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About Margaret Woodliff Wright –
The Northumberland Milliner

Margaret Woodliff Wright is a couture milliner, each hat, headpiece or accessory that she creates has been lovingly and painstakingly made by her, using classic handcrafted millinery techniques.

Heavily influenced by her passion for colour, textures, design, fabric and her historical and contemporary fashion researches, Margaret, The Northumberland Milliner, has an eclectic millinery style with a special interest in recycling and sustainability. Located just north of Alnwick, her studio is just a short drive from the iconic beaches and castles of the North Northumberland coast.

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About Margaret Woodliff Wright -The Northumberland Milliner

Margaret Woodliff Wright is The Northumberland Milliner designing and creating her hats and headpieces in her studio, just north of Alnwick, located in beautiful rural Northumberland.

Margaret is a couture milliner – each hat, headpiece or accessory that she creates has been lovingly and painstakingly made using classic millinery techniques, drawing upon her love and passion for colour, texture, pattern and fabric, to create truly individual pieces for each of her couture customers.

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Halo style hand formed headband finished with veiling a handmade silk rose
£250

Indiana Jones style handmade fedora hat with beaded headband
£395

Picture brim style contemporary buntal straw hat
£350

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Next weekend I will be attending the well-known Cr

Next weekend I will be attending the well-known Crafter's Fair in Kelso. This is a new one for me – and it's at Springwood Park, Kelso, in the Borders.

The Crafters Art & Design Fair is a spin-off from the very popular Crafters shop in the centre of Melrose so I am delighted to have been selected to show a selection of winter millinery and millinery accessories at Springwell Park.

There are more details of the upcoming fairs I'll be attending in the next few weeks in the new post on my website.

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/autumn-2024-artisan-events/

#christmas #christmasevents #northumberlanduk #alnwicknorthumberland #millinery #millineryuk #couture #couturemillinery

Lovely pic with a couple of the great colleagues a

Lovely pic with a couple of the great colleagues at The Hindmarsh Hall this weekend embracing my #effortlessheadwraps at #artatthehindmarsh and not forgetting our co-ordinator the one and only @christinesartpastelsandpaints of course!

Many thanks to all of the organising committee of the Hindmarsh especially Sally (special mention to Ben!) and Maureen

#slowsewing
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#couturemillinery
#madeinnorthumberland
#artatthehindmarsh #brancepethcastlechristmascraftsfair #artinnorthumberland #networkartistsnortheast #northeastartists #northeast #alnmouth
#christmas #christmasevents #northumberlanduk #alnwicknorthumberland #millinery #millineryuk #couture #couturemillinery

It was a really fun day today The Hindmarsh Hall a

It was a really fun day today The Hindmarsh Hall and we’ll be there again tomorrow too! So a huge thank you to everyone who visited me and the “Art at the Hindmarsh” event at the Hindmarsh Hall in Alnmouth today. It was lovely to meet so many chatty people and see lots of smiling faces and happy shoppers on the streets of Alnmouth. However if you were busy on the beach or on the golf course and weren’t able to drop in to see us today then don’t worry, we’re there again tomorrow!

Do come along from 10am to meet the wonderful eclectic mix of artists and artisan makers in the Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth. Once here you will find there is a wonderfully created selection, across two floors of quality, unique handmade creations including paintings, jewellery, cards, hats, pottery, glass, wooden products, and many other wonderful items to tempt you.

We are back at the Hindmarsh Hall again tomorrow from 10-4 for the final opportunity for you to visit us, and once here you will be able to talk directly to the local makers. And if your well behaved four-legged (or otherwise) friends find the stairs a problem then don’t forget to there’s a lift just inside the foyer, to the left of the entrance.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/autumn-2024.../

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#couturemillinery
#madeinnorthumberland
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#christmas #christmasevents #northumberlanduk #alnwicknorthumberland #millinery #millineryuk #couture #couturemillinery

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/autumn-2024.../

The first fair I'm attending in November (2-3rd) i

The first fair I'm attending in November (2-3rd) is the fabulously popular Northumberland’s HospiceCare’s Joy of Christmas event.

This event is held annually at Linden Hall and here you will find an appealingly wide variety of stalls, and of course, there will also be refreshments available!

There are more details of the upcoming fairs I'll be attending in the next few weeks in the new post on my website.

#christmas #christmasevents #northumberlanduk #alnwicknorthumberland #millinery #millineryuk #couture #couturemillinery

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/autumn-2024.../

The next event is Art at the Hindmarsh which is ta

The next event is Art at the Hindmarsh which is taking place in a week's time.

Art in the Hindmarsh is held in the historic Hindmarsh Hall, located in the beautiful coastal village of Alnmouth. There will be a lovely curated selection of artisans and artists showing their selections of locally handmade work, for you to browse.

There's more details of the upcoming fairs I'll be attending in the next few weeks in the new post on my website

#christmas #christmasevents #northumberlanduk #alnwicknorthumberland #millinery #millineryuk #couture #couturemillinery

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/autumn-2024-artisan-events

Now that the holiday season is well and truly over

Now that the holiday season is well and truly over it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming artisan autumn craft fairs over the coming weeks that I’ll be attending in Northumberland and the surrounding areas.

There's a new post on my website with details of the artisan fairs I'll be attending over the next few weeks.

#christmas #christmasevents #northumberlanduk #alnwicknorthumberland #millinery #millineryuk #couture #couturemillinery

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/autumn-2024.../

Culmination of a great week in Gatlingburg at the

Culmination of a great week in Gatlingburg at the 2024 @millinerymeetup!

This was followed by a somewhat frazzled drive today across to Asheville in advance of #hurricanehelene.

Then to round off our first full week in the USA we had a chance meeting with art photographer Ruslan Tumash who was shooting images of the lovely model Kelan Ross just around the corner from our hotel.

Ruslan kindly also took these images of my headpiece @millinerymeetup Sci-fi competition headpiece “Lost in Space”

#millinery #millinerycouture #millineryeducation #millinerycourses #hatmaking #lovehats #millinerymeetup #millinerymeetup2024
#scifi #scifimovies #scifiinspired #the_northumberland_milliner

Celebrating @__meg__fletcher__ ‘s Home Ground co

Celebrating @__meg__fletcher__ ‘s Home Ground collection launch on Saturday night.

Here are my favourite shots by @jack.herron.photography

The entire collection is stunning but of particular note is the metalwork by @anvilman_blacksmith the pencil drawings by @liznewtonartist and the beadwork by @gillian.fletcher.336. And my favourites of course are the two looks I was directly involved with creating the headpieces and featuring models @bexmasters and @felicity5rose

Pretty exciting day today and the rest of the week

Pretty exciting day today and the rest of the week is looking fairly busy too - an early meeting with @quaystones in Berwick this morning, was followed by a short trip on the train to Edinburgh, and then a visit to the Kings Gallery at Holyrood Palace @royalcollectiontrust to see their latest exhibition - thanks for the tip Olive @print_dye_stitch.

After bring reunited with @ed.smith.smith we listened to an awe inspiring talk about sustainability led by @the_elephant_in_my_wardrobe showcasing the unique @euniceolumide.

Denise, Maura and I had time for a late lunch just off the Royal Mile and then it was time to catch the train down to Newcastle!

After a day in Newcastle we will be spending Saturday at a blue grass music event at #Falloden followed by what promises to be a unique event @alnwickcastleofficial with @__meg__fletcher__ to celebrate the launch of her new collection and our collaboration. It will be great to meet up with another of Meg’s team @liznewtonartist too.

So @thecreativehutch are you ready!?

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I really enjoy demonstrating how to knot and wear

I really enjoy demonstrating how to knot and wear an effortless headwrap. When I am at artisan craft events I will be taking a selection of headwraps to sell at the next art fair I'm attending this Saturday at The Creighton Hall, Embleton.

You'll find more details about the upcoming fairs I am attending in my latest Studio News blog post, there's a link in my bio, above.

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/2024-summer-events-update/

#events #millinerycouture #northumberland #northumberlanduk #artsandcrafts #slowsewing #thenorthumberlandmilliner #smallbusinessownerhttps
#everyoneneedsamilliner

The Crazy Daisy headpiece and brooch is made from

The Crazy Daisy headpiece and brooch is made from recycled materials.
Over the next few months, I will be running a series of Crazy Daisy workshops teaching you how you can make your very own brooch. The workshop is bookable via my online store.

There are more details about the workshops in my latest post in Studio News, link in my bio, at the top of the page.
https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/2024-summer.../
#events #millinerycouture #northumberland #northumberlanduk #artsandcrafts #slowsewing #thenorthumberlandmilliner #smallbusinessownerhttps
#everyoneneedsamilliner #workshop #teachingcraft

Matilda is a couture halo-style headpiece finished

Matilda is a couture halo-style headpiece finished with champagne silk, satin and velvet oversized roses, all set on a very wide padded satin-covered wired headband.
You can read more about Matilda in my lat#everyoneneedsamilliner

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/2024-summer.../

#events #millinerycouture #northumberland #northumberlanduk #artsandcrafts #slowsewing #thenorthumberlandmilliner #smallbusinessownerhttps
#everyoneneedsamilliner

In my latest Studio News post I have published som

In my latest Studio News post I have published some images from a recent wedding, where my client wore an understated halo headband she had commissioned.

This style of halo - Eleanor - is part of my Ready to Wear collection, and is available in a wide range of colours, textures and trimming options. The collection will be available at my next artisan fair at The Creighton Hall, Embleton, on Saturday.

You can read more about the Eleanor collection of halo headbands in my latest Studion News blog post, there's link above in my bio.

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/2024-summer-events-update/

#events #millinerycouture #northumberland #northumberlanduk #artsandcrafts #slowsewing #thenorthumberlandmilliner #smallbusinessownerhttps
#everyoneneedsamilliner

I have been quite busy attending artisan craft fai

I have been quite busy attending artisan craft fairs - last weekend for instance I was at the spectacular Brancepeth Castle, Co Durham, attending their Craft Fair for the first time, where it was my piece Audrey, that attracted a lot of attention.

You can read more about the fairs I've been attending recently in my latest Studio News post, there's a link in my bio above.

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/2024-summer-events-update/

#events #millinerycouture #northumberland #northumberlanduk #artsandcrafts #slowsewing #thenorthumberlandmilliner #smallbusinessownerhttps
#everyoneneedsamilliner

Featuring the images from my latest Studio News po

Featuring the images from my latest Studio News post. Do have a read (link in bio) if you would like any more details of any of the events or of the pieces featured

In early July I gave a talk on my millinery career

In early July I gave a talk on my millinery career to date at the very welcoming Northumberland Craster WI. I took along lots of samples for the assembled audience to look at - including this exhibition piece - Heald.

You can read more about Heald in my latest blog published in Studio News, there's a link in my bio above

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/2024-summer-events-update/

#events #millinerycouture #northumberland #northumberlanduk #artsandcrafts #slowsewing #thenorthumberlandmilliner #smallbusinessownerhttps
#everyoneneedsamilliner

Its always lovely to receive a set of images from

Its always lovely to receive a set of images from a very happy day spent at a friend’s wedding! No more so than when they feature a pretty summer outfit finished off with one of my understated halo headbands!

I will have a selection of similar headbands and headpieces available at Embleton Creighton Hall on August 11, 10-4pm, where there will be refreshments available too! In fact why not make a day of it as after browsing the curated collection of artists and artisans, at the Creighton Hall, you may still just have time for a walk on the beach!!

Delighted to be involved in Home Ground, a fashion

Delighted to be involved in Home Ground, a fashion collaboration with @__meg__fletcher__ and @liznewtonartist for Meg’s latest collection which will be launched at @alnwickcastleofficial on August 17th.

The Essence of Summer - creating fresh flower crow

The Essence of Summer - creating fresh flower crown workshops for hen parties!

Fresh flower workshops are a great source of fun for everyone involved - and as you will read in this latest post in Studio News, Rocky certainly didn't want to be left out of all the fun!

In the post, I explore the planning and organisation required when launching a new workshop. There's a clickable link in my bio.

https://www.margaretwoodliffwright.co.uk/the-essence-of.../

#floraldesign #wedding, #floristrydesign #henparty #workshop #flowerworkshop #millinery #thenorthumberlandmilliner

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