Vendor Profile: Oldhat

Oldhat is a one-man hat making company based in Winnipeg. All hats are sewn by me, Nathan, and I use only recycled or secondhand fabric. I carefully select the fabrics using anything from tablecloths to lightly used clothing. To stiffen the peak I use the plastic from ice cream pails, which I salvage from local shops. The end products are quality hats that are aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious, while remaining perfectly functional. Oldhat: Handmade for Fine Folks.

You can find Oldhat on his website, Facebook, and instagram.

Spring Market Vendor Profile: Happy Monarch

I have been making ladies hats for almost four years now. Through the years I have changed styles, materials, shapes and sizes, but the one thing that has never changed is the joy I find in creating something truly unique. I love seeing the smiles on faces as women try them on and successfully find that fits not only their head, but their personality. I have been truly blessed to be able to follow passion for creativity, and hope to inspire other women of all ages to do the same.

www.etsy.com/shop/happymonarch

Winter Wonders Artisan Profile: Happy Monarch

I have been making ladies hats for almost three years now. Through the years I have changed styles, materials, shapes and sizes, but the one thing that has never changed is the joy I find in creating something truly unique. I love seeing the smiles on faces as women try them on and successfully find one that fits not only their head, but their personality. I have been truly blessed to be able to follow my passion for creativity, and hope to inspire other women of all ages to do the same.

www.etsy.com/shop/happymonarch

Spring Market Artisan Profile: Happy Monarch

Meagan McEwen was born and raised on a farm in Southern Saskatchewan. After finishing High School, she went on to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration and Certificate in Economics at the University of Regina. After a short period of working in an office setting, she decided to pursue her passion of art. It was at the same time she decided to return to the rural setting that she had loved so much growing up. It is her background in the Agriculture community that has developed her dedication and work ethic.

Her work is hand-made with tireless attention to detail and quality. Each piece is one of a kind, with no two ever being quite alike. She is continuously motivated by bringing smiles to the faces of women of all ages and wishes to inspire other women to pursue their own passions.

www.etsy.com/shop/happymonarch