Upcoming Shows
Make it a Whimsy Holiday
I have two shows left this Holiday Season
December 2 & 3 I will be at Maine College of Art’s Annual Holiday Sale
This is a show to delight, I promise!
The Last show will be with Designing Women. I cannot think of a lovelier group of women to end the season with.
December 10, 2011
9am-4pm
Woodfords Congregational Church
202 Woodford St.
Portland, Maine
I’ve added some fun items to my my Etsy shop
enjoy FREE SHIPPING by entering the coupon code Merry
Of course you can always come visit me at my studio
but do please call or e-mail first,
you never know when Zinny & I will have the urge to go run on the beach
shop local
be brave
give freely
love
Packing up and heading to Bangor
I”m delighted to be a part of this wonderful group.
Hope to see you tomorrow in Bangor
This weeks big event
Please visit Whimsy at The Higgins Beach Art & Craft Show
this Friday and Saturday
9am-3pm
This is a great little show filled with Many talented artists . Here’s just a sampling
Lacey Goodrich
Susan Bryant Caron
Christine Arakelian
Franklin Artworks
Faye Blaise
Lydia Webber
Diane Brakeley
AND ME!
Did I mention the tasty baked goods to be had at the clubhouse?
Did I also mention the SALE rack at the Whimsy Tent?
Whimsy hits the Runway
I’m really Looking forward to participating in this event tonight. I can’t wait to see what my fellow Maine designers have been making.
Party Favors
A lovely way to spend a rainy day.
Making party favors for my Trunk Show @ One Lupine Fiber Arts
Saturday
Noon -3pm
New and fun
I”m absolutely loving making these sweet little wallets.
Don’t you think they’d make a great mother’s day present? Perhaps with a special gift card tucked inside?
Here’s to mom!
Trunk Show
Whimsy Trunk Show
Featuring new skirts from the Spring Collection
Trinket & Fern
Saturday May 7, 2011
11am – 2pm
172 Middle Street
Portland, Maine
Girls Night In
Seussical Millinery Workshop :: Tutorial
We had a BlAST making hats the other day at School
This is such a fun workshop.
Fleece Fabric makes it so easy. It’s soft and stretchy. It may be cut without finishing.
And is available in a rainbow of colors and fantastic prints.
Here is the tutorial for you.
Step 1
Cut one piece of fleece approximately 9″x21″ making sure the stretch of the fleece is going in the direction of the longest edge.
This is to make sure the hat will stretch around the head and ensure a great fit.
Step 2
Fold the two short sides towards the center 1″-2″
Step 3
Make 5 cuts along the folded edge
From the folded edge cut towards the edge but not all the way to it.
close up of step 3
Step 4
Fold over one of the long edges. This will be the top of the hat.
Cut a series of holes just like you did in step 3.
This time cut 6-8.
Close up of step 4
Step 5
Cut a pile of fleece strips. Its good to have the strip be at least 9″ for easy tying.
A variety of lengths and widths is best and highly encouraged for that seussical look.
Step 6
Fold the two short sides in meeting at the center.
Step 7
Step 7
Insert a fleece strip through the holes and tie.
Step 7
Continue tying until the seam is closed.
Have some extra fun and use two ties in one hole. Or tie two different strips together to make a very long tie.
Be Creative!
Step 8
To close up the top of the hat, line up the holes and using the fleece strips tie it closed.
Step 8
Your hat is almost complete.
Have some fun and see what you can add.
Be creative with your ties.
Tie several together
Braid
Cut
Finished Hats
I hope you’re inspired to make your own.
I’d love to hear your comments and see what you make.
Please feel free to share this with proper credit please.
Seussical Millinery Workshop
Each year our local primary school celebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday (March 2 ) The celebration is a few days of great reading and whimsical creating.
Last year I taught my daughters class how to make wild and wacky yet super easy hats.
I am delighted to have been asked back this year.
Here’s a sneak peak
Hope you all do something fun today!
(tutorial coming soon)
