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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 15 2006 : 8:05:03 PM
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I couldn't find a place for this to really go so I guessed that this was the best...lol
I'm looking for hats...floppy garden hats, straw hats...whatever. Do you have a favorite hat? Do you know of any websites to find hats? I tend to have a larger than average head, do you know of any that fit a larger head well? |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 07:05:56 AM
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| You have a larger than average head and my head is very small. I can never buy a straw hat because it falls off my head! I'll keep my eyes open and will let; you know if I find something! Susan |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 08:24:34 AM
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liz .. i don't often wear hats .. so i can't help you wtih this one ... but check out all your local 'thrift stores' .. sometimes a well-worn hat might be stretched just to the size you need. xo
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 08:44:31 AM
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http://www.gardenersedge.com/item.cgi?item=gh275&cat=Search&subcat=hat
Here's a hat made by "Woman's Work". I bought it at the site (A.M. Leonard) above, and have a small head size myself. There's a "cinch" line around the crown to take up slack which works well, the brim is nice and wide, and the chin strap keeps it on in the wind. I wear it when mowing grass, so the dirt flies--but after one season it looks brand new. I expect it to last years... Hope this helps, Susan.
Blessings,
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 08:48:57 AM
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Liz, do you have a Tractor Supply Co. around? They have a good selection of hats in various sizes, both men's and women's styles. The hat I wrote about for Susan also might work for you. I sometimes twist my hair up and barette it, which causes me to need the hat a lot larger than normal, and this one will adjust...
Blessings,
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 12:34:35 PM
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| Thanks so much for the suggestions ladies, I really appreciate them. We do have a TSC here Ann but I've never looked to see if they've got hats. I'll have to do that the next time I'm in there. Thanks again! |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2006 : 4:21:11 PM
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I got a "good" straw hat at Kaufmann's (now Macy's) it is "packable" meaning when you crush it into your suitcase it comes back out and you can get it back into shape. It was a Large, (I have a larger-than-average head also) and fits very well.
For gardening, though, I second the motion for a straw hat at Tractor Supply. They generally don't last me more than a season since I am pretty good about throwing them down any old place when my head gets too hot...
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 7:36:51 PM
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| Thanks. I'll try to find one with the elastic on it. Maybe it will stay on better. Isn't it something how we're all put together so differently? It is truly amazing! Thanks for the suggestions. Susan |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 7:41:38 PM
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Liz, Garden hats are one of my obsessions. I have a raffia one that does not quite fit my head. It is three different browns in a stripe pattern....IF you would like it, I could package it up for you...It doesn't ahve straps or bands or anything, but that is something very easy to add to it. Let me know!
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 7:46:14 PM
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I can shoot a pic of it tomorrow in the day light too, so you can see it.
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2006 : 06:05:18 AM
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one of my friends in dallas makes hats for adults that are similar to the hats i made for sunshines daughters. (you can see these on the blog site sunshine has.)
reids hats are usually sold at craft, quilt shows or in various shops across the united states. she is a member here at mj's but i've never seen a post from her.
if you click on reidbeid in the member list you could email her and see if the hats she makes might be something you are interested in. hopes this helps.
love
fran
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2006 : 08:14:47 AM
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Thank you for the offer Tasha-Rose. If you'd like to email the picture to me or post it here, either works :)
Thanks for the info Fran, I will check out Sunshine's blog! |
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