NEWSFLASH!!
As of October, 2006, we have moved our home and studio to the lovely small town of McCloud, California on the south slope of Mt. Shasta. Even though I am "on the grid" these days, I still enjoy a simple life and as always, make each and every hat myself!
Now, for the Hat Story...
I LOVE making hats!!! It all started in 1994 when I made 4 fleece hats to go along with my potholders, pillows, puppets, etc. for our local Holiday Bazaar. Well, those 4 hats opened all kinds of doors for me and I quit my job as a teacher's aid in the 2-room school and began going to craft fairs all over Northern California. I made my first 7000 hats on a treadle sewing machine before we got a bigger power system and I am now using ELECTRIC industrial machines - YAY!!!
I want my hats to be wearable and durable. I use only high quality fabrics and combine these with my designs to create a functional hat that is attractive, as well. Playful kid prints and beautiful hand painted batiks are my signature fabrics.
