Good afternoon and a very happy Tuesday to you! So as I mentioned in my previous post I have become obsessed with making newsboy style hats lately and I've been able to crank out quite a few over the past couple of weeks. I am currently working on a variegated one in blues and purples that I think will be quite lovely if I ever finish it. Do you ever have a giant thunderbolt of inspiration just slap you over the head seemingly out of the clear blue nowhere? Well that is exactly how it always seems to happen for me and it happened again a few days ago. I was lounging on my couch, just staring at the wall when I had this wonderful vision of how to solve a purse strap dilemma I have been mulling over for some time. I've shared a few of my crochet purses in the past and they are an absolute joy to make. Of all my creations, I love the purses and hats the most. Anyhow, I have trying to think up new and exciting ways to do the straps out of materials other than yarn without losing the handmade integrity. You see, you can buy a large variety of ready made straps at Joann's or any other craft supply store but I didn't want a ready made product. So now I believe I've come up with a great plan and I can't wait to try it out! The only problem is, I'm in the middle of making this newsboy hat and I have to finish it before I can move on! That's just the way I am. So now it seems as though this hat is taking forever and a day to finish! Ho-hum, I'm about halfway there and if I'd stop sitting in front of the computer and get to work, I could be in the process of my next purse creation in no time! For now, I'm going to share with you the barrette/clips I mentioned in my previous post. I made them with cotton yarn because it tends to be a bit stiffer and has a cleaner, more crisp finish. I hope you love them as much as I do. I'm also going to share those pictures of my last two hats as well.....
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Lemon Meringue with turquoise
Pistachio with Pink Rose
Both hats are available for sale in my etsy shop. For a limited time I am offering an exclusive coupon for my readers for 15% off your entire purchase at my etsy shop! Just use coupon code "BLOG15" at checkout! And now for the flowers.....
These are currently available in sets of three! They are made to order in any color combo you'd like from the color choices shown. If a larger quantity is desired I am more than willing to accommodate with a special order!
i love this cute little hat!!
ReplyDeletexo~jane