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The Farmlett Hat Block Collection
Jun 15, 2013 12:15
I recently came into possession of a fairly sizable collection of hat blocks from an estate sale. The blocks have an interesting story behind them, as well as being interesting in and of themselves (
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history
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hats
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equipment
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millinery
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ladycelia
June 15 2013, 16:25:58 UTC
What a wonderful score! And great that they came to you; someone who will use them as intended.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you create.
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oldhalloween
June 15 2013, 17:07:23 UTC
Thank goodness you won this lot. The loving care that went in to the Farmlet blocks made me a bit misty. Thank you for sharing.
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replyhazy
June 15 2013, 17:16:09 UTC
WOW! A bonanza! Thanks for sharing!
I just got my copy of "From the Neck Up" and am studying buckram techniques gingerly. Wish me luck.
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basingstoke
June 15 2013, 18:50:58 UTC
The workmanship is beautiful.
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corsetrasewing
June 16 2013, 15:55:03 UTC
Those are STUNNING! what a nice guy to make such lovely hat blocks for his wife.
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I'm looking forward to seeing what you create.
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I just got my copy of "From the Neck Up" and am studying buckram techniques gingerly. Wish me luck.
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