Summer 2017 Markets + Festivals

Here's where you can find me this summer, Alberta!! 

The outdoor summer market kicks off May20th, after one more date inside the beautiful City Hall, May 13th.  I'll have hats for your whole family as well as other handmade-by-me goods, like the super popular chiffon kimonos. 

STOLEN MERCHANDISE

Last week, I unfortunately had quite a bit of stock stolen out of my car.  After a few days, I got a lovely message via my Etsy shop saying that my hats had been found.  Hurrah!!! Then, radio silence from my "good samaritan" for 5 days.  Until today that is, when I was notified that my hats would only be returned if I paid a reward.

These kind folk, who are starting to sound more and more like the thieves, are holding my hats hostage!  I told them I'm not negotiating for their return.  Maybe I've watched too many crime dramas but rule #1 is that you don't negotiate with the hostage takers.  I told them they should return them because it's the right thing to do.  They came back with a not so pleasant response and said they wanted $10 a hat (there were over 100 stolen!) or they would throw them out or sell them.  Which leads me to why I'm writing this message.

As many of you know, I hand make everything I sell.  I sell in-person at farmers' markers and craft shows.  My customers value the handmade and meeting the artisans behind the products.  I know most of you are probably not looking for handmade crafts in back alleys.  However, if someone does come up to you to sell you a hat, or you happen across a Kijiji/EBay post listing Sugar Soul hats, drop me a line at svensson21@gmail.com.  That would really be something for the police to go on.

In the meantime, I am steadfastly sewing my big heart out to make enough stock for the upcoming spring shows.  This is just a little blip in the grand scheme of things.  I'll be at Indie Handmade, Our Best to You in Red Deer and then the Spring Butterdome Show.   Hope to see you there!

Much love,
Christine

Wide Brim Sun Hat

:: linen ::

:: cotton ::

:: inner drawstring ::

:: garden + beach + travel ::

:: made to order ::

:: ETSY ::

Stina

"Stina" worn by my beautiful friend, Sarah

Sweet New Items & News from the Studio

My market table at the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market has moved from upstairs down to the Pavilion for the summer.  Just go through the hallways on either side of the information desk to find us!

This season, I'm thrilled to offer a selection of chiffon kimono jackets.  The perfect accessory for summer 2016! $45, tax included. All made by me in Nova Scotia, Canada.  Also available at Hags on the Hill (in Peggy's Cove, NS)as well as in my ETSY shop.

Sarah, of Wally and Roops fame, in her Sugar Soul kimono.

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If you have a chance, scoot on over to Facebook and Like Sugar Soul Studio's page…I am so very close to 500 Likes.  I'd love to reach 1000 Likes this summer!  Very soon, there will also be a kimono giveaway contest.  If you like my FB page and my Instagram page, you will be in it to win it!  The contest will end June 15th or when I reach 500 likes, whichever happens first!

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~~{}~{}~{}~~HAT of the WEEK~~{}~{}~{}~~

click HERE to purchase in my ETSY shop

This week: A Sugar Soul cloche, sewn in a gorgeous navy and black herringbone wool, fully lined with cotton. Adorned with a bow on the left side.  Made to fit YOU.  ONLY $40 Canadian, taxes included!  SHIPS for FREE if ordered before the end of THURSDAY, March 10th, 2016. 

(After that date, this hat will be available to order at the regular price of $75 + shipping costs.)

~~~<><><>~~~ HAT-of-the-WEEK ~~~<><><>~~~

Feb 26th - March 3rd, 2016

ONLY $40 & SHIPS FREE

This week: A Sugar Soul ball cap, sewn in a subtle purple and teal wool tweed, fully lined with cotton.  You can see that the colour of the hat reads almost blue-grey but up close you can see the tightly woven purple and teal wool. Adorned with a simple, wooden tag on the left side (this can be left off, if you prefer). This brim is narrower and slightly longer than the brim on Sugar Soul cloche hats. Unisex. Made to fit YOU…click HERE to order.

(oops…little late with this post, but there is still time to grab this week's super cute hat-of-the-week a great price)

February 19th to February 26th, 2016

Hat of the Week!!

Black & White Chevron Wool Ball Cap

$40 (tax & shipping included!)

Here is this week's Hat-of-the-Week. It's a ball cap style with a brim slightly narrower and longer than the Sugar Soul cloche style.  Small bow detail on the side (if you prefer it without, just let me know in your order) and floral cotton lining.  Made to fit YOU!!

February 12th to February 18th, 2016

Hat of the Week!!

DENIM CLOCHE with BOW

$40 + free shipping

Here is this week's Hat-of-the-Week. It's a classic! 

www.etsy.com/…/267920…/hat-of-the-week-denim-cloche-with-bow 

February 5th to February 11th, 2016

Hat of the Week!!

CRANBERRY RED CLOCHE $40 + free shipping

click here to purchase

January 29th to February 4th, 2016

Hat of the Week!!

PINK AVIATOR $40 + free shipping

click here to purchase

      

      

January 22nd to 28th, 2016

Hat of the Week!!

Butternut Yellow $40 + free shipping

Hat-of-the-Week for January 22nd to January 28th, 2016!
Regular $75, this week it's only $40 and it ships for FREE!!!
Butternut Yellow Corduroy Cloche with Bow
Made to Order




Fully lined with 100% cotton, it is adorned with a large, matching appliqué flower on the left side.  A light coloured wooden button forms the centre of the flower.  The print of the lining fabric may differ from that in the photo.

January 15th to 21st, 2016

Hat of the Week!!

$40 & free shipping

(regular price: $75 + shipping costs)

See you Saturday, Rothesay!

Cut, Sew, Stitch, Knit, Repeat...

!!! OCTOBER !!!  

As quickly as the leaves change, so does my schedule.  It is definitely a month of transition here at Sugar Soul Studio.  New markets, new shows, new fabrics, new styles!

The Tantallon Village Farmer's Market, where I sell outdoors every Tuesday from June-October, wrapped up just before Thanksgiving.  We had one of our busiest seasons ever.  

My first season at Hags on the Hill, in beautiful Peggy's Cove, will finish when the shop closes up for the winter at the end of the month.  The shop occupies space in a house built in 1812, with picture postcard views from every window.  If you haven't been, try to get yourself down there before Halloween.  Hags on the Hill will reopen next June.  

Now, with summer firmly in the rear view mirror, I'm spending most of my waking hours at the sewing machine and cutting table, getting ready for Christmas shows and markets.  I'll have just six more Saturdays at the Halifax Seaport Market before it is Christmas.  Can you believe that?  I'll be away for some of the Saturday markets to attend shows in Rothesay, Toronto and Edmonton (the dates for these shows are just to the right).  

New fall colours

View from behind Hags on the Hill

Sugar Soul hats inside Hags on the Hill

New knits and patterns coming soon to my ETSY shop

SPRING TOUR 2015

TORONTO, 3/15

HALIFAX, 4/15

EDMONTON, 4/15

CALGARY, 5/15

HUBBARDS, 5/15

HALIFAX, 5/15

That was the tour! I should have a craft show t-shirt that reads like a rock band's.  The spring shows are always over before I realize.  They are a bit shorter than Christmas shows, which means more time to visit with family and friends <3 div="" nbsp="">

A huge thank you to all of my amazing new and repeat customers, who came from far and away to stock up on new Sugar Soul accessories.  Remember!!! If you missed my booth, or I didn't have the perfect hat for you, you can ORDER ONLINE.  I'll be closing my shop for a couple of weeks while we move house/studio to the other side of St.Margaret's Bay.  Once I'm up and sewing again, I think there may be some deals to be had in the online shop.  Stay tuned!

Beautiful spring blossoms outside the Festival of Crafts Show venue at Calgary's Stampede Grounds.

Delicious Transcend Coffee, 109 St., Edmonton

Edmonton Butterdome booth-did you see me on the Global Morning Show with Lorraine Mansbridge?! 

Halifax Crafters April 18 & 19 10am-5pm

Just a few more days until the Halifax Crafters' Spring Show!!

I'm always excited before shows, but this one is extra special.  Not only will it be my first time selling at the show (since I've lived in the Maritimes, it was always held on a weekend when I was in Alberta for spring shows), but my amazing friend, Sarah from Wally & Roops fame, will also be a vendor!!  We have been friends since we were newbie vendors at the outdoor City Farmers' Market in Edmonton.  Incredibly, we were both accepted to the show and she's making the trek from Saint John, NB!

I'm also keen to find AMAZING presents for my brother's birthday and for my Mom for Mothers' Day...something beautiful, original and handcrafted.  PERFECT!!

Toronto One of a Kind Show

SO MUCH FUN!!

A huge thank you to all my customers (new and repeats from past OOAK shows!) for all of your support!  I'll be back for the first 5 days of the Christmas OOAK Show.  If there is something you wished you had picked up at the show, you can always order from me online.

*Remember, almost all of my styles are also available in miniature for children.