Mother's Day

Have you ever been on a quest to find just the right gift for Mom? Well, who hasn't?



If you are looking for that special gift, made with love, is unique and one of a kind, join me, "The Hat Lady", at the Winchester Congregational Church, Rt. 263, Winchester Center this Saturday April 27 from 10:00 -5:00 p.m. and Sunday April 28 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and I will introduce you to some new and exciting chapeau designs that just might fit the bill.

I am so proud to be partnering with two of my talented artist friends in bringing a new dimension to my chapeau collection. As a special "add-on" treat my chapeaus will be accessorized with customized jewelry by "Studio St James", www.studiostjames.etsy.com and embellished beaded scarves by "Diva Rose".

Oh, and did I mention that there will be "40% off Sale" on selected jewelry items as well? Don't be at the 11th hour frantically looking for that special gift for Mom. Avoid the stress, enjoy the beautiful ride to Winchester, come shopping and have fun!

As always, for your shopping convenience I accept multiple payment options including a full array of credit cards.



Hope to see you on Saturday or Sunday - Bye for now - Arline, "The Hat Lady"....

Red Heart Health Fashion Show

What a great treat to meet Ann Nyberg and Susan St James today! Both ladies are lovely and charming. Ann  is interested in my vintage hats for her boutique in  Madison, Ct -AnnieMame   The Great Gadsby will be filming in Newport in July, Ann thought that my hats would be a great fit for her store.

Some new items

I have been working on some new items for my upcoming craft fairs. I do not have many items for the girls, so I decided to work on these cute hair bows. I crocheted the bows and decorated them with ribbon.I got the pattern from tangled happy! I love that site.

Welcome Spring!!!!!!!
Even though the weather outside is cold and snowy, Chapeau Designs by Arline is thinking Spring! This is one of my spring/summer hats that will be on display at the Go Red for Women;s Heart Health Fashion show at the Yankee Peddler Inn, Torrington Ct,  Sunday,April 21, 2013
In Sheep's Clothing is hosting along with fashions from Dress Barn.
Connecticut's own Susan StJames will be MC. I hope we have a huge turnout for this worthy cause. 

Some of my new creations

I have been very busy with my upcoming craft fair schedule. I am trying to get  ahead on my stock. My latest adventure is making some cowboy hats. This style is becoming on most women. I wear my own red hat everywhere and get so many compliments. Here are some of my latest designs

2013 Craft Fair Schedule

I will update my schedule as I go along



Sun April 21, 2013 12-3
Red Heart Fashion Show
Yankee Peddler Inn
Torrington Ct.

Sat April 27, 2013  10-5
 & Sunday April 28, 1-5
Winchester Center Quilt Fair
Winchester Center,  Ct
Rt 263
Winchester Center,  Ct


 Sat Oct 26, 2013-10-5pm
Sun Oct 27 12noon to 5pm
Avon Quilt Fair
Avon Congregational Church
6 West Main Street
Avon, Ct