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Post by koffipot on Jan 9, 2015 0:07:21 GMT
Thanks. Hats just don't suit me, but I enjoyed making them. I gave them away.  |
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 9, 2015 1:07:27 GMT
I wear a 23. I don't like tight hats. right now I use some raffia hat blocks ( for making raffia hats) form Frank's Rush and Cane. They are basic but give you a good way to keep your size consistent. They work well for putting folds and things in.
www.franksupply.com/raffia/hatmaking-supplies.html#hatblocks |
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 9, 2015 1:13:34 GMT
Great hats Judith. and a great improvised hat block Zara.
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Post by zara on Jan 9, 2015 12:57:39 GMT
It was my youngest (4 years old then) under the not-yet-wet-felted grey hat. I eventually got it down to the right size for my older daughter (8 then). The youngest got the brown hat instead. I like using fabric in the hats as it gives them a bit more strength and I can use less wool, i.e. the hats can be quite thin and not so bulky.  |
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Post by zara on Jan 9, 2015 13:40:10 GMT
Here is another hat I made, using my own head as a hat block. :-) I made it for my husband, who at the time was out grouse hunting and got caught in a snow storm. So I figured he needed earflaps. But for some reason, he has not used it!? ;-)  |
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Post by Frances on Jan 9, 2015 13:58:02 GMT
Great hats Zara - what fabric do you use?
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 9, 2015 14:05:04 GMT
So Zara, I love the hat you made for your husband, but perhaps he is afraid of scaring the grouse away? ;-))
Seriously, I love the natural colors in your hats and how you embellished the hats for your girls with a floral pop of color.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2015 14:41:01 GMT
Hello Zara,
Wow your youngest daughter looks so sweet in her lovely new hat... The hat is very beautiful and the pink and purple flower makes her hat more stunning.
The gray hat is great looking too. I reckon your DH has no appreciation for its warmth... Smile..
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Post by koffipot on Jan 9, 2015 19:31:27 GMT
Wonderful hats Zara. The flowers finishem perfectly. Your husband deserves cold ears for not using that creation! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2015 21:29:08 GMT
Great idea on hat blocks.. Zara and Judith your hats are truly beautiful.. Hopefully one day I will. Get brave enough to try one..
Zara, if you go to my blog you will see "Google Translator" just down from join this site... You can add it to your site and it will automatic translate your words to any language the visitor clicks on...
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 10, 2015 6:24:14 GMT
Great hats Zara! Men never get it do they? Haha!
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 10, 2015 14:46:58 GMT
I love the hat Zara
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Post by zara on Jan 10, 2015 23:13:09 GMT
Great hats Zara - what fabric do you use? Thanks! I use loosely woven fabric in natural fibers, such as pure cotton or linnen. Old curtains from charity shops are a good and cheap source. :-) |
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Post by zara on Jan 10, 2015 23:17:47 GMT
Zara, if you go to my blog you will see "Google Translator" just down from join this site... You can add it to your site and it will automatic translate your words to any language the visitor clicks on... Thanks for the tip! I'll look into that. I do write an English summary for my posts now, but a translator would be good, even if some translations are more amusing than informative at times. ;-) |
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Post by zed on Jan 11, 2015 10:48:27 GMT
I love all the hats Especially the ear flap one! I wish I had a reason to make more hats and unusual stuff, but it just seems a waste when they sit in boxes. |
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