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</div><span style="font-family: arial;">I love this color... it is one of my favorites.  In fact, I have a whole stash of fabrics, pieces of clothing from thrift stores, etc, stored under my bed.  They have been there for years.... Someday they will become something else.  I always remember them whenever I am working on something else in the color Copper.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial;">This is "Cuprum", (which is Latin for copper).   These cloche style hats arecharming, don't make me sweat in this hot weather and are just plan fun to play with.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial;">More pictures can be seen </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://dreamwoven@1000markets.com">here</a>

<span style="font-family: arial;">The paintings in the background of the pics are ©WB Eckert 2009 whose work can be found </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://wbeckertstudio.smugmug.com">here</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> and </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://wbeckertstudio.1000markets.com">here</a>

Yes... not only am I enjoying how these are coming out... I am thoroughly enjoying making them. I love embellishing and the side embellishment on this piece as well as the last one ("Mandy Cloche")were so much fun putting together...

I feel like its been awhile since I made a hat. Whether that is true or not doesn't really matter. It is that I feel like that, that is important. So.... i've been playing.

On one of my other blogs, Just Hats, I recently did a piece entitled "The Cloche and its Charm". I truly am enamored of the Cloche. Any woman can wear one and the styles are innumerable.

Here is a new one: I had a lot of fun making it and even more fun embellishing it. There are a lot more pics here.

I had so much fun spinning last week. I had forgotten just how much I enjoyed it and how relaxing it is.

Here is Art For Your Head "Gracie" - she came into existence through felting, knitting, spinning and some crochet. She is a lovely for sure.

The neckpiece is not yet finished, but will be listed separately as soon as it is complete. For more pictures please see here:

Inca Stories "Woods Basket Weave" Deep in the woods colour. Ridges and lacework run around the back perimeter and it is embellished with three tassels. The two side tassels are topped with a vintage button from my personal collection and a silver metal hand cut tube bead.
This is a beautiful combination of hand dyed wool, wool/hemp and a touch of cotton. This combination creates a lightweight yet warm hat. It is one of the few hats that I make that is totally crochet. She can be found at my 1000Markets shop. Http://DreamWoven.1000Markets.com

The Pine needle basket weaving of Grizzly Mountain Arts were the jumping off points for the last couple of Inca hats. I am so thoroughly enjoying them that I created another (the one below sold the next day :) ) and have already started a third.

Inca "Basket Weave"

About the hat:

A hat reminiscent of traditional basket weaving, this beauty has browns, creams, greys and black...and is full of details. Ridges and lacework run around the back perimeter and it is embellished with three tassels.

This is a beautiful combination of hand dyed wool, camel and some silk that creates a lightweight yet warm hat. It is one of the few hats that I make that is totally crochet.
Can be purchased at

A new field, furrowed, planted and now coming to fruition... these are the colours therein.... browns, russets, spring greens, coppers... this hat is full of details. Ridges and lacework run around the back perimeter and it is embellished with three tassels.

This is a beautiful combination of hand dyed Silk/Viscose blend, a lovely green Linen and a coppery Rayon. It is lightweight and warm. It is one of the few hats that I make that is totally crochet and this particular hat can be worn by those that can not tolerate wool.

Available for purchase at http://DreamWoven.1000Markets.com . More pictures can be seen at 1000 Markets or on my website http://DreamWoven.com

Inca "Winter"

A simple beauty, but exquisitely full of details. Ridges and lacework run around the back perimeter and it is embellished with two tassels.

This is a beautiful, soft and luscious combination of the finest Alpaca, Silk and Merino in a lovely Cream color. Warm yet delicately light. It is one of the few hats that I make that is totally crochet and one of the few designs I will do in a solid colour.

The hat measures approx. 11" (27.9 cm) when laid flat (at the widest point and approx. 8" (20.3 cm) from top to the point right above the ridges. For reference, the mannequin head is 21" (53.3 cm). There is stretch due to its construction and it can fit a variety of sizes. My head measures approx. 24" with all of my hair and it fits wonderfully. Please measure your head and send me your measurements if you have a question about whether this hat will fit you.

It is a stunning statement, but remember....it can cause "Specialness" and you will always have to be ready for that!

I have got to say that some of the best advertising is seeing someone wearing one of your creations... at least for me. I started to put together a collection of "Wearers of my Hats & Things" and will hopefully get it done soon... but here are several pics (the two on top were sent to me the other day and I am so happy to have them!). The two bottom pics are two of my favorites from a young woman, who not only has excellent taste in hats, but also happens to be a photographer.

x-posted to my 1000 Markets blog

The Hat with Attitude.

Great for those with dreads, as well as those without, perfect for a bad-hair day. Have fun - that's what it's all about..... Don't try to hide though, because with this hat you will be found!

This Attitude Hat is full of vibrant rich colors.. greens, violets, raspberry and russet brown.. a turbulent mix! This is insanely beautiful stuff, exquisitely hand dyed. It is handknit by me and is hand dyed wool. The hat can be worn any way you want... any colour showing up front, piled up on your head, dragged to the side or with all your hair tucked up inside. It's up to you!

It's your Attitude to fit your mood! Also.. .there is a lot of room for you to squoosh those dreads, or extra long hair, up into the hat, if you want to :)

It measures approx. 10.5" (26.7 cm) when laid flat and approx. 13" (33 cm) when stretched out. Because of its construction, it can be worn by a variety of head sizes. But please, measure your head by using a measuring tape around your crown, going around the largest part of your head. For reference only, the mannequin head circumference is 21" (53.3 cm). All hats made from this colourway will have the exact same colours, but placement will vary.

This is a one of a kind... you wont see anyone else walking around with this on... The only pre-requisite to wearing this hat is that you do it with ATTITUDE!

Available at http://DreamWoven.1000Markets.com

Art For Your Head - Fey Series "Sand"


Available at DreamWoven.com or my shop at 1000Markets

Another in the Fey Series.... this is "Night"

She can be found either at my website (which I have just re-vamped) DreamWoven.com or at my 1000 Markets shop. (http://DreamWoven.1000Markets.com)

This is a frantic time of year for me. That being said, it is also the time of year that I crave making my more Wearable Art pieces. Of course this urge occurs between the frantic-ness of the season, the craziness of everything else going on. Go figure..... There comes a space... it happens when I have done all I can with existing things, procrastinated enough (cleaned off my work table, done the dishes and ambled around complaining about not having enough coffee).... then comes the 'breather space'. It all gels. It all comes together. My fingers do what they are told, my juices are flowing, nothing intrudes, the music sounds good, the colors reflect correctly, there is some peace in my mind (the gremlins have quieted down a bit) and voila'... a creation takes shape, calls to me, comes to fruition.

Please meet Art For Your Head "Evocateur"
More pics can be seen at http://DreamWoven.com

Please visit the Wearable Art Market at 1000Markets

Art For Your Head
Inca Series "Fields"
(For those that can't wear wool)