Celebrating 9 Years Of Hat Therapy

So on Saturday there will be much to celebrate as you can see by my notice at the top of the page.

The shop has been dressed with foliage, lights, tartan clad mannequins made from chicken wire with ivy skirts and fairy lights for the windows.

Lots of lovely hats and accessories have been made with a last dash of making tomorrow and Friday in preparation for Saturday.

I guess it is an achievement these days to survive in business and it's good to have lots of people who have purchased hats and accessories in the shop for a festive drink and food to say 'cheers'.

Christmas is really drawig closer so we have a great selection of smaller gift ideas as well.

All made with fabric using millinery techniques and trimmimgs.

If you are local or planning to visit Hebden Bridge please feel free to drop in anytime 10am till 5pm.

Scottish Tweed And Pretty Buttons

 

I was offered a lovely piece of Scottish wool tweed last week and as soon as I got it back in the workroom I was eager to cut out a pattern and make something straight away.

It made a smart little cap and a neck wrap and there is still some left to create a few extra pieces.

On Sunday I went to a wedding fair and it was very busy with lots of lovely people.

I made several new hats to take with me including a little button with grey lace and vintage buttons.

I actually sold one hat which is very unusual at a fair as people are normally getting ideas but a lady fell in love and had to take it home.!

This week I need to make the start of my Christmas decorations and lots of stock as I will be holding a festive celebration at the shop on the 29th of November from 10am to 5pm.

The shop will be 9 and I will be....... quite old.

So pop in if you can there'll be drinks, tastie bites to eat and lots of merriment. 

Boiled wool And Taffeta

A carpet of leaves have started to fall everywhere.I love the colours,shapes and patterns that they make.

This week I went to my local library and spotted sitting on the shelf the new Vivienne Westwood auto biography, It was the first time it had been displayed for loaning and I was the first person to take it out. It felt very special with only the one return date stamped on the front sleeve.

Ive only read a little so far but it's good and very detailed were the story begins in Paris fashion week.

I then went fabric shopping which is never a chore and found some grey boiled wool, damson taffeta, and a few other nice pieces of winter fabrics.

So I got busy with Evangeline and together we made a few hats and neck wraps.

A few have sold straight away, I think fabric speaks to you as you spot it and it's what constantly draws people into the shop, fabric, shape, and tone.

I'm looking forward to using more this week and seeing which shapes we will create.

Also need to create a Halloween window or my daughter will not be too pleased.

Trilby Hat & A Shoulder Bag

I came across this great thick cotton velour fabric last week and decided to make a trilby hat and a bag. It worked out well so I made two bags.!

The fabric has a slight self pattern but as it's only one colour it leaves a lot of possibilities for adding a little detail.

I shall be making more in other shapes, possibly clutch bags and a cloche hat too.

I shall be going to East Riddlesden Hall Wedding fair on the Sunday 9th of Nov so next week I have some new designs using unusual textiles to make.