Saturday 12 December 2009

THE ARRIVAL OF ALAN



After much anticipation and excitement we are proud to present Alan in our shop, so here he is in all his crocheted glory made from lambswool and looking for a decent home to disrupt. get one soon before they sell out. He is also available as a mobile phone attachment making him perfect christmas gift for the annoying person who has everything. Alan action figure is £25.00 and Alan mobile phone attachment is a snip at £10.00

Wednesday 9 December 2009

THE ALAN 'PRINCE OF MISCHIEF' PHONE CHARM


We are proud to present the perfect stocking filler this christmas. If you wish to purchase one go to www.moderntoss.com

Saturday 28 November 2009

STITCHMASS AT CARDIGAN




'IT'S STITCHMASS AT CARDIGAN'


Today sees the start of the Christmas Artists Open Houses and we are open Saturdays and Sundays 12.00-6.00. Our studio shop is looking very festive and full of gorgeous gift ideas, including some new items such as the 'Rockin robin' and his larger relative 'Robin head rest'.
If you are unable to visit us over the weekend we are open Monday -Friday 9.30-6.00. We look forward to seeing you over the festive period.

Friday 20 November 2009

MODERN TOSS BY CARDIGAN



Over the past few months Cardigan has been collaborating with the chaps at Modern Toss to create a crocheted toy and mobile phone attachment just in time for Christmas. Alan who we have fondly re-named 'son of a stitch' will be available from Mid December and is available to purchase from www.moderntoss.com

MADE O9 BRIGHTON'S DESIGN AND CRAFT FAIR




MADE 09 officially opened last night at The Corn Exchange, Brighton. We are up an running on stand 62 the fair runs until Sunday 22nd November.

Friday 13 November 2009

CHRISTMAS CARDS

CHRISTMAS CARDS

IS IT TOO EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS?


Here are some lovely new christmas cards cards which are available to buy at Cardigan's studio shop. They are sold in a pack of 10 and there are 2 designs (5 of each card) envelopes included. These are £5.50 per pack and can be purchased at our shop or call 01273 671390 to place an order. These are flying out so be sure to call early to avoid disappointment.

CROCHETED CANAPES

MORE CROCHETED CANAPES

CROCHETED CANAPES

MADE O9 BRIGHTON'S DESIGN AND CRAFT FAIR

We have been getting ready for 'Made 09' which starts next Friday at:

CORN EXCHANGE
CHURCH STREET
BRIGHTON
FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER-SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
OPENING TIMES:
FRIDAY 11AM-7.30PM
SATURDAY 10AM-6.00PM
SUNDAY 10AM-5.00PM

We have a few spare '2 for the price of 1 tickets' (normal entry is £5.00 per person) available here at Cardigan studios if any one is interested. Please call 01273 671390 and let us know if you would like some. We only have a few but if you are interested in attending, we can leave them on the door with your names on them.

We will be on stand 62 amongst the knitted flying seagulls, christmas crocheted canapes and a wonderful array on knitted fabulousness.

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!

Wednesday 4 November 2009

Let's Play exhibition

THE ART GROUP EXHIBITION 'LETS PLAY'



I was invited by the Art Group to create a few special pieces as part of an exhibition they are holding at The Maverick Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch (close to the top of Brick Lane) www.maverickshowroom.com

The show opens on Tuesday 1st December and will run until Saturday 5th December. The Art Group is very excited to announce this show as it is the first ever gallery exhibition showcasing works from many of their most accomplished artists, designers, illustrators and photographers.


The exhibition theme is 'Lets Play' so I have created a queen of hearts playing card and a snakes and ladders board game complete with a crochet dice.Link

Monday 26 October 2009

POP UP SHOP AT PAINT POTS THIS SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER





It's been a very busy month at Cardigan as we prepare for our pop up shop at Paint Pots, 38 Trafalgar Street Brighton. We will be open at 11.00-6.00 on Sunday 1st November where we will be showing a vast assortment of Cardigan accessories, cushions, gifts and lots more. Remember we will only be popping up for 1 day so make sure you come along. Look out for our dashing knitted seagulls in the windows. We look forward to seeing you there!

Monday 12 October 2009

Over the past year I have been working with The Art Group on a series of greetings cards based on my Comfort Food Exhibition. These are available to buy through Paper Chase, W.H Smiths and many other stationers throughout the U.K. They are a series of crocheted foods ranging from Fish and Chips, sardines on toast and fried breakfast to name just a few. I have also created a Christmas dinner and mince pie cards for Christmas this year, so keep an eye out for them when they hit the stores over the next few weeks.

The Art Group is excited to announce that will be having its first ever gallery exhibition showcasing works from their most accomplished artists, des!igners, illustrators and photographers. I have been invited to take part in this exhibition which starts on Tuesday 1st December and will run until Saturday 5th December. It will be held at The Maverik Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch (close to the top of Brick Lane) www.maverikshowroom.com

I will be creating a few special pieces for this exhibition as the title of the show is called 'Let's Play' So make sure you make a space in your diary as this is a show not to be missed
Hello and welcome to the Cardigan blog. This blog will be updated on a regular basis to inform you all about forth coming events, exhibitions and pop up shops planned over the next few months.