That Little Red Hat

I met a really sweet gal and fellow blogger named Tiffany Kirchner Dixon from The Fancy Farmgirl at the Second Saturdayz show I did last month.  We hit it off and started chatting, and I agreed to create a hat and fascinator for an upcoming glamor photo shoot she was doing (Tiffany is a fantastic photographer.)

I was feeling a vintage/patriotic vibe, so I decided on red wool felt for the hat.  I loosely copied the style of an Air Force flight cap, and made it a bit smaller to create a more playful look.

I added a sequin trim detail (I've never sewn sequins before!) and although I had it in mind to add a little bit of red veiling, I decided to leave it off.

The fascinator is made of boutique dyed red feathers and a metal button with rhinestone center (it reminded me of a uniform adornment.)  The piece is attached to a little alligator clip that sits on the side of the cap.  It can be taken off and worn alone, (or with the matching mini veil I decided to throw in the box.)  ;)

I'm really excited about this piece and kind of in love with the idea of wearing one of these myself one day, just for fun...

Front Page Feature!

Was so pleased to wake up to this on the front page of Etsy Saturday morning.

Back When My Nana Was a Girl, curated by RachelRolseth

Love it!  Rachel Rolseth sure has a knack for treasury making.  It must be her artist's eye!  She curated another bird themed treasury that I was lucky enough to be included in here.  This is one of my favorites!

Thanks again Rachel!  :)