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Post by MTRuth on Jun 4, 2012 0:38:39 GMT
 Here's a hat that I made for my recent hand stitch homework. It wasn't required but I wanted to try the flat stitches and shisha mirrors on felt. The hat was felted out of short fiber merino and the stitching was done with 3 perle cotton. It was a bit tough stitching though the thick felt and figuring out how to place the design. Next time I think I would use 5 perle cotton. |
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Post by christiewn on Jun 4, 2012 5:06:51 GMT
Wow that's great. The contrasts in the colours and the surface textures work really well. It's almost too nice to wear as a hat though!
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Post by zed on Jun 4, 2012 8:44:34 GMT
That's really gorgeous, Ruth  The colours and stitching are amazing. |
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Post by lyn on Jun 4, 2012 9:34:33 GMT
Fantastic! I really like the colours together and it's a beautiful hat - I expect you will get a lot of admiring glances and comments when you wear it.
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Post by pamd on Jun 4, 2012 12:53:16 GMT
Ruth, what a wonderful hat you made. I just LOVE it.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 4, 2012 14:00:33 GMT
Great hat and great stitching. the colours work really well toghether. Can I ask how long it took you to stitch it?
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Post by MTRuth on Jun 4, 2012 14:47:39 GMT
Thanks everyone! Ann - I don't know the exact amount of time but I worked on it over a two week period. I would say 10-12 hours.
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Post by jufergu on Jun 4, 2012 21:47:29 GMT
It has a real oriental look, in my opinion. I can see it worn with a jacket from India or something similar. Beautiful.
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Post by karen on Jun 7, 2012 7:04:06 GMT
Oh thats gorgeous Ruth, i love the colors and the stitching is beautiful , i think i remember a while ago you said you dont wear hats, you'll have to learn to now though lol
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Post by MTRuth on Jun 7, 2012 17:48:37 GMT
Thanks Judy and Karen - it was based on a piece from India so I'm glad it has that feel - that's what I was going for. It's a bit big (and I have a really big head) but I think if I put a ribbon inside I can wear it. I will have to start wearing hats as I'm making more and more of them.
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Post by jufergu on Jun 9, 2012 14:18:20 GMT
In one of my past lives, I made a lot of hats and even sold a lot of them. I still wear my hats, but find that I am almost totally alone in every crowd. Women do not wear hats in this country. Not sure why.
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Post by MTRuth on Jun 9, 2012 15:53:05 GMT
We'll just have to start a new trend!
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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 9, 2012 23:43:12 GMT
I see more hats here the last few years. Winter hats are more popular. You need to wear a hat in the winter here. You must wear a winter hat where you are Ruth, it gets cold like here.
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Post by MTRuth on Jun 10, 2012 3:38:16 GMT
I sometimes wear a winter hat. Usually just a scarf.
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Post by lyn on Jun 10, 2012 8:07:29 GMT
Same in England - most women don't wear hats except at weddings!
In the winter you might see some, but they are usually utilitarian rather than decorative.
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