Purple with Yellow Flower

Purple & Yellow

Lately, I've been watching the old British television series starring Agatha Christie characters Tuppence (Prudence) and Tommy Beresford. The setting is 1920s England and Tuppence, with her bobbed hair, is forever buying a new hat. Most are close fitting cloches. No doubt, this inspired me to make a close fitting hat as my first for the upcoming winter season.  

This purple hat is made with Icelandic wool which is substantial and makes a firm hat body. Still, the hat is light weight and easy to wear.

The yellow flower is made from wool and hand dyed bamboo roving and silk noil. The leaves are made from bamboo which imparts a sheen to them as well as to the flower. In the center of the flower sits a large fresh water pearl.

On the back of this hat, I have felted my first bird.

Selections of my hats are available at Edenside Gallery in Louisville and at Anne Sawyer (Hats) in Lexington during the winter season.  At other times, all items may be purchased directly from me. For purchases, special orders or questions, please e-mail me: marylarue@bellsouth.net   My blog: http://marylaruedesigns.blogspot.com