Newest arrivals

Henry Rowsell
illustrations and cards

Cloe Gillies
illustrations and cards

Linda Gillies
silver and resin jewellery

Sarah Hughes
contemporary textiles

All the artists we've currently got stocked at the shop

Misha Makes
Saffron Reichenbacker
Stu Loxley
Charlie Bear
Dainty Conversation
Daniella Christina
Sacred Stiches
Joanna Zara Millinery
Pippa Forster
Cat n' Bang
Kerrie Curzon Creations
Birdy Brain
Square Thursday
Angela Chick
Stride Designs
Ai Iijima
Vicky Stevenson
Seiko Kato

Photos of inside the shop by VickyH on Flickr

A little mention from Source magazine

http://www.brightonsource.co.uk/news/1-latest-news/884-a-stitch-in-time-

A Stitch In Time

A crafty new co-operative opens up onto the fair streets of Kemptown next Saturday 17th. For those of us who revel in the unique charm of hand-crafted goods, the Handmade Co-op may just be the ticket. Featuring twenty local artists' work in-store, from silver-smithing to screen-printing, these guys make it all, sometimes in the shop too. There's also a downstairs space set aside for holding workshops in different crafting techniques and other happenings coming soon, for more info visit handmadeco-op.blogspot.com

Feature on us by 'words on the topic'

In last month's interview, jewellery designer MishaMakes told me that Brighton Handmade Co-operative were setting up shop on St James's Street.As of today, said shop is open for business and is full of wonderful unique crafts, from pins to pants, at very reasonable prices. Items range from just 50p to £50 - suck on that Cath Kidston! The Co-operative was founded when Kirstin Stride started running craft fairs at the Komedia once a month, attracting 22 designers selling their wares. The artists now all rent space in the former sweet-shop, owned by a friend of Kirsten's, volunteer their time as shopkeepers and take away 100% profit from the sale of their goods. A 'lovely' concept, as a sign in the window points out. My favourite items in the shop are the vintage material cushions, retro-patterened underwear and a gorgeous black lace and white pleated skirt dress - only £35! Next pay day, it will be mine. The shop is the perfect place to pick up a little something different for a gift, or just a treat for yourself and there are some fab homewares with which to make your place unique.
see more at 'words on the topic'

Photos from our launch evening by clickclickjim