After eight years online, an embroidery business has moved into a 'bricks and mortar' premises.

Just Sew Embroidery has opened a new store on Rigbourne Hill, in Beccles.

The business provides personalised embroidery services, but will also sell a range of handmade crafts too, including hair accessories, aprons, pins and teddy bears. 
Just Sew Embroidery sells a range of hand-made products Just Sew Embroidery sells a range of hand-made products (Image: Supplied by Laura Hanks)

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Laura Hanks, who set up the firm, said: "Ever since I was little I've always been interested in arts and crafts.

"Once I stopped working when I had my boys, I needed something to do for myself," the mother-of-two said.

"It took a while to pluck up the courage but I decided to take the leap of faith."

Ms Hanks opened the new shop earlier this month and said the response had been very positive and supportive. 

She added: "I’ve been completely blown away by the encouragement received by everyone."

On the opening day, the shop held a free crafts event for children.

Laura Hanks started the business 8 years ago (Image: Supplied by Laura Hanks)

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Her favourite element so far has been the customers.

"I love the face to face contact with people," she said.

"Working from home would get really isolating at times and I love being sociable, so being able to provide the face to face service is great."

The shop is now open between Tuesday to Saturday.