Project Updates - New and Old

• The good news is...my new hat project has a name! Orange Sherbert was the winning choice - thanks to all of my friends on and off Etsy.
• Additionally TabiHats snagged a few more Treasurys on Etsy. A treasury is where other Etsy members select 12 of their favorite items from other Etsy shops and present in a "showcase." It is really exciting to see one of your items listed. Recently "Lavender Dreams" and "Pink and Cream" were chosen for treasurys. See the pictures above.
• My recycled projects are underway. Unfortunately I am a terrible photographer so my pictures were horrendous (blurry, dark, etc.)! I plan to try AGAIN within the next few days.

My Hat Needs A Name

Check out my new hat project that I listed on Etsy tonight. Once again, I am stumped for a name for this neon scrunchie hat with wrist cuffs.

I love these colors - orange, electric blue, and yellow - I am reminded of spring. A great reprieve from wintertime blues.

Please give me a name...

Strawberry Kisses

Well, its official! My new infant Valentine's Day hat formerly known as the pink hat trimmed with red satin ribbon has a new name!

Thanks to TrendyTots, my new little hat will from this moment forward be named... Strawberry Kisses!

Yayyyyy! Thanks TrendyTots!

Valentine's Day Hat

Valentine's Day is approaching fast as I am sure you can tell by all of the hearts, and cards, and candy displays set-up in every store. I figured, I might as well add to the festivities with one of the newest hats, I designed and created just for babies.

I haven't been able to choose a name for it yet...I love to name each project, so for now it's the pink hat trimmed with red satin ribbon. One special note, the double bow was hand stitched with embroidery yarn to add additional detailing. Check out the little ladybug hiding within the folds of the bow!

If you come up with a name...let me know. My hat would appreciate it! :-)

Pink Felted Purse

Felting has become my new second love. Here is another one of my felted creations, made from 100% wool yarn. As before, I hand knit the purse, then felt it. Once dry I added what I believe to be the cutest little buttons in orange, pink, and purple.

My favorite aspect of this Pink Felted Purse is the handle. A double handle that resembles a vine, captures my heart every time I look at it. It's the perfect size for a little girl - with not much to carry around.

Let me know what you think!

Citrus Ponytail Holders - EtsyBaby Favorite

TabiHats, Citrus Ponytail Holders, is featured as a favorites on EtsyBaby. Check out the listing as well as a few others in the "EtsyBaby Favorites" list.

The flowers on the ponytail holders are made of yarn - both the petals and the center or "bud". When making these, I found the project to be a creative, yet simple and fun way to use yarn.

The yarn used for this project is acrylic - the petals are worsted weight, while the center is softee yarn. The petals are attached to a color coordinated scruncii (tm). Scrunciis are great for the hair as the fabric deters the hair from becoming snarled around it.

The point of attachment is covered with a small piece of color coordinated felt. Check out the Citrus Ponytail Holder link for a back view.

If you try to make these yourself, let me know. I would love to feature your project and post any pictures you submit.

Etsy Treasury Features TABI Hats

TABI Hats is featured in the Etsy Treasury!

Treasuries expire within 3 days of posting. So check us out as soon as you can at http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=21358. "Melon Rosettes" is a TABI Hats creation! (Baby blue knit hat with melon and cream rosettes)

Call For Bloggers

I am contemplating creating a Blogging Team for my TABI Hats Blog. I would like the Blog team to focus on knitting/felting/crocheting topics. I am specifically interested in children - toddler and baby items, however, mom and baby is nice spin. I possible am open to other similar topics with the right spin.

If you are part of a Blogging Team I would love your feedback:

• What do you like/dislike about being part of a Blogging Team?
• How/when are new posts approved?
• If you started a Blog Team, how did you decide upon your team members?
• Etc.?

Your thoughts?

Next Felting Project...

I am so excited about "Autumn Leaves" that I have begun another felt purse. Can't wait to show you the results.

Also, I plan to felt flowers. I haven't been this excited since...well since yesterday when I posted "Autumn Leaves" on my Etsy site!

If you have any felted flower patterns that you absolutely love and desire to share, please let me know. I am on vacation and anticipate the onset of a felting frenzy!

De Lavande

Recently several TABI Hats products were featured on De Lavande (http://www.delavande.webs.com/) a website dedicated to showcasing beautiful handcrafted, necklaces and more.

I had an opportunity to dialogue with Rachelle, the artist, and discovered that she was born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, but recently moved to Cookeville, Tennessee. Inspired by nature, gardens, and the pure enjoyment of beading Rachelle began creating necklaces for her mom as well as herself. Before long, "my friends would ask if I would make something special for them."

Just as I create knit toddler and baby hats and accessories for the sheer pleasure of it, Rachelle declares that it's "...my way of getting away from all the stress [I] would sit back on the couch, pop in a movie and bead necklaces until I passed out. To me this was heaven." For well over 10 years Rachelle has been making hand beaded necklaces with simple and clean, yet elegant designs. Check out her Etsy shop at http://www.delavande.etsy.com

As a fellow crafter, selling on Etsy can be a challenge. Rachelle offered me this word of encouragement, "stick with it because if nothing else you can meet some great people and even learn a few things to enhance your own craft." I look forward to seeing more of Rachelle's beautiful jewelry. She aspires to sell at least 2 items per month on her Etsy Shop, but I guarantee she will sell much more.

Check out her blog for more information.

Autumn Leaves - Felt Project

I am so excited to say that I finished my first felted project! I have named it "Autumn Leaves". I had so much fun creating this little purse. I believe it is a perfect size for a little girl to store her favorite candy, tissues, and precious odds n' ends.

Check out the flat leaf buttons. I think they are adorable and perfect for attaching to add additional detail.

Stay tuned - there is more to come!

(Glorious Hats...you inspired me!)

Blue Cotton Candy

"Blue Cotton Candy", a TABI Hats creation, is the boys version of "Love Pink Cotton Candy". This TABI Hats creation sports a baby blue fuzzy body that will keep even the most adventurous little boy warm throughout the winter. The baby blue and soft white, two-color, double brim fits snugly around your little one's head.This TABI Hats creation is available in two sizes: *Infant (4 inches) and Toddler (6 inches). "Blue Cotton Candy" is the perfect winter accessory.*Featured SizeSpecial Care Instructions: Hand wash and lie flat to dry

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Love Pink Cotton Candy

"Love Pink Cotton Candy", a TABI Hats creation, is differentiated by the "Divine" fuzzy pink Patons yarn used on the body of the hat. The two-tone pink and soft white double brim is touched with love (button) and fits snuggly around your little ones head. While the fuzzy solid pink body traps in the warmth and keeps out the cold winds of winter.This TABI Hats creation is available in two sizes: *Infant (4 inches) and Toddler (6 inches). "Love Pink Cotton Candy" is a great winter coat accessory.*Featured SizeSpecial Care Instructions: Hand wash and lie flat to dry

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Orange Slice

"Orange Slice", a TABI Hats creation, is the perfect hat and mitten set for your infant son. The body of the Orange Slice hat is royal blue with a wide orange band. Add the matching speckled mittens in the same royal blue and orange and your infant is guaranteed to be the envy of all his little playmates.This "Orange Slice" SET is only available for *Infants (4 inches), however, the hat is available individually, in both Infant (4 inches) and Toddler (6 inches).*Featured Size

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Chocolate Mint

"Chocolate Mint", a TABI Hats creation, reminds me of snowball fights followed by hot chocolate on a Saturday afternoon! The perfect activity for boys of all ages.A two-color double brim and oversized pom in brown and green makes the "Chocolate Mint" hat stand out. The body of the hat, made in solid brown, will keep your little boys head nice and warm with its snug fit. Available in two sizes: Infant (4 inches) and *Toddler (6 inches), "Chocolate Mint" is the perfect wintertime accessory.*Featured Size

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Pink and Cream

A must have baby shower, holiday, or "just because I love you" gift! "Pink and Cream", a TABI Hats creation, is the perfect accessory for your little girl's wardrobe.This pink and soft white knit hat is available in two sizes: *Infant (4 inches) and Toddler (6 inches). The soft white and pink flower attached to the double brim reminds you of sugar and spice and everything nice - exactly what little girls are made of!*Featured size

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Lavender Dreams

Just in time for the cool weather! "Lavender Dreams", a TABI Hats creation, is a handcrafted knit hat in lavender and soft white that speaks to the little girl in every mom, sister, aunt and grandmother. Finished with a lavender and soft white flower attached to the one inch double brim, this children's hat can be worn to accessorize an outfit or coat. "Lavender Dreams", a must have for every little girl, is available in two sizes - Infant (4 inches) and *Toddler (6 inches). *Featured size

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