The Snail of Happiness

19/06/2026

Did you know? We have studio space above the shop, fully equipped and ready for you! If you need space for cutting out, need access to an overlocker or a niddy noddy, or just want time to be creative in a different place, ask us about renting our Studio Space!

£20 half day (3 hours) / £30 full day (6 hours)

17/06/2026

Book a one-to-one and I'll help you get to grips with a sewing, knitting or crochet technique... or decipher a pattern... or cut out that fabric you are nervous about... or help you with your body measurements... just ask.

15/06/2026

Recently, Jan was invited to appear on a Business News Wales podcast, to speak about about footfall sensors.
You may not have noticed them, but we have sensors that monitor comings and goings in the shop, allowing us to look at visitor trends and sales conversions. It's technology that is available to other businesses in our area via grant funding. Have a a listen to find out more.
Listen here: https://businessnewswales.com/growing-mid-wales-digital-discussions/

14/06/2026

Time for a new blog post in our series about sustainable yarn choices... this time it's about that big question: wool or acrylic? There's lots to think about when it comes to this decision and some things that you might not have thought of.
So, settle down with a cuppa and, perhaps, a biscuit or two and head over to our website to have a read.
There's a link in the Facebook comments.

13/06/2026

Come and join us outside The Snail for

12/06/2026

Friday top tip: always use high quality tools for your craft. It may seem like an unnecessary outlay, but investing in good tools will save you money and your sanity!
We've just had a new delivery of Schmetz sewing machine needles, which are a perfect example of a great investment. These needles are reliably good, available in a wide range of types that can exactly suit your needs and last so much longer than their cheaper counterparts.

10/06/2026

Look at us... featured in Craft Focus magazine!

Small shop, big conversations
Jan Martin and Jon Sayer co-owners at The Snail of Happiness , reflect on running a small craft shop with national impact, following multiple award shortlists, involvement in The Willow Review on sustainable
business, Jan’s recognition as an f:Entrepreneur Top 100 business woman, and an invitation to discuss rural enterprise at Downing Street.
Read all about the company here now: www.craftfocus.com/image_upload/flippingbook/CF114/67

09/06/2026

Want to learn to knit? There's a class this Friday afternoon. Book on the website site or in the shop. We'd love to introduce you to a new obsession!

08/06/2026

When we were in London, we went on a snail hunt at the British Museum. We found one all on our own in a drawing, but we also asked at the information desk and were directed to a beautiful mother of pearl vase featuring a two sea snail shells.
Last year we found snails at The London Silver Vaults, Chancery Lane just proving that us snails get everywhere!