The Crafters

The Crafters The Crafters is a retail co-operative, set up in 1998 in Melrose, in the Scottish Borders. We are a group of like-minded independent craft workers.

June is flying by so of you haven't been in to see our current 2 guest crafter's do pop in before the end of June.The Ha...
22/06/2026

June is flying by so of you haven't been in to see our current 2 guest crafter's do pop in before the end of June.

The Handycraft shed with their gorgeous needle felted creations and kits and Olive Rowell with their naturally hand dyed journals,cushions,brooches to name a few.

It's been wonderful to have them with us for June and we look forward to seeing them again in the future.

OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-5
SUNDAY 12-4

Just a reminder that we are now open on Sunday's too.Come along for a warm welcome from 12- 4
13/06/2026

Just a reminder that we are now open on Sunday's too.

Come along for a warm welcome from 12- 4

Just the most stunning traditional glass paperweight by Holmes Glass An incredible work of art that will live on for yea...
12/06/2026

Just the most stunning traditional glass paperweight by Holmes Glass

An incredible work of art that will live on for years to come,these are definitely collectors items of the future.

Do pop in today if you are at the Borders Book Festival,lots of wonderful hand made creations from a very talented bunch of people.

Happy Friday folks ❤️

Gorgeous hand embroidered brooches from our current guest crafter this month Olive Rowell Lots of other designs availabl...
11/06/2026

Gorgeous hand embroidered brooches from our current guest crafter this month Olive Rowell

Lots of other designs available,all her fabric is hand dyed using natural dyes found in nature.

OPEN 10-5
MONDAY -SATURDAY
12-4 SUNDAY

Gorgeous colours and patterns in these hand dyed silk scarfs and necklaces from .earl.art As light as a feather,these ma...
08/06/2026

Gorgeous colours and patterns in these hand dyed silk scarfs and necklaces from .earl.art

As light as a feather,these make the ideal gift to post.

A new design for .This hammered silver Tork bracelet still has the wee twirly silver coil for that lovely ti**le.Comple...
05/06/2026

A new design for .

This hammered silver Tork bracelet still has the wee twirly silver coil for that lovely ti**le.

Complete with a gift box lined in Harris Tweed.

Happy Friday folks ❤️

OPEN 10-5 MONDAY-SATURDAY
12-4 SUNDAYS

Our second guest crafter for June is Olive Rowell uses upcycled wool blankets and fabrics which she then dyes by hand ...
03/06/2026

Our second guest crafter for June is

Olive Rowell uses upcycled wool blankets and fabrics which she then dyes by hand using natural dyes like onion skins,Madder and Budleia.

Each item is then hand embroidered using various different stitches and techniques including Japanese Sashiko stitching.

Olive's range includes covered journals and notebooks, bags,keyrings, brooches and cushions.

Do pop in to the shoo to see her work in the flesh,she will be with us until the end of June.

The beginning of a new month and our first guest crafter for June. Give a very warm welcome to .A returning and always ...
02/06/2026

The beginning of a new month and our first guest crafter for June.

Give a very warm welcome to .

A returning and always popular guest,the handy craft shed creates the most gorgeous needle felted animals and needle felting kits.

This beautiful Hare is just wonderful!!

With us until the end of June 💚

These lavender filled "Love" Door hangers make a lovely gift for a loved one.The lavender makes them ideal to hang on a ...
29/05/2026

These lavender filled "Love" Door hangers make a lovely gift for a loved one.

The lavender makes them ideal to hang on a bed post for a soothing sniff at bedtime.

uses upcycled woolly jumpers to create her fabric,adding vintage buttons.

All her work is hand cut and sewn...which one is your favourite?

Happy Friday folks ❤️

It's the last week to check out our current guest crafter's for May.Steve's silver creations and Steve's silver bugs,or...
26/05/2026

It's the last week to check out our current guest crafter's for May.

Steve's silver creations and

Steve's silver bugs,ornaments,candle sticks and keyrings are all made using vintage silver tableware..each one is totally unique.

Lynne's gorgeous printed cards are made from her own original designs which are also available with us until May 31st.

It's been wonderful to have them with us and we hope to see them again soon .

Address

5 Market Square
Melrose
TD69PQ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441896823823

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