Posts Tagged ‘hat shop’
Warm Headbands For an Autumn Day
Last week I was afraid that the leaves would forget to turn. I think I have a little bit of faith deficiency syndrome. Autumn is my favourite season. I find the colours are so rich and the light is magical. All the hand knits come out, the pie baking begins and Lego and I can…
Read MoreCat on Lap While Knitting Hats
Finally, the weather is cooling down. The hand knit sweater collection is coming out of the drawers fast and furious. Much to my dismay, Devito (aka Devi) the kitten has a thing for buttons, so my cardigans have become easy prey. I have tried to cure him of this dastardly predilection, but it seems there…
Read MoreExploring Nova Scotia and Natural Dyeing
Happy late August to you all. I must say, I have been squeezing every ounce of summer out of 2021. If this pandemic has taught us anything it is that sometimes you have to slow the clock down. I made a little video for you. The first part is a little glimpse of my local…
Read MoreA Hat to Take a Walk in
I don’t always know what draws me to design a particular hat until I am several hats into my new obsession. As Lego and I walked this morning through Lunenburg, Lego leading the way, it dawned on me that the new Franny hat on my head was the perfect walking hat. You can see the…
Read MoreThe Cutest Caps and a Media Blitz
Hello, there is so much to tell you about today. As usual I will begin with the batch of hats that I have just completed and are now available for sale in my web shop. If you would like to snag one, please pay attention to the size in the title. There are five variations…
Read MoreLots of Charlotte Hats and a Turquoise Love Affair
Hello from beautiful Lunenburg. Today I offer you world respite in the form of a turquoise hat. Before I begin my turquoise tale, I will let you know that I have a batch of Charlotte hats ready to meet their heads and if listening to me wax eloquent about turquoise is not your cup of…
Read MoreMy Off The Grid Sewing Machine, Custom Masks and My Market Day Socks
Well, I have done it once again. Despite every best intention to write things down as they come to me, I have piled up the many things I want to tell you about and created a lot of clutter in my mind. And now I will have to pass my cluttered mind along to you.…
Read MoreFebruary Really Needs a Hat
February really needs hats and chocolate. I don’t know if I can send you chocolates, but I can definitely send you hats. If, like me, you live in a part of the world where slush falls from the sky then you might just need a bit of a pick me up. If you live in…
Read MoreFollowing My Heart, My Latest Business Strategy
I had a bit of an epiphany the other day. Well, my friend, Aimee, actually hit me over the head with my epiphany, but that’s what friends are for, right? She surprised me with a visit, so I put down my work and we went for a walk. I must have really needed to talk…
Read MoreLocal Handwoven Beauty
I just finished making this Maisie hat and I need to wax eloquent for a moment…I love this fabric!!! O.K. that wasn’t exactly eloquent, but I don’t know how else to put it. I love that in choosing to have this fabric made for me by Marrie, of Double Whale Handwoven Designs, that money is…
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