Another hat delivered

When I get hat orders, I like to talk about design.  The beauty of someone asking me to make them a hat is that I make what they want, rather than the process happening the other way around; that they have to chose what is offered.  Sometimes the question, "What do you want your hat to look like?" can be daunting because how often do we get to design our own wearables?  This past order though, the customer knew just what they were looking for and thus the challenge was all mine!

 This is the design he wanted - simple, no?!  His color choice: light green, dark green, and...green.

This is what I came up with: bom bom bommmm...

 Bring me the next challenge - let me at 'em!

Great News!

Weave a Real Peace is a worthwhile nonprofit organization that works with weavers and textile artisans around the world.  Every year they hold a weekend conference to share ideas and travel stories and this year it is going to be in Asheville, NC.  I heard about WARP last summer when I was at Penland School of Crafts. When I mentioned my love for travel, writing, and fiber arts to my instructor Adrienne Sloane she said, "Have you heard of WARP?"  Not being a memeber, I applied for a scholarship to the conference in the hopes that I would be able to learn more about the organization.  And...I was picked!  Whoo-hoo to fiber!  Check out the organization at www.weavearealpeace.org