tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90191307169370494622011-07-08T08:11:32.940-07:00caroline dohertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184704477708848926noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019130716937049462.post-87193001893887891962009-12-07T07:41:00.000-08:002009-12-07T07:46:14.470-08:00Okay! Two more holiday events before Santa gets here...<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://picnicportland.wordpress.com/">Picnic</a> in Portland, ME on Saturday, 12/12, 1-8  </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://bangcraftfest.com/">Bang!</a> in Boston, MA on Saturday 12/19, 11-6</div><div><br /></div><div>be there or be square.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9019130716937049462-8719300189388789196?l=themittenfactory.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>caroline dohertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184704477708848926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019130716937049462.post-87693795474898075112009-12-07T07:37:00.000-08:002009-12-07T07:48:44.203-08:00Thanks to everyone who came out the Bust Magazine Holiday Craftacular in Manhattan  and Bazaar Bizarre Boston yesterday! Two great events, and lots more warm hands in the Northeast.  My apologies to anyone trying to shop for mittens on Supermarket - my store is currently empty, but please check back in a few days for new postings.   Please also see the updated stores list to the right for some great old fashioned retail locations.  In addition, you can find my wares at the Tiverton Holiday Flea on Main St. in Tiverton, RI, in the former Toy Box space, next to The Cottage.  Get 'em while they last.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9019130716937049462-8769379547489807511?l=themittenfactory.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>caroline dohertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184704477708848926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019130716937049462.post-32028485423256533802009-10-15T14:30:00.000-07:002009-10-15T15:11:28.377-07:00Hello all! The days are getting colder and shorter, which means your hands must be chilly! For the next 2 Sundays, 10-4, you can find me at the <a href="http://www.southendopenmarket.com/">SOWA</a> Open Market in Boston's South End, on Harrison Avenue.<br /><br />And you can walk off Thanksgiving dinner at the Hatch St. Holiday Sale, at the Hatch St. Studios, 88 Hatch St., New Bedford, MA. I'll be in #306.<br />Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:<br />November 27 2pm - 9pm<br />November 28 10am - 6pm<br />November 29 11am - 5pm<br /><br />And December! So close,and yet so far...<br /><br />I can be found at <a href="http://www.bazaarbizarre.org/boston">Bazaar Bizarre Boston</a> on Sunday, December 6th, 2009<span style="font-size:100%;"> Noon-7pm</span> AND<br /><p face="times new roman">at <a href="http://www.craftlandshow.com/">Craftland</a> in Providence, RI, for the whole month of December!<br /></p><p face="times new roman">Check back for more dates!<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9019130716937049462-3202848542325653380?l=themittenfactory.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>caroline dohertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184704477708848926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019130716937049462.post-55600461897348538172009-09-23T12:48:00.000-07:002009-09-23T13:29:01.447-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SrqAs_S99oI/AAAAAAAAAGM/RoxeS92nAhc/s1600-h/bluecashmere-blue_web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SrqAs_S99oI/AAAAAAAAAGM/RoxeS92nAhc/s320/bluecashmere-blue_web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384757814868440706" border="0" /></a><br />Unbelievably soft, dense cashmere. The buttons are covered with vintage floral linen.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SrqEnyHQ3cI/AAAAAAAAAGU/NEREscrsXdc/s1600-h/triplebutton.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 106px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SrqEnyHQ3cI/AAAAAAAAAGU/NEREscrsXdc/s320/triplebutton.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384762123476852162" border="0" /></a><br />Hand-covered jersey, vintage, and hand-covered linen.<br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/Srp_0GNsj9I/AAAAAAAAAGE/6zf7rYUv6R4/s1600-h/bwstripe-black_web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/Srp_0GNsj9I/AAAAAAAAAGE/6zf7rYUv6R4/s320/bwstripe-black_web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384756837472833490" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lambswool and angora, with vintage buttons.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/Srp72KceqWI/AAAAAAAAAFs/VC_PkxFif1M/s1600-h/multistripe-blue:web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/Srp72KceqWI/AAAAAAAAAFs/VC_PkxFif1M/s320/multistripe-blue:web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384752474921806178" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are lambswool with hand-covered jersey buttons, and that blue leather is extra soft.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9019130716937049462-5560046189734853817?l=themittenfactory.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>caroline dohertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184704477708848926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019130716937049462.post-90953447702278074692009-09-05T17:37:00.001-07:002009-09-05T17:38:36.831-07:00It might still feel warm outside, but Mitten Season is really right around the corner! I'll be posting new items here and on Supermarket, so look out, and get 'em while they last...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9019130716937049462-9095344770227807469?l=themittenfactory.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>caroline dohertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184704477708848926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019130716937049462.post-74786764386752454702009-02-07T05:31:00.000-08:002009-02-07T05:35:49.823-08:00You can now purchase items directly from me via the super-classy website Supermarket. Check out http://caroline.supermarkethq.com. And when you're through, make sure you shop around the site. There are tons of great independent designers making really great things.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9019130716937049462-7478676438675245470?l=themittenfactory.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>caroline dohertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184704477708848926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019130716937049462.post-66323865359781432622008-12-18T13:54:00.000-08:002008-12-18T14:18:14.736-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SUrG-YrEOOI/AAAAAAAAACY/IOcmAuYPkZo/s1600-h/DSC_9418.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SUrG-YrEOOI/AAAAAAAAACY/IOcmAuYPkZo/s320/DSC_9418.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281252288122599650" border="0" /></a>so now that I've got pictures on the internet, it means I actually exist, right? and so do the mittens...handmade from recycled wool and leather, adorned at the wrist with buttons hand covered in recycled (mostly) fabrics. each pair is one of a kind, and color availability varies - pleases inquire!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SUrIKrCLEYI/AAAAAAAAACg/ANru4o_ka-k/s1600-h/DSC_9424.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SUrIKrCLEYI/AAAAAAAAACg/ANru4o_ka-k/s320/DSC_9424.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281253598721413506" border="0" /></a><br />perfect for driving, making snowballs, clapping, holding cups? keeps the wrist warm, looks darn good doing it. lambswool, angora blends, merino wool, and cashmere, felted just enough. the stripes shown here are lambswool, with chocolate brown leather palms, and orange grosgrain buttons.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SUrKWfcd8LI/AAAAAAAAACo/Y4B8RpQl3Gs/s1600-h/DSC_9436.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SUrKWfcd8LI/AAAAAAAAACo/Y4B8RpQl3Gs/s320/DSC_9436.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281256000792162482" border="0" /></a><br />these are cashmere, with purple (that's right, purple!) leather palms, and lilac grosgrain buttons. unfortunately both were sold just after these photos were taken!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SUrK6fBpo-I/AAAAAAAAACw/faL-k5HHKTw/s1600-h/buttons.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 124px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TmOZRqgMRuw/SUrK6fBpo-I/AAAAAAAAACw/faL-k5HHKTw/s320/buttons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281256619154973666" border="0" /></a><br />a few more buttons...corduroy floral, herringbone velvet (also available in pink) and brown and white floral cotton (my current favorite).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9019130716937049462-6632386535978143262?l=themittenfactory.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>caroline dohertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18184704477708848926noreply@blogger.com