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Window Shopping

18/8/2013

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Well, I've done it! Thanks to some excellent networking and encouragement by clients and friends of friends (or both!), my hats are in the windows of three of Warwick's most beautiful shops! First of all, I made a deep crimson version of Rose Between Two Thorns for the ever chic Coco Rose (but failed to take a picture in the ensuing excitement!). Lady Rachael is currently residing in the understated but uber cool Fascino Style, and Circus and Elton are showing off the in the Hollywood window display at the beautiful MOTB boutique, I Do (to celebrate Warwick Rocks Film & Food Festival).
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Fascino and I Do are also going to help by offering a hiring service for the more extravagant designs - It Takes All Sorts and Three For A Wedding are also sunning themselves on the front counter in a nest of business cards and post cards! Huge thanks to Mary and Eleri for the introductions, and of course to the shop owners for their support too!

The shops are of course looking forward to Autumn / Winter trends already, and so must I... Grey is set to feature significantly this season, and I remembered a 1940's style bubble beret I blocked with Rose earlier this year but hadn't got around to dressing  yet. I've been dying to use the silk ties from my charity shop haul a couple of months ago, and this art deco print lent itself to a pleated plume perfectly. As always, I want to keep it (at least I'm consistent!), but it's hopefully destined for a Warwick window in the next couple of weeks (fingers crossed!!!)
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(With Bessie in Coco Rose and Norah at Susan Graley's, I'm headless this week! Dad's woodworking skills saved the day yet again with his hand turned hat stands - thanks Dad!)
All Tied Up: Grey fur felt Forties style
perching beret with pleated tie dressing

I've also started a British racing green felt hat on my favourite big bubble block and dipped brim. I've been inspired by a deep East to West brim straw hat from my mood boards, so I'm trying a similar style in luxorious felt. The brim block hasn't been used for a while and the results were fairly predictable...! Still, it'll all be worth it in the end - updates to follow next week!
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As always, it's also been a fortnight of multitasking, and I finished off the white beaded sinamay button from the last post. I've so pleased with how it turned out - a shell edged lining takes a little longer, but I think it's always worth it, and the stitch is my favourite in my millinery arsenal :)
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Champagne: White sinamay button with bead bubbles,
lined in white silk dupion
Back to a temp's life tomorrow, so if like me, you'll need a morning coffee break, head over to Handmade Monday and indulge yourself :) See you in a couple of weeks!
21 Comments
knitnrun4sanity link
18/8/2013 05:56:08 am

Wow - it seems like congratulations are in order. Well done. Really love your last hat. It is beautiful. Hope that you have a good week. xx

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EleanorLucy link
19/8/2013 09:24:05 pm

Oh thank you Alice! It's getting easier each time I have to go and promotoe myself / have *that* conversation! ;) I'm pleased with it too, I think it's because we were magpies in a previous life ;) You too! x

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mrsbrownmakes link
18/8/2013 07:31:22 am

Such amazing skill, your hats are beautiful. I love the grey bubble beret especially.

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EleanoLucy link
18/8/2013 10:28:16 pm

Oh thank you! I do too - if it doesn't sell before Christmas it's going to be my Christmas Eve hat :)

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Ginny link
18/8/2013 08:01:01 am

Congratulations. My favourite is the grey with the silk. Very elegant.

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EleanorLucy link
18/8/2013 10:31:56 pm

Thanks Ginny! I cheated really - channelling that Forties flare always makes for an elegant hat ;)

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Lucy Blossom link
18/8/2013 05:26:41 pm

Congratulations, I'm sure lots of people will stop by those windows and love your hats. I adore the last hat, so detailed and pretty.

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EleanorLucy link
18/8/2013 10:33:15 pm

I really hope so Louise, fingers crossed (which actually makes hatting pretty tricky ha!) :) Ha, we're magpies at heart! :)

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In a Pickle link
18/8/2013 08:48:42 pm

The look great, congratulations!
In a Pickle

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EleanorLucy link
18/8/2013 10:33:51 pm

Thank you!

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Love Natalie link
19/8/2013 02:53:24 am

Well done you! Fantastic hats x

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EleanorLucy link
19/8/2013 09:24:44 pm

Thanks very much! :)

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Patchwork Fairy link
19/8/2013 02:56:41 am

Wonderful hats and I love the names you have for them all too!

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EleanorLucy link
19/8/2013 09:25:43 pm

Thank you - I love naming them too, I spend so much time with them that they end up having personalities ha!

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Alison link
19/8/2013 07:50:54 am

Congratulations on getting your hats in the shop windows. I think the hiring of them would be a wonderful idea. Your champagne design is beautiful. You must have a lovely time creating each one.
Ali x

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EleanorLucy link
19/8/2013 09:27:58 pm

Thanks, I was so nervous about it so I'm very proud of myself! :P Definitely, especially the more expensive end of the very striking / mental ones - fingers crossed! I honestly do - I think I've found my calling ;) x

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Free Spirit Designs link
19/8/2013 08:09:13 am

wow! How exciting to have your beautiful creations on show in those lovely stores! You must feel really proud of your accomplishments, well done!

I think its lovely that you take the time to finish your hats so beautifully inside and out - the sign of a great craftsperson! x

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EleanorLucy link
19/8/2013 09:30:58 pm

It's such a buzz, I have to admit!

That's a great compliment - thank you! I've been swayed to buy things before based on an exciting lining or an unusual motif, and I think it also makes each of the hats a little more unique or special. I'm also trying to cover as many of the Bridal Bases (old / new / borrowed / blue) as possible in one go! ;) x

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Pickle-Lily
20/8/2013 02:49:46 pm

You continue to amaze me with your fantastic hats - I wouldn't have a clue how to make a hat! Congratulations on getting them into all the shops. Have a good week, Jo x

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EleanorLucy link
20/8/2013 08:16:35 pm

Oh thank you Jo! I don't always know exactly what it's going to be when I'm experimenting either, part of the excitement of designing! ;)

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Simmi Duffin link
24/8/2013 06:07:47 pm

WOW! Well done :-D Brilliant news on getting your stunning designs into some lovely looking shops! I adore the grey felt with that silk, it's wonderful and can't wait to see the british racing green one once it's finished. Simmi xx

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