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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #30 on: September 15, 2009, 04:45:30 pm »
I'm a day late, but I hope you had a wonderful Birthday  :-*

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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #31 on: September 16, 2009, 06:08:35 am »
Just saw this thread and wanted to be on the long list to say

Happy Belated Birthday, Sara!
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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #32 on: September 16, 2009, 06:26:48 pm »
solid colored hats are keepers....multi one can be a magic one like the scarf and passed around....just a thought
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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #33 on: September 16, 2009, 06:35:22 pm »
I think it is very likely that Steve has bits and pieces of various colors left over from all of these projects. A patchwork hat may be just what the doctor ordered, so to speak.

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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #34 on: September 17, 2009, 01:21:38 am »
Very likely. :)



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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #35 on: September 17, 2009, 05:46:33 am »
There you go. Around here, those yarn scraps would be made into little yarn boy and girl dolls for the fourth grade Civil War Day. I'll hunt up a picture later. Meantime here are some other fun options:

A tie for Steve! http://www.knitpicks.com/Mens+Bias+Knit+Tie+Pattern_PD50604220.html
  or maybe this goofy one? http://www.knitpicks.com/Bow+Tie+Pattern_PD50563220.html
A new magic scarf http://www.knitpicks.com/Teleidoscope+Scarf+Pattern_PD50582220.html
  and journal: http://www.knitpicks.com/Journal+Cover+with+Ribbon+Ties+Pattern_PD31001221.html
or perhaps for all of the wine lovers around here: http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Wine_Cozy__D31207223.html

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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #36 on: September 17, 2009, 06:09:50 am »
My husband and I volunteer at Civil War Day every May. It is the culmination of the fourth grade Missouri History class. It's more or less a Civil War field day with all kinds of activities. I run a sutlery, a kind of general store that followed the camps. The kids are given the monthly allowance of $13 monthly pay for a Union private, then go shopping in the sutlery. It's great fun.

Here are the yarn dolls I mentioned:


I also make haversacks for carrying their gear:


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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #37 on: September 25, 2009, 09:40:18 am »
Sara .....

Just now back home after a LONG driving trip ..... talk about fatigue!?!?

..... but, love your Civil War Day activities for 4th graders.  What fun!

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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #38 on: September 26, 2009, 10:00:40 pm »
Last update on Sara's hat. Just have to finish closing it up:



That red one looks pretty close too.  ::)

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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #39 on: September 27, 2009, 06:05:32 am »
That red one looks pretty close too.  ::)

Now that the suspense concerning "Sara's New Hat" has come to an end, inquiring minds want to know:
Who will be the lucky recipient of the red hat?
My money is still on Jo . . .

Sara
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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #40 on: September 27, 2009, 12:50:45 pm »
Steve -

the hat looks fantastic!  I'll bet Sara can't wait to receive it.

Now - about the recipient of the red one - when are you going to tell us?  The suspense is killing me!

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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #41 on: September 27, 2009, 04:15:52 pm »
Ooooooooooooh, is the blue one mine????  Hope, hope, hope!   :-[

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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #42 on: September 27, 2009, 07:08:31 pm »
Clarice -

maybe the red one is yours.

Jan
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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #43 on: September 27, 2009, 09:07:38 pm »
Happy very Belated Birthday!

And now even I am caught up in the hat curiosity.
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Re: Sara's New Hat
« Reply #44 on: September 28, 2009, 08:01:01 am »
Nani -

a little hat history http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=8598.0

Also, check out Steve's website (link listed in his profile) - I have a green one  ;D

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