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Puttin’ on the Glitz
You may not know this, but twelve years of my life were spent in Marblehead, MA. Portsmouth NH is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Such a great little town and I spent many days there. So, I’m particularly excited that Puttin’ on the Glitz at 40 Market st. is carrying my hats. …
Read MoreAmelia Rose
Amelia Rose is one of my sillier hats, but I love her. You can’t quite see it in this photo, but the flower is enormous. As in, stands out a couple of inches away from the head. I had started by trying to make a polar fleece fascinator, which is quite a silly concept in…
Read MoreBeauties at the Historic Halifax Market
Tony and I have been selling our wares at the old Historic Halifax Market. I really love it there. While the crowds are pushing each other at the Seaport market down the street, customers are leisurely shopping in the most gorgeous historic stone building. Regina ordered this fascinator from me and I wish I could…
Read MoreAdorable Customers
So many adorable customers. This is Jamie, sporting her Charlotte hat in the rain. A woman with style. What more can I say. She’s just perfect. Randi is one of my favourite regular customers. It’s true I have a lot of favourites, but that’s because fabulous, strong women are attracted to my hats. I love…
Read MoreA day at the Lahave Craft Coop
Almost Ready
It’s really happening. Tony just hung up the first round of hat stands in my new studio. I think I may actually start moving in tomorrow. So, is it true what they say? “If you build it they will come.” See you this summer in Lunenburg, right?
Read MoreFelting a Beret
I started out by making two felt batts from merino wool roving. You layer whispy pieces of wool over a template. I make four layers per batt. It shrinks a lot, so you need to make them much larger than the finished hat. The second bat is wet down and then the whole thing is…
Read MoreWe’ve Got Shelves
This is one of many counter spaces he is building for me. Stay tuned for more progress photos.
Read MoreHalifax Crafters Market
And now I feel like I have been run over by a steam roller. Today I am useless. I can hardly lift my hands. Tomorrow is another day and I’ll be back at it, filling wholesale orders and getting ready for more markets.
Read MoreApril in Blue
I had the honour of making this blue merino felt hat for my favourite neighbour’s daughter in law. It’s the same as the yellow hat from the last post. I couldn’t have a lovelier model.
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