Creating in the community of Knightville, So Portland, Maine
Designed and handcrafted by carol frechette Hat Maker and Leather artisan
The bend of a river, swing of the pendulum,
the tapestry of time and space . . .
live to ride the ferry
News from studio 2Nfrom
I have just moved to Maine!
Products made with materials from the local Fibershed
Products made with materials from the local Fibershed
I am currently getting my studio up and running, and working on new pieces to make available for events and studio visits. Stay tuned Feel free to email if you would like to make an appointment, or if you would like a custom order
Products made with materials from the local Fibershed
Products made with materials from the local Fibershed
Products made with materials from the local Fibershed
Who makes your clothes? Where are they made and where do the materials come from? Many of the beautiful materials that make up this line of products are sourced from the Northern California Fibershed, before my move to Maine. Check out what Fibershed is doing and locate your nearest fibershed. I am looking forward to working with the New England Fibersheds!
Use what we have — products made from existing materials
. . . branches from the forest floor become buttons
. . . branches from the forest floor become buttons
. . . branches from the forest floor become buttons
Carol Frechette designs and hand crafts each unique piece from existing and sustainable materials, often materials found with the natural world
. . . sheep wool becomes hats
. . . branches from the forest floor become buttons
. . . branches from the forest floor become buttons
Meeting with local farmers and shepherds to purchase wool and alpaca fibers, Carol works the raw materials in felted pieces that she then makes into contemporary hats and bags
. . . hides become coveted clutches
. . . branches from the forest floor become buttons
. . . hides become coveted clutches
Hides procured from locally and sustainable raised sources are turned into clutches and bags