Your monthly dose of all things hats

and other creative endeavors.

Hello Friends!

I’ve been slowly getting back into the groove of JH Hats. Winter break gave me time to reflect, plan and spend time with family. I am in full making mode and the spring collection is starting to sprout.

Big News!

I received an Artist Support Grant from the NC Arts Council which will enable me to attend Millinery Meetup at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts! I will be attending five workshops during the week long event. I’m sure you’ll hear more about this later in the year. It doesn’t happen until September. I’m so grateful that this amazing experience will be supported by the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and to Craven Arts Council and Gallery for their role as project administrator.

Spread the Valentine’s Love

Show some love to your local artists by shopping at Audra Style or Craven Arts Council’s gift shop. Both locations have handcrafted jewelry, pottery and so much more. I have these cute hat embellishments or boutonnieres at Audra Style along with this Valentine’s ready red hat and others. We all know money is tight these days so why not make your dollars go farther by supporting your local artists. Win, Win!

GETTING READY FOR FULL BLOOM COME SPRING

Here’s a sneak peak at materials for part of the spring line. These are called capelines. These capelines are wool felt. At this time, I strictly use wool felt. The other option is a fur felt. Wool felt uses sheared wool and fur felt uses the fur of an animal. Usually a rabbit or beaver. No animals are harmed when making wool felt. That’s why I use it. The spring line will be released in March and will feature several two tone pieces where the crown and brim are different colors!