Kendra Haskell

Upcoming Shows

kendrahaskell — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:05:20 +0000

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

kendrahaskell — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:35:36 +0000

I”m delighted to be a part of this wonderful group.

Hope to see you tomorrow in Bangor

This weeks big event

kendrahaskell — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:05:44 +0000

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

kendrahaskell — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:49:39 +0000

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

kendrahaskell — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:14:25 +0000

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

kendrahaskell — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:05:23 +0000

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

kendrahaskell — Tue, 03 May 2011 09:00:39 +0000

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

kendrahaskell — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:00:38 +0000

For all you local gals here’s an event not to be missed.

I will be here showing new spring skirts!

For those of you not local I have just added some new spring skirts to my Etsy shop.

Please stop by and take a peek.

Happy Spring!

Seussical Millinery Workshop :: Tutorial

kendrahaskell — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:05:53 +0000

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

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

kendrahaskell — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:11:54 +0000

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)