about!
Anything coming up that we should know about?
We're really excited about the launch of the new book; Inspired:London which has been created by We Make London to showcase over 150 handpicked London designers and includes a feature on The Craft Closet. The public launch event was on Saturday 10th November at Spitalfields Market where we also had a stall, so you may have seen us there!
What does the future have in store for Craft Closet?
Lots! We have a long list of new Craft Kits we would love to create, so we'll gradually be working on these and bringing our a few new one's in the New Year.
We would also love to reach a few more people out side of London
We both love London
Find us online:
Facebook - The Craft Closet
Twitter - @CraftCloset
Or drop us an email! hello@thecraftcloset.co.uk
So, please do go check them out, they have plenty of stock for fun Christmas presents, I particularly like the knitted purses, but I think I am going to have to get my knitting skills up first!
Live it. Love it. Make it
H
