When big hair was in, Rommy Hunt Revson invented the scrunchie (first named the “scunchie” after Revson’s dog). Her 1986 design was inspired by the elastic waistband of sweatpants. Like a lot of fashion trends, the scrunchie waxed and waned and is now back, worn by women to hold back their hair and even on …
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Fashion Evolution: Vintage, Retro and Modern
I have been thinking about how popular it is today to incorporate vintage and retro styles into modern wardrobes. So, it was fun for me to read the following excerpt from the April 1933 editorial page of “The Handicrafter”, an Emile Bernat & Sons Co. publication: “With the advent of a modern style, the creative …
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Microwaveable Heat Pads
Today I digress from hats. Looking at my bins of fabric, I spotted remnant pieces too small to sew into hats. DIY microwaveable heat pads seemed to be a relatively simple and practical project to use up leftover fabric. 100% cotton was my choice since it can withstand heat. Linen with a strong tight weave …
Back to School
What does “back to school” mean to you? For me, it conjures up memories of teaching and learning, meeting old and new friends, and a change of schedule. Retailers revel in the season, advertising back-to-school sales of everything from backpacks to laptops, office supplies to apparel. My fall back-to-school hats have been in the making …
Welcome Little One
The birth of a baby girl in my circle prompted me to think about hats and headbands for little ones. Newborns are learning to regulate their body temperature. So, it is a good idea to keep their heads warm with a hat outdoors, especially if they are born in a season or region that is cool. …
Scarves in the Colours of Nature
Summer is here and I have been outdoors in nature. Over time, my appreciation has grown for the colours of Pacific coastal forest green and woody brown. With spring rain this year, cloudy skies blurred with local waters and bluish-grey mountains loomed in the background. A change of pace led me to take a break from hats …
Support Community and Shop Local
This Friday evening, come find Hats by Tracy J at the @madeinthe604 Summer Night Market. Located at the stunning Pipe Shop Venue in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District, this night market will feature 50 local artisans, crafters, and creators. Discover unique treasures and support small businesses! Outside, enjoy a lively concert series, a refreshing beer garden, delicious food trucks, …
Floral Coral
The Pittsburgh Satellite Reef is one exhibit of a larger community-based project called the Crochet Coral Reef by Christine Wertheim and Margaret Wertheim. The coral art installations call attention to global warming and oceanic plastic trash. Thousands of women from all over the world have contributed with their crocheting of sculptural coral. Their instruments are …
Calling All Hat Enthusiasts
If you own many hats that you wear and love, then you might be considered a hat enthusiast. If you “wear many hats”, then you are versatile and adaptable to a multitude of situations. Today’s blog post challenges you to think how versatile a bold or patterned hat might work for you. Choosing colours flattering …
Inspiration
The colours of my latest crochet cloches were inspired by two events, the arrival of spring and a visit to southwestern Pennsylvania. The city of Pittsburgh and nearby Ohiopyle State Park in the Laurel Highlands provided plenty of visual interest. Flowering cherry and magnolia trees at home in Vancouver and Eastern redbud blossoms in Pittsburgh …
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