Thank You For Visiting the 80th LNHC Fair

Posted on 28 October 2013 by Carrie Cahill Mulligan

Belated, but heartfelt, thanks to all the lovely folks who came to the 80th Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee this August.

Carrie Cahill Mulligan hand-sews the lining in a felt hat in booth 711 at the 80th League of NH Craftsmen's Fair.

Hand-sewing the lining into a felt hat at the 80th League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair.

It’s great fun to introduce my hats to people for the first time, and especially to reconnect with past customers. I love hearing how my hats are faring in the wider world.

"Highland Holiday" Knitted Felt Hat with Freehand Embroidery by Carrie Cahill Mulligan, winner of the 2013 Dorr Mill Award.

Embroidered felt hat, “Highland Holiday”, winner of the 2013 Dorr Mill Award.

This year, I went on a bit of a snowflake embroidery binge, something I haven’t done in 5 years or so. In fact, one of my snowflake designs earned me the 2013 Dorr Mill Award, for which I am most grateful.

The League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair always begins the first Saturday in August. Mark your calendars now for the next one: August 2-10, 2014. Hope to see you there!

ArtWorks 2013: Dartmouth’s Creative Employees in the Year of the Arts

Posted on 20 March 2013 by Carrie Cahill Mulligan

I love my day job at Dartmouth College. I love the energy and enthusiasm that permeates the campus. This year, in celebration of the Hopkins Center’s 50th anniversary, Dartmouth declared a Year of the Arts.

The ArtWorks banner hangs above the Hopkins Center entrance, celebrating the creative & artistic talents of over 70 Dartmouth College Employees in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Banners celebrating ArtWorks and 50 Years adorn the front of the Hopkins Center.

ArtWorks 2013 celebrates the creative & artistic talents of over 70 Dartmouth employees, the largest number yet. Each employee can submit up to 4 pieces.

I chose hats in white & pastels, which suit the transition from snow to Spring for me:

One of my 4 entries into the 2013 Artworks Exhibit at Dartmouth College: 2012 Hat #44--Frosty Paw of caribou antler buttons

2012 Hat #44: Paw Print of hand-cut caribou antler buttons and tiny metal seed beads.

One of my 4 entries into the 2013 Artworks Exhibit at Dartmouth College: 2012 Hat #18--Pink Dragonfly with semi-precious gems

2012 Hat #18: Pink Dragonfly, with jasper beads and hand-cut caribou antler button.

One of my 4 entries into the 2013 Artworks Exhibit at Dartmouth College: 2012 #38 -- Lapis Dragonfly

2012 Hat #44: Dragonfly with lapis lazuli and agate beads.

One of my 4 entries into the 2013 Artworks Exhibit at Dartmouth College: 2011 Hat #88--Pink Mandala of French Knots

2011 Hat #88: Pink Mandala of French Knots… yummmy!

All four of these hats are available for sale… Let me know if you’re ready to treat yourself!

Of Road Trips and Gift Certificates

Posted on 29 December 2012 by Carrie Cahill Mulligan

Recently, my hat studio had the good fortune of being the final destination for a birthday party road trip taken by 4 friends from Milford, NH. This is their story, in their words:

Mary Albina, Shelly Ciccone, Liz Michaud & Janet Smithe try on hats in my Canaan studio... let the frenzy begin!

Mary, Shelley, Liz & Janet trying on hats in my Canaan studio… let the frenzy begin!

“Carrie’s hats are warm, beautiful and unique. We first fell in love with them for ourselves at the League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee and then found they make wonderful gifts, especially when coupled with a journey to CCM’s warm and cozy hat studio in Canaan.”

Liz Michaud & I work on designing her custom embroidered hat in my studio.

Viola! Liz Michaud's custom Leaf & Vine embroidered felt hat is finished.

Viola! Liz’s custom Leaf & Vine embroidered felt hat is completed.

“It’s well worth the visit to enjoy Carrie’s hospitality, while trying on a variety of beautiful hats and sifting through bins of colorful yarn and ribbon to customize your CCM original.”