Felt Hats at the Fuller Craft Museum’s Body Bazaar
19 January 2008 at 8:33 pm | Posted in Art-to-wear, Craftsmen--Fiber, Embroidery, Exhibits, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Fine Craft Galleries, Handmade, Knitting | Leave a CommentTags: Body Bazaar, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, Fuller Craft Museum
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:
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 | Posted in Art-to-wear, Craftsmen--Fiber, Craftsmen--Skincare, Embroidery, Fan Club, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Holidays, Home, Knitting | Leave a CommentTags: Alaska, Alpenglow Skincare, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, Fan Club, Susan Houlihan
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 | Posted in Art-to-wear, Craftsmen--Fiber, Demonstration, Embroidery, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Home, Knitting, Upper Valley | Leave a CommentTags: Canaan, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, class, lnhc, new hampshire, studio
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 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.
Ribbon Embroidery on Felt
7 January 2008 at 8:01 pm | Posted in Art-to-wear, Craftsmen--Fiber, Embroidery, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Knitting | 2 CommentsTags: Carrie Cahill Mulligan, flower, french knots, ribbon, split stitch
New Year’s Treats: Artisan Jewelery
3 January 2008 at 6:25 pm | Posted in Art-to-wear, Artisans--Paper, Craftsmen--Metal, Craftsmen--Mixed Media, Fashion, Fine Craft, Fine Craft Fairs, Holidays, Life | 3 CommentsTags: bling, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, earrings, hand-painted silk, Jessica Sirois, Melissa Lanitis Gregory, necklace, paper mache, silver, tomboy
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…
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!
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!
My Mission
I create highly functional, exquisitely handcrafted art-to-wear Heirloom Handknit Hats.
Winter is wonderful... but not if you're cold. That's where a lovely, warm hat fits in!
If wearing one of my hats helps you get outside and enjoy yourself, then I will have played my small part in making the world a little warmer and brighter.
Your head is sacred. It's my mission to create original art-to-wear hats that are worthy of your head.
Art-to-Wear for Every Head
Each of my Heirloom Handknit Hats begins as a giant, over-sized stocking cap, knit by hand of llama and wool.
Next, it is shrunk into a thick, durable felt in the washing machine, which is then shaped by hand and air-dried.
Finally, each hat is lined with a silky ribbon to keep it's shape and provide lasting comfort. Many are finished with freehand embroidery, as unique as the wearer.
All are signed, dated and numbered by hand.
With less than 200 made each year, these hats are truly limited-editon, art-to-wear pieces that will provide years of warmth and comfort for the lucky owner.
Want to know more...
-about the hats (& pricing)
-about me, or
-about this site?
Read on... and then let me know what you think!About Me
I love all things handmade, especially food, music and finely crafted objects for everyday use.
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