Spring Fever vs. Hockey Fever

23 April 2008 at 7:51 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Artisans--Fiber, Dartmouth, Gardening, Hockey, Home, Life, Upper Valley | No Comments
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Spring crocus flowers bloom in the garden of fiber artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, in Canaan, New Hampshire.

Well, after the second snowiest winter in New Hampshire history, spring seems finally to have sprung in Canaan, as evidenced by the lovely crocuses in front of our house.

You’d think I’d be over the moon, as nearly everyone here is, ready for all the fun of warmer weather.

The truth is, I am entirely torn. Because warmer weather brings the end of hockey season for me, and this winter I have played the best hockey of my life.

Fiber artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, of Canaan, New Hampshire, skates after the puck at Thompson Arena, during the intramural women's hockey championship game this winter at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, NH.

That’s me in the yellow helmet, playing in the women’s intramural hockey championship match at Dartmouth’s Thompson Arena last month…

And there I am, moments later, just after scoring a goal (something quite unusual for me, as I generally play defense…)!

Despite being born in Canada, I didn’t learn to play hockey until I turned 30 and was living in Healy, Alaska.

So I reckon I am making up for lost time… I have 5 hockey games in the next 5 days, and then the ice goes away for the summer.

If I seem a bit down, despite the sunny weather, you’ll know that hockey fever just won’t let me be…
Fiber artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, of Canaan, New Hampshire, celebrates after scoring a goal at Thompson Arena, during the intermural women's hockey championship game this winter at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, NH.<br />
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Spring Snowflake Hat at NHPTV’s Virtual Auction

15 April 2008 at 6:15 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Fiber, Embroidery, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Knitting | No Comments
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Detail of snowflakes embroidered freehand on a green and blue felt hat by fiber artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, of Canaan, New Hampshire.

Each spring for the past couple of years, I have joined the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen participating in the Spring Auction for NH Public Television.

Along with other League artisans, I have donated my work for auction, and on Gallery Night, I have joined with Sunapee Fair Director, Terri Wiltse, and Marketing Director, Pam Sullivan, to help answer phones and take auction bids.

Fiber artist from Canaan, NH, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, joins with Terri Wiltse, Fair Director, and Pam Sullivan, Marketing Directior, for the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's volunteer night at New Hamphire Public Television's Spring Auction, May 2007.

This year, I am tickled that my donated felt hat has been chosen to be part of the Virtual Gallery, starting today!

You can now bid on my Spring Snowflake Hat during the early online auction, from Tuesday, April 15th until noon on Tuesday, May 6th. The highest online bid will be posted as the hat is auctioned live on the air on Gallery Night, Wednesday, May 6th, from 6:00 p.m. - midnight.

This is a great chance to get yourself a one-of-a-kind, art-to-wear felt hat, and support Public Television at the same time, so visit the Virtual Gallery and place your bid today!

Big Green Felt Hat for Dean

8 April 2008 at 2:55 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Fiber, Embroidery, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Knitting | 3 Comments
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“This hat is The Bomb! It has totally revolutionized my relationship with winter!”

So said Dean Christian, the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Dartmouth College when I delivered his custom embroidered felt hat last month.

Dean moved to Hanover from Texas last summer, and quickly became interested in the warm hats I make while checking ids at the Dartmouth gym.

After assuring him that men do wear my hats, and agreeing to attempt a new freehand embroidery design in the form of the Dartmouth “D”, I set to work.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dean Christian is psyched abouth his toasty new felt hat, with custom Dartmouth embroidery worked freehand by fiber artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, of Canaan, New Hampshire.

“I had no idea how cruddy my old hat was, until I put this one on…”

Hat of the Week: Last Hat of 2007 (#175)

11 February 2008 at 4:08 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Fiber, Embroidery, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Handmade, Knitting, hat of the week | 2 Comments
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Knitted felt hat #175 of 2007 by felt fiber artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan of Canaan, New Hampshire.  Ribbon embroidery worked freehand.


(Drumroll, please…) Here it is! The final hat (#175) in my 2007 Collection.

Finished with custom, freehand embroidery last night, and sent in today’s mail, this pink-on-pink beauty is now heading to Christine S. of New York City.

I sure hope this warm felt hat gets to Chris in time for Valentine’s Day. We’ve had some cold, snowy weather here in the Northeast, lately…

Felt Hats at the Fuller Craft Museum’s Body Bazaar

19 January 2008 at 8:33 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Fiber, Embroidery, Exhibits, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Fine Craft Galleries, Handmade, Knitting | No Comments
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Close up of freehand ribbon embroidery on handknit llama & wool felt hat #132 of 2007, by fiber artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan of Canaan, New Hampshire.  I am proud to have my Heirloom Hand-knit-felt Hats included in the 2nd Annual “Body Bazaar” at the Fuller Craft Museum, in Brockton, Massachussetts this winter.

This spectacular holiday boutique features unique handmade, wearable art:

handbags, scarves, jackets, hats and jewelry to name some of the artisan-made items available.

The Body Bazaar runs from:

November 23, 2007 to

January 20, 2008

open daily 10-5 p.m. (Wednesdays ’til 9 p.m.)

Folks can shop without paying museum admission. Parking available on-site.

For more information:

Fuller Craft Museum

455 Oak St.

Brockton, MA 02301

tel.: 508-588-6000

Felt Hat Fan Club: Grandfather Rights for the Houlihans

14 January 2008 at 8:49 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Fiber, Artisans--Skincare, Embroidery, Fan Club, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Holidays, Home, Knitting | No Comments
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Susan Houlihan, of Alpenglow Skincare, in Homer, Alaska, wears her custom-embroidered kntted felt hat by fiber artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan.  Also pictured are son, Liam, and husband, Patrick.

About 2 years ago, I received my all-time favorite holiday greeting…

Susan Houlihan, owner of Alpenglow Skincare in Homer, Alaska, chose this wintery photo of her family, featuring one of my very earliest spiral embroideries.

What fun to see my handiwork gracing Susan’s smiling face as she wished Peace to all her friends and loved ones!

So, thank you Susan, for making my hat a part of your life… And welcome to the club!

Knitted Felt Hat Class this Weekend in Canaan, NH

8 January 2008 at 6:11 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Fiber, Demonstration, Embroidery, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Home, Knitting, Upper Valley | No Comments
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Participants in

New to knitting?

Interested in knitted felt?

Want to learn the secrets of felting from someone who’s made over 600 knit felt hats herself?

Then consider joining me for the 5th “Ancient Art of Felting–with a Modern Twist!” class at my home studio in Canaan, New Hampshire, this Saturday, January 12, 2008, from 10 am - 2 pm.

This 2-day class is part of the Hanover League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Winter CraftStudies Program, and they handle the registration.

On the 2nd Saturday of

On the 1st Saturday, we will discuss color and design, review the pattern and get knitting.

Over the next two weeks, class participants will finish knitting their own oversized, pre-felted stocking caps.

Finally, on the 2nd Saturday, January 26, 2008, we will breathe deeply together and toss all the hats into the washing machine to see what happens!  

Please see the classes page for more info… I hope you can join us.

New Year’s Treats: Artisan Jewelery

3 January 2008 at 6:25 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Metal, Artisans--Mixed Media, Artisans--Paper, Fashion, Fine Craft, Fine Craft Fairs, Holidays, Life | 3 Comments
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Normally, I am bit of a tomboy when it comes to things like jewelery, clothes and shoes. Maybe it’s because I had two older brothers, or maybe it was the 10 years living in Alaska, but I generally require things to be practical first and foremost…Knitted-felt fiber artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan of Canaan, NH, rings in 2008 with new paper art earrings, by Melissa Lanitis Gregory, of Paper Moon Studio in Lake Tahoe, CA, as well as a silk with silver necklace by Jessica Sirois, of JLynne Designs in Damariscotta, ME.

That’s why my new one-of-a-kind art-to-wear pieces are so much fun for me… they are just for the sheer joy of it!

I discovered Jessica Sirois’ unusual silk and silver pendants at the Westport Young Woman’s League Creative Arts Festival when I returned in November, 2007.

I have been wearing mine every day since…

Then, imagine my joy when I received these coordinating, light-weight & cheerful, recycled paper earrings from Melissa Lanitis Gregory, just for participating in her recent Virtual Open Studio!

Knitted-felt hat artist, Carrie Cahill Mulligan attempts a snowy self-portrait photo to show Melissa Lanitis Gregory's lightweight & cheerful recycled paper (therefore not cold against the skin!) earrings, New Boston, New Hampshire, New Year's Day, 2008.

Thanks so much, Melissa for hand-picking just the right pair, as I have worn these paper delights every day since Christmas…

I reckon a little hand-made bling can delight even the tomboys among us… especially in winter when the landscape could use a shot of color and cheer.

So, thank you, Jessica and Melissa, for following your creative muses and making these treats I treasure. I feel more cheerful when I wear your work!

Happy New Year 2008!

31 December 2007 at 1:41 pm | In All About CCM Hats, Art-to-wear, Artisans--Fiber, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Holidays, Home, Life | 2 Comments
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Hand-crocheted snowflake mobile, a gift from Phyllis Hassinger of Wasilla, Alaska, graces our winter home each holiday season.  Wishing you all the best in the new year:Health, wealth, prosperity, and peace!

Thank you for making 2007 the best year yet for my Heirloom Handknit-felt Hats, and for welcoming my work into your lives.

Here’s to being the best we can be and living the changes we hope to find in the world!

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