woke up this mornin' . . .

. . . decided to make a hat !!

it's the 'coming and going' hat for the newest addition to the family (and sticking to his bear theme) . . . took a risk . . it may end up on one of his stuff animals because he has a big head !!  i was going to make it four panels but went for two  . .  . supplies helped with that decision  and living in the heat of vegas it would be cute sitting higher on the head rather than hiding his handsome face ( no i am not prejudice ).

had this felt from germany from the toy store i use to work at . . .  about 8 years ago.  i think it's called boiled felt?  it has an amazing soft feel and amazing colors as far as i am concerned . . . so hopefully it fits !!  or he can turn one of his monkeys into a bear like his older brother and i did . . . but that was T bears into monkeys !

                                                                                                                                                      

on another note:  i would never want anyone to look at my layers of handsewing . . . though it is made with love . . .  i continually go back and reinforce areas most likely to the extreme.  this is totally hand done just sat in all day cutting felt and sewing . . . no pattern (don't really know how to make a hat).   if it does fit it is complete luck . . .  i adapted the cornering techniques from quilting for the corners to the left . . .  other than that i think everything is straightforward. 

and that is simply how i spent my sunday !!